Linux based Qtopia Greenphone

Well, I’m really hoping this takes off - it’s 2006 and the “advanced” phones are still pretty crummy in one way or another - Trolltech has just announced a new GSM/GPRS Linux based phone platform / SDK - “Qtopia Greenphone is a Linux mobile development device open for unlimited software innovation. Offered as part of the Greenphone SDK, it makes Linux-based applications easier to build and faster to bring to market. This powerful GSM/GPRS device provides the perfect platform for creation, testing and demonstration of new mobile technology services and ships loaded with Qtopia Phone Edition.” Link.

Using Skype and unlocking your T-Mobile SDA

This is pretty neat, overclock a WiFi enabled phone to run Skype...Ken writes - "Today I have a special treat for any of you with a T-Mobile SDA like my own. I've decided to write a nice little article about how to unlock your SDA so that you can use it with any provider (T-Mobile, Cingular, Verizon, any provider with SIM cards). The added bonus here, however, is the piece of this article that explains how to overclock your SDA and install SKYPE for use over your WLAN network." Link.

Retro Handsets for your cellphone

Sam writes - "As promised to all of you we ran into at the Maker Faire, here are instructions on making your own retro handsets for your cellphone. I apologize for the delay in posting - but one of you friendly Makers out in San Francisco was kind enough to share the black plague with me and I have been on the edge of death this week. I will cover bluetooth in this article, and will post about wired handsets a little later." - Link.