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Mon May 05, 2008 1:13 pm
T-Mobile said today it launched its first commercial high-speed wireless service in New York City, and plans to expand the service to 20 to 25 other major U.S. markets by the end of the year.
The new service, based on a high-speed technology known as HSDPA, will boost T-Mobile Web speeds by about four times initially, with another doubling of data speeds once the company comes out with a new HSDPA phone in the third quarter.
T-Mobile said its initial data speeds for the service will range ... [Continue reading T-Mobile Brings 3G Wireless to NYC; Other Markets to Follow]
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Thu May 01, 2008 9:37 am
AT&T plans to offer a new mobile digital TV service this Sunday, including full-length shows and some movies, and will charge $15 per month for 10 channels.
Operated by Qualcomm, AT&T will have two exclusive channels on the service, it said Thursday. AT&T already has a mobile video service called CV, which is based on different technology. It works like Internet video, providing short clips on demand.
"AT&T Mobile TV is more than a new entertainment service - it is an exper... [Continue reading AT&T Mobile TV Service Launches, Rivaling Verizon]
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Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:49 pm
AT&T is preparing cut the price of the 3G iPhone by as much as $200, bringing the price of the 8GB memory 3G model down to $199 for customers who agree to sign a two-year contract. The $200 rebate or subsidy would be limited to AT&T customers and not available through Apple's stores.
Average iPhone users have around double the typical U.S. monthly spend, making it easier for AT&T to finance higher subsidies. If the handset is sold with a subsidy, then the activation process will n... [Continue reading AT&T to Cut the Price of Apple's New 3G iPhone]
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Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:18 pm
Miniaturization technology provider Tessera said today that its OptiML Zoom can achieve 3X optical zoom capabilities without moving parts.
Replacing traditional mechanical zoom capabilities, the OptiML Zoom integrates high-quality optical zoom functionality at a lower cost with higher reliability, also reducing the overall size of the camera module.
"Tessera is driving the convergence of digital still camera and cell phone capabilities, integrating its full range of consumer optics experti... [Continue reading Tessera Brings Low-Cost Optical Zoom to Camera Phones]
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Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:02 pm
Digital entertainment provider CinemaNow said today that U.S. consumers would be able to use cell phones to view movie trailers and order full-length movies to watch on their home television or computer.
"As Internet-enabled phones rise in popularity, companies need to keep pace with innovation, offering solutions which leverage that feature," said David Cook, president and COO of CinemaNow. "This partnership with uVuMobile has helped CinemaNow pioneer another first-to-market digital distribu... [Continue reading CinemaNow Offers Movie Orders Via Cell Phone]
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Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:32 am
Nokia today unveiled the 3600 Slide, a stylish slider offered in a variety of colors, materials and finishes.
Soft ceramic paint and metal combined with high gloss surfaces and gradated colors make the unique 3600 Slide stand out. Small and ergonomically shaped, the 3600 Slide also delivers a 3.2-megapixel camera with auto-focus and 2 LED flash ensuring high-quality photos or videos in dim lighting conditions. The TV-out feature connects to most television sets so consumers can share pictures... [Continue reading Nokia 3600 Slide Revealed with Ceramic Paint, Metal Exterior]
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Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:18 am
Nokia today unveiled the 6600 Slide, a mid-level slider with new innovative tapping functionality to control everyday features without having to press a button.
Being one of Nokia's smallest sliders to date, the 6600 Slide smoothly glides open in the hand. Its glossy, high-quality steel covers and aluminum center key evoke a minimalist visual simplicity. Tapping the 6600 Slide twice conveniently indicates time, snoozes, alerts and silences or rejects incoming phone calls.
The 3.2-megapixel... [Continue reading Nokia 6600 Slide Unveiled with Tap Control and Navigation]
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Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:02 am
Nokia today unveiled the 6600 Fold, a minimalist clamshell targeting the highly competitive market for mid-priced phones.
With one touch of a button, the 6600 Fold smoothly opens to reveal a bright 2.13-inch OLED screen displaying up to 16 million colors. With the signature "smooth back," the 6600 Fold creates a comfortable contour when open, and remains subtle and compact when closed. The high-gloss surface comes to life when tapped twice to "wake up" the hidden outer display that reveals ti... [Continue reading Nokia 6600 Fold Minimalist Clamshell with Double Tap Control]
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Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:07 am
Skype today released a beta version of "Skype for your mobile," a software client for mobile phones that can receive calls from Skype users and make Skype-to-Skype and SkypeOut calls. Additional features include chat, group chat and presence.
The beta version helps Skype gauge the response from users. This phase is expected to last several months, after which a public version of the application will be made available. Skype for your mobile is initially supported in seven markets: Brazil (Rio ... [Continue reading Skype Releases Beta Software for Mobile Phones]
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Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:51 am
Samsung Electronics beat forecasts with a 37 percent rise in quarterly profit amid strong demand for mobile phones in emerging markets. Its outlook remained solid due to strengths in TV screens and handsets, lifted by a softer Korean won and robust demand.
Samsung earned 2.19 trillion won ($2.2 billion) in the January-March period compared with 1.6 trillion won in the same period last year. Sales rose 19 percent to 17.11 trillion won ($17.19 billion), the company said.
"Our handset busines... [Continue reading Samsung Q1 Profit Soars 37 Percent, Outlook Strong]
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