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Fri Jan 21, 2005 8:13 pm
Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Ken Kutaragi has revealed plans of creating an accessory attachment to give cell phone and wireless functionality to its PlayStation Portable gaming system.
Stating plans for the adaptor were "in the near future," this development comes at no surprise. Largely speculated when Sony filed patent applications, the announcement confirms rumors that wireless add-ons were in planning.
In addition to providing communication features, Sony's PlayStation Portable cou... [Continue reading Sony PlayStation Portable Phone Accessory]
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Thu Jan 20, 2005 6:57 pm
Results from a University of York study showed using hands-free headsets reduce cell phone radiation by as much as 47%. The study, part of the UK's Mobile Telecommunications Health Research program, concluded that radiation was cut by nearly half when using a wired hands-free kit running up from the torso, rather than directly talking on a phone against the head.
Dr. Stuart Porter, from the Department of Electronics at the University of York said, "The previous work on measuring the effect of... [Continue reading Headsets Limit Radiation UK Study Says]
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Thu Jan 20, 2005 12:40 pm
Two years ago, top designers at Motorola began a secret project - to develop a phone the size of a credit card, featuring all the latest multimedia features including a camera, video recorder, and MP3 player.
After months of refinement it was released last November accompanied by a furious barrage of ad campaigns; outperforming Motorola's initial sales estimate of 750,000 units. Two months later and over 2 million RAZRs sold; Motorola has wasted little time designing a family of Razr-like han... [Continue reading Move Over RAZR, Make Way for the Motorola SLVR L7]
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Thu Jan 20, 2005 6:27 am
Since Siemens announced it plans to abandon the cell phone market, it has been accepting offers from rivals companies to sell off its mobile phone division. Perhaps the most interested may be Korean manufacturer LG Electronics; however there have been conflicting reports.
Initially German news source, WirtschaftsWoche, reported LG and Siemens were in ongoing negotiations regarding the sell off of Siemens' sluggish division. However LG released a response stating:
"We have never been in suc... [Continue reading LG Interest in Siemens Mobile]
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Tue Jan 18, 2005 6:30 pm
Today, Motorola announced it beat expectations and rode strong fourth quarter sales to regain the No. 2 position from Samsung. Spearheaded by the RAZR V3, Motorola released a massive 20 phone portfolio resulting in a 34% increase in fourth-quarter profits; solidifying its position behind Nokia.
Samsung had temporarily overtaken Motorola as the second-largest mobile phone maker two quarters ago; however it recently saw its handset margins squeezed by higher marketing costs and a price war laun... [Continue reading Motorola Regains No. 2 Spot From Samsung]
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Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:17 pm
Plastic may be a thing of the past as handset manufacturers begin integrating computer chips into phones; storing account information necessary to make purchases similar to credit cards.
Already in use in Asia, North American trials are being held in an attempt to bring the technology across the Pacific. Advocates believe consumers will welcome the technology; making small purchases less bothersome.
Due to shifting trends in the banking industry, credit cards companies are migrating toward... [Continue reading Charge It To My Cell Phone]
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Tue Jan 18, 2005 3:28 am
After cutting 5,000 jobs, Siemens Mobile is prepared to leave the phone industry due to struggling profits and the increasingly competitive marketplace. Being the fourth largest phone manufacturer with 7.6% market share, Siemens is looking for a joint partner, much the Sony Ericsson agreement, to save its struggling division rather than abandon it completely.
Heinrich von Pierer, Siemens CEO, said earlier, "Either the situation has to be fixed or we have to find a partner for cooperation. We ... [Continue reading Siemens Mobile Looks For Savior]
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Mon Jan 17, 2005 12:13 pm
It was only a matter of time before Asia's two most celebrated pop culture icons were combined; the cell phone and Hello Kitty. Actually Nokia previously created one, but Taiwanese manufacturer, OKWAP, has taken it one step further by created the A267 and i516 clamshells for Hello Kitty's 30th anniversary.
OKWAP A267
Being incredibly pink, it's safe to assume the phone is aimed at girls who love all things Hello Kitty. The clamshell has 128 x 128 px internal and 96 x 48 px external screens... [Continue reading Hello Kitty Meets The Cell Phone]
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Sun Jan 16, 2005 4:21 pm
Siemens Mobile Devices recently unveiled the SL65 Escada limited edition mobile phone to esteemed guests, VIP customers and members of the press at an exclusive event hosted at Paris Gallery.
The latest designer Siemens SL65 Escada limited edition phone, named 'Denim and Diamonds', presents a cool mix of sporty casual styling and glamorous elegance, is decorated with Swarovski crystals and is fascinating in both style and technical perfection. Adorned with three decorative chains made from re... [Continue reading Siemens SL65 Escada Limited Edition Phone]
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Sun Jan 16, 2005 4:00 pm
Motorola may have gotten an early Christmas present from rival cell phone manufacturer, Samsung. The Korean manufacturer reported that its fourth quarter profits were lower than expected, hurt by the recent price war with Finnish rival Nokia. It had been slow to beef up its portfolio in time for the holiday shopping season, giving Motorola's newest phones an edge.
But more important to Motorola, which doesn't compete on price, Samsung has lost favor among carriers, who demand a constant flow ... [Continue reading Samsung's Pain Is Motorola's Gain]
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