How do you like the idea of an iPhone back its cord? You might want to take a glance at the Desk Phone Dock. Needless to say, it allows you to insert your iPhone and use a real corded handset to make calls. Its design and style is actually in line with Apple so it won’t look outdated with the latest in thing.

It’s a docking station featuring two built-in speakers, a microphone, volume control, instant mute, and both USB and AC power sources. Sounds cool and unique right?

Sad to say, there are no details on price or availability as of this time. Know more of this at the Desk Phone Dock website.

Rumor that is Samsung will eventually announce a version of the Galaxy S i9000 with a full QWERTY keyboard dubbed as Samsung Galaxy S Pro.

Apparently, others are saying that the Galaxy S Pro look a lot like the Galaxy S. Feature-wise, the Samsung Galaxy S Pro will more likely offer the same treats as what Galaxy S offers. This includes a 4 inch WVGA Super AMOLED touchscreen display, powered by 1 GHz Cortex A8 processor, Wi-Fi support, GPS, 5MP camera and Android 2.1.

While Summer time is fast approaching, this season will be a lot hotter with Samsung Galaxy S Pro at hand.

We are not sure if rumors are all true that Verizon Wireless Motorola DROID owners will begin getting their DROID Android 2.1 updates now. As of to date, one thousand Droid owners have probably received an update notification, while other 9,000 owners will be receiving theirs too soon.

Of course, as expected, the Moto Droid’s new software (version AP:ESE81/BP: C_01.3E.03P) will definitely bring several improvements and additional features, including Pinch-to-zoom for the Browser, Maps, and Gallery, Yahoo Mail support, Speech-to-text, 3D layout for the Gallery application, and Google Goggles.

This Android 2.1 software update will be made over the air (OTA) but kindly bear in mind that you cannot use your device or make emergency calls while installing.

Each cellphone/iPhone holders has its own unique style and function just like the Dash Genie that doesn’t block your view of the road or your air vent. It will certainly favor those who love the joy ride leaving your worries behind that your treasured iPhone might fall or get ‘briused’.

This Dash Genie is designed with an easy to use clamp system which allows you to position the holder on your dashboard in a position which is most comfortable for you. Needless to say, it is re-mountable wherever, again and again, so you can transfer between cars with no sticky residue as no adhesive pad required. Even if your dashboard has a dimpled or textured surface, the Dash Genie will still offer maximum grip so that your phone will stay secure.

A simple design that can simply be clip to your dashboard and lets you on the go anytime anywhere.

According to the latest Nielsen report by Roger Entner, senior Senior Vice President, Research and Insights, Telecom Practice, smartphones will outsell feature phones in 2011 in the U.S.

It has been found that 21 percent of U.S. subscribers were using a smartphone in Q4 2009, up from 19 percent the quarter before and from 14 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008. 45 percent of those that participated in a Nielsen survey said that they would purchase a smartphone next.

Nielsen predicts that the U.S. smartphone market will overtake the feature phone market around the third quarter of 2011, and the analyics company attributes the growth to the falling prices and increasing capabilities of smartphones, paired with the large application market.

In addition, the study also found that 77 percent of smartphone buyers stuck with their wireless carrier, but 18.3 percent jumped ship to another carrier. The remaining 4.5 percent were new smartphone buyers.

Prep up and get your budget ready as Bell will unveil the new BlackBerry Storm2 9550 on April 13th, 2010. This Bell Storm2 9550 is actually a CDMA device that comes jam packed with a 3.25-inch display (480 x 360), Wi-Fi, OS 5.0, a 3.2-megapixel camera, a 3.5mm headset jack, a speakerphone, RIM’s SurePress technology, a virtual QWERTY keyboard, full HTML browser, GPS (BlackBerry Maps etc.) plus  a 2GB internal/256MB Flash, a 16GB microSD card is also included In the box.

Indeed, the BlackBerry Storm2 9550 smartphone is for people who wants to own the latestt technology, while maintaining the ease of communication and connectivity that people expect from BlackBerry.

Ideal phone for media and Internet users who gives so much value of personal and work productivity, the Bell BlackBerry Storm2 9550 will be priced from $349.95 to $499.95 depending on the contract period. You can also purchase the phone without a contract for $549.95.

Nokia has announced recently that it has purchased Novarra, Inc., a mobile browser development firm based in Chicago employing 100 people. Apparently, Nokia plans to launch Novarra’s browser with the intention to deliver enhanced Internet experiences on its Series 40 devices later this year.

The Finnish company says that a new service offering using technology from Novarra will be available later in 2010 and will become a Nokia subsidiary after the acquisition is close, probably sometime in the second quarter of the year.

Cheers for the good news to all Nokia N97 and Nokia N97 mini smartphones owners. They have new add-ons for their devices’ homescreen called Nokia Bots developed by no other than Beta Labs team. Good thing that it autonomously learns your personal preferences and improves the user experience with your daily routines as it observe how you use your phone.

For now, there are four handy Nokia Bots. First, the Profile Bot that helps you by automating profile changes during meetings. Alarm Bot, on the other hand, learns at what time the user usually wakes up and then suggests alarms and nightly profile changes. Next is Shortcut Bot, which provides quick access to the applications you frequently use not to mention that preferences are learned in the background, and shortcuts automatically updated. And last but not the least is the Battery Bot which monitors your battery status and reminds you in advance to connect the charger before anything else.

We know for sure that whether you like it or not, this collection of add-ons could be of great help with your everyday living. After all, there’s no harm in trying it out with your own phone.

This good news about BlackBerry has long been waited and much anticipated for. BlackBerry Tour 9630 owners will not get jealous anymore as others have updated their software in ages.

We can’t believe it took them this long, but it’ll be great to finally get that new OS update for the BlackBerry Tour smartphone. This latest OS 5.0.0.591 will first be available to customers on the night of March 29th, 2010 at 11:59 pm via the following methods: OTASL (Over the Air Software Loading) OTA User Initiated / Verizon Wireless Network Pushed Process (Poke) / Web Based Software / Desktop Manager Software

Users will be able to upgrade their software to version 5.0.0 release 1002 (platform 4.2.0.272/applications 5.0.0591) to receive new improvements and enhancements. To name a few, these are as follows:

* Camera - Smoother operation in both camera and video applications.
* Calling - Improved Bluetooth functionality for last number dialed, enhanced functionality for Voice Activated Dialing in both French and English, improved missed call log showing missed Call Waiting calls, and upgraded Call Waiting caller ID and call timer.
* Messaging - Improved functionality for reading, sending, forwarding, and deleting SMS messages as well as corrected in-box display when in holster.
* Bluetooth - Improvements in operation when using VZ Navigator
* Push To Talk - Push To Talk capability Software Availability The software upgrade will first be available to customers on the night of 3/29 at 11:59 pm via the following methods: OTASL (Over The Air Software Loading) OTA User Initiated / Verizon Wireless Network Pushed Process (Poke) / Web Based Software / Desktop Manager Software.