Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:58 am
LG Electronics today launched the KF700, a multimedia phone that combines three input methods: a 3-inch touch screen, alpha-numeric keypad and Shortcut Dial.
Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:54 pm
AT&T and Research in Motion (RIM) announced today the availability of BlackBerry Professional Software, providing collaboration solutions with advanced security features designed specifically for small and midsize companies. BlackBerry Professional Software supports up to 30 wireless users for access to email, calendar, contacts, business data and Internet.
Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:41 pm
Tag Heuer, in partnership with Modelabs, has announced the new Meridiist luxury phone - Swiss engineered and hand assembled from 430 components wrapped in choices ranging from crocodile to leather or rubber.
Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:49 pm
Samsung Electro-Mechanics has developed a micro-fuel cell and hydrogen generator that runs on water. When the handset is turned on, metal and water in the phone react to produce hydrogen gas. The gas is then supplied to the fuel cell where it reacts with oxygen in the air to generate power. Other fuel cells need methanol to produce hydrogen, while Samsung's needs only water.
Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:12 am
Nokia today said it would start selling a new handset, the 6212 Classic, with integrated Near Field Communication (NFC). NFC allows users to share content by connecting two phones which can receive audio files and other downloads from service providers simultaneously. The phone can also be used for payments.
Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:49 pm
Bluetooth-enabled equipment shipments in Asia will reach 982 million units in 2013, representing a compound annual growth rate of 39 percent over 2006 shipments, according to a new study from ABI Research.
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.
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.
