Offering customers the ability to stay connected through voice calls, email, and Web browsing around the globe, Sprint and Samsung Mobile today announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Ace, a sleek, stylish and commanding smartphone powered by the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network and Windows Mobile 6.The Samsung Ace delivers the versatility of a slim and compact smartphone combined with the experience of a personal computer, complete with Windows Mobile 6 capabilities. Operating in the U.S. on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network, the Samsung Ace provides clear voice calls, core PDA and organizational capabilities and easy ...
Posted on 19th February 2008
Under: GPRS, Samsung, Sprint, Windows Mobile |
Sony Ericsson today announced two high-performance additions to its popular Cyber-shotTM phone range with the launch of the C702 Cyber-shot(TM) and C902 Cyber-shot(TM). The two phones, packed with the latest camera technology, make it effortless to take perfect pictures of those spontaneous moments - day or night, at a bar or the beach - and instantly share them with friends and family. Sony Ericsson C702 Cyber-shotTM - Take pictures everywhere* Splash and dust resistant* - perfect for your active lifestyle
* Single-handed camera use - for spur-of-the-moment photos
* Built-in GPS with location-based imaging - sort and view your ...
Posted on 11th February 2008
Under: EDGE, GPRS, GPS, Sony Ericsson, Umts |
HSL (Hay Systems Ltd), an independent mobile network operator and provider of mobile services, today announced that they have commenced a major project to deliver a GSM/GPRS/EDGE femtocell primarily suited for consumer use in a residential setting.HSL plans to market the HSL 2.75G Femtocell to existing BTS vendors, directly to mobile network operators and additionally licensing hardware and software intellectual property. The femtocell will also be used in HSL's own network in the UK. Software running on the femtocell and the associated Base Station Controller (BSC) is being developed by HSL with the hardware ...
Posted on 31st January 2008
Under: EDGE, Femtocells, GPRS |
Magellan today premiered its Maestro Elite 5340+GPRS connected auto navigation unit featuring Google Local Search that enables users to get deep, location-specific information on the go. Scheduled to ship in Q1 2008, the Magellan Maestro Elite 5340+GPRS will be the first GPS model to enable users to search for local events -- from concerts to local library events -- as well as local businesses and services. Magellan will be showcasing its new products in its booth at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show booth (no. 31247) beginning Monday, Jan. 7, 2008.Accessible on the Maestro Elite 5340+GPRS connected navigation device ...
Posted on 7th January 2008
Under: GPRS, GPS, Google |
Sony Ericsson announced the MD300, a state-of-the-art business tool that allows busy professionals to quickly and easily connect their PCs or laptops to the internet whenever and wherever they need. The first Sony Ericsson Mobile Broadband product with a USB interface, the MD300 is simple to install and start up. It comes pre-installed with everything you need to go online, including PC software."The MD300 combines high data download speeds with simple installation and configuration, making it the ideal choice for busy professionals who demand no-compromise connectivity," says Johan Tysklind, Marketing Director Mobile ...
Posted on 7th November 2007
Under: GPRS, Sony Ericsson, Umts |
The Nokia 6110 Navigator, which began shipping this week, will have its navigation capabilities tested as it accompanies actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman as they take the "Long Way Down" to Cape Town on BMW motorcycles. With the Nokia 6110 Navigator routing the path, best friends Ewan and Charley have begun their monumental motorcycle journey from John O'Groats, Scotland to Cape Town, South Africa, with a number of stops planned along the way. Long Way Down follows ...
Posted on 19th June 2007
Under: GPRS, GPS, Nokia |
 u-blox AG, the leading Swiss provider of GPS receiver technology, today announced the LEA-4R GPS module with built-in dead reckoning technology that will ensure 100% road coverage.Continuous coverage allows for GPS-enabled applications such as car navigation, emergency vehicle services, asset and vehicle tracking products and road pricing systems, which require accurate, uninterrupted navigation.
"The LEA-4R enables GPS-enabled applications that require non-stop road coverage," said Thomas Nigg, VP Product Marketing at u-blox. "The tiny 17 x 22 mm module has a built-in USB port that eases data transfer by providing connectivity flexibility and bandwidth".
u-blox' dead ...
Posted on 18th April 2007
Under: GPRS, GPS |
Overall satisfaction among owners of Global Positioning System (GPS) devices is high, and consumer interest for the technology is exploding, according to a research report released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). GPS - Exploring Ownership and Interest revealed an 80 percent owner satisfaction rate, which was strongly influenced by the ease of use and display quality of the devices, which are used primarily for navigation assistance in a vehicle."Convergence has spread GPS across multiple product segments resulting in greater consumer awareness and budding adoption of the technology," said Steve Koenig, CEA's senior manager of industry analysis. "The availability of new services like ...
Posted on 10th April 2007
Under: GPRS, GPS |
Palm and Globe Telecom introduced the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 680 smartphone, a GSM/GPRS/EDGE quad-band world phone, in the Philippines.(1)Globe customers will find the Treo 680 smartphone easy to use, slim and compact, yet packed full of features beyond its stellar phone capability, such as email, web browsing, messaging, multimedia, calendar, contacts and more.(2) Palm believes this product, which is available now, will appeal to feature-phone users who want a more capable mobile-computing device.
"Globe is proud to be the first operator in the Philippines to bring the Treo 680 smartphone, with its award-winning operating system and ease of use, to its individual and corporate subscribers," said Jesus ...
Posted on 20th January 2007
Under: EDGE, GPRS, GPS, Palm, Smartphone |
Swiss sensor and telemetry-system specialist Sensile Technologies will be relying on the GE863-PY module from Telit. This powerful and compact GSM/GPRS module from the international M2M specialist will be used in remote measuring systems for liquid-gas tanks. The order comprises 12,000 modules in total. The deciding factors in choosing Telit were the unique BGA installation concept and Python capability of the GE863-PY combined with the excellent support offered by the company.
The GSM-based LPG-SENTSTM remote measuring station from Sensile Technologies is a maintenance-free system which autonomously monitors the level of liquid-gas tanks. In order to ensure reliable M2M communication, Sensile Technologies has chosen to use the ...
Posted on 18th January 2007
Under: GPRS, GPS, Telit |
Telefonica Moviles Panama, which operates under the movistar brand, has chosen Nokia to build its GSM radio and GPRS network, thus continuing its commitment to pioneer in delivering the best and most advanced technology to its clients. The network will cover the whole country, and enable the operator to offer mobile data and voice services to movistar clients.
Under the agreement, Nokia delivers a GSM radio network with Nokia base stations and base station controllers, as well as a GPRS network. Nokia will also implement the Adaptive Multi Rate (AMR) service, which is a voice compression technology that improves network efficiency, in order ...
Posted on 4th January 2007
Under: GPRS, Nokia |
Nokia has won a major GSM/GPRS/EDGE network expansion contract from leading Russian operator MegaFon that will see it deliver both radio and core equipment as well as a range of services, helping MegaFon deliver advanced mobile solutions to its fast-growing subscriber base. The value of the agreement is over EUR 320 million, and equipment deliveries have already begun.
"The Russian mobile communications market is no longer driven by price competition but instead network quality. Mobile leadership will be taken by those who now take measures to create a solid foundation for maintaining high quality of services. Our cooperation with Nokia means that MegaFon ...
Posted on 22nd December 2006
Under: EDGE, GPRS, GPS, Nokia |