Archive for the 'Bluetooth' Category

Sprint offers the LG LX370

LG LX370 from Sprint® is an easy-to-use vertical slider, providing the customer with a sleek, powerful device. This compact mobile phone is loaded with Sprint One Click for quick, customizable access to what you need Now, a 2.0 megapixel camera to capture important moments instantly, Stereo Bluetooth®, as well as Sprint Navigation to get you there faster with full-feature GPS navigation, including voice and on screen turn-by-turn driving directions and more than 10 million business listings. Music-lovers will also value LG LX370's MP3 player with microSD memory card slot with up to 16GB card capability. Also, ...

Posted on 4th July 2009
Under: Bluetooth, Handset, LG, Music, Sprint, Video |

Nokia N97 Mobile Computer to Begin Selling Worldwide in June

The highly anticipated Nokia N97, Nokia's flagship mobile computer, will begin selling in June in more than 75 countries. Along with a tilting 3.5" touch display, QWERTY keyboard and a fully customizable home screen, the Nokia N97 will offer instant access to the full range of Ovi services. "The Nokia N97 is an important step towards our vision of delivering a highly personalized Internet experience," said Jonas Geust, Vice President and head of Nokia Nseries. "Fuelled by a multitude of music, maps, games, media and applications via Ovi, the Nokia N97 transforms the Internet into an experience ...

Posted on 5th June 2009
Under: Bluetooth, Music, Nokia, Video |

Boost Mobile announces the Motorola Clutch i465

Boost Mobile ‘Monthly Unlimited’ customers can now take full advantage of the unlimited text messaging service thanks to the new Motorola Clutch i465™ phone that includes a full QWERTY keyboard and walkie-talkie capabilities. The Motorola, Inc. handset and ‘Monthly Unlimited’ service from Boost Mobile, make a powerful combination for anyone who wants unlimited anytime calling, text messaging, wireless Web and walkie-talkie service for a flat $50 a month rate with no contract, credit check or hidden fees*. Boost Mobile, the no contract division of Sprint Nextel redefined value for wireless consumers earlier this year with its ‘Monthly ...

Posted on 5th June 2009
Under: Bluetooth, Email, GPS, Motorola, Video, Wireless |

Three New Phones From Verizon Wireless and LG Mobile Phones

Verizon Wireless and LG Mobile Phones are introducing three hot new phones, just in time for summer. LG enV®3 is available Friday, while LG enV® TOUCH and LG Glance(TM) will be available June 5 at all Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com. Related Quotes Features they all offer: * Text, picture and voice messaging with threaded message feature * Bluetooth® headset-capable -- headset, hands-free (car kits), object push (for vCard and vCal), and phonebook access * VZ NavigatorSM * Mobile Email, Mobile Web, Mobile Instant Messaging and Chat * Chaperone® Parent-capable * Ability to save up to 10 contacts as favorites LG ...

Posted on 31st May 2009
Under: Bluetooth, Browser, Email, Handset, Internet, LG, Verizon, Wireless |

U.S. Cellular Introduces the Samsung Gloss

Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), a leading mobile phone distributor in the U.S. and U.S. Cellular announce the availability of the Samsung Gloss™ (SCH-u440). The compact flip design of the Samsung Gloss makes it fashionable and functional, while the QWERTY keyboard is ideal for people who want to quickly send a text message to a friend. Available in pink and charcoal, the Samsung Gloss is equipped with stereo Bluetooth® for easy hands-free communication, a built-in 1.3 megapixel camera and music player. The Samsung Gloss supports up to 16GB of external memory for storing music, pictures or videos. “Customers ...

Posted on 31st May 2009
Under: Bluetooth, Music, Samsung |

CE Products and Handsets Drive Wi-Fi Chipset Growth

While mobile PCs and portable consumer electronic (CE) devices comprised the lion’s share of Wi-Fi chipset shipments in 2008, mobile handsets and stationary CE categories are driving the market growth, reports In-Stat. In 2008, Wi-/Fi chipsets in mobile handsets grew by more than 51%. By 2010, In-Stat anticipates that this category will exceed 20% of the total Wi-Fi chipset market. “A new segment of Digital Media Adapters (DMAs), over-the-top devices, is also generating a lot of attention,” says Victoria Fodale, In-Stat analyst. “Over-the-top devices access third-party home entertainment services that are delivered across a broadband network with ...

Posted on 19th May 2009
Under: Apple, Bluetooth, HTC, Nokia, WiFi |

Samsung launches its first Android-powered handset

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, unveiled the I7500, its first Android-powered mobile phone. With a launch of I7500, Samsung became the first company among the global top three mobile phone manufacturers to unveil an Android-powered phone. “Samsung is among the earliest members of the Open Handset Alliance and has been actively moving forward to introduce the most innovative Android mobile phone,” said JK Shin, Executive Vice President and Head of Mobile Communication Division in Samsung Electronics. “With Samsung’s accumulated technology leadership in mobile phone industry and our consistent strategy to support every existing ...

