Thu Jul 21, 2005 11:07 am
A startling study conducted by Qpass of 100 leading U.S. and European digital content Websites revealed that more than one third of the sites are unsecured, allowing users to 'shoplift' music tracks and download them as free ringtones. The extent of the problem in US may have already cost the mobile and music industries an estimated $40 million since the beginning of 2004, and a further $123 million by 2007, according to Qpass.
Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:54 am
Although they are only one component of the overall wireless music market, wireless full-track downloads present an opportunity that is arguably one of the largest in the wireless data industry. IDC expects the U.S. wireless full-track music market to surge to $1.2 billion in revenue and over 50 million full-track customers and subscribers by 2009.
Tue Jul 19, 2005 10:47 am
Qualcomm today announced the industry's first enhanced navigation solution fully integrated in wireless 3G modems. This feature provides higher accuracy turn by turn map positioning for automotive and personal navigation applications in wireless handsets, enabling a better user experience and exciting new navigation applications for the consumer and enterprise markets. This enhanced software will be available on Qualcomm's market-leading gpsOne solution for use with select Mobile Station Modem (MSM) chipsets for both CDMA2000 and WCDMA (UMTS) networks.
Mon Jul 18, 2005 5:48 pm
Motorola recently unveiled initial details of its secretive RAZR V3x, the successor to the hugely popular RAZR V3. Previously called the Motorola V1150, the renamed RAZR V3x keeps an ultra-thin design, resembling its predecessor with only a 20 mm thickness.
Mon Jul 18, 2005 5:10 pm
The nonprofit Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) today announced its collection data for the first six months of 2005, reporting that a total of 2,259,635 pounds of rechargeable batteries was collected in the U.S. and Canada through their Call2Recycle program - an increase of 9 percent from the same time period in 2004.
Mon Jul 18, 2005 5:03 pm
Electronic Arts and Verizon Wireless today announced a publishing relationship that will bring EA's blockbuster games to Verizon Wireless Get It Now customers. In coming weeks, the initial launch line-up is expected to include graphically rich versions of Madden NFL 06, NBA Live 06, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06, FIFA 06, Need for Speed Most Wanted, The Sims 2, and popular games from Pogo.com including Tri Peaks Solitaire, Turbo 21 and Poppit. Verizon Wireless customers with VCAST-enabled phones can download 3D games and can take advantage of Need for Speed Underground 2 which will launch in 3D exclusively on VCAST from Verizon Wireless.
Mon Jul 18, 2005 4:54 pm
Fans of popular games from Electronic Arts can soon play them on their Sprint PCS Vision handsets. It was announced today that Sprint will offer mobile versions of many of EA's hit games, including Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06 and Pogo.com games Poppit!, Tri-Peaks Solitaire and Turbo 21.
Thu Jul 14, 2005 12:14 pm
Today marks the date palmOne, Inc. becomes Palm, Inc. The company today begins trading under the symbol PALM, formerly traded under the Nasdaq ticker symbol PLMO. Accompanying the name change is the release of a new company logo, which will begin appearing on products this fall.
Thu Jul 14, 2005 12:06 pm
Opera Software today released the mobile version of their new browser, Opera 8 for Symbian S60. The new browser encapsulates ten years of cross-platform browser development and delivers innovation as well as customization opportunities in one small package.
Thu Jul 14, 2005 12:01 pm
Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics announced the July 15 availability of the LG VX8100 phone, the latest handset designed by LG Mobile Phones to take full advantage of Verizon Wireless' high-speed EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized) network. Available exclusively to Verizon Wireless customers, the VX8100 is optimized for VCAST, the nation's first and only wireless broadband multimedia service for consumers that allows them to view high-quality video clips from major news, sports and entertainment outlets, play 3D games and download rich multimedia content - all with their wireless phones.
