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Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:03 pm
Sonaptic, the leading developer of advanced 3D audio technologies for handheld devices, announced the completion of its JSR-234 Audio Engine; developing a new standard with Nokia and Ericsson to deliver 3D audio on cell phones using Java.
Using Sonaptic's 3D Positional Audio technology, an application has realtime control of multiple sound channels positioned and moving dynamically around the user, providing an immersive, 3-dimensional sound environment (as opposed to the stereo expansion fea... [Continue reading Sonaptic Develops 3D Audio Standard for Cell Phones]
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Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:45 pm
The FCC has recently proposed lifting the ban on cell phone usage during airplane flights. While the passage of this proposal appears to offer solutions to the wireless industry, it has spawned disapproval among some consumer groups as the potential for in-flight usage would create disturbances to passengers.
IDC investigated the results of a recent worldwide survey asking respondents for information on their preferences surrounding the use of mobile phones on airplanes. Only 11% of 50,000 re... [Continue reading Travelers Want Cell Phone Use on Airplanes, Except Voice]
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Mon Jun 20, 2005 2:03 pm
Sprint customers using Picture Mail should get ready for their close-ups with a new, mobile photo contest created by FunMail, a leading provider of unique mobile entertainment. With America's Best Mobile Pix, Sprint customers can take pictures with their camera phones and enter their favorites in a variety of ongoing contests, such as "Best Pets," "Cutest Baby," "Hottest Guy," "Coolest Ride" and "Funniest Pix."
FunMail's Contest Platform is fully integrated into Picture Mail, enabling consume... [Continue reading Sprint Launches Mobile Picture Contest]
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Fri Jun 17, 2005 12:30 pm
Available at all 4900 on-street and off-street parking spaces throughout Coral Gables, Florida, residents and visitors alike are now being offered the convenience of paying for parking using their existing cell phones.
By registering online or by phone, PayMint allows the customer to dial a PayMint phone number found on customized decals on the city's meters, and purchase parking time without having to leave their vehicle.
Parking enforcement officers in Coral Gables are equipped with hand... [Continue reading No Change for the Meter? Use Your Cell Phone]
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Fri Jun 17, 2005 12:04 pm
palmOne adds Bluetooth Dial-Up Networking, support for more Bluetooth car kits and other enhancements to the Sprint PCS Treo 650. Through the Updater software on the Treo 650, the permanent (ROM) software will be upgraded. Available from the palmOne support pages, the upgrade takes approximately 30 minutes.
New with version 1.12:
- Enables Bluetooth Dial-Up Networking
- Updates VersaMail to version 3.1 to enhance stability and add improvements
- Adds support for more Bluetooth carkits in... [Continue reading palmOne Adds Bluetooth Dial-Up Networking to Sprint Treo 650]
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Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:18 pm
Motorola today announced the launch of the RAZR for Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA). As the second handset in Motorola's growing portfolio of fixed-mobile convergence devices, the RAZR for UMA joins the Motorola V560 available on British Telecom's Fusion service.
The RAZR for UMA retains all the features that proved popular with the award-winning original version of the handset. In addition, the RAZR for UMA model will deliver constant 'on the move' communications by making it possible to seam... [Continue reading Motorola's RAZR Coming to British Telecom's Fusion Service]
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Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:15 pm
Marking an important milestone in the broadband revolution, British Telecom today launched the world's first combined fixed and cellular phone service, allowing people to communicate in ways they never have before.
Named BT Fusion, the service works just like a cell phone when users are out and about, but switches automatically and seamlessly onto a BT Broadband line when they get home. That means consumers get all the convenience and all the features of a cell phone but with fixed lines pric... [Continue reading BT Launches Combined Fixed and Cellular Phone Service]
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Thu Jun 16, 2005 2:11 pm
Samsung Electronics is launching a cutting-edge mobile phone that has combined the Bluetooth with the Voice Recognition technology. Announcing that it has released the 'Bluetooth Voice Recognition Phone' into the European market, the SGH-E620 can make calls using one's voice via a bluetooth headset.
The Samsung SGH-E620 exhibits a state-of-the-art technology of placing a call to the person whose name has been called out into the bluetooth headset, by automatically searching the phone book of ... [Continue reading Samsung Unveils SGH-E620 Bluetooth Voice Recognition Phone]
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Thu Jun 16, 2005 1:57 pm
Sprint and Novatel Wireless today announced availability of the Sprint PCS Connection Card by Novatel Wireless (Merlin S620). Designed to operate on CDMA 1xEV-DO (Evolution, Data Optimized) and 1xRTT networks, the card will support broadband-like speeds when Sprint EV-DO coverage is available later this year and is backwards compatible to provide 1xRTT throughput speeds in Sprint coverage areas where EV-DO service is not yet available.
The newest Sprint PCS Connection Card will enable average... [Continue reading Sprint Offers EV-DO Connection Card from Novatel Wireless]
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Wed Jun 15, 2005 1:19 pm
Napster and Ericsson announced today a global partnership to offer the first complete, fully integrated digital music service available for mobile operators.
The service will carry the universally known Napster brand and combine elements of Napster's popular PC offering and Ericsson's personalized music service, currently utilized by more mobile operators than any other in the world. The Napster and Ericsson business model accommodates mobile operator participation in all revenue streams. The... [Continue reading Ericsson and Napster Partner to Offer Digital Music Service]
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