Archive for the 'Video' Category

Cisco Introduces Valet Home Wireless Products

Cisco is pairing its wireless technology leadership with Flip Video's simplicity-in-design approach to launch ValetTM -- a breakthrough new product line that makes home wireless simple and accessible for everyone. Valet is designed to transform how families use the Internet in their homes so they can enjoy the freedom of wireless access without the traditional frustration and complexity of setting up a home network. "Valet is home wireless made easy," said Jonathan Kaplan, senior vice president and general manager of Cisco Consumer Products. "With complementary backgrounds and expertise, our Cisco and Flip teams have combined forces to ...

Posted on 1st April 2010
Under: ABI, Cisco, Internet, Video, WiFi, Wireless |

NFL Mobile Kicks Off With Verizon Wireless in April

The National Football League (NFL) has joined forces with Verizon Wireless, the owner and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, to provide fans with the deepest NFL experience on their mobile phones, it was announced today. The new four-year agreement for NFL Mobile kicks off next month with coverage of the 2010 NFL Draft to be held from April 22-24 and continues with the NFL's regular season. Verizon Wireless, which also becomes the NFL's official wireless service sponsor, will provide fans with unprecedented access to America's favorite sport regardless of whether they are in the ...

Posted on 11th March 2010
Under: 3G, Multimedia, Verizon, Video |

LG Text Ed for Parents Introduced

LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) today introduced LG Text Ed, a multifaceted campaign that provides parents with the know-how and resources they need to promote responsible mobile phone usage among their text-savvy children. Through extensive in-depth research, LG discovered that mobile phone misuse such as sexting, harassment, sending gossipy texts, and forwarding inappropriate images is prevalent among today's teenage youth. Yet, many parents are still in the dark about the myriad ways kids can misuse their mobile phones. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/lg-one/42589/ A first-of-its-kind program among mobile ...

Posted on 25th February 2010
Under: Internet, LG, Video |

Apple Launches iPad

Apple® introduces the iPad, a revolutionary device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading e-books and much more. iPad’s responsive high-resolution Multi-Touch™ display lets users physically interact with applications and content. iPad is just 0.5 inches thick and weighs just 1.5 pounds— thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook. iPad includes 12 new innovative apps designed especially for the iPad, and will run almost all of the over 140,000 apps in the App Store. iPad will be available in late March starting at the ...

Posted on 2nd February 2010
Under: 3G, AT&T, Apple, Music, Video, WiFi |

Motorola Announces Fourth-Quarter and 2009 Year-End Results

Financial Highlights * Fourth-quarter sales of $5.7 billion * Fourth-quarter GAAP earnings of $0.06 per share, including net charges of $0.03 per share from highlighted items * Full-year sales of $22.0 billion; full-year GAAP loss from continuing operations of $0.05 per share, compared to a net loss of $1.87 per share in 2008 * Total cash* of $8.0 billion, a sequential quarterly increase of $839 million * Completed cost-reduction actions that generated more than $1.9 billion in cost savings for full-year 2009, with $1.5 billion in cost savings from Mobile Devices * Enterprise Mobility Solutions sales of $2.0 billion; operating earnings of ...

Posted on 2nd February 2010
Under: China, Motorola, Smartphone, Video, WiFi, Wimax |

New Broadcom(R) Crystal HD Solution Brings High Definition Video to Netbooks

Broadcom Corporation, a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced its next-generation Crystal HD solution that provides consumers with the most advanced, low cost, low power, high definition (HD) video playback available on a netbook. Providing access to personal offline video and quality online HD content, such as user-generated videos, streaming movies, and online television and HD news, from a low cost, low power netbook can present a technology challenge for manufacturers. The new Broadcom® BCM70015 single chip Crystal HD enhanced media accelerator solution breaks down these netbook cost and power barriers ...

Posted on 21st December 2009
Under: Adobe, Multimedia, Video |

TI announces eZ430-Chronos

TI revolutionizes design of wireless networking applications with eZ430-Chronos, world's first customizable development environment in a sports watch Representing a new era in development, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today announced the eZ430-Chronos, the world's first customizable development environment within a sports watch. Taking the popular line of eZ430(TM) development tools to the next level, the kit allows developers to easily harness the leading integration, ultra-low power and wireless capabilities of TI's CC430 microcontroller (MCU). Priced at $49, Chronos is designed to provide customers with all of the hardware and software needed to immediately begin development of ...

