Fri Mar 11, 2005 3:11 am
Polymer Vision, a line of business within Philips Electronics, announced that it has made significant progress in rollable displays for the mobile-device industry. The new 5-inch PV-QML5 rollable display has a decreased radius of curvature, improved operational and mechanical lifetime and paperlike viewing contrast. These are major steps forward compared to the world's first rollable display prototype introduced by Polymer Vision in February 2004. Moreover, current process and yield improvements will enable production within two years.
Fri Mar 11, 2005 2:53 am
According to research conducted at Melbourne's Monash University, people who can't live without their cell phones are likely to be extroverts or have low self-esteem.
Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:28 pm
Vodafone and Toshiba today announced a strategic partnership to market a range of exclusive 3G handsets in Europe, Australia, Japan and New Zealand. Building on their partnership in Japan, where Toshiba is one of the leading suppliers of handsets to Vodafone KK, this expanded relationship marks Toshiba's entrance into the European mobile phone market.
Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:23 pm
Amid poor sales and increasing competition from rivals Sony and Nintendo, Nokia is continuing to work on new designs for its N-Gage video gaming cell phone. Cutting prices to spur sales growth in the US, the company has suffered slow sales amid strong criticism from the gaming community.
Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:09 pm
Samsung Electronics, a premium provider of mobile phones, exclusively unveils the world's first 3GB HDD embedded music smartphone, the SGH-i300, at CeBIT 2005.
Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:36 pm
Sony Ericsson today announces two new mobile phones, the D750i and the K508i Twilight Black, exclusively for T-Mobile's European markets, further strengthening its relationship with this key network operator. In addition, the Z800i UMTS clamshell phone, announced earlier this month, will also be available from T-Mobile, though this will not be an exclusive agreement. Sony Ericsson will be presenting the first phase of its product portfolio for 2005, including the D750i and K508i for T-Mobile at CeBIT between March 10 and 16.
Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:16 pm
Motorola announced the latest addition to its impressive Bluetooth portfolio, the Motorola Bluetooth Headset H500. This new wireless accessory continues to deliver the best in form, function and freedom with its distinguished metallic finish, comfortable fit, improved sound quality and impressive battery power.
Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:03 pm
Motorola today announced a cohesive set of solutions leveraging the elegant look and feel of the SLVR family. The new Motorola SLVRlite V270 and SLVR V280 offers an array of tools for self-expression in a slim design.
Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:55 am
Motorola will demonstrate during CeBIT 2005, the enhanced in-vehicle communications system that it designed, and that is currently available on 2005 BMW model year vehicles. Motorola has integrated Bluetooth wireless technology into the Communications Control Unit it supplies to BMW to provide drivers with a more convenient way to conduct hands-free calling. The pre-installed Communications Control Unit also supports the telematics service 'BMW Assist' and the internet portal 'BMW Online' in markets where these services are offered.
