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BlueCasting a hit for Coldplay fans

Mobile marketing, applications and content agency Filter UK’s outdoor BlueCasting™ campaign to promote Coldplay’s X&Y album has proved a huge hit with London’s commuters. 13,000 fans flocked to download free pre-release video clips, never-before seen interviews, audio samples and exclusive images onto their mobile, via Bluetooth technology from giant Transvision screens at mainline train stations.Over 87,000 unique handsets were “discovered” and 13,000 people then opted-in to receive the material, delivering a massive response rate, close to 15%. The busiest day was Saturday June 4th - two days before the official album launch date - when over 8,000 handsets were discovered and over 1,100 users opted ...

Posted on 4th August 2005
Under: Java, Services, Software |

Motorola and Nextel Launch the Motorola i560 Rugged Phone

The Motorola i560 Flip-Style Handset Offers Advanced Walkie-Talkie Services, Java Capability, an External Display and Multimedia Messaging Service Motorola Inc. (NYSE:MOT) and Nextel Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTL) today announced the Motorola i560, a rugged flip-style mobile phone that delivers multiple ways to communicate and increase productivity. The Motorola i560 is designed for anyone who exposes a handset to extreme conditions, from construction and public safety workers to rock climbers and cyclists. The Motorola i560 is certified to meet military standards for dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, low pressure and solar radiation. Its external display allows information such as incoming calls, time and date to be quickly viewed without ...

Posted on 3rd August 2005
Under: Design, Java, MMS, Motorola, Multimedia, Nextel |

Express Yourself With New Motorola E895

Powerful Next-generation Handset Combines Linux and Java(TM) Technology to Put a World of Multimedia Choices in the Palm of Your Hand JavaOne Conference -- Whatever your passion -- photos, games, music, or video -- the new E895 from Motorola (NYSE:MOT) lets you indulge, in style. Announced today at the 2005 JavaOne(SM) Conference, the compact Motorola E895 combines a rich, intuitive feature set with Motorola's signature clam-shell design to deliver the ultimate in multimedia -- making it even easier to create, manage and share the experiences that matter most. With the Motorola E895, you can:
  • Develop great still images, even in low light, with the 1.3 megapixel camera featuring pan/zoom ...

Posted on 23rd June 2005
Under: Handset, Java, Motorola, Multimedia, Technology, Wireless |

NEW JAVA STANDARD FOR MOBILE 3D AUDIO CONTENT ENABLED AND SUPPORTED BY SONAPTIC

Sonaptic Limited, the leading developer of advanced 3D audio technologies for handheld devices, today announced completion of its JSR-234 Audio Engine and its involvement and support for developing this new standard for multimedia and 3D audio on mobile phones and convergence handsets using Java™. Sonaptic™ were recommended as participants in the Expert Group by Vodafone® (Newbury, England) and Sun Microsystems® (Mountain View, CA) and played a major role in the development of the audio portion of this standard within the Java Community ProcessSM (JCPSM ), in tandem with Nokia® (Helsinki, Finland) (NYSE:NOK) and Ericsson® (Stockholm, Sweden) (NASDAQ:ERICY) - a testimony to Sonaptic’s acknowledged leadership in ...

Posted on 21st June 2005
Under: Audio, Handset, Java, Sharp, Siemens, Sony Ericsson |

Sony Ericsson Introduces Fashionable Clamshell Phone for North America; Sony Ericsson Z520a Incorporates Bluetooth(TM), Camera and Cool Curves

Sony Ericsson today announced a fashion-conscious camera phone that works worldwide.The high-tech features of the Z520a are housed in the sleek body of an elegant clamshell, creating a small and inviting camera phone that fits in the hand as easily as it does in a pocket or purse. "Whether talking on the phone, taking photos or playing 3-D games, consumers will be doing it in style with the Sony Ericsson Z520a," said Urban Gillstrom, president of Sony Ericsson in North America. "The new Z520a is specifically designed for the hip younger generation, particularly young women, who want their phone to be an expressive and stylish accessory." The ...