Posted on 29th April 2009
Under: Bluetooth, Email, Google, Handset, Multimedia, Samsung, Video, WiFi, YouTube |

Bluetooth Technology gets faster with Bluetooth 3.0

From its annual All Hands Meeting in Tokyo this week, the Bluetooth SIG formally adopted Bluetooth Core Specification Version 3.0 High Speed (HS), or Bluetooth 3.0. This latest iteration of the popular short-range wireless technology fulfills the consumers’ need for speed while providing the same wireless Bluetooth experience – faster. Manufacturers of consumer electronics and home entertainment devices can now build their products to send large amounts of video, music and photos between devices wirelessly at speeds consumers expect. Bluetooth 3.0 gets its speed from the 802.11 radio protocol. The inclusion of the 802.11 Protocol Adaptation Layer ...

Posted on 22nd April 2009
Under: Bluetooth, Music, Technology |

Healthy Growth for Wireless Patient Monitoring

The impact of the economic downturn and the ever-growing cost burdens the healthcare industry have taken on, has had somewhat of a positive effect on driving opportunities for the use of wireless technologies within the healthcare industry forward. By investing in telehealth opportunities, a new positive pro-active approach, offers potential cost and time saving benefits when monitoring patients who are suffering from chronic diseases and/or ageing independently. A number of medical device and mobile handset manufacturers are beginning to invest in telehealth and associated services, which could provide the support that is needed to drive these cost ...

Posted on 22nd April 2009
Under: AT&T, Bluetooth, Wireless |

T-Mobile USA Announces New 3G-Enabled Sidekick LX

T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the newest T-Mobile® Sidekick LX™, featuring 3G for faster data speeds and enhanced mobile access to popular social media sites. The Sidekick LX, which is available for pre-order starting today via a Web-only pre-sale for existing T-Mobile customers at www.sidekick.com, also provides improved video capabilities as well as GPS-enabled Live Search. In addition to the new features, the Sidekick LX boasts its iconic swivel design in two new colors — orchid and carbon — and features the sharpest screen and thinnest profile ever delivered on a Sidekick®. “Our Sidekick customers are going ...

Posted on 18th April 2009
Under: 3G, Bluetooth, Browser, EDGE, Email, GPRS, GPS, Microsoft, Music, T-Mobile, Umts, Video, Windows Mobile, Yahoo, YouTube |

Sony Ericsson S312

Record videos in an instant on the Sony Ericsson S312. From spotting a celebrity on the street, to your friend's dancing in a club, the S312 allows you to capture these moments in two quick and easy steps. Want to highlight the moment with a picture instead? The two megapixel camera can be used horizontally and with the help of the illuminated imaging shortcuts on the keypad you can change the settings and get the shot you want quicker. Not quite what you were after? Use the integrated Photo fix function to get the best picture quality ...

Posted on 7th April 2009
Under: Bluetooth, EDGE, GPRS, Handset, Smartphone, Sony Ericsson, Video |

LG Unveils Stylish, Feature-Rich Products at CTIA Wireless 2009

LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) is announcing several new stylish, feature-rich products today at CTIA WIRELESS 2009, the largest wireless industry tradeshow in the world. In addition to launching new phones, LG is also introducing a textured, lipstick red version of its popular square-shaped LG Lotus phone and two new Bluetooth headsets, the HBM-900 and HBM-210. "The high energy of CTIA lends itself to exciting product launches," said Ehtisham Rabbani, vice president of product strategy & marketing for LG Mobile Phones. "Our new product line is an example of how our approach to UI ...

Posted on 1st April 2009
Under: Bluetooth, LG, Motorola, Technology, Wireless |

Kyocera Unveils Third-Generation QWERTY Texting Phone and Stylish New Slider

Kyocera Communications Inc. (KCI), the newly formed sales, marketing and service organization for Kyocera- and Sanyo-branded wireless devices in the Americas, today announced two new Kyocera CDMA handsets at the CTIA Wireless 2009 trade show in Las Vegas. The G2GO M2000 (pronounced “Good-to-Go”) and Laylo M1400 address a need for affordability and value in today’s challenging economy, yet they also come from product categories in which Kyocera has rich history and expertise. The G2GO M2000 is Kyocera’s third-generation handset to offer a full QWERTY keypad in a low-cost, text-centric device. It’s a category Kyocera helped to create ...

Posted on 1st April 2009
Under: Bluetooth, CDMA, Handset, Kyocera, MMS, SMS, Video |

Samsung Mobile Launches First WiMAX-Enabled Mobile Internet Device

Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Mondi™, the most advanced mobile WiMAX enabled handheld device in the U.S. The touch screen Mondi, which takes its name from the Latin word for “world,” is designed for use with the Clear™ mobile WiMAX service from Clearwire. The Mondi carries many of the powerful features and uses of a laptop computer or netbook, but its compact slider form factor easily fits into the hand or pocket. GPS Navigation provided by Route 66 adds to the Mondi’s versatility. Available in a solid black finish, ...

Posted on 1st April 2009
Under: Bluetooth, Browser, Internet, Samsung, Wimax |

Mobile Application Store Users to Quadruple in Five Years

Marketers and advertisers have a new way to reach mobile audiences, courtesy of yet another emerging market trend credited to the iPhone. Apple’s debut of the iPhone Apps store has provided a platform for branded applications. Recent research from In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com) forecasts more than 100 million apps store compatible mobile phones from multiple manufacturers will be shipping within five years. “With greater capabilities in both running native applications and viewing ‘real Internet’ websites, smartphones have increased usage and user expectations for mobile content,” says David Chamberlain, In-Stat analyst. “Along with the expanding handset base, users are downloading ...

Posted on 25th March 2009
Under: Apple, BlackBerry, Bluetooth, Palm, Smartphone, Windows Mobile |

Cricket Introduces Nokia 3606

Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider of unlimited wireless services over its high-quality 3G network and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, Inc., today announced that the Nokia 3606 is now available to customers. The Nokia 3606 is an ultra-thin and stylish flip phone optimized with popular features; including an MP3 music player with dedicated “hidden-until-lit” external music keys to provide instant access to your favorite songs and a 1.3 megapixel camera with an LED flash. “The Nokia 3606 is an extremely attractive device that will be popular with customers who are looking for a handset ...

Posted on 23rd March 2009
Under: Bluetooth, Music, Nokia |

Apple unveils iPhone OS 3.0 software

On March 17, Apple presented the blueprint for iPhone OS 3.0, the next version of the world’s most advanced mobile platform. In addition to previewing its innovative features, Apple gave members of the iPhone Developer Program immediate access to the iPhone OS 3.0 software beta and an updated Software Development Kit (SDK) with over 1,000 completely new APIs. For iPhone owners, it just keeps getting better. When iPhone OS 3.0 arrives this summer, it will introduce over 100 new features, including the ability to: * Search your iPhone * Cut, copy, and paste * Send photos, contacts, audio files, and ...

Posted on 18th March 2009
Under: Apple, Bluetooth, MMS, Music |

New HTC Touch Cruise with HTC Footprints

HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design, today announced its latest personal navigation handset with inbuilt GPS in ME market. The new HTC Touch Cruise™, an update to 2008’s popular HTC GPS device of the same name, boasts a new, more compact design and a host of new capabilities to offer a richer and more intuitive experience in one powerful package. The new HTC Touch Cruise is the first mobile phone to offer HTC Footprints, an application experience that enables people to permanently chronicle their special moments by capturing a digital postcard on ...

Posted on 18th March 2009
Under: Bluetooth, GPS, HTC, Qualcomm, Video, WiFi, Windows Mobile, Wireless |

Virgin Mobile USA announces X-tc from Kyocera Wireless

Messaging on your cell phone will be getting a lot more exciting with the launch of Virgin Mobile USA's X-tc from Kyocera Wireless. The phone is equipped with a sleek, slide-out QWERTY keypad that's perfect for text fiends and fans. The answer to all your messaging needs, the X-tc keeps you connected with full messaging capabilities including IM and email support. The device will retail for $99.99 without an annual contract and will be rolling out to retail stores in April. The X-tc is scheduled to go on sale online at virginmobileusa.com on April 6. -- X-tc ...

Posted on 17th March 2009
Under: Bluetooth, Email, Kyocera |

Motion Sensing enabled in Openmoko Neo Freerunner Handset

STMicroelectronics, one of the world's leading semiconductor companies and the number one supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) motion-sensing chips for consumer and portable applications, has announced that its LIS302DL 3-axis accelerometer is being used by Openmoko, Inc to provide motion-sensing functions in Openmoko's Neo Freerunner LINUX-based mobile open platform. Openmoko(TM) is a project dedicated to delivering mobile phones with an open source software stack. The Company is currently selling the Neo Freerunner phone to advanced users and application developers. "ST's accelerometers, such as the LIS302DL, and gyroscopes, such as the LY530AL, are widely used to enable advanced motion-sensing ...

Posted on 12th March 2009
Under: Bluetooth, Handset, WiFi |