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Wed Feb 09, 2005 8:50 pm
Nokia, the world leader in mobile communications, and RealNetworks, Inc., the leading creator of digital media services and software, today announced that the companies are expanding their long-term relationship to enable Nokia to ship RealAudio, RealVideo and the Helix DNA powered RealPlayer on a wide variety of Nokia mobile devices. The agreement will help both companies to achieve their mutual goal of enabling robust media functionality on mass-market mobile devices. In addition, the two comp... [Continue reading Nokia And RealNetworks Bring Audio And Video To Phones]
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Wed Feb 09, 2005 12:14 am
Researchers at Siemens have developed new mobile technology similar to Post-It Notes. In cooperation with researchers at the University of Linz in Austria and the Ars Electronica Center in Linz, the "digital graffiti" technology allows cell phone users to send SMS messages to physical geographical locations.
Unlike standard messaging, the text is not sent to a person or phone number, but a spot on the world. Once "posted," cell phone users walking or passing through the spot will see the note... [Continue reading Siemens Develops LBS Post-It Notes]
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Tue Feb 08, 2005 9:22 pm
Having led the way in establishing the true camera phone category during 2004, Sony Ericsson's new focus for 2005 will be music. Details of the new 2005 entertainment and imaging led strategy will be unveiled at the 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, starting next week. The company is also nominated for an award for one of its 2004 success products.
As part of Sony Ericsson's expanded presence at the 3GSM Congress over previous years, for the first time delegates will be able to try out award nom... [Continue reading Sony Ericsson Focuses on Music Phones in 2005]
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Tue Feb 08, 2005 9:13 pm
Sprint announced today that it is launching new Java-download instant messaging (IM) applications for the AOL Instant Messenger AIM and MSN Messenger services from Microsoft Corp. Sprint is launching these easy-to-use applications as a way to better serve the growing population of customers wanting to take their instant messaging experience mobile. The new instant messaging applications from Sprint will make it easier for Sprint PCS Vision customers to stay in touch with family and friends by of... [Continue reading Sprint To Launch AOL and MSN Messenger Service Applications]
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Mon Feb 07, 2005 3:02 pm
Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless provider, and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the new BlackBerry 7250 Wireless Handheld will be available in all Verizon Wireless stores Feb. 11. Perfect for mobile professionals seeking flexibility and the latest in wireless technology, this powerful handheld features built-in phone, Bluetooth support for use with a head set or car kit, a brighter full color screen, increased memory and full HTML Web browsing. The BlackBerry 7250 is avail... [Continue reading Verizon Wireless Launches BlackBerry 7250]
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Sun Feb 06, 2005 1:49 pm
An Australian mobile phone group is launching a campaign to help combat the increasing trend of school yard bullying by text message. A recent study showed 14% of first year high school students in Brisbane had been harassed by SMS.
"People who use mobiles think they can get away with it, they believe they were anonymous and they won't get caught, they are wrong on both counts," said Randal Markey from the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association.
"The law is very clear. It's a cri... [Continue reading Authorities Stop SMS Bullying In Schools]
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Fri Feb 04, 2005 11:07 pm
Judge Caroline Ludlow took the unusual step to sentence a man over a cell phone. The defendant, Aftab Ahmed, had earlier pled guilty in the case. However a crash on the highway prevented him from arriving on time for his sentencing.
Mr. Ahmed called and alerted the judge about his delay. ''When she heard of the problem, the judge said that to save wasting public money by adjourning the case she was considering passing sentence over the phone," said court clerk Rachel Bonner.
''She asked th... [Continue reading Judge Sentences Man Over Phone]
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Fri Feb 04, 2005 10:30 pm
Thailand's Election Commission sent text messages to 25 million cell phone customers politely reminding them to vote in weekend elections.
"You are cordially invited to exercise your right to vote on February 6, between 8 am and 3 pm," read the message written in Thai.
Wilai Keangpradoo, spokeswoman for Advance Info Service, Thailand's largest mobile operator said, "We will send periodic reminders until election day encouraging people to vote."
The elections take place Sunday, which ove... [Continue reading Text Message Reminder To Vote In Thailand]
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Thu Feb 03, 2005 9:29 pm
Getting stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic is every motorist's nightmare. But now drivers can avoid congested roads and traffic delays with Rand McNally Traffic, the most comprehensive traffic coverage available to cell phone users.
Rand McNally Traffic is a downloadable mobile application that delivers real-time traffic flow and incident reporting in more than 90 U.S. cities (for download information visit http://www.randmcnally.com/traffic ). Subscribers have unlimited, immediate access to i... [Continue reading Rand McNally Gives Traffic Updates On Cell Phones]
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Thu Feb 03, 2005 9:00 pm
Pictures of the unreleased HP iPAQ hw6500 were leaked online today. Replacing the iPAQ h6315, HP is planning to introduce the Mobile Messenger with a 1.3-megapixel camera with flash, 1,200 mAh swappable battery, GPS, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
HP has made no official announcements about the hw6500; however details were mentioned that it will run on GSM/GPRS networks, supporting EDGE high-speed transfer rates of 100 kbps to 130 kbps. HP will demonstrate a prototype at the 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, France on Feb 14.
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