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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 |

Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)1 announced today the availability of the Samsung Propel™ Pro, a chrome slider smartphone powered by AT&T’s 3G network, the nation’s fastest, and the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system.
The Propel Pro, the next generation smartphone from Samsung Mobile, is a compact slider that opens to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard that makes sending text messages and e-mails quick and simple. The Propel Pro’s joystick, located in the center of the device between the right and left soft keys, provides users with a unique and seamless way to navigate through menus and messages.
"The ...
Posted on 15th April 2009
Under: AT&T, Email, GPS, Music, Samsung, Video, Windows Mobile |

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 |

Qualcomm Incorporated unveiled a new family of chipset solutions that expand its HSPA+ product portfolio. The new HSPA+ products, which include solutions for mobile handsets and data cards, will enable an enhanced user experience by combining support for advanced mobile broadband technologies with powerful processing and multimedia capabilities. The family of products also includes a new Qualcomm transceiver--the QTR8610(TM)--which supports worldwide 3G bands and integrates Bluetooth, GPS, FM radio, and necessary codecs to deliver a high level of functionality in a single chip.
"As HSPA+ becomes an increasingly popular option for network operators looking to maximize their ...
Posted on 13th February 2009
Under: 3G, GPS, Multimedia |

Loyalty pays. So Sprint is rewarding its most loyal and high-value consumer customers with perks, privileges and discounts that drive higher satisfaction, through the launch of Sprint Premier.
After being automatically enrolled in Sprint Premier, customers receive benefits such as:
* Early Upgrades: After only one year customers can receive our new customer price on a new handset. That's almost a year sooner than other customers. For accounts sharing minutes, the early upgrade applies to the primary line. A new two-year agreement is required.
* “Just Because” Perks: Spontaneous special offers for trips, tickets to shows and sporting events ...
Posted on 3rd February 2009
Under: GPS, Mobile TV, Sprint |

Virgin Mobile USA has announced the first contract 3G handset in its 2009 line-up, the long-awaited Helio Ocean 2 by Virgin Mobile. A sleek, soft-edge dual slider, the new Ocean 2 boasts slimmer lines and a larger screen than its predecessor.
With easy access to popular messaging and social networks and sites, the Ocean 2 by Virgin Mobile will be on sale for $149 at www.virginmobileusa.com beginning February 12, 2009. The handset will also be available at select retailers. The Helio Ocean 2 is produced exclusively for Virgin Mobile USA by Personal Communications Devices, LLC (PCD).
Virgin Mobile ...
Posted on 3rd February 2009
Under: Bluetooth, GPS, Games, Helio, Internet, Microsoft, Opera, Video |

Nokia today announced the Nokia 6700 classic, the Nokia 6303 classic and the Nokia 2700 classic, three devices that build on the formula that made Nokia the world leader in mobile phones. The new trio combines the functionality and user experience required in today's hectic times, with premium designs and materials that make them the most beautiful, well built and competitively priced offerings available.
Leading the new collection is the Nokia 6700 classic, which continues the legacy of one of the company's most successful products, the Nokia 6300. "The Nokia 6300 raised the bar in terms of ...
Posted on 30th January 2009
Under: GPS, Handset, Nokia |

Boost Mobile®, the prepaid division of Sprint, today introduced the Motorola i290 handset, priced at only $49.99 without a contract or credit check. Also available starting today is the new Boost Mobile "Monthly Unlimited" plan offering unlimited anytime nationwide calling, text messaging, wireless Web and walkie-talkie services with a national calling area for only $50 a month.
Featuring a lightweight and thin design with services such as multimedia messaging, GPS and wireless Web, the Motorola i290 is the latest addition to Boost Mobile's expanding portfolio of wireless phones for 2009.
· Boost Mobile Web site · Boost Mobile ...
Posted on 25th January 2009
Under: Email, GPS, Handset, Internet, Motorola, Multimedia, SMS, Sprint |

