Verizon Ups Launch Date of LTE Handset
"Verizon Wireless will have its first next-generation 4G handset in mid-2011, about six months earlier than the company had said before." Archive for the 'Handset' Category
"Verizon Wireless will have its first next-generation 4G handset in mid-2011, about six months earlier than the company had said before." Motorola to put Bing on Android handsets
"Motorola Inc has reached a deal with Microsoft Corp that will put Bing search and mapping services on its phones that use Google's Android operating system." Posted on 11th March 2010
Under: China, Google, Handset, Microsoft, Motorola |
ASIQ Offers Bluetooth Option for In-Flight Mobile Phone Services
Ron Chapman ASiQ’s CEO stated “up until now passengers have only had very expensive options for in flight mobile phone communications however, with the evolution of our SafeCell App, combined with our new Bluetooth Access Point, airlines will now be able to offer their passengers affordable SMS, MMS, voice messaging and text email on the popular device of choice, the mobile phone. Better still SafeCell eliminates GSM roaming charges, as it does not require a GSM Picocell connection to deliver its services.”
Bluetooth access points are more efficient, as they operate as a Personal Area Network (PAN) ... Posted on 9th March 2010
Under: ABI, Bluetooth, Handset, MMS, SMS, WiFi |
Palm downgraded over worries about Verizon sales
'Shares of Palm Inc. slid Tuesday morning after two brokers downgraded the maker of wireless handsets, citing weaker-than-expected smartphones sales since their distribution debut through the Verizon network.' Posted on 25th February 2010
Under: Handset, Palm, Verizon, Wireless |
Sprint Expands Its “Buyback” Program
Sprint Nextel CEO Dan Hesse today announced the launch of an expanded wireless buy-back program for wireless devices while testifying at a green telecom hearing on Capitol Hill. Sprint’s expanded Buyback program, intended to boost U.S. wireless recycling rates, now offers an instant point-of-sale credit to current and new Sprint customers who turn in up to three eligible wireless devices, per active line of service. Sprint Buyback now accepts all eligible wireless devices, regardless of manufacturer or carrier, through its expanded program. Customers can take their unwanted phones to one of the more than 1,000 participating ... Posted on 24th February 2010
Under: ABI, BlackBerry, Handset, LG, Sprint, Wireless |
Sprint to launch 4G handset
"Sprint is counting on its new 4G phones and markets to keep it ahead of rival Verizon, which plans to introduce its own 4G network--using a different technology called LTE--later this year." Posted on 24th February 2010
Under: Handset, Sprint, Verizon, Wimax |
New LiMo Foundation Handsets
LiMo Foundation™, a global consortium of leading companies from throughout the mobile industry, today announced new LiMo compliant handsets from manufacturers ELSE, NEC, and Panasonic Mobile Communications. These models bring the number of LiMo devices announced to date to fifty.
“We welcome the arrival of these innovative new devices which attest to the richness and versatility of LiMo PlatformTM,” said Morgan Gillis, executive director of the LiMo Foundation. “The continued growth of LiMo devices is further endorsement of LiMo’s vision, mission, and technologies.”
Designed to appeal to consumers seeking elegant, feature-rich handsets, the new models combine next-generation functionality ... Posted on 16th February 2010
Under: Handset, Multimedia, NTT DoCoMo |
Nokia expected to “no show” at GSMA
"Nokia won’t have a stand at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The Espoo, Finland-based company made a “strategic” decision not to unveil any new phones at the event, according to the person, who didn’t want to be identified because the plans are not public." CSR creates the industry’s first audio processor with Bluetooth connectivity for handsets
CSR today announced CSR7810, a unique product that embeds an audio processing platform and a handset Bluetooth radio onto a single chip. Users often struggle to make themselves heard on a mobile phone - background noise from traffic, roadworks or even a noisy railway station can render conversations inaudible. CSR7810 contains voice processing technology for handsets designed to radically improve the audio quality of conversations in extremely noisy environments.
“Quality of audio has a significant impact on consumer experience with handsets,” said Matthew Phillips, Senior Vice President for CSR’s Handset Business Unit. “Our inventive audio platform architecture ... Posted on 11th February 2010
Under: Bluetooth, Google, Handset |
Opera Mini for iPhone sneak peek
Opera Software, maker of the world’s most popular mobile Web browser, plans to reveal Opera Mini for iPhone in an exclusive press and partner preview during the 2010 Mobile World Congress (MWC). Visit Opera’s exhibit in Hall 1, C44, to witness a new way to surf the Web on the iPhone — an experience that Opera promises will be fast, easy to use, and packed with favorite Opera features.
Opera Mini is renowned for its compression technology, which results in significantly faster Web-page loading and reduces data surcharges. With favorite desktop features in its arsenal, such as ... Posted on 11th February 2010
Under: Browser, Handset, Opera, Windows Mobile |
DOCOMO to Launch Xperia Handset in Japan
NTT DOCOMO, INC. unveiled its docomo Smartphone Xperia™, manufactured by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications and known as the Xperia™ X10 in markets outside Japan, which is scheduled to go on sale in Japan this April.
Built on the open Android operating system and powered by a fast 1GHz CPU, the docomo Smartphone Xperia™ with 4.0-inch touchscreen is a brand-new entertainment machine for enjoying intelligent mobile communication, web browsing, music and other media (see attachment).