Posted on 27th November 2009
Under: Technology, Video |

Samsung announces Mythic and Flight

Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.2, today announced the availability of the Samsung Mythic™, a full touch screen device with AT&T Mobile TVSM capability, and the Samsung Flight™, a touch screen phone that slides open vertically to reveal a full keyboard. Samsung Mythic The Mythic’s 3.3” full touch screen features Samsung’s innovative TouchWiz™ user interface, which allows users to simply drag and drop widgets for their favorite and most commonly used features and functions on the phone’s home screen. With one-touch access to features including AT&T Mobile TV and social ...

Posted on 6th November 2009
Under: AT&T, Browser, MMS, Music, SMS, Samsung, Video |

BlackBerry Storm 2 available through Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced that the BlackBerry® Storm2(TM) smartphone will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications stores, online at www.verizonwireless.com, and through business sales channels beginning Oct. 28. The BlackBerry Storm2 with BlackBerry® OS 5.0 evolves the BlackBerry® touchscreen platform with hundreds of hardware and software enhancements -- including new SurePress(TM) "clickable" display technology and built-in Wi-Fi® -- delivering the exceptional multimedia experience and communications capabilities customers have come to expect from their BlackBerry smartphones. Key Features: * Smooth design and premium finish with sloped edges, chrome accents, glass lens and stainless steel ...

Posted on 27th October 2009
Under: 3G, BlackBerry, Bluetooth, EDGE, GPRS, GPS, Music, RIM, Smartphone, Verizon, Video, WiFi |

Motorola Leaks Verizon Droid Specs

Droid by Motorola OS: Android 2.0 CDMA: 800/1900, EVDO Rev. A Style: Slider Camera: 5MP with image stabilization, 4x digital zoom, dual LED flash, and automatic focus Multimedia: Music enabled, video capable, DVD quality video capture up to 24 fps at a resolution of 720x480 Power: up to 385 minutes continuous usage, up to 270 hours standby time, using 1400 mAh Li Ion Messaging: imap, pop3, exchange email, mms/sms, Google talk IM Connectivity: Stereo Bluetooth, 802.11b/g WiFi, USB 2.0, aGPS and sGPS Web: Webkit HTML5 browser Google apps: Android Market, Gmail, Google Maps with Street View, ... Interface: Backlit screen, qwerty keyboard, voice commands Display: TFT 480x854 pixels, ...

Posted on 24th October 2009
Under: Bluetooth, Browser, Email, Google, Internet, Motorola, Multimedia, Music, SMS, Verizon, Video, WiFi |

RIM Introduces the New BlackBerry Bold 9700 Smartphone

Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the sleek and powerful BlackBerry Bold(TM) 9700 smartphone. The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 offers an extensive array of high-end communications and multimedia features in a compact and highly refined design that will appeal to both men and women and for both professional and personal use.

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone offers top-of-the-line performance, functionality and features with support for 3G HSDPA networks around the world, a next-generation (624 MHz) processor, 256 MB Flash memory, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi, a 3.2MP camera and a sharp, dazzling display. Cutting edge engineering and premium ...

Posted on 22nd October 2009
Under: 3G, BlackBerry, EDGE, GPRS, GPS, Music, RIM, Smartphone, Video, WiFi |

Sony Ericsson Launches the Satio

Sony Ericsson today announced Satio which provides you access to all your media in one place – just tap directly into your favourite features with the five standby panels and you’re ready to go. First introduced in Barcelona as the ‘Idou’, Satio puts the future of mobile entertainment in the palm of your hand. You can watch your favourite movies on the bus or catch up with your TV shows while on your lunch break thanks to Satio. “With Satio you can enjoy any form of entertainment anytime, anywhere. Whether its music or movies you will never ...

Posted on 13th October 2009
Under: Internet, Multimedia, Music, Sony Ericsson, Umts, Video, YouTube |

AT&T says iPhone to get picture messaging Sept. 25

"AT&T says the latest iPhone models will finally get the ability to send picture and video messages to other phones on Sept. 25."

Posted on 5th September 2009
Under: AT&T, Video |

Cricket Adds 3G Textastic Samsung Messager II® to Device Lineup

Cricket Communications and Samsung today announced the availability of the new Samsung Messager II®, which comes fully loaded with a slider QWERTY keyboard, email, super fast 3G technology, a 2.0MP camera, camcorder, MP3 player and Cricket’s enhanced user experience, MyHomeScreen. The addition of the Samsung Messager II brings Cricket’s device lineup to a total of four QWERTY devices, three of which feature 3G for faster Mobile Web browsing. Sleeker, faster and cooler than its best-selling predecessor Messager, the new Messager II offers users real-time connection to friends through revved-up social networking applications and faster internet browsing and ...

