WSJ sources close to Motorola have been informed that the manufacturer will start focusing on the Google Android operating system, rather than on Symbian, and the move will mean that a great number of jobs will be lost.

Motorola refused to comment, but Sanjay Jha, the company’s co-CEO had told employees that Motorola will use Windows Mobile for its high-end phones, its proprietary operating system, and an unnamed platform, which is speculated to be Android.

Although the cut will imply that many jobs will be lost, the focus on Android should increase the Android workforce from 50 employees to 350.

[via Cellular-News]

Sharp has introduce, along with Softbank, the Aquos Fulltouch, which is a slider comprising of a 3.8” touchscreen with a massive 1024 x 480 pixels of resolution.

Japan usually receives the highest technology bearing phones from both Sony Ericsson and other brands before anywhere else in the world. The Aquos Fulltouch 931SH also features 3G, Bluetooth with A2DP, a 5.2 megapixel camera with image stabilizer, accelerometer (motion sensor), 1seg TV tuner, and microSD memory card support.

For such a small display, VGA resolution would have been enough. If the display does not reflect too much glare, it will be optimal for desktop-like browsing and movie watching.

[via Engadget Mobile]

Today CKing officially launched to the market the first phone with built-in projector.  The Chinese phone can project a 30-inch 640×480 screen on any surface for two hours until the battery drains down.

Although it sounds very appealing and I am sure you already imagined yourself browsing the internet or showing pictures to friends on a 30” display with 640×480 pixels of resolution, the CKing is a ”Made in China” phone, its GSM dual band will disappoint most of the users and its exact copy of the IPhone UI is  just another proof it is a low-quality cheap phone.  It might be a great advantage to have a projector in your pocket, but GPRS speeds and the 1 megapixel camera will not convince anyone to pay 350USD for the CKing.  I

Inevitably the CKing makes me think ”If this Chinese company was able to launch a projector phone, when will important manufacturers do the same?” Read more »

Myvu Corporation has announced that the Myvu Crystal eyewear device is fully compatible with the Apple iPhone. The device enables video and hands-free audio on the glasses themselves.

Myvu Crystal has full VGA resolution, and comes with noise-cancelling earphones from Ultimate Ears. The device is available in black or amber, and costs $24.95.

Currently, the device is compatible with all iPod with video models, iPhone and iPhone 3G, other portable media players and mobile phones (including Microsoft Zune, Nokia N95 and select Samsung models), portable DVD players and various game consoles.

Press release after the break.

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As part of Nokia’s latest marketing stratergy for Comes with Music, the company has equipped three park benches in UK each with three headphones, three handsets, fancy colours, a live guitarist, and a security guard.

The Comes with Music service enables consumers to download free music for an entire year onto a selected Nokia device, and listen to it in another device, as the DRM licence limits the track to two devices. When the subscription is over, consumers get to keep their music, and can purchase further tracks from the Nokia Music Store. The Finnish giant has dedicated music stores around the world, and partnerships with the largest record labels.

[via Music Radar via AAS]