Sprint is ringing in the new year with enhancements to its industry-leading Nextel Direct Connect(R) portfolio, including push-to-send location capability and new advertising. With today's launch of NextMail(R) Locator, available only from Sprint, customers with select Nextel Direct Connect phones now can push-to-send their location, date, time and voice observations to a dispatcher, call center or another field worker - simply by pushing the Nextel Direct Connect button and leaving a message.
NextMail Locator, powered by Pacific DataVision, allows customers with compatible phones to add the GPS coordinates, physical street address and an interactive map of their ...
Posted on 14th January 2009
Under: BlackBerry, Email, GPS, Nextel, Smartphone, Sprint, WiFi |

CompuLab is introducing exeda – the extendable EDA – a mobile device with high usability, abundant connectivity – both wireless and wired, a novel extension mechanism and a choice of operating system.
exeda is designed to serve as a business EDA. It is built of embedded components which guarantee long term availability and can be configured to order when ordered in volume.
Software developers may find exeda to be an unusual development platform. exeda offers to developers -
- Open source u-boot bootloader
- Detailed hardware and software documentation
- Full BSPs
- 10/100Base-T Ethernet port
- JTAG interface
- RS-232
- Unlocked SIM
Usability
exeda ...
Posted on 7th January 2009
Under: Bluetooth, Browser, GPS, Umts, Wireless |
Responding to the requests of Nextel Direct Connect customers, Sprint today launched the BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 8350i smartphone. Developed by Research In Motion (RIM), the new BlackBerry Curve 8350i is the most advanced push-to-talk BlackBerry smartphone ever.
The BlackBerry Curve 8350i smartphone utilizes iDEN technology on the Nextel National Network. It offers Nextel Direct Connect, the only national push-to-talk service in the industry to offer sub-second call set up to the world's largest push-to-talk community with millions of users.
The BlackBerry Curve 8350i is the first push-to-talk BlackBerry smartphone to offer:
- Built-in Wi-Fi® support, allowing customers to browse the ...
Posted on 15th December 2008
Under: Bluetooth, GPS, Multimedia, Music, Nextel, Smartphone, Sprint |

Pantech Wireless, Inc., – the U.S.-based subsidiary of Pantech Group, one of Korea’s largest mobile phone manufacturers – today announced the availability, on Friday December 12, of the C630, a capable and inexpensive candy-bar style phone that offers a variety of media-rich essentials for the modern user. Packed with more than its share of features for the price point – $39 after a two-year service agreement and applicable mail-in rebate – the C630 allows users to stay mobile in style, moving between GPS, music, chat and video options without breaking the bank. Confirming the adage that ...
Posted on 11th December 2008
Under: 3G, AT&T, GPS, Multimedia, Music, Video |

Antenova Ltd, the integrated antenna and RF solutions company, announced today that its high performance eight-band antenna is in mass production in the smallest and lightest-weight business notebook computer from the leading notebook vendor. In addition to 3G cellular and mobile broadband, Antenova’s full diversity eight-band antenna provides convenient next-generation WiMAX™ and Wi-Fi® connectivity as well as embedded GPS for location aware applications.
“We understand our customers’ needs for the latest technologies that deliver superior performance, quality and value,” stated Greg McCray, CEO of Antenova. “Continuing to win projects from leading global companies such as HP, Dell ...
Posted on 8th December 2008
Under: 3G, GPS, WiFi, Wimax |
Rogers Wireless, Canada's largest wireless provider, and HTC, a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design, today announce the availability of the HTC Touch Diamond, an elegant smartphone that is as powerful as it is beautiful. Engineered to deliver outstanding performance on Rogers Wireless' 3G high-speed network, the HTC Touch Diamond features a one-hand touch-sensitive control experience and a stunning gloss black finish and faceted back for maximum style.
Featuring HTC's hallmark TouchFLO 3D interface, the HTC Touch Diamond allows Rogers customers to easily personalize and arrange their favorite contacts, photos, weather, and music in a ...
Posted on 3rd December 2008
Under: 3G, Email, GPS, Internet, Smartphone, Windows Mobile, Wireless, YouTube |

