It seems like RIM is going to offer a service for Blackberry users that can rival against Verizon’s Vcast.  The beta had a lot of speed, quality and content problems but now things have changed.  RIM is ready to launch this for Canadian Blackberry users using Rogers, Bell and Telus networks.  Sona promises faster download times, higher quality and more content.  At least their launch name is catchy (bbTV), but only time will tell how it does in the market.

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A little off topic… well actually very off topic, but anyone here a Final Fantasy fan? I can tell you I sure am! I can’t even count how many times I’ve played FF6, FF7 and FF10 from beginning to end. The point I’m getting to is FF12. Anyone here pre-ordering it? I am debating if I should get the collectors edition only available at Gamestop or just the regular one. Here are some deals I’ve found:

*Available on October 31st, 2006*

Outpost.com – $44.99 Shipped

Gamestop (Collectors Edition) – $59.99

Sprint has announced they will be offering the popular windows mobile device Motorola Q 4th quarter this year. This is great news for people that use sprint and still have not switched to a SIM card based GSM network.

Reuters

Speaking of the Motorola Q.  JAVOedge is currently designing a holster for it. It will be something unique so keep visiting to stay on top of its developments. JAVOedge has heard the call from Q users and we are answering! – JAVOedge

The FCC has approved two new models of Samsung phones for T-Mobile. They’ve got all the bells and whistles. Bluetooth, EDGE, quad-band GSM, 2 megapixel camera, etc.

• T629: A slim slider that appears to be based on the Samsung D840. Includes a Micro SD slot and 70 MB of memory. The D840 has TV-out capabilities, but there is no indication whether this will be supported on the T629.
• T519: An ultra slim candybar that appears to be a US version of the Samsung X820. The X820 is only 7 mm thick and features 80 MB of built-in memory. There is mention of a memory card (most likely Micro SD) in a document on this phone, however the X820 does not have a card slot.

Phonescoop

Edvarcl Heng over at c|net Asia reports on the new upcoming Creative Zen Neeon 2 portable music MP3 player. Could this be the iPod killer (finally)? Competition is always a consumer’s dream so keep it up Creative! Note that this is a prototype model and it may not reflect on the final product.

After the launch of the Creative Zen V (and info on the Zen V Plus), we were expecting Creative to lay low for a bit and ruminate on the ramifications of the upcoming Microsoft Zune player. Instead, the Singapore-based firm sprang a surprise on us with an MP3 player that’s geared towards Asian consumers.

c|net Asia

Some engadget fans were lucky enough to beta test this beauty, the T-Mobile UMA. So whats so different about this phone versus others? The ability to transfer phone calls utilizing UMA between traditional GSM networks and a compatible WiFi access point, that’s what. At this time, there are mixed reviews. Some report calls dropping during the GSM to WiFi transfer and poor call quality on WiFi mode. While others report flawless functionality. T-Mobile plans to charge a couple bucks of month for use of UMA. Regardless of cost or the quality of UMA, it is definity a great idea.

Engadget Article

Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) are bringing the hottest mobile device to the U.S. with the debut of Chocolate by LG. Available exclusively through Verizon Wireless, Chocolate is the ultimate mobile phone, loaded with hot features, such as V CAST, V CAST Music, and fabulous tools like VZ Navigator(SM), all packaged within a smooth slider design.

Verizon Launches LG Chocolate

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