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Mon Feb 13, 2006 1:27 pm
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BenQ Mobile today launched the EF91, the world's first mobile to carry HSDPA technology. HSDPA stands for "High Speed Downlink Packet Access," which describes a technology that enables a data transfer speed in the UMTS network that is several times faster than the conventional standard. Now live television, video downloads and mobile Internet surfing can become a high-speed experience on the mobile phone. Thanks to HSDPA, shaky pictures seen during video calls are also a thing of the past.
Using modern multimedia technology, the BenQ-Siemens EF91 brings fun and entertainment to day-to-day communication with friends, family and colleagues. This clamshell mobile combines a high-resolution digital camera and modern mobile phone in one compact device. Precious moments can be captured spontaneously in pictures whilst on the move at any time with the aid of the integrated 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, digital zoom, photolight and camcorder function. Sharing pictures with friends is now easier via the mobile data transfer.
Apart from viewing personal photo and video shots in brilliant quality on the large, 2-inch TFT mobile display (240 x 320 pixels, 262,000 colors), the latest news and stock market prices can also be read ... [Continue reading BenQ-Siemens EF91 HSDPA Handset Debuted]
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Mon Feb 13, 2006 1:11 pm
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Motorola today unveiled the W220 as its first value-priced thin clamshell handset incorporating an integrated FM radio, bringing a new level of style and functionality, not to mention cool sounds and vital information, to consumers around the world.
The W220 continues Motorola's pledge to meet the needs of mass market consumers around the world by giving them the tools they need to stay connected and follows the company's vision of 'connecting the next billion' handset users. W220 is the latest addition to Motorola's broad mass market portfolio, which is specifically designed to address the diverse needs and desires of the mass market.
The feature rich W220 includes a built in stereo FM radio offering entertainment on-the-go; browser, picture messaging and downloadable media capabilities, lantern technology, large font capability, alarm clock and up to 600 entry phone book capability. The smart W220 also features an innovative external display with colour icons for instant updates on your message, battery and phone call status.
"Motorola is committed to meeting the diverse needs of today's consumers globally, offering them choices that best suit the needs of their professional and private lives," said Steve Lalla, Vice President and General Manager, Mass Market Products, Mobile Devices. "At the end of 2005, we launched several new mass market candy bar handsets, and with the addition of the stylish and inspired W220, our first value-priced clamshell handset with a built-in FM radio, we are building on the momentum of our mass market portfolio."
The W220 measures in at 46 x 95 x 16.6 mm and 93 grams. Its features also include large 128 x 128 px vibrant color screen and expanded battery life that accommodates up to 497 minutes of talk time and 293 hours stand-by.
The Motorola W220 is expected to be available in Q3 2006.
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Mon Feb 13, 2006 12:53 pm
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HP today introduced the latest HP iPAQ handheld, a smart device with the ability to receive email wirelessly using new "push" email functionality from Microsoft.
In addition, the HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger provides customers with all the essentials to keep a business or personal lifestyle running while mobile, including a mobile phone, access to Wi-Fi wireless hotspots, data networks, digital content and services, and enhanced security.
The Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Messaging and Security Feature Pack allows HP iPAQ hw6900 customers to automatically receive new email, calendar items, tasks or contacts without incurring additional email middleware expenses.
"With the powerful HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger, busy professionals no longer need to sacrifice connectivity when away from their desks," said Ted Clark, senior vice president and general manager, Mobile Computing, HP. "With the handheld's wireless email, voice and fast data access, our customers can get more done and be more mobile with fewer devices."
The sleek hw6900 is the first handheld with four integrated radios so customers can stay connected in... [Continue reading HP iPAQ hw6900 Smartphone Revealed]
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Mon Feb 13, 2006 12:36 pm
Sony Ericsson and Nokia today announced their intention to co-operate to achieve interoperability in DVB-H enabled devices and secure multivendor mobile TV services and pilots from 2006 onwards. There are going to be a multitude of technologies that will enable consumers to access different types of content over mobile phones. Sony Ericsson and Nokia recognize DVB-H as the preferred technology for terrestrial digital broadcast mobile TV, with both parties being active in ongoing standardisation ... [Continue reading Sony Ericsson and Nokia Co-operate on DVB-H]
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Mon Feb 13, 2006 12:19 pm
Sony Ericsson continues to expand its range of entry level phones with the J100, a phone that is extremely intuitive and affordable, making it ideal for everyday communications.
