Techno-Boy

Unfortunately us Sidekick Slide/Aussies are yet to here any information on whether the device will be getting the new features like video, bluetooth sending/receiving, video recording and a few OS changes that have been bundled in a OTA package for Sidekick LX  users that’s being rolled up nationally now! These features defiantly should be included with the factory model for a phone which its standards hopefully we will get some confirmation soon on whether or not to expect one. (For all the features that were included in the Sidekick LX OTA update click more below!

Email we got from Danger

“We are always working to improve the applications and services for our customers, and this effort requires careful research, development, and testing time. When the next software release has met all release criteria, you will receive the update “over-the-air”. (With over-the-air updates, a notification appears on your device that asks if you would like to activate the update now, or later. Choosing Activate Now will reboot the device to complete the update installation.)

At this time,  we do not have any information for Telstra users in regards to any updates. When more information is known I’ll be sure to contact you.

(Clint Labson from Danger)”

+ The rumored Sidekick Gekko/Aspen that is  being speculated for release soon, could it possibly be released by Telstra in the near future?

Complete List Of Updates In The Sidekick LX OTA

Jump Menu & Settings Features
-Backgrounds menu renamed to “Themes”
-Quick Find item searches across device apps
-Empty Trash across device apps
-Spell Check
-Alarm Clock

Web Browser Features
-View Web pages in two layouts: fit-to-screen and full-page-width
-View and save images on Web pages
-Copy selected text on Web pages (method change)

Instant Messaging Features
AOL Instant Messenger
-Group chats
-Find a buddy
-Set a status message and still chat (We think this means an Available message.)
Yahoo! Messenger
-Find a friend
Windows Live Messenger
-Find a contact

Email
-See if message recipient is online
-Send/receive video attachment

Phone Messaging Features
Multimedia Messaging
-Number of slides increased to five
-Send/receive videos
-Audio recording time increased to 60 seconds
Text Messaging
-Auto-discard messages when mailbox is full
-Multi-select messages

Address Book
-Assign 50 “favorite” contacts that appear in their own tab
-Activity Log for each favorite contact
-Online Now tab shows all contacts who are online
-In Browse Contacts screen, Send key places call to highlighted contact
-Send vCard via MMS (in addition to Email, SMS, and Bluetooth)
-Select multiple contacts in Browse Contacts screen.

Bluetooth
-Transfer photos, videos, music files
-Listen to music/videos with hands-free stereo devices
Printing is subsequently missing from this list, but IS in the 4.6 Manual for the LX.

To Do
-New task priority icons

Camera
-Record and send video
-Selection method change
-Crop a photo
-Manually control slide show
-Space remaining shown in title bar
-Send photos/videos via Bluetooth

Media Player
-Play videos

Catalog
-Installing an application or game does not require a device restart
-More space for ringtones (Ringtones are now allocated 2560K rather than 10 slots. Since ringtones are around 100K each, you have room to store approximately 25 ringtones.)
-Assign a default theme/background or ringtone at purchase time

And last but not the least the Sidekick/Hiptop Slide or Sidekick LX not what you want? then never fear the Sidekick Gekko is here! (well not here yet!)  We found these posts over at one of the most viewed websites whirlpool.net.au forum in regards to the new device that is rumored for release in the very near future.

And finally the posts found on whirlpool a short time ago!

Hiptop LX - Mobile Phones - Whirlpool Broadband Forums

“That is undeniably a picture of a Sidekick LX with Telstra branding.

Unfortunately to answer your question. No we are not.

We are however getting a newer, Better version! So stay tuned!”

“In Approx 1 month, we have been told the new model will be ready for Telstra testing… (They need to make it have to BS “Telstra” links, like My Place, Bigpond etc…)”

“Didn’t ask for a code name. It seems to be very hush.

A Hiptop LX does exist, just not officially, and there are no plans to reproduce such a device.

Will we see the new device before the USA? More then likely, depends on software

As for GSM, no date has been set, 2010 is a bit optimistic, maybe 2012-2015… To many GSM users exists”

“A few 3.2’s come to mind.

Testing varies on handsets, I would say the new device will be out before Christmas assuming all is good to go”

“Think Camera and Display

Device is meant to be a bit slimmer/Lighter then the LX but with a ~1500mAh battery

EDIT: As with most things, spec can change, and blah blah blah… so take all I have said as a grain of salt until the device is offical :)”

“Could very well do, I’ve been told its slimmer then previous version :)”

“No Idea I’m afraid, as stated, the device isn’t even in testing yet (From what I’ve heard)

But keep saving, I can imagine it being at a similar if not slightly more expensive price point as the current slide.”

“When something’s official I’ll let you guys know :)”