Posted on 13th June 2005
Under: Bluetooth, Camera, Games, Java, Music, Sony Ericsson, Wireless |

NEXTEL LAUNCHES FIRST EVER PUSH EMAIL SERVICE FOR JAVA-BASED WIRELESS PHONES; MOBILE EMAIL ENHANCED USING VISTO MOBILE TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES MOBILE PROFESSIONALS WITH A PRODUCTIVITY EDGE

Seamless email delivery directly to mobile phones helps individuals stay connected Nextel Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTL) and Visto Corporation announced the launch of Mobile Email Enhanced, the first email service for Java-enabled mobile phones with full synchronization and a PDA-like feel. Mobile Email Enhanced pairs ConstantSync™, Visto’s wireless synchronization technology, with an on-the-phone application to provide real-time access to email, contact lists, and calendars. Push email allows over-the-air email delivery to the phone without any interaction from the user. Nextel Mobile Email Enhanced works in tandem with Microsoft Outlook®, IBM® Lotus Notes® and most Internet email accounts such as EarthlinkSM and Yahoo! ®. “With Nextel Mobile Email ...

Posted on 23rd May 2005
Under: EDGE, Email, Java, Uncategorized, Wireless |

Nokia to Bring “Space Shooter” to Mobile Gaming World

Massively Multi-Player Online Game to Hit Java Phones Through the Nokia SNAP Mobile Service Later This Year Nokia, the leader in mobile communications, announced today that hundreds of thousands of players will soon be able to connect through "Space Shooter" (working title), a massively multi-player online game (MMOG), available on selected Java-enabled cell phones through the Nokia SNAP Mobile service. Building on the success of Nokia's first Java MMOG, "Pocket Kingdom," this persistent online co-operative 3D game pits humanity against alien hordes in the backdrop of outer space.  "Our users told us they wanted deeper gameplay in the Java domain, so we're harnessing the power of Java ...

Posted on 16th May 2005
Under: Games, Java, Nokia |

Nokia Set to Launch New 3D Pool Game on Java Cell Phones

New Pool Game to Offer 3D, Connected Gaming Fun Through the Nokia SNAP Mobile Service Nokia, the leader in mobile communications, announced today the launch of a new game "3D Pool"(working title), expected to be available later this year on selected Java-enabled cell phones through Nokia SNAP (Scalable Network Application Package) Mobile service. One of several connected games Nokia SNAP Mobile has planned for Java-based phones, this new pool game redefines the billiards genre with its 3D visuals and online community features. "Our goal at Nokia SNAP Mobile is to deliver users a new way to play games and be connected with their friends, said Lisa Waits, ...

Posted on 16th May 2005
Under: Games, Java, Nokia, Uncategorized |

49PM Introduces Mobile Photo Weblog and News Reader

Mobile Photo Weblog and Newsfeed Reader for Java Enabled Mobile Phones. Read any weblog or newsfeed and view associated photos formatted exactly to the size of the mobile display Mobile phone users wanting to read weblogs and newsfeeds from anywhere at anytime will benefit from 49PM's Photo NewsReader. The application will read any RSS or Atom newsfeed through a backend server which preformats the data before sending it to the mobile phone, keeping download time to a minimum. Any associated photos are formatted exactly to the size of the user's mobile display by the server and can be saved and viewed at any time. Users add any ...

Posted on 24th February 2005
Under: Java, Software, Technology |

Savings on Directory Assistance now made easy and mobile via Java Mobile phones

GoConnect Australia Pty Ltd (GoConnect), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Australian listed GoConnect Ltd (GCN) has released the Java based version of its highly acclaimed directory assistance mobile phone software, DirectAssist®. DirectAssist®, is a cost-effective, easy-to-use search tool which allows users to self help access phone number details and relevant addresses via their mobile phones. DirectAssist® has been providing savings to Windows Mobile handset users since August 2004. The application has now been successfully extended and tested on popular brands of Java mobile phones with MIDP2, such as Nokia, Motorola and Sony/Ericsson. The first release of the Java product includes access to the USA and Australian directories, ...

Posted on 9th February 2005
Under: Java, Software, Technology |