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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.
With the Motorola E895, you can:
- Develop great still images, even in low light, with the 1.3 megapixel camera featuring pan / zoom capabilities
- Get into real action shots using the rich video features like ... [Continue reading Motorola Announces E895 Linux-Based Phone]
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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.
As one of the first studies conducted in rural areas, the findings corroborate data showing that rural drivers should hang up and drive.
Researchers tested 36 drivers aged 18 to 63 in a simulated vehicle and asked the drivers to dial the nati... [Continue reading Rural Drivers on Cell Phones Cause 4 Times as Many Accidents]
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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.
In 2005, wireless video is now one of the top industry-wide areas of focus... [Continue reading Cell Phones May Become 'Wireless Babysitters']
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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.
The study, published in a recent issue of "The Journal of Neuroscience," reinforces earlier behavioral research on the danger of mixing mobile phones and motoring.
"Our research helps explain why talking on a cell phone can impair driving p... [Continue reading Studies Show Cell Phones and Driving Don't Mix]
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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.
A popular activity in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, mobile gambling is proj... [Continue reading Gambling on Cell Phones Taking Off]
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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.
The two companies announced their agreement to merge on Dec. 15, 2004, with a commitment to create America's premier communications company - o... [Continue reading Sprint Nextel Announce New Combined Branding and Logo]
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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.
Built to support EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized) and... [Continue reading Verizon Wireless Launches Samsung SCH-i730]
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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.
By dialing a toll-free number, Ask G.O.D.'s Angels will retrieve the answer to any question, including:
- Get nationwide phone numbers and addresses will free call connect.
- Receive text messages of all answers to queries for future retrieval.
- Perform public record searches in most states for criminal... [Continue reading Soon God May Be Just a Phone Call Away]
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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.
In a recent survey of U.S. movie-goers, an overwhelming 73 percent indicated that talking on a cell phone in a theater topped the list of bad movie manners. Respo... [Continue reading 73% of Movie-Goers Agree, Cell Phone Chatter Most Annoying]
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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.
The device sports 32 MB of flash memory, 4 MB of SRAM, a backlit and highlighted numeric ... [Continue reading Sprint PCS Releases BlackBerry 7250]
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