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LGE selects Ericsson’s HSPA module for next-generation notebooks and netbooks

LGE selects Ericsson's HSPA module for next-generation notebooks and netbooksEricsson is selected by LG Electronics to provide mobile broadband modules based on HSPA - the world's most widely commercially deployed technology for mobile broadband. LG Electronics notebooks and netbooks will include mobile broadband modules from Ericsson in Q3 2008.HSPA provides a DSL-like experience wirelessly with true mobility and there are currently more than 207 commercially deployed HSPA networks globally, serving more than one billion subscribers. "We are excited to work with LG Electronics to give consumers and business users the freedom and flexibility to access internet in the way they want it, ...

Posted on 30th September 2008
Under: LG, Sony Ericsson |

Sony Ericsson announces its first collection of Bluetooth watches for women

Sony Ericsson announces its first collection of Bluetooth watches for womenConvenient, good looking and distinctive, the Bluetooth (TM) MBW-200 range of Bluetooth(TM) watches is an expansion of the highly successful Bluetooth (TM) MBW-150 range. With three different sophisticated designs to match your personality, be the first among your friends to control your phone with your watch.Missed an important call or SMS because you couldn't hear or find your phone at the bottom of your handbag? With the MBW-200 this is now a thing of the past. Using innovative Bluetooth(TM) technology, the watch displays the caller ID and vibrates as your phone ...

Posted on 25th September 2008
Under: Bluetooth, Sony Ericsson, Wireless |

Sony Ericsson adds unlimited music download service to PlayNow

Sony Ericsson adds unlimited music download service to PlayNowSony Ericsson today announced the launch of PlayNow(TM) plus, a super-fast, high-quality music download service for Sony Ericsson customers, available for use on both phones and PCs. The service is due to launch commercially with operator Telenor in Sweden in the fourth quarter of this year, with further roll-outs around the world beginning in early 2009. A special edition of the Sony Ericsson W902 Walkman(TM) phone will be the first product released with an integrated PlayNow(TM) plus service.PlayNow(TM) plus is due to set a new standard for the unlimited mobile music experience, with ...

Posted on 25th September 2008
Under: Music, Sony Ericsson |

The new Sony Ericsson G705

The new Sony Ericsson G705This elegant slider phone, complete with large 2.4" screen, allows users to surf the internet at high speed with turbo 3G and its full HTML browser - just use the shortcut key and you're straight through to Google(TM) search from the idle screen. Page a bit too small? Use the illuminated zoom web shortcut key or just tilt the phone and it automatically switches to landscape view."The G705 is ideal for those who need a bit of help organising their busy life." said Catherine Cherry, Global product marketing manager at Sony Ericsson. "This life-enhancing phone has everything ...

Posted on 11th September 2008
Under: Browser, Google, Sony Ericsson, YouTube |

SE says its Microsoft phone launch on track

SE says its Microsoft phone launch on track"Sony Ericsson on Monday denied rumours that its first cellphone powered by Microsoft's operating system would miss the key Christmas sales period."

Posted on 2nd September 2008
Under: Microsoft, Sony Ericsson |

New Sony Ericsson TM506 AWS handset to be available from T-Mobile USA

New Sony Ericsson TM506 AWS handset to be available from T-Mobile USANew Sony Ericsson TM506 AWS handset to be available from T-Mobile USASony Ericsson today announced the expansion of its carrier channels in the U.S. to include wireless leader T-Mobile USA, starting with the launch of the TM506 in early September. Sony Ericsson will now reach more than 31 million wireless subscribers through this partnership. The TM506, Sony Ericsson’s first handset supporting T-Mobile’s AWS spectrum (1700/2100), is a compact and stylish clamshell phone that delivers an exceptional Web experience in an eye-catching design."The TM506 not only signifies Sony Ericsson's expanding U.S. ...

Posted on 22nd August 2008
Under: Sony Ericsson, T-Mobile |

Apple iPhone holds second place in US smartphone market

Apple iPhone holds second place in US smartphone marketSynergy Research Group (SRG) announces the availability of the Synergy Q2 2008 Mobile Handset Market Share report. Even in the face of a challenging economic environment, the US Smartphone market posted strong double-digit growth. This is good news for operators having a greater opportunity to increase revenues per subscriber in a market that is a leader in consumer voice usage.Apple's iPhone continues to break records, shipping over a million units in 3 consecutive quarters. Even with Q2 shipments dropping in anticipation of the new 3G iPhone, Apple retained the second place spot for ...

