Tue Jun 28, 2005 2:19 am
Announced today at the 2005 JavaOne Conference, the compact Motorola E895 combines a rich, intuitive feature set with Motorola's signature clam-shell design to deliver the ultimate in multimedia - making it even easier to create, manage and share the experiences that matter most.
Fri Jun 24, 2005 12:48 pm
Rural drivers using cell phones while driving are nearly four times more likely to cause automobile accidents than rural drivers not using cell phones, according to a new study by the Western Transportation Institute based at Montana State University.
Fri Jun 24, 2005 12:41 pm
Wireless video over cell phones has largely been conceptualized as a world aimed at adults, with sports clips, newscasts, entertainment updates, and 'mobisode' episodes of popular television series designed for cell phone experience. IDC believes that children's programming over wireless handsets is a rapidly evolving area that deserves fuller industry attention and also highlights additional industry issues and needs.
Fri Jun 24, 2005 12:14 pm
The reason talking on a cell phone makes drivers less safe may be that the brain can't simultaneously give full attention to both the visual task of driving and the auditory task of listening, a study by a Johns Hopkins University psychologist suggests.
Fri Jun 24, 2005 12:09 pm
Mobile gaming has become an increasingly hot area of cellular phone revenue, climbing to $200 million in 2004. Additionally, mobile gambling is increasing its stake in the U.S. at a rapid rate, according to Mintel International's recent report on cellular phones. Mobile gaming refers to video games played on cellular phones. Mobile gambling describes cellular phone activities that are similar to online gambling.
Thu Jun 23, 2005 12:14 pm
Sprint and Nextel today announced details surrounding the brand strategy and logo to be used upon completion of the companies' merger, expected in the third quarter of 2005, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. The new go-to-market brand name of the combined Sprint Nextel will be Sprint, with the Nextel name continuing as a key product brand.
Thu Jun 23, 2005 12:01 pm
The search is over for mobile professionals and gadget enthusiasts in need of a wireless device with reliable EV-DO high-speed connectivity, a familiar user interface and essential hardware features. Samsung's SCH-i730, featuring Microsoft's Windows Mobile software, is available today for large account customers and on July 7 for consumers, exclusively through Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's most reliable wireless voice network.
Wed Jun 22, 2005 1:30 pm
In July, Ask G.O.D. will unveil "Phoneternet" - a new service that will offer users their own personal internet search expert or "Angel" at their beck and call 24/7, even on the Sabbath.
Wed Jun 22, 2005 1:06 pm
Going to the movies is one of America's favorite pastimes, with more than 600 million tickets sold during the summer blockbuster season each year. While choices for this summer's best on-screen fare may differ, film-goers nationwide agree on their least favorite in- theater, off-screen performance - somebody yakking on a cell phone.
Wed Jun 22, 2005 12:54 pm
Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the availability of the BlackBerry 7250 on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Integrating email, text messaging, Internet, organizer and corporate data applications as well as high-clarity wireless phone functionality into a single, ergonomic design, the BlackBerry 7250 gives mobile professionals the ability to keep connected and remain productive while on the go.
