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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.
Two ICs successfully transferring ULP Bluetooth data packets 50-times faster than standard Bluetooth, meaning that the devices were consuming as l... [Continue reading Dual-Mode ULP Bluetooth Demonstrated]
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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.
"Customers using email and web on their smartphones can use these tools to stay on top of news from their favorite Internet sites or remotely and seamlessly interact with fr... [Continue reading Verizon Wireless Offers Unlimited Internet and Email Plan]
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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.
"Today we're glad to deliver our mass-market mobile browser to the Android development groups," says Jon von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software. "Opera Mini will be able to empower users of Android-based handsets with access to all of thei... [Continue reading Opera Mini for Android Released]
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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.
"For nearly a decade, Panasonic's engineers have been secretly working on a thin, lightweight low-voltage compact plasma display," stated Mark Balsama, Panasonic Communication Systems Group Marketing Manager. "Many of our new phones will have vibrant color plasma screens that can run on just 1.5 volts and won't require any additional wiring or special power supplies. We'll be able to put plasma in cell phones, business phones, consumer phones, corded phones, cordless phones, and even door intercom monitors and fax machines. We will revolutionize the consumer electronics business, as Panasonic has done many times before."
Panasonic says it will be able to i... [Continue reading Panasonic to Put Plasma Video Displays in Cell Phones]
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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.
The Sanyo Pro-200 sports an attractive, slim clamshell form factor. Delivering push-to-talk services, key functionalities including Bluetooth, messaging capabilities and mo... [Continue reading Sanyo Pro-200 and Pro-700 PTT Phones Announced for Sprint]
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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.
Prior to the film's May 2, 2008 release date, LG will unveil advertising, as well as retail, online and consumer electronics industry initiatives to showcase the company's devices.
"In today's fast-paced world, cel... [Continue reading LG Iron Man Phone Unveiled in 18-Karat Gold]
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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:
- Glance at and respond to notifications such as missed calls, upcoming appointments and new messages from the home screen as well as play music and share photos
- Get setup faster with the new Getting Started Center, from setting up email, a Blueto... [Continue reading Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Unveiled]
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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:
- Review mobile device features by simply placing it on the display
- View interactive coverage maps at the national, state, local or street level, using touch and hand movement to ... [Continue reading AT&T Stores Get Microsoft Surface Touch Recognition Tech]
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 6:56 am
Motorola announced the debut of the Motorola Smart Rider phone, an in-vehicle solution featuring GPS navigation, interactive voice activation, Bluetooth wireless technology and clear audio quality. The Smart Rider phone uses GSM technology to enhance user experience so drivers can converse, navigate and tend to business. The Smart Rider increases convenience of communication:
- Bluetooth technology lets consumers move freely from the home or office into the vehicle while having active calls, ... [Continue reading Motorola Smart Rider In-Vehicle Car Phone Announced]
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Tue Apr 01, 2008 2:18 pm
Sprint and Research In Motion (RIM) announced today the addition of the new BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone, the smallest BlackBerry with a full QWERTY keyboard. Striking a balance between functionality, design and usability, the Curve 8330 gives users access to phone, personal and corporate email, contacts, calendar, tasks, camera, multimedia content, GPS navigation, enhanced Web browsing and other capabilities.
The BlackBerry Curve 8330 delivers a 2.0-megapixel camera with video recording,... [Continue reading BlackBerry Curve 8330 Planned for Sprint]
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