Sat Apr 09, 2005 10:13 am
Nokia CEO Jorma Ollila was criticized by shareholders claiming poor clamshell designs resulted in falling market share. Struggling most of 2004, Nokia missed out on camera and flip phones as it cut prices due to competition.
Thu Apr 07, 2005 2:18 pm
Drawing upon modern watchmaking and jewelry techniques, Nokia has unveiled a truly inspired mobile phone for today's connoisseurs of quality and taste. Encased in a slim stainless steel body, the Nokia 8800 subtly glides open to reveal a number of distinctive details, each meticulously considered and researched to complement the prestige and quality of the device. To heighten the experience, the Nokia 8800 features exclusive audio accompaniment, including all ringtones and alerts, by award-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. This attention to detail continues Nokia's heritage of premium mobile phones that have set the industry standard for elegance and performance.
Wed Apr 06, 2005 11:51 pm
Samsung Electronics introduced 3D game phones (models: SPH-G1000, SCH-G100) with vibration capability. The phone delivers realistic images and true-to-life sound, while the vibration it sends to the user's hand provides an extra sensation to the game experience. During an auto racing game, for example, the mobile phone vibrates as the player's car bumps over gravel or other unpaved surfaces, adding realism to virtual reality.
Wed Apr 06, 2005 11:39 pm
Jamster, the U.S. name of Jamba and German mobile content provider that VeriSign acquired in June 2004, has been sued for allegedly misleading young consumers into paying for expensive text messages.
Wed Apr 06, 2005 12:21 am
Shazam Entertainment, the UK-based pioneering audio technology company, announced that it has worked with Motorola to develop a new software application that enables consumers to access Shazam's popular song identification solution directly from their mobile phone. Select Motorola mobile devices will be the first to include this new application, highlighting Motorola's continued leadership in the mobile music space.
Tue Apr 05, 2005 1:14 pm
EADS announced today that it is in advanced negotiations to acquire the Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) business of Nokia to enhance the company's position in homeland security systems and mission critical secure wireless communications solutions. The move would create a highly competitive global player in this growing market, with over 130 customers in 56 countries.
Mon Apr 04, 2005 11:53 pm
Nextel today announced the Motorola i265, a compact phone that delivers powerful performance at a moderate cost. The i265 is designed for simplicity and style delivering the cutting-edge features wireless customers demand, including GPS location technology for audible turn-by-turn driving directions, and a vibrant 65K color display and Java technology.
Mon Apr 04, 2005 9:25 pm
MSpot, a pioneer in premium mobile entertainment, today announced the launch of its initial service, MSpot Radio, a live and on-demand streaming radio service delivered directly to mobile phones. Available now on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, MSpot Radio features 13 audio channels Sprint PCS Vision customers can subscribe to directly from Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phones.
Mon Apr 04, 2005 9:19 pm
Putting up an email subscription page, Verizon Wireless consumers anxiously awaiting the Treo 650's release can be notified once it's available.
Mon Apr 04, 2005 5:49 pm
Cingular Wireless and MobiTV, the world's first television network for mobile phones, today launched the availability of Mobi-MLB.com Gameday Audio to Cingular Wireless subscribers. Cingular's customers can now listen live to every Major League Baseball game played from opening day to the World Series, directly from their wireless phones.