The docomo Smartphone Xperia™ features Mediascape, a Sony Ericsson signature application for intuitive organization of music, photos and videos. If the new "infinite button" ... Posted on 22nd January 2010
Under: Email, Google, HSPDA, Handset, Smartphone, Sony Ericsson, WiFi, YouTube |
Majority of Digicel Cell Sites Up Across Haiti
Work to restore the Digicel network continues with the majority of the cell sites now back on air and functioning well.
As the biggest and best network in Haiti, Digicel continues to have more cell sites on air than any other provider and is seeing more and more of its customers using the network.
To ensure as many customers as possible can stay connected to friends and family, Digicel is today announcing a number of initiatives. These include:
-- FREE SIM card replacement programme at Digicel stores for anyone who has lost their existing SIM card -- importantly, customers ... Posted on 22nd January 2010
Under: Handset, Technology |
Motorola Introduces MOTOROI(TM), Korea’s First Smart Phone Powered by Android 2.0
Motorola today inaugurated a new era in Korea's mobile lifestyle with the introduction of MOTOROI™, the first smart phone in Korea to be powered by Android™ version 2.0.
For people who want the ultimate smart phone experience, MOTOROI™ offers the ability to use multiple applications at the same time, effortless pinch-and-zoom browsing, and cinematic navigation through music, videos, and maps of the world.
"We are delighted to announce MOTOROI™, the first Android-based phone, with SK Telecom in Korea, a key partner in one of Motorola's key markets in the world," said Sanjay Jha, co-chief executive officer of Motorola ... Posted on 20th January 2010
Under: Browser, Email, Google, Handset, Microsoft, Motorola, Multimedia, Music, Smartphone, WiFi, YouTube |
Metro PCS launches Wireless for All
MetroPCS Communications, Inc. today announces the launch this week of Wireless for All?, its new family of service plans that includes four all-inclusive monthly service plans which encompass taxes and regulatory fees and gives consumers added simplicity and predictability in their wireless services. MetroPCS is providing more choice of unlimited nationwide talk, text and Web service plans ranging from $40 to $60 per month, as well as smartphones, messaging devices and feature handsets.
“Wireless for All means we’re offering predictable, affordable and flexible service plans for all consumers with no hidden costs or charges,” said Roger D. ... Boost’s $50 Monthly Unlimited plan available on Sprint’s nationwide network
Furthering its commitment to offer value and simplicity in no contract wireless services, Boost Mobile®, part of the Sprint Prepaid Group, announced its popular $50 ‘Monthly Unlimited’ plan will be available on January 13, 2010 on the Nationwide Sprint CDMA Network reaching more than 274 million people. By late January, Boost Mobile customers will be able to take advantage of three new CDMA handsets that include Kyocera’s Sanyo Mirro™ SCP3810 and Sanyo Incognito™ SCP6760, along with Boost Mobile’s first smartphone, the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330 from Research In Motion (RIM) available on a new $60 ‘BlackBerry Monthly ... Posted on 9th January 2010
Under: 3G, BlackBerry, CDMA, Handset, Internet, Kyocera, RIM, Sanyo, Smartphone, Sprint |
Bell first in Canada to launch Visual Voicemail service on BlackBerry smartphones
Bell today announced the Canadian introduction of Visual Voicemail on select BlackBerry smartphones from Bell Mobility, offering clients easy voicemail management and synchronization without calling into their voicemail box.
"Visual Voicemail provides Bell Mobility clients a convenient way to manage voicemail by being able to choose which messages to listen to according to their own priorities," said Adel Bazerghi, Senior Vice President of Products at Bell Mobility. "Being first in Canada to deliver the Visual Voicemail service on BlackBerry smartphones is another example of how Bell Mobility enables clients to do more things in more places."
Visual Voicemail ... Posted on 26th December 2009
Under: BlackBerry, Handset, Smartphone |
With a New Phone, Google May Challenge Apple
"Two titans of the tech world, Google and Apple, may soon be engaged in hand-to-hand combat. Or, more precisely, handset-to-handset combat." Posted on 15th December 2009
Under: Apple, Google, Handset, Smartphone |
RIM announces Blackberry China distribution deal
"Digital China, a Hong Kong-listed information technology company, is to distribute Research In Motion's Blackberry handsets, accelerating RIM's effort to expand into mainland China." Posted on 8th December 2009
Under: BlackBerry, China, Handset, RIM |
Lenovo to Acquire Mobile Handset Business
Lenovo Group today announced that it is acquiring the entire interest of Lenovo Mobile Communication Technology Ltd. from a group of investors led by Hony Capital, the private equity arm of Legend Holdings. Consideration of the acquisition is approximately US$200 million in cash and Lenovo shares. Today's announcement signals that Lenovo is gearing up its efforts in the burgeoning mobile Internet market in China. Lenovo Mobile now ranks No.3 in China’s mobile handset market and is the No.1 domestic brand. The transaction is conditional upon Lenovo independent shareholder approval.
Convergence between the personal computing and mobile handset ... Posted on 30th November 2009
Under: China, Handset, Lenovo |
Dell to introduce Android smartphone by year’s end
Dell Inc said on Friday it will sell smartphones equipped with Google Inc's Android mobile software." Posted on 16th November 2009
Under: Google, Handset, Smartphone |