Fri Jun 03, 2005 2:42 pm
Today, in a world first, Canadian company Medical Intelligence, in collaboration with telecommunications operator Orange and Medidep, one of France's major private companies specializing in dependent care-giving solutions, unveiled a major technological innovation for Alzheimer's patients.
Fri Jun 03, 2005 2:34 pm
Qualcomm and Macromedia today announced an agreement under which Macromedia may distribute Flash-based mobile applications developed using the BREW solution. With more than 98 percent penetration on Internet-connected desktop computers and more than 30 million Flash-enabled devices shipping, Flash enables the delivery of rich content, applications, and communications across all platforms. In addition to the agreement, Macromedia has signed on as an Elite member of the BREW Alliance Program.
Fri Jun 03, 2005 2:28 pm
Digital TV is quickly becoming a hot application for mobile phones, with Korean mobile phone users demonstrating a healthy appetite for watching their favorite programming anytime, anywhere. Korea is leading the way in mobile Digital TV, with DMB services already delivering TV programs to the handset, including channels dedicated to sports, comedy, news, games, music and favorite movies. As DMB licenses are awarded in Korea, it is expected that millions of on-the-move Korean consumers will tune in to DMB-enabled mobile phones to watch live broadcast TV or listen to music programs on their mobile phones.
Fri Jun 03, 2005 10:04 am
Cingular Wireless today announced the first-ever wireless content release from chart-topping artist Gwen Stefani, including a 30-second Master Tone and Video Postcard from her new hit single "Hollaback Girl." The Video Postcard is a new component to the Cingular Sounds music program, and offers yet another innovative method for delivering exclusive music content to Cingular customers and music fans across the country.
Thu Jun 02, 2005 7:00 pm
Kyocera Wireless today unveiled a new wireless phone called the Kyocera Dorado KX13 at the BREW 2005 Conference. A slim bar-style phone with a large color screen and a front-facing speakerphone, Dorado KX13 is an ideal platform for games or ringtones, which can be downloaded over the air via BREW or Java. With its built-in flashlight and internal antenna, Dorado is a sleek, compact and affordable choice for the user on the go.
Thu Jun 02, 2005 3:50 pm
From the BREW Developers Conference in San Diego, Verizon Wireless announced today that total Get It Now downloads are expected to surpass the 200 million download milestone by the end of this month. Get It Now currently contains a library of more than 500 games, productivity tools, information services, ring tone providers, wallpaper providers, an IM chat client - Mobile IM - that includes access to Yahoo! Messenger, MSN Messenger, or AOL IM (AIM), and more.
Thu Jun 02, 2005 10:57 am
At press conference held in Nairobi, Kenya, Nokia today introduced the Nokia Prepaid Tracker - a simple, innovative solution that lets prepaid subscribers effortlessly keep track of their prepaid balance and call expenses. After each call or transaction, details about subscribers' account balance is automatically sent and displayed on their easy-to-use Nokia phone menu. Nokia Prepaid Tracker frees prepaid subscribers from the inconvenience of having to contact the operator's customer center to check their balance.
Thu Jun 02, 2005 10:48 am
At a press conference held in Nairobi, Kenya, Nokia outlined its strategy to bring the benefits of mobility to new growth markets. Today, Nokia also introduced the Nokia 1110 and Nokia 1600 - two new mobile phones aimed at first time users and consumers in growth markets like Africa. At the same time, Nokia unveiled the Nokia Prepaid Tracker, the world's first completely networks-based solution that enables prepaid users to monitor their account balance on the handset display after each call. The Nokia 1110 and Nokia 1600 join Nokia's range of entry level phones which emphasize ease-of-use, reliability and affordability, and contain technological features which reduce the total cost of mobile ownership for consumers. Both models are expected to be commercially available during the third quarter 2005.
Thu Jun 02, 2005 10:34 am
Nextel today announced the Motorola i836, a sleek and stylish wireless phone that delivers the advanced features Nextel customers have come to expect, including Nextel's new Group ConnectSM service. With a metallic graphite-colored finish and lines inspired by an Italian sports car, the Motorola i836 looks as good as it performs.
Wed Jun 01, 2005 2:32 pm
Motorola today announced that it has made a strategic minority investment in Sonaptic, leading developers of advanced audio technologies for the mobile device market.