Posted on 26th August 2009
Under: 3G, Email, MMS, Music, SMS, Samsung, Video |

Nokia Booklet 3G announced

After more than 25 years as a pioneer and leader in the mobile industry, Nokia will bring its rich mobility heritage and knowledge to the PC world with the new, Windows based, Nokia Booklet 3G. Powered by the efficient Intel Atom processor, the Nokia Booklet 3G delivers impressive performance with up to 12 hours of battery life, enabling people to leave their power cable behind and still be connected and productive. Delivering the rich experience of a full-function PC inside an ultra-portable aluminum chassis, the new mini-laptop weighs 1.25 kilograms, measures slightly more than two centimeters thin, ...

Posted on 24th August 2009
Under: 3G, Bluetooth, Nokia, Video, WiFi |

Sony Ericsson announces the Jalou fashion mobile phone

Combining beauty with cutting-edge technology, Jalou’s host of features will keep you entertained and looking fabulous. The two inch screen’s clever design means that at the touch of a button the screen becomes a mirror, offering a discreet way to make sure you look as good as your mobile phone. It is also the first Sony Ericsson to feature Walk Mate step counter, to help you stay in shape wherever you go. It also has an exclusive fashion interface which automatically updates with zodiac signs and special events throughout the year. Jalou will be available in ...

Posted on 14th August 2009
Under: 3G, Bluetooth, Email, Google, Internet, Music, Sony Ericsson, Video, YouTube |

Gigabyte T1028X Netbook

Research In Motion (RIM) today introduced the BlackBerry® Tour(TM) - a powerful new 3G BlackBerry® smartphone for CDMA customers in North America. The new BlackBerry Tour smartphone offers state-of-the-art communications and multimedia capabilities with outstanding mobile performance and consummate styling. It is a feature-packed and highly refined world phone that keeps you connected and lets you tour the world in style. "BlackBerry continues to be the top selling smartphone brand in North America and we are proud to add this powerful new 3G world phone to our successful product portfolio," said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at ...

Posted on 10th August 2009
Under: 3G, BlackBerry, GPS, Google, Intel, Internet, Microsoft, RIM, Smartphone, Video, Windows Mobile, Yahoo |

In 2014 Monthly Mobile Data Traffic Will Exceed 2008 Total

In 2014, the volume of mobile data sent and received every month by users around the world will exceed by a significant amount the total data traffic for all of 2008, according to a new study from ABI Research. “When people think of mobile data they think of BlackBerry and iPhone handsets,” says senior analyst Jeff Orr. “But the bulk of today’s traffic is generated by laptops with PC Card and USB modems.” While add-on cellular modems represented two-thirds of traffic in 2008, computers with embedded 3G/4G modems will lead in 2014 with more than 50% of ...

Posted on 5th August 2009
Under: 3G, ABI, Apple, BlackBerry, Handset, Music, Video, VoIP |

DOCOMO and PacketVideo Form Strategic Alliance

NTT DOCOMO, INC. and San Diego, California-based PacketVideo Corporation, a subsidiary of NextWave Wireless Inc. and a pioneer in wireless and digital home multimedia software and service applications, today announced that DOCOMO has acquired a 35-percent stake in PacketVideo for $45.5 million. The all-cash transaction, effective immediately, is intended to strengthen DOCOMO's position in advanced music and video services in Japan. The companies have enjoyed a productive partnership since 1998, enabling PacketVideo's technologies to be incorporated in multimedia applications for DOCOMO's FOMA™ 3G mobile network services. To date, PacketVideo's popular CORE™ multimedia player, pvPlayer™, has been installed ...

Posted on 7th July 2009
Under: 3G, Music, NTT DoCoMo, Video |

Sprint offers the LG LX370

LG LX370 from Sprint® is an easy-to-use vertical slider, providing the customer with a sleek, powerful device. This compact mobile phone is loaded with Sprint One Click for quick, customizable access to what you need Now, a 2.0 megapixel camera to capture important moments instantly, Stereo Bluetooth®, as well as Sprint Navigation to get you there faster with full-feature GPS navigation, including voice and on screen turn-by-turn driving directions and more than 10 million business listings. Music-lovers will also value LG LX370's MP3 player with microSD memory card slot with up to 16GB card capability. Also, ...

Posted on 4th July 2009
Under: Bluetooth, Handset, LG, Music, Sprint, Video |