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Openmoko to release phone schematics

In an effort to be a truly open source cell phone maker, Openmoko will release the schematics for both it’s newly announced Neo FreeRunner and 1973 phones. Previously, the CAD files were available for both phones under a Creative Commons license. So now, in a addition to programmers being able to create open source apps more »

OpenMoko Neo Freerunner, pricing info now available

It looks like we will be seeing the OpenMoko Neo Freerunner hitting the open market sooner that later. Some recent, albeit still not complete information has just begun to be released from OpenMoko. We are still waiting to see a release date announced, which we can only hope will be soon. However, the good news more »

OpenMoko unveils follow-up to the Neo1973, dubbed the Freerunner

OpenMoko has released some details for the follow up to the sweet looking, and well spec’d Neo1973. We first heard some rumblings of a follow up device back in mid-February and it seems that OpenMoko has begun showing it off. Being called the Freerunner, its slightly disappointing to look at, sporting a very similar style as the current Neo1973 (as shown above), but the specs should not be as disappointing.

OpenMoko: Offering a design your own cell phone case

OpenMoko, the makers of the Neo 1973 Linux-based open source smartphone is currently taking a new strategy in cell phone design. Now offering a build your own case option. Using the philosophy of, “If you can’t open it, you don’t own it.” they have been very into using open and unlocked software and this new more »

OpenMoko to add second open source handset to the lineup

OpenMoko is expected to be adding another handset to their current lineup. The new version of the Neo is expected to be available around March or April 2008. Details on the new release are still light, but will most likely make a nice addition to the current Neo1973 handset. OpenMoko also plan to begin working more »