When Google was building its mobile operating system, I am sure it wanted that unfamiliar or small device manufacturers will adopt its OS.
Modu, the Israeli mobile device manufacturer, launched their first device with a closed simple OS. It was in part due to development resources and time constrains and of course because of the poor processing capabilities of the device that could not run heavier and more sophisticated OS. Frankly, from day one I did not understand why Modu is  investing resources to build an operating system, it is not its strength and there are good OS in the market that can be licensed just like the Android.
After struggling with launching the first device and getting rejected in developed countries Modu aimed to, Modu understood that they need to aim higher and introduce a better more modern device if they want a chance to hit deals with European and US operators. Because of the nature of the device, dramatic modification needed to be done but it is worth it. Modu will be using a versatile, more advanced OS with rapid development and constant updates and upgrades.
Secondly the eco-system that is being built alongside the OS (the application store) will contribute to the offer of Modu and will make it a more lucrative device than it could be if they decided to provide only J2ME application support.
Dov Moran told Techradar in an interview that an Android based jacket is being developed and that Modu2 “will be a touchscreen, a very unique concept, and will justify its label of being innovative. It will be a 3.5G product, but will also have a number of other features”.

Modu2 looked like a specially built device for the Android OS, therefore I bet that Modu will abandon its OS and will use the core of the Android operation system from now on until they have other options.
For dessert Modu mentioned that an Android based Netbook will also be released. Nokia watch out you are not alone anymore.

We are just a few days away from the Palm Pre launch, the “Synergy” mobile device and Fring the VOIP and IM mobile application is proving that synergy can be achieved by using its mobile application.
So what is that “Synergy” and should we be more worried about it?!

Plam Pre tactic is that all features of the mobile devices can “sing” together and make our lives easier.
one picture is batter than thousand words, in this case a quick preview of the “Palm Synergy”

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItmmptNkJi4[/youtube]

Palm was not the first company that thought that mobile applications should work together, Apple thought the same when an address became a hyperlink to Google Maps, Google hooked up all her services to that mission to its mobile OS, the Andriod. Symbian also provided developers the tools to integrate to the core of the OS but only with special API and it is much easier when you own the device and the OS (like in Palm and Apple) where the hardware / software / working space is designed by the same company.
But still the contact list, our basic friend list, did not draw Apple and Google attention, until INQ came.
INQ was the first to acknowledge that our address book is no longer living inside the mobile device, it is out there, in social networks.
The contact list is now sync with your Facbook friends and you can choose to send them an sms, a Facebook message or just do it the old way and give them a call.

Apps like Cellity are trying to become your alternative contact list, but they have less power than Fring.
Today Fring has launched its version for the online address book,   a step which holds a huge potential.
First, due to the great success of Fring and the huge number of users its built up a mini social network, moreover with its open API approach it open the door for more services to ride on the platform.
So as for now Fring would like you to stop using your classic address book and use Fring, and it is worth it.
You can save money using VOIP calls, or using the IM option, or again just give your friend a simple GSM call.
On the other hand Fring will become an inherent part of your mobile device meaning messenger, icq, fring im, facebook and others become part of your contact list giving you room to do a lot of cool stuff.

Privacy issues will rise, they must, but however I think it is worth giving it a try.
Using a Nokia E61 device the app is not stable and it resets a lot but on e71 it looks more stable, you must remember it is a beta version.

• Motorola’s presence at MWC 2009 made Tim Green want to cry , Today 3 new Motorola devices poped up and one E10 .

• BBC reports that a study shows that SMS improves language skills. That’s absolutely gr8.

• T-Mobile’s Samsung Memoir get reviewed here, here and here

• Israeli operator Pelephone invested 1.2 million dollars in a concept store in Tel Aviv .

• According to ABI Research mobile internet search increased  by 14% this year, Taptu thinks it should be more social.

• If you are looking to burn some time with your iPhone, you should try these 5 apps .

• A great comparison between the n85 and new Nokia N86.

• The Guardian will go fully mobile, boosts with ads on next month.

• Nokia Siemens Networks will supply China with 2G and 3G mobile equipment and services worth 880 million Euro.

• Now you can track how many iPhones visited your site

• One day, one app, this time: Google App for Wimo

As my current position at Nana10 I often get to review new mobile phones that are soon to be launched in the Israeli market.
This month I got the Samsung i900 (Omnia) and here is a summary of the review that originally was posted in Hebrew:
The Omnia is a new type of WinMo based device, the HTC Diamond was the first to introduce a UI that covers the original WinMo interface, in this case Samsung did the exactly same thing.
The Samsung UI is simple to use, intuitive and well designed and there is no need to use the stylus or the optical mouse.
So it seemed that to operate the device a finger is all you need, But Because the Samsung UI does not cover all WinMo interface, you can not use your finger only.
One of the thing I really do not like with the WinMo OS is the “Minimize” issue whereas apps are not being closed when pressing the X button.
Samsung did a great thing and added a shortcut button to the task manger and also created an “apps navigation” window.

The greatest thing about the Omnia is the multimedia.
The 5 megapixel camera does great work, the camera UI is wonderful, and there are cool features like: face and smile detection and image stabilizer.
Add to this one of the best FM receiver, and a supreme music player, The Omnia is truly a multimedia beast.
Web browsing is done through the Opera Mobile 9.5 (iPhone style browsing), and do not forget an AGPS.
The battery is quite strong and would hang on a day while browsing the net, capturing some photos and of course receiving some voice calls.

From my point of view the only drawback is the WinMo OS and its known issues, but if you do like the Windows Mobile System, the Samsung i900 Omina is one of the best WinMo based devices out there.

Interesting is the Omnia marketing campaign, Samsung and McCann Digital decided to give the Samsung i900 as a gift for mobile bloggers.
In exchange the blogger will write about the device and both sides are happy.
Personally I think that this is a smart move, instead of investing massive amounts of money into an ad campaign, the company invests money that can directly influence potential buyers by a blog post.

Disclosure: The writer did not get the device as a gift.