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Project Pink “Turtle” phone seen at the FCC

by Stefan Etienne on 13. Feb, 2010 in Handsets, News, Rumors

Of the two Project Pink phones that were humorously leaked in December, the Pure and Turtle, a turtle-shaped phone with a round keyboard and shell seems to be the first handset seen and approved by the FCC. Since it is a Microsoft/Danger-designed phone and the speculated replacement for the Sidekick, then you would think it would be produced by Sharp, which is the current manufacturer of the aging Sidekick. In a search of the FCC’s Authorized Equipment database, Sharp is revealed to have been authorized for a CDMA-based handset, which an FCC label matches the renderings leaked last year. With all of these details uncovered, and info from large media like WSJ and CNET, you can be sure that these “teen smartphones” will be used soon enough.

[Via wmpoweruser and Zune Boards]

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T-Mobile brings back the Sidekick for sale

by Stefan Etienne on 17. Nov, 2009 in Handsets, News

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With all of the new and fast, as well as cool looking smartphones around, who would ever buy a Sidekick knowing that everyone lost their contacts and other forms of data for a whole week?

Here’s what T-Mobile said:

“T-Mobile is pleased to announce that Sidekick sales have resumed. New pricing for the Sidekick LX 2009 will be $149.99 with a two-year contract and the Sidekick 2008 will be $49.99 with a two-year contract.”

I know I won’t buy one, and the price might will make some not buy it.
[BGR]

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The T-Mobile Sidekick Data Disaster: “Most, if not all” data recovered

by Stefan Etienne on 15. Oct, 2009 in News

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It’s about time! You know, the T-Mobile Sidekick cloud computing failure, where everyone’s data disappeared due to a server failure by Microsoft/Danger? Well, now it’s fixed, and according to Roz Ho, Corporate VP of Premium Mobile Experiences at Microsoft, this is what she had to say:

On behalf of Microsoft, I want to apologize for the recent problems with the Sidekick service and give you an update on the steps we have taken to resolve these problems.

We are pleased to report that we have recovered most, if not all, customer data for those Sidekick customers whose data was affected by the recent outage. We plan to begin restoring users’ personal data as soon as possible, starting with personal contacts, after we have validated the data and our restoration plan. We will then continue to work around the clock to restore data to all affected users, including calendar, notes, tasks, photographs and high scores, as quickly as possible.

So, in the meantime, most if not all users have their data back on their phones again. But this should never have happened in the first place. Come on Microsoft, no backup from the beginning of this whole crisis?

Oh by the way, Microsoft said they will be improving system stability, and will have a backup ready to maintain the server.

Go figure.

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T-Mobile reports epic server failure, all data on T-Mobile Sidekicks lost

by Stefan Etienne on 10. Oct, 2009 in Breaking

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Talk about an epic cloud computing failure. All of your important info (ha, ha) is now missing due to a severe error with Microsoft/Danger’s server. And if you thought there was a chance you could get your stuff back, well, read this official statement:

Regrettably, based on Microsoft/Danger’s latest recovery assessment of their systems, we must now inform you that personal information stored on your device – such as contacts, calendar entries, to-do lists or photos – that is no longer on your Sidekick almost certainly has been lost as a result of a server failure at Microsoft/Danger. That said, our teams continue to work around-the-clock in hopes of discovering some way to recover this information. However, the likelihood of a successful outcome is extremely low.

That’s right. No more personal data for you, it’s all gone. The T-Mobile Sidekick gave you a big kick in the side.

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