Tue Jun 07, 2005 8:40 pm
BenQ today announces the acquisition of Siemens Mobile. The acquisition will create the world's fourth-largest handset maker, and the largest mobile phone technology company in Greater China, bringing BenQ's combined annual revenues to $10.9 billion.
Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:25 pm
Today at Microsoft TechEd 2005, Microsoft Corp.'s largest annual technology education conference, Steve Ballmer, chief executive officer of Microsoft, announced the Messaging and Security Feature Pack for Windows Mobile 5.0, software based on wireless features coming in Exchange Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 (SP2) to address requests by business customers for a faster, more direct messaging experience, improved security management, and better cost efficiencies and scalability in their mobile messaging solutions. In addition to providing IT administrators with the ability to better manage and protect information on a device, the feature pack includes Direct Push Technology, which keeps the business user's Outlook Mobile up to date by delivering information quickly and directly to a Windows Mobile-based device from Exchange Server, without requiring businesses to pay for additional and costly servers or middleware.
Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:06 pm
Cingular Wireless and HP today introduced the first integrated voice and data HP iPAQ Pocket PC to be powered by Cingular's nationwide digital wireless network.
Fri Jun 03, 2005 2:42 pm
Today, in a world first, Canadian company Medical Intelligence, in collaboration with telecommunications operator Orange and Medidep, one of France's major private companies specializing in dependent care-giving solutions, unveiled a major technological innovation for Alzheimer's patients.
Fri Jun 03, 2005 2:34 pm
Qualcomm and Macromedia today announced an agreement under which Macromedia may distribute Flash-based mobile applications developed using the BREW solution. With more than 98 percent penetration on Internet-connected desktop computers and more than 30 million Flash-enabled devices shipping, Flash enables the delivery of rich content, applications, and communications across all platforms. In addition to the agreement, Macromedia has signed on as an Elite member of the BREW Alliance Program.
Fri Jun 03, 2005 2:28 pm
Digital TV is quickly becoming a hot application for mobile phones, with Korean mobile phone users demonstrating a healthy appetite for watching their favorite programming anytime, anywhere. Korea is leading the way in mobile Digital TV, with DMB services already delivering TV programs to the handset, including channels dedicated to sports, comedy, news, games, music and favorite movies. As DMB licenses are awarded in Korea, it is expected that millions of on-the-move Korean consumers will tune in to DMB-enabled mobile phones to watch live broadcast TV or listen to music programs on their mobile phones.
Fri Jun 03, 2005 10:04 am
Cingular Wireless today announced the first-ever wireless content release from chart-topping artist Gwen Stefani, including a 30-second Master Tone and Video Postcard from her new hit single "Hollaback Girl." The Video Postcard is a new component to the Cingular Sounds music program, and offers yet another innovative method for delivering exclusive music content to Cingular customers and music fans across the country.
Thu Jun 02, 2005 7:00 pm
Kyocera Wireless today unveiled a new wireless phone called the Kyocera Dorado KX13 at the BREW 2005 Conference. A slim bar-style phone with a large color screen and a front-facing speakerphone, Dorado KX13 is an ideal platform for games or ringtones, which can be downloaded over the air via BREW or Java. With its built-in flashlight and internal antenna, Dorado is a sleek, compact and affordable choice for the user on the go.
Thu Jun 02, 2005 3:50 pm
From the BREW Developers Conference in San Diego, Verizon Wireless announced today that total Get It Now downloads are expected to surpass the 200 million download milestone by the end of this month. Get It Now currently contains a library of more than 500 games, productivity tools, information services, ring tone providers, wallpaper providers, an IM chat client - Mobile IM - that includes access to Yahoo! Messenger, MSN Messenger, or AOL IM (AIM), and more.
Thu Jun 02, 2005 10:57 am
At press conference held in Nairobi, Kenya, Nokia today introduced the Nokia Prepaid Tracker - a simple, innovative solution that lets prepaid subscribers effortlessly keep track of their prepaid balance and call expenses. After each call or transaction, details about subscribers' account balance is automatically sent and displayed on their easy-to-use Nokia phone menu. Nokia Prepaid Tracker frees prepaid subscribers from the inconvenience of having to contact the operator's customer center to check their balance.
