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Philips Xenium 9@9j Mobile Has AAA Battery Power Backup

8:04PM Gizmodo US Edition | We’ve talked about Philips Xenium mobile phones long battery life before, but the new Xenium 9@9j goes one better: it’s the first to use “BackuPower” battery technology. Slot an AAA battery into the phone, and the April-bound 9@9j will slurp power from it when its standard Li-ion battery goes flat, giving you an extra three hours of talk time. Its the first mobile to do this, and though it increases its size, those extra hours are going to be useful for people who spend time away from power sockets. AU: I wouldn’t hold your breath for a local release, my Australian friends – Philips handsets aren’t really available over here… [Techdigest] More »
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AAA Announces GPS-Enabled Turn by Turn Direction Software For Mobiles

5:30AM Jason Chen | The trusted name in changing a busted tire so you won’t have to, AAA is releasing AAA Mobile, a software suite for mobile phones that allows turn-by-turn GPS directions on a pay-for-use basis. The cost will be $9.99 a month, and will work on the phones listed after the jump. More »