Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:12 am
Nokia today said it would start selling a new handset, the 6212 Classic, with integrated Near Field Communication (NFC). NFC allows users to share content by connecting two phones which can receive audio files and other downloads from service providers simultaneously. The phone can also be used for payments.
Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:49 pm
Bluetooth-enabled equipment shipments in Asia will reach 982 million units in 2013, representing a compound annual growth rate of 39 percent over 2006 shipments, according to a new study from ABI Research.
Mon Apr 14, 2008 12:51 pm
CSR today demonstrated its Ultra Low Power (ULP) Bluetooth, consuming 10 times less power than standard Bluetooth. ULP Bluetooth technology has very low overheads, which makes it much faster to connect devices and much less power consumed. End products based on ULP Bluetooth will have battery standby times measured in years, not just days or weeks.
Mon Apr 14, 2008 12:13 pm
Verizon Wireless today announced an unlimited data plan for email and Internet browsing. The plan supports up to 10 personal email accounts including popular service providers such as Yahoo! Mail, AOL, Windows Live and Verizon.net. Customers can access email inboxes on select accounts creating a familiar email experience.
Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:14 pm
Opera Software today announced that the Opera Mini browser for mobile phones is available for the Android platform. Opera Mini for Android makes the company's fast-performing and device-adapting Web experience available to any range of handset built on Android.
Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:53 am
Panasonic revealed plans to include plasma video displays for cell phones to use with AT&T's recently announced Mobile TV service.
Thu Apr 03, 2008 5:29 am
Sprint announced today the upcoming launch of the Sanyo Pro-200 and Pro-700, two new devices integrating Nextel Direct Connect push-to-talk (PTT) service. Powered by Qualcomm's QChat, the Pro-200 and Pro-700 operate on Sprint's Mobile Broadband EV-DO Rev. A network instead of the common iDEN network for faster data speeds.
Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:54 pm
LG Electronics today unveiled the LG Iron Man phone, a limited-edition, 18-karat gold slider modeled after the LG Shine. As part of the promotion campaign with Paramount Pictures to promote the upcoming Marvel Studios film Iron Man, the Iron Man phone will not be sold in stores.
Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:41 am
Microsoft today announced Windows Mobile 6.1, an update that makes critical information available at a glance, offers quicker phone setup, and provides enhanced features adapted for the small screen. With Windows Mobile 6.1 users will be able to:
Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:13 am
AT&T wants to transform the way consumers shop for mobile devices, using Microsoft Surface touch and device recognition technology. Letting consumers interact with devices by touch, gestures and placement of the handset on the display, Microsoft Surface is a 30-inch table-like display that will allow them to:
