Mobility Phones – Mobile Phones

Due to the rise of mobile internet and its associated revenue opportunities, cell phone carriers are trying to wrestle control of the user experience away from device manufacturers. Operators are focusing on open operating systems, such as Google’s Android, which allow them greater design input, and create additional revenue opportunities from application downloads. The next big advance in mobile user experience will come from digital home convergence. These findings were based on interviews conducted with cell phone operators in the US and Western Europe. Details may be found in the Strategy Analytics Wireless Media Labs report, ...

Sprint announces several additions to its Application Developer Web site -- http://developer.sprint.com/android -- designed to give developers the tools needed to create innovative applications for Android-powered devices. The updated site will include: * Implementation information for Sprint’s Android-powered devices. * Sprint network and product services (location-based services, messaging, Geofence and more) available through the Sprint Developer Sandbox. Developers utilizing the site and tools will easily be able to create and test applications for the Android platform on the Sprint network. The enhanced Web site will include information about Sprint’s Android-powered devices and will feature compelling applications that are available ...

AT&T 3G MicroCell acts like a mini cellular tower in your home or small business environment. It connects to AT&T's network via your existing broadband Internet service (such as DSL or cable) and is designed to support up to four simultaneous users in a home or small business setting. With AT&T 3G MicroCell, you receive improved cellular signal performance for both voice calls and cellular data applications like picture messaging and surfing the Web.

LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) and U.S. Cellular today announced the all new LG BlissTM available to customers in early September. Equipped with a large 3” touch screen, Bluetooth technology, 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder, music player and microSD port with 16GB support, all in a sleek, rounded design, LG Bliss will be sure to capture everyone’s attention. LG Bliss is a full touch screen device with a full QWERTY onscreen keyboard, great for emails and texting. Offering the perfect package, LG Bliss includes a full HTML Browser, an E-mail Client with new message ...

Nokia today marked the next phase in the evolution of Maemo software with the new Nokia N900. Taking its cues from the world of desktop computing, the open source, Linux-based Maemo software delivers a PC-like experience on a handset-sized device. The Nokia N900 has evolved from Nokia's previous generation of Internet Tablets and broadens the choice for technology enthusiasts who appreciate the ability to multitask and browse the internet like they would on their desktop computer. Running on the new Maemo 5 software, the Nokia N900 empowers users to have dozens of application windows open and running simultaneously ...

"Verizon Wireless is looking into ways to prevent subscribers without data plans from accidentally starting up the Web browser on their phones and racking up $1.99 in fees each time. On many phones, including ones on other carriers, it's easy to inadvertently hit a button that brings up the Web browser."

Worldwide mobile phone sales totalled 286.1 million units in the second quarter of 2009, a 6.1 per cent decrease from the second quarter of 2008, according to Gartner, Inc. Smartphone sales surpassed 40 million units, a 27 per cent increase from the same period last year, representing the fastest-growing segment of the mobile-devices market (see Table 2). "Despite the challenging market, some devices sold well as consumers who would usually have purchased standard midrange devices either cut back to less expensive handsets or moved up the range to get more features for their money," said Carolina Milanesi, ...

ShareSpace Mobile, LLC announced today the launch of Ruxter, a free and easy-to-use mobile marketing application giving businesses, charities, public service organizations, schools, TV/radio stations and other organizations the ability to create mobile websites and publish content directly to mobile phones. Using Ruxter, any organization can quickly create a customized mobile website incorporating their own text, graphics, logos and links. Unlike websites for PCs, mobile sites created with Ruxter's Site Builder application (found at www.ruxter.com) are designed for viewing on any mobile phone equipped with a web browser. Ruxter mobile sites load quickly and are optimized for ...

MetroPCS Communications, Inc., the nation's leading provider of unlimited, flat-rate, no contract wireless communications service, announces the addition of new features to its existing service plans that will save wireless customers even more money beginning Augut 1, 2009. MetroPCS’ $40 plan will include MetroPCS Unlimited NationwideSM service for talk, text and MetroWEB® and its flagship $45 plan will now include unlimited email, navigation and social networking applications. MetroPCS’ $30 and $35 local unlimited plans will now include caller ID and call waiting. The $50 plan continues to offer smartphone customers complete HTML Web browsing and enterprise wireless ...

T-Mobile USA, Inc., and HTC Corp. today announced the upcoming availability of the HTC Touch Pro2™, a powerful, stylish device with an intuitive touch screen and user interface that enables customers to simplify their communication and mobile Internet experience while staying connected, informed and in control of work and life. The device will be available in a mocha finish to T-Mobile customers beginning Aug. 12. Enabled for T-Mobile’s expanding high-speed 3G network and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g), the HTC Touch Pro2 offers fast data delivery and an enhanced Web-browsing experience along with popular features such as built-in GPS ...

Bitstream Inc. announced that the BOLTTM mobile browser, the company’s web browser for mobile phones of all types, has passed a major milestone, achieving its one millionth install just 18 weeks – just over four months – after its public debut. The BOLT mobile browser, built to be used on a wide range of mobile phones from simple “feature” phones to more advanced devices such as BlackBerry smartphones, has averaged greater than 50 percent growth in usage each month since the application made its public debut at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this past February. Since its ...

The results of a newly released consumer survey commissioned by Cloudmark, Inc., the global leader in carrier-grade messaging security, and conducted by Harris Interactive® found that nearly two thirds of mobile device owners are concerned about the security of their devices. The survey, which polled 1,812 U.S. adults who own mobile devices, shows that security concerns are preventing many users from adopting new mobile services for financial transactions and shopping. Meanwhile, mobile spam was also shown to be impacting a significant portion of mobile device owners. Although new applications and services are rapidly emerging for mobile devices, ...

NVIDIA Corporation and industry partners unveiled 12 new high-definition mobile Internet devices (MIDs) all powered by the NVIDIA® Tegra™ processor, the world’s smallest and lowest power computer-on-a-chip. These new Tegra-based devices, which include netbooks and tablets, deliver desktop-class Internet browsing with Flash video and animation acceleration, and up to 1080p video playback. NVIDIA Tegra processors feature always-on operation for instant access to the Internet, which compares to that of cell phone-class power management, and up to 5x the battery life of current netbooks—making days of HD mobile Internet experiences a reality. “The mobile computing revolution has arrived,” ...

Opera today released the first beta of Opera 10, the newest version of the company's industry-defining Web browser. Opera 10 beta sports a surprising array of new features, a fresh look and feel, and enhanced speed and performance. It is completely free for Windows, Mac and Linux users from http://www.opera.com/next/. Opera Turbo cures the bandwidth blues If you have ever waited on dial-up, slammed hard into a bandwidth cap imposed by your ISP, or gotten stuck on a crowded Wi-Fi hot spot, Opera Turbo is here to rescue you. Using state-of-the-art compression technology, Opera Turbo unclogs your connection ...

Broadcom Corporation, a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, and Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced an engineering collaboration to enable hardware accelerated playback of high definition (HD) Adobe® Flash® technology based video content on platforms powered by Intel® Atom(TM) processors. This collaboration paves the way for rich, seamless entertainment experiences on Intel Atom processor enabled netbooks and nettops, offering users new options for accessing and engaging with Web content from popular online providers worldwide. As a result of this work, Adobe Flash Player software, a key component of the Adobe Flash Platform, will be ...

Continuing its leadership in employing an open strategy, Sprint (NYSE:S - News) announced today, from the JavaOne conference, its newest programs for application developers: * Sprint Developer Sandbox will provide access to tools to let developers quickly and easily create location-based services (LBS) applications, messaging applications and more. * Three additional location aggregation providers, Alcatel-Lucent, LOC-AID and Useful Networks, to help developers create new location-based services for Sprint customers. * The ninth annual Sprint Application Developer Conference, Oct. 26-28, 2009, which, for the first time, will be open to all developers. As a pioneering user of the Java mobile platform, ...

Sony Ericsson today announced Satio which provides you access to all your media in one place - just tap directly into your favourite features with the five standby panels and you're ready to go. First introduced in Barcelona as the 'Idou', Satio puts the future of mobile entertainment in the palm of your hand. You can watch your favourite movies on the bus or catch up with your TV shows while on your lunch break thanks to Satio. "With Satio you can enjoy any form of entertainment anytime, anywhere. Whether its music or movies you will never ...

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 ...

Sprint announced the availability of new eco-friendly accessories, including the SOLIO Mono solar-powered charger and two new cell-phone carrying cases made from 100 percent recycled plastic water bottles. The SOLIO Mono Hybrid Charger allows cell-phone users to store power from the sun or electrical socket allowing customers to recharge their mobile phone anywhere, anytime. Additionally, both the SOLIO charger and the sport carrying cases from Nite Ize utilize a high percentage of post-consumer recycled paperboard packaging. In addition to new environmentally friendly accessories, Sprint also launched a new green-themed website at www.sprint.com/green. The new site details Sprint’s ...

Notable changes introduced in cupcake: Applications * MMS o New features + Save attachments from MMS. * Settings o New features + New menu option to list running processes in Settings->ManageApplications. * Music o New features + Music playback fades in after suspending for phone call. + New media search intent allows for 3rd party apps to launch or respond to media searches based on artist, album, or title. Affects: Music Player, YouTube, Browser applications. * Browser o New features + Updated WebKit browser core, synced with Nov 2008 WebKit version. + Support for new, optimized JavaScript engine (SquirrelFish). + Copy / paste is enabled in the browser. To copy with touch, ...