Posted on 13th August 2008
Under: Apple, LG, Motorola, Nokia, RIM, Smartphone, Sony Ericsson |

BlueWhaleMail releaes enhanced Facebook features

BlueWhaleMail releaes enhanced Facebook featuresBlue Whale Systems Ltd makes Facebook on a mobile phone as easy as Text Messaging with today's release of enhanced Facebook features for BlueWhaleMail, their free mobile push social networking application. BlueWhaleMail notifies you of your friends' Facebook status updates, wall posts and news items, and allows you to send them a message, poke them or write on their wall in response. Notifications are displayed as soon as they are received without requiring users to manually browse to the Facebook website. The service also supports email and is initially available for Nokia Series 60 and SonyEricsson phones."The ...

Posted on 11th August 2008
Under: Email, Nokia, Sony Ericsson |

Sony Ericsson announces the slim and elegant T700

Sony Ericsson announces the slim and elegant T700Shine with the new Sony Ericsson T700, a phone with slim elegance that will help you stand out from the crowd. This flawless phone combines timeless design and premium features for the mainstream market. Snap a great shot with the 3.2 megapixel camera and share it with your friends on your blog or web page. Boogie to the beat from the exquisite sound of the built-in stereo speakers, or through your phone's colour-matched headset.Be the envy of your friends with the T700. Building on the heritage of the style icon Sony Ericsson T610, the ...

Posted on 7th August 2008
Under: Bluetooth, Ericsson, Sony, Sony Ericsson, Video |

Sony Ericsson unveils James Bond’s latest phone

Sony Ericsson unveils James Bondâ��s latest phoneSony Ericsson is excited to unveil an exclusive partnership between the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures/Columbia Pictures release of EON Productions’ 22nd James Bond adventure, QUANTUM OF SOLACE, and the C902 Titanium silver edition. The phone, as used by James Bond - played by actor Daniel Craig in the new film - will be available for a limited period and include a memory card loaded with a host of 007 content.Users will get the chance to know exactly what it takes to be a secret agent like James Bond with the first level* of an exclusive pre-loaded spy-style ...

Posted on 4th August 2008
Under: Ericsson, Sony, Sony Ericsson |

Sony Ericsson announces Project Capuchin

Sony Ericsson announces Project Capuchin Sony Ericsson Mobile Communication today announced plans to release a new technology that, for the first time, bridges the Abobe Flash Lite and Java ME development platforms. The new technology and tools, referred to as Project Capuchin, make it possible to combine the richness of Flash Lite and Java ME technologies allowing developers to utilize the best attributes of both software stacks to create content-rich mobile applications. Sony Ericsson has plans to make the technology available during the second half of 2008 and will demonstrate Project Capuchin enabled applications at the JavaOne Developer Event in San ...

Posted on 6th May 2008
Under: Sony Ericsson |

Worldwide Mobile Phone Market Grows 14.3%

Worldwide Mobile Phone Market Grows 14.3% The worldwide mobile phone market experienced an expected sequential downturn in shipments following a busy holiday quarter. According to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, vendors shipped a total of 291.6 million units during the first quarter of 2008 (1Q08), down 11.6% from the 330.8 million units shipped during the previous quarter (4Q07) and up 14.3% from the 255.0 million units shipped during 1Q07. While the first quarter results are in line with IDC's 2008 forecast, concerns over the economy may negatively impact handset purchases as the year progresses."The mobile phone market will be under ...

Posted on 26th April 2008
Under: Handset, LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson |

Worldwide Mobile Phone Market Grows 14.3%

Worldwide Mobile Phone Market Grows 14.3% The worldwide mobile phone market experienced an expected sequential downturn in shipments following a busy holiday quarter. According to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, vendors shipped a total of 291.6 million units during the first quarter of 2008 (1Q08), down 11.6% from the 330.8 million units shipped during the previous quarter (4Q07) and up 14.3% from the 255.0 million units shipped during 1Q07. While the first quarter results are in line with IDC's 2008 forecast, concerns over the economy may negatively impact handset purchases as the year progresses."The mobile phone market will be under ...

Posted on 25th April 2008
Under: LG, Samsung, Smartphone, Sony Ericsson |

Sony Ericsson launches the HSDPA-enabled Z780 and G502 handsets

Sony Ericsson launches the HSDPA-enabled Z780 and G502 handsets Sony Ericsson today introduced two new HSDPA phones into its line-up; each clearly designed to take its range web-enabled phones in a different direction, The Z780 expands the company's range of devices for markets outside of Europe and the compact G502 brings the power of the web to a mainstream audience."These two phones are quite distinct, yet both have the potential to introduce more users to the world of web on your mobile," said Martin Winkler, director of global marketing and head of multimedia web at Sony Ericsson. "Being able to check ...

