Fri Jul 29, 2005 8:25 am
Have you ever wondered why your mobile phone keeps working in the depths of a large building or in the middle of an underground tunnel? It wasn't always that way. Those of us who were using cell phones ten years ago will recall that indoor coverage in malls, offices and airports was an almost unknown luxury. No signal? That's life: you'll just have to step outside to make that call.
Fri Jul 29, 2005 8:18 am
The worldwide mobile phone market showed signs of recovery from the first quarter of 2005 due to impressive shipments of entry-level mobile phones to both developing and mature markets. According to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, worldwide mobile phone shipments totaled 188.7 million units in the second quarter, increasing 7.3% sequentially and 16.3% from the same quarter one year ago.
Thu Jul 28, 2005 9:34 am
Verizon Wireless and UTStarcom announced today the immediate availability of the Verizon Wireless PC 5740 wireless PC Card for use on Verizon Wireless' Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) network. With the PC 5740 Card, customers can take advantage of Verizon Wireless' BroadbandAccess wireless broadband service that provides access with average speeds of 400 - 700 kbps based on Verizon Wireless' network tests in more than 50 major metropolitan markets and 57 airports in the nation.
Wed Jul 27, 2005 2:38 pm
America Online today announced that it is testing a suite of new AOL Mobile Search Services that give mobile users easy access to the AOL Search service, Pinpoint Shopping Search and AOL Yellow Pages. Now available as a public beta test, the AOL Mobile Search Services let users search the Web, comparison shop for products and access local listings from their mobile phones, smartphones and PDAs.
Wed Jul 27, 2005 7:16 am
Despite the increased use of new technologies intended to improve customer service, such as automated phone systems and live chat over the Internet, poor customer service is the primary reason that consumers switch service providers, according to results of a study released today by Accenture.
Wed Jul 27, 2005 7:11 am
Qualcomm and Access Co., Ltd., a global provider of mobile content delivery and Internet Access technologies, today announced that Access' i-mode Global Profile, a profile in Access' NetFront Mobile Client Suite, will be supported on Qualcomm's Mobile Station Modem (MSM) chipset solutions. The availability of Access' i-mode Global Profile solution on select MSM chipsets provides device manufacturers with accelerated entry into the global i-mode market and ensures a wide variety of next-generation devices for i-mode operators.
Wed Jul 27, 2005 6:53 am
Sony Ericsson today announced a new information service enabling sports fans to get closer to the excitement of women's tennis via their mobile phone. For the first time ever, Sony Ericsson WTA Tour related content including the latest scores, player profiles, match data and daily schedules of play from tournaments will be accessible from anywhere, at any time through mobile phones.
Wed Jul 27, 2005 6:41 am
Samsung Electronics announced the launch of its latest satellite DMB phone (SCH-B200 / SPH-B2000) with a unique "slide and rotate" form factor. Samsung's B200, which was first unveiled at MIPTV / MILIA in Cannes, France last April, is the most recent addition to its growing line-up of satellite DMB phones.
Tue Jul 26, 2005 1:22 pm
Motorola and Yahoo! today announced they intend to collaborate to provide consumers with easy access to Yahoo!'s core products and services on millions of Motorola Linux-based mobile devices, broadband-enabled products for the connected home, and through Motorola's forthcoming iRadio solution, starting in 2006. Motorola and Yahoo! plan to make these services available to key operators worldwide to increase consumer adoption of mobile data services.
Tue Jul 26, 2005 12:43 pm
Mobility equals productivity and Motorola is delivering on both counts with three new devices: the Motorola A910, A728 and A732. Part of a growing portfolio of productivity-focused devices, these new handsets are designed to deliver a seamless mobile office experience for today's on-the-go professional.
