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Wed Mar 09, 2005 1:31 pm
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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.
With the integrated GPS module and mobile offboard navigation solutions from Siemens VDO Automotive, getting lost in a strange city is a thing of the past. If GPS navigation is interrupted or lost, A-GPS provides the positioning data to continue the navigation (availability dependent on network operator). The SXG75 also supports location-based services such as restaurant tips, special off... [Continue reading Siemens Announces The SXG75 3G GPS Navigation Phone]
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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 connecti... [Continue reading Samsung Unveils The SCH-V770 7-Megapixel Camera Phone]
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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... [Continue reading Nokia Brings Live TV To Phones]
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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.
Within a few hours, everything from a broken antenna or hinge to a cracked LCD screen can be fixed by a Sprint technician at under $50; kinds of repairs that would normally take several days to be sent to a centralized shop. However, more severe problems such as circuitry or repairs that need soldering wil... [Continue reading Sprint Stores Offer On-Site Phone Repairs]
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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.
Danger, creator of the Sidekick and Sidekick 2, maintains service for carrier T-Mobile USA.
Downplaying the glitches, a Danger representative wrote, "This morning, some users may experience degradation in service (e.g., connection and email delay) which ... [Continue reading T-Mobile Sidekick Owners Suffer Outage]
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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.
Running HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access), the new technology allows users to use visual communication, watch television in moving vehicles, and play high-resolution interactive games. Dubbed 3.5-generation mobile technology, real-world tests were completed in a moving ... [Continue reading LG Tests Ultra-Fast 3.5-Generation Phones]
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Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:49 pm
Circulating among Symbian Series 60 phones is the first virus to spread using the popular Mobile Messaging Service (MMS).
Spotted by antivirus companies today, the new virus, dubbed CommWarrior A, uses MMS to spread copies of itself to contacts in the address book. Potential targets then receive MMS messages with file attachments containing the virus. Enticing titles such as "3DGame from me. it is FREE!" and "Nokia RingtoneManager for all models," bait users into opening and unleashing the at... [Continue reading New Symbian Virus Spreads Through MMS]
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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.
Dubbed the "kosher" phone, a stamp signifying its approval by rabbinical authorities will be displayed; recommending the haredi community members to take out contracts with MIRS.
The kosher phones are actually Motorola phones, but specially modified to disable Internet access, SMS text services, and video an... [Continue reading Kosher Phones For Ultra-Orthodox Jews]
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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.
Motorola CEO Ed Zander forged an alliance with old pal and Apple CEO Steve Jobs last year to capitalize on the growing shift to music phones in 2005 from the saturated market of camera phones of 2004.
Earlier reports expect the Motorola ROKR to be the first iTunes compatible... [Continue reading Motorola's New iTunes Phones Announced This Thursday]
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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.
The agreement includes spectrum licenses in 62 markets in 14 western and mid-western states, covering a population of... [Continue reading Verizon Completes Purchase Of Qwest Spectrum]
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