Unmistakably a Sony Ericsson, the J100's good looks and ease of use will appeal to anyone looking for an uncomplicated phone that's great for voice calls and text messages, with a large keypad, one click navigation and single icon menus.
Sony Ericsson is known worldwide for its intuitive coupling of form and functi... [Continue reading Sony Ericsson J100 Entry-Level Phone Released]
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Mon Feb 13, 2006 12:05 pm
Sony Ericsson today announces the K610, a slim, lightweight and affordable UMTS imaging phone that opens up the world of 3G for a much wider population. Just 17 mm thick and weighing 92 grams, the K610 is the size and weight of a typical 2G stick phone and will be one of the smallest and lightest 3G phones to come on the market. It packs into its slender frame a suite of advanced communications, business and entertainment applications plus a 2-megapixel camera, Memory Stick removable storage and... [Continue reading Sony Ericsson K610 Slim 3G Phone Unveiled]
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Mon Feb 13, 2006 11:51 am
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Nokia today announced the new Nokia 6070 phone, a mid-ranged device with basic camera phone capabilities and stereo FM radio at an affordable price point. The easy-to-use and reliable handset offers excellent usability with its large color display and clear keypad layout, combined with the intuitive and well-known Nokia Series 40 user interface.
The Nokia 6070 presents a solid range of functions for easy messaging, including SMS, MMS, Nokia Xpress audio messaging, email and instant messaging. Voice communication features include push to talk, voice recorder and an integrated handsfree speaker, complemented by an infrared interface. XHTML browser enables easy browsing for news and uploading images and videos for sharing using fast EDGE data communication. For additional entertainment, the phone comes with a stereo FM radio and supports true tones, MP3 and polyphonic MIDI ringing tones.
The triband Nokia 6070 (E)GSM 850/1800/1900 or (E)GSM 900/1800/1900) is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2006 at an estimated retail price of 135 EUR, excluding taxes and subsidies.
The classically styled Nokia 6070 represents Nokia's most accessible camera phone and is expected to begin shipping in the second quarter of 2006.
"Both the Nokia 6131 and Nokia 6070 underline Nokia's continuous commitment to offer consumers a variety of innovative products to choose from, based on their individual needs and lifestyle," says Kai Oistamo, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "While providing diversity in functionality ... [Continue reading Nokia 6070 Entry-Level Handset Announced]
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Mon Feb 13, 2006 11:21 am
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Bridging two of the world's most ubiquitous wireless standards - GSM and WLAN - the new Nokia 6136 phone integrates UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) technology to allow for seamless handover of voice and data connections between GSM cellular and WLAN networks. With the UMA technology found on the Nokia 6136, operators can deliver voice and data services to subscribers over WLAN access networks, dramatically increasing mobile service availability while decreasing the costs related to network deployment. Consumers, meanwhile, are able to enjoy the benefits of voice calls via the internet using WLAN radio access. The Nokia 6136 phone is expected to be available during the second quarter of 2006.
Orange, one of the world's largest mobile communications companies, will be an initial customer for the Nokia 6136 phone.
"By bridging our GSM network and our DSL network - thanks to the WiFi enabled LiveBox, UMA technology allows FT/Orange to deliver a truly seamless wireless experience to our customers," said... [Continue reading Nokia 6136 Allows Users to Talk Over the Internet]
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Mon Feb 13, 2006 11:16 am
Whether sending a business proposal from a restaurant on the Costa del Garraf in Barcelona or accessing the company website while watching surfers "hang ten" along the San Diego coast, Cingular customers will soon be the first in the world to use a single PC modem card to receive some of the fastest wireless broadband connections worldwide.
Next month, Cingular will begin offering customers a one-stop shopping experience for global wireless broadband service. Cingular GlobalConnect features u... [Continue reading Cingular Puts 3G Global Plan in Motion]
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Fri Feb 10, 2006 10:40 am
F-Secure and Nokia today announced that F-Secure Mobile Anti-Virus will be available through Nokia to the users of four recently announced devices based on S60 3rd Edition - Nokia N71, Nokia E60, Nokia E61 and Nokia E70.
For the Nokia N71, F-Secure Mobile Anti-Virus will be distributed on the memory card in the standard device sales package, while for the Nokia Eseries devices, the antivirus client will be available at Nokia Catalogs service.
F-Secure and Nokia have been cooperating in the... [Continue reading Nokia Bundles Antivirus Software on Smartphones]
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