Posted on 23rd April 2008
Under: Handset, Sony Ericsson |

Handset Market Growth Drops to 6% in 2008

Handset Market Growth Drops to 6% in 2008 The global handset market is forecast to see slowing growth for 2008, with year-on-year growth only achieving 5.7% according to the IMS Research Online Cellular Database. This is significantly lower than previous years, which enjoyed double digit growth. Shipments for new handsets are forecast to hit 1.19 billion for 2008, up from 1.12 billion in 2007.The region that will experience the least impact is Asia, with China and India continuing to perform strongly, resulting in 10.7 percent growth from 2007 to 2008. The Americas will only experience 7% growth, largely as a result ...

Posted on 27th March 2008
Under: Handset, Sony Ericsson |

NTT DoCoMo phone withdrawal plans denied by Sony Ericsson

NTT DoCoMo phone withdrawal plans denied by Sony Ericsson"Sony Ericsson, a joint venture between Sony Corp. and Ericsson, said it would continue developing cellphones for NTT DoCoMo Inc., denying a newspaper report that it plans to substantially scale back its mobile business with Japan's top wireless operator."

Posted on 10th March 2008
Under: NTT DoCoMo, Sony Ericsson |

Sony Ericsson unveils the T303 compact slider phone

Sony Ericsson unveils the T303 compact slider phoneSony Ericsson today unveiled the T303, an attractive phone that is small and neat enough to carry with you on every occasion. This compact slider phone has been given the high-end treatment, with a mirrored screen, metal housing and chrome finish.Sony Ericsson T303 *Provides pocket-sized convenience *Promises premium good looks thanks to a metal and chrome finish *Does the basics well, whether that's camera, Bluetooth or FM radio Big in looks, mini in size The T303's diminutive size is distinctive for all the right reasons. Because it doesn't take up much room, it's perfect for those nights out when ...

Posted on 4th March 2008
Under: Bluetooth, GPRS, Sony Ericsson |

Worldwide Mobile Phone Sales up 16 percent in 2007

Worldwide Mobile Phone Sales up 16 percent in 2007Worldwide sales of mobile phones to end users surpassed 1.15 billion units in 2007, a 16 per cent increase from 2006 sales of 990.9 million, according to Gartner, Inc. Mobile phone sales at the end of the year were consistent with the yearly trend, as fourth quarter sales reached 330 million units."Emerging markets, especially China and India, provided much of the growth as many people bought their first phone," said Carolina Milanesi, research director for mobile devices at Gartner, based in Egham, UK. "In mature markets, such as Japan and Western Europe, consumers' ...

Posted on 27th February 2008
Under: Apple, China, GPS, LG, Mobile TV, Motorola, Music, Nokia, RIM, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, WiFi |

Ericsson launches new mobile multimedia solution

Ericsson launches new mobile multimedia solutionEricsson aunched the Ericsson Multimedia Communication Suite (MCS) - bringing to consumers popular services they already enjoy on the Internet in a new and enhanced mobile way. The intuitive user interface will be integrated into selected new Sony Ericsson devices such as the W760.With the Ericsson MCS, mobile operators will be able to offer their customers a suite of attractive services. Consumers will be able to access new and existing services from the address book - with an interface including rich presence functionality such as avatars, photos and personal free text. The solution also keeps track ...

Posted on 14th February 2008
Under: Ericsson, Multimedia, Nokia, Orange, Samsung, Sony Ericsson |

Sony GSMA awards Sony Ericsson’s W910 Walkman ‘Best Handset 2008′

Sony GSMA awards Sony Ericsson's W910 Walkman 'Best Handset 2008'Sony Ericsson is delighted to announce that its W910 Walkman phone has been awarded Best Handset at the GSM Association's 13th Global Mobile Awards 2008.Launched last year, the W910 Walkman phone is designed for entertainment; whether music, 3D games, video, or high-speed Web access. It's also geared to let consumers choose their music just the way they want it. Applications such as Shake control enable them to flick the phone to control games or skip and shuffle between music tracks while SenseMe(TM) lets them discover music to match their mood and tempo. ...

Posted on 13th February 2008
Under: Games, Handset, Music, Sony, Sony Ericsson, Video |