GPS semiconductor vendors are increasingly focusing on GSM handsets as their next target market for GPS chipsets. While until now CDMA handsets and navigation devices have been the main GPS product categories, GSM mobile phones are expected to increasingly feature GPS-chipsets as handset-based navigation and a wide range of location based services such as local search and social networking become popular. GPS already has become a standard feature on smartphones, with recently launched products from Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Palm and Samsung and the iconic iPhone, expected ...
Posted on 12th October 2008
Under: ABI, Bluetooth, GPS, Handset, Nokia, Samsung, Smartphone, Sony, WiFi |

AT&T Inc. today announced that its iPhone 3G customers can set up accounts online before heading to the nearest store to activate and complete the purchase, reducing in-store wait times as the busy holiday shopping season approaches.New customers can perform a pre-qualifying credit check and determine eligibility to port an existing phone number to AT&T in advance by visiting http://www.att.com/iphone. Existing AT&T customers can also determine eligibility to add a new line for iPhone.
The new AT&T online service joins Apple's existing offering to give customers the fastest way to get up and ...
Posted on 12th October 2008
Under: 3G, AT&T, GPS, Microsoft |

Pantech Wireless, the U.S.-based subsidiary of Pantech Group, one of Korea’s largest mobile phone manufacturers – today announced the debut of the Pantech C610, a striking flip-phone that lets users comfortably navigate a wide range of multimedia, GPS and phone applications exclusively on AT&T’s 3G network. Well-known for innovation in handset design – as seen in products such as the dual-sliding Pantech duo and the C3b, the “world’s smallest camera flip-phone†– the new C610 leverages the company’s proven design prowess to deliver a clamshell product that emphasizes fashion, function and convenience. Debuting in metropolitan ...
Posted on 8th October 2008
Under: 3G, AT&T, GPS, Music, Video |

MontaVista® Software, Inc., the leader in embedded Linux® commercialization, today announced that its award-winning MontaVista Mobilinux™ 5.0 Linux operating system software is now optimized for the Texas Instruments (TI) OMAP35x applications processors. As the first broad offering of the ARM® CortexTM-A8 core, the OMAP3530 device provides superior video, image and graphics processing while reducing overall development costs. With MontaVista Mobilinux, the OMAP3530 processor enables streaming video, 2D/3D mobile graphics, video conferencing, video capture in devices such as portable navigation devices, Internet appliances, and portable patient monitoring devices.“Device designers are facing more pressure from demanding customers, ...
Posted on 4th October 2008
Under: GPS, Linux, Multimedia, Smartphone, Video |

Ocean Tomo Auctions, LLC -- the auctions arm of Ocean Tomo, LLC, the leading Intellectual Capital Merchant Banc® firm -- today announced that The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will be participating in its October 30th Live IP Auction in Chicago. At the auction, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center technologies will be made available to the public as Lots 56, 57 and 58. Licensing government-owned patents through a live-auction process is a highly novel approach to partnering, and Goddard’s participation in Ocean Tomo’s auction will be the first time a federal laboratory has participated in ...
Posted on 12th September 2008
Under: GPS, Uncategorized |

Palm, Inc. today introduced Treo™ Pro, an effortlessly usable smartphone for businesses that want to simplify their IT infrastructures and lower costs, and for users who want to stay on top of their professional and personal lives. With its streamlined design and Palm® shortcuts layered on Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, Treo Pro is a unique combination of sleek simplicity and robust productivity -- including email, Wi-Fi and GPS capabilities(1) -- that meets the needs of businesses and end users alike. Treo Pro, which will be available from Vodafone and O2 in Europe(2) and from Telstra in Australia, ...
Posted on 21st August 2008
Under: GPS, Smartphone, WiFi, Windows Mobile |