Sony Ericsson and SPB Software have been collaborating for a long while the last combined effort from them that we have seen was the Sony Ericsson Aspen. Now, Sony Ericsson will be bundling the Vivaz and Vivaz pro with a tailor made SPB Mobile Shell in the Asia-Pacific region.

We have reviewed SPB Mobile Shell and we were left with a positive impression. Sony Ericsson had some light customizations on the Vivaz duo but nothing as extensive as what SPB has to offer.

 

Press Release 

"SPB Software, a leading mobile software developer announces that Sony Ericsson's Vivaz™ and Vivaz pro™ come bundled with customized SPB Mobile Shell user interface in APAC region. As part of the strategic partnership between Sony Ericsson and SPB Software, SPB offered the unique version of SPB Mobile Shell optimized for Vivaz™ and Vivaz pro™ devices. The powerful combination of the most widespread and time-proven platform with SPB Mobile Shell – best-in-class finger-oriented user interface – will allow users to enjoy their innovative and feature rich Vivaz™/Vivaz pro™ smartphones."

 

A nice little package of webOS 2.0 beta shots has shown up over at Wibozi, and its looking nice. One very handy and apparently easily-accessed feature is setting default apps for filetypes with the right combination of sideloading and file management, serious hacks probably will not be necessary for webOS devices to play uncommon and nonstandard formats.

There are lots of suggested and default services shown as well, though we are told that Dropbox and MobileMe are actually only there as part of the QuickOffice suite. That’s not to say webOS will not have native access to those (though Dropbox seems more likely than MobileMe), just a clarification so you know whats going on there.

 

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The CDMA Samsung Galaxy Fascinate for Verizon is available online right now and it will hit brick and mortar Verizon stores tomorrow. The Fascinate will set you back 200 US dollars (after a 100 USD mail in rebate) on a 2-year contract.

 

 

And the best news is that Verizon is running a special Limited offer  BUY 1 GET 1 FOR FREE

You would need to sign two 2-year contracts though, with a minimum 29.99 USD voice and data per month. The Samsung Fascinate packs the same great features as the unbranded Galaxy S 4-inch SuperAMOLED touchscreen, 1GHz CPU, Android 2.1 Eclair, 5MP camera with 720p video recording and so on.

 

 

[source:mobilecrunch]

 

The full touch Walkman phone Sony Ericsson W150i Yendo was announced back in June and now it's almost ready to start selling. For 169 euro. Meanwhile, the device paid the FCC a short visit and as it turns out, it will be called Yizo in the US.

The Yendo which first showed up a few months back is getting ready to hit the stores. We spotted it on the Phone House Spain website and right under its image and name there was its price. This just about solves one of the final remaining mysteries about the Yendo. The device is priced at 169 euro, SIM-free.

Along with the photos of the Yendo exterior and internals the FCC website also holds the Sony Ericsson W150a manual. And according to it, the American version of the W150i Yendo will be called Sony Ericsson W150a Yizo.

 

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Did you ever imagine yourself as a co-star? Well, From the Article title you should know that Nokia will be shooting a short film using the Nokia N8, starring Pamela Anderson and you!

In Order to apply you have to become a fan of the Nokia UK Facebook page or use one of these two: www.starwithpam.com or www.starwithed.com. Two lucky users will be picked to star in a short movie called The Commuter alongside Pam Anderson (who needs no introduction) and Ed Westwick (currently starring in Gossip Girl and he was in Children of Men too).

Filming will be done entirely on the Nokia N8 (in 720p of course) and shooting will take place in London on September 20 (if you are lucky enough to be picked to star alongside Pam) or September 26 (if Ed was your choice). You need to be a UK citizen 18 year or older to participate and you have until midnight on September 16 to sign up.