Archive for February, 2005
Nokia today introduced a new product for secure mobile contactless payments and ticketing. The world's first Near Field Communications (NFC) product for payment and ticketing will be an enhanced version of the already announced Nokia NFC shell for Nokia 3220 phone. It delivers the promise of NFC based services, covering service discovery, payment and ticketing. The Nokia NFC shell will provide the first opportunity for consumers, mobile operators and service providers to benefit from an easy, touch-based access to services and content.With the Nokia NFC shell for payment and ticketing, the consumer can conduct local transactions with a mobile phone, simply by touching a point ...
Posted on 9th February 2005
Under: Nokia, Software |
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 |
Clinic Will Answer Key Questions Such as How to Deploy HSDPA Technology and How to Help Drive Revenues
Motorola Inc. (NYSE:MOT) today announced an offer for mobile operators to meet and view its High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) solution at 3GSM World Congress as part of its 'HSDPA Operator Clinic'. Operators will have the opportunity to learn from Motorola's first hand experience in recent HSDPA trials and to gain an understanding of how to deploy HSDPA.
The clinic will include information on investment strategies for optimum rollout; business modeling and market segmentation (both enterprise and consumer markets). Operators will be shown what to expect from HSDPA ...
Posted on 8th February 2005
Under: Motorola |
Toshiba Corporation and SanDisk(R) Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today announced an 8-gigabit(1) (Gb) NAND flash memory chip fabricated with 70-nanometer (nm) process technology that ushers in the new era of gigabyte chips: 1-gigabyte(2) data storage capacity on a single chip. The new chip was today reported at the International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) 2005 in San Francisco.The new NAND flash memory utilizes multi-level cell (MLC) technology that allows two bits of data to be stored in one memory cell, doubling memory capacity. Innovative circuit design techniques were utilized to improve chip area efficiency resulting in an 8Gb chip size that is less than 5 percent larger than ...
Posted on 8th February 2005
Under: Memory, SanDisk, Technology, Toshiba |
Nokia today announced that the Nokia 7710, the feature-packed multimedia smartphone, has started shipping in Europe & Africa. Since its announcement only a few short months ago, the multimedia smartphone has generated significant market interest with its innovative design and rich features. The tri-band Nokia 7710 smartphone (GSM/GPRS/EGPRS 900/1800/1900), with its pen input and handwriting recognition, combines the capabilities of a smartphone and a handheld computer. This makes it suitable for a broad customer base, including business users.The wide and high-quality touch screen with 65,536 colours makes the Nokia 7710 a pleasure to use for a variety of tasks. The powerful Nokia 7710 includes a ...
Posted on 8th February 2005
Under: Nokia, Smartphone |
 The BlackBerry 7250 Offers Verizon Wireless Customers An Easy Way To Stay Connected With Increased Memory and Full HTML Web BrowsingVerizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless provider, and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the new BlackBerry 7250 Wireless Handheld(TM) will be available in all Verizon Wireless stores Feb. 11. Perfect for mobile professionals seeking flexibility and the latest in wireless technology, this powerful handheld features built-in phone, Bluetooth(R) support for use with a head set or car kit, a brighter full color screen, increased memory and full HTML Web browsing. The BlackBerry 7250 is available immediately from Verizon Wireless.
The Blackberry 7250 is ...
Posted on 7th February 2005
Under: BlackBerry, Verizon |
Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Sprint is offering its customers access to mobile dating services that can provide great ways to flirt, chat and possibly fall in love.Mobile dating services are similar to online dating services, enabling singles to create a profile, search profiles and communicate one-on-one via text messaging. With mobile dating, singles on the go aren't tied to their computer. Instead, they can browse profiles and chat anytime and anywhere they have their mobile phones with them.
Two mobile dating services are available today to Sprint customers with select Sprint PCS Vision(SM) handsets: SMS.ac and Match.com Mobile.
SMS.ac
Sprint is the first wireless provider in ...
Posted on 7th February 2005
Under: Sprint, Uncategorized |
Nokia today announced that it will be shipping X-Men: Legends, the first 3D action-RPG based on the popular Marvel characters. X-Men: Legends challenges players to create, customize and control their favorite X-Men Super Heroes in teams of four in their ongoing battle to protect humanity from the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and other Marvel Super Villains.Gamers can train their X-Men squad through a variety of single player missions, as well as up to four player multiplayer missions via Bluetooth wireless technology. On the N-Gage Arena, players will be able to post high scores and download new missions and games.
"X-Men: Legends lets gamers enjoy the action ...
Posted on 7th February 2005
Under: Games, N-Gage, Nokia |
GoodLink(TM) and GoodAccess(TM) Provide Advanced Wireless Messaging and Mobile Applications on HP iPAQ Handhelds
Good Technology, Inc., the leader in wireless handheld computing software and service, today announced a relationship that will integrate key components of its GoodLink(TM) and GoodAccess(TM) technologies into future HP iPAQ handhelds.
Complementing HP's Worldwide Mobility Initiative for 2005, HP plans to include client technology for Good's award-winning wireless messaging system, