Wed Mar 09, 2005 1:31 pm
With the SXG75, Siemens Communications unveils its first mobile phone specifically designed to take advantage of the new UMTS networks. Equipped with a built-in GPS module with A-GPS option, the SXG75 always steers the users in the right direction, wherever they travel. Its 2 megapixel digital camera, a second CIF camera for video telephony and a high-resolution color display, ensures images of perfect clarity are guaranteed. A FM radio receiver with RDS service and MP3 player, plus a fully-fledged organizer with Bluetooth for wireless data exchange, promises this multimedia megastar is sure to meet the highest demands of the most ambitious user. Along with an e-mail client, Multimedia Messaging (MMS) and a fast XHTML web browser, Instant Messaging and Push and Talk (availability dependent on network operator) are also supported. The optional "Mobile Music Set" accessory even transforms the phone into a portable stereo system.
Wed Mar 09, 2005 1:04 pm
Samsung unveiled its 7-megapixel camera phone at CeBIT 2005 in Hanover, Germany yesterday. Named the SCH-V770, the dual-face block-styled phone features a 2-inch 16-million color TFD (Thin Film Diode) screen capable of displaying a resolution of 320 x 240 px, MP3 player, business card reader, 32 MB of internal memory with external memory card slot, and digital power amplifier that produces high-quality sound and video recording functions. Video-on-demand, music-on-demand, and television connectivity are included as well.
Tue Mar 08, 2005 4:06 pm
Today, test users are able to view real-time TV and radio programs on a Nokia 7710 smartphone equipped with a special accessory to receive mobile TV broadcasts. The Nokia smartphone also enables direct links to the Internet for access to background information on TV programs or sports results. Test users have access to MTV, YLE and Nelonen programs as well as international theme channels such as CNN, BBC World, Euronews, Eurosport, ViVa Plus and Fashion TV. The pilot continues until 20 June 2005.
Tue Mar 08, 2005 2:28 pm
Planning to offer on-site repair shops in more than half its stores by mid March, Sprint will be the first cell phone carrier to open dedicated technical facilities at its retail locations.
Tue Mar 08, 2005 1:52 pm
Outages plagued Danger yesterday as some Sidekick users reported no service to their email instant messaging, and other data services. The severity of the issues varied throughout a 24 hour span, however most customers reporting no issues.
Mon Mar 07, 2005 11:34 pm
South Korean cell phone manufacturer, LG Electronics, announced that it has successfully completed testing of its ultra-fast next-generation handsets on high-speed network provided by Canadian partner, Nortel Networks.
Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:30 pm
MIRS Communication, an Israeli wireless company, has decided to cater towards a demographic largely neglected by major cell phone companies; the one-million-strong ultra-Orthodox Jews.
Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:08 pm
This Thursday at CeBIT, Motorola plans to announce the first handsets that will carry Apple's popular iTunes music software; hoping to get a jump on the newest competitive arena of cell phones capable of playing music.
Fri Mar 04, 2005 7:18 pm
Verizon Wireless and Qwest Communications today announced they have completed the transaction, previously announced in July 2004, for Verizon Wireless to purchase Qwest Wireless' spectrum licenses and certain network assets for $418 million. These licenses will increase Verizon Wireless' capacity in key existing markets as well as expand the company's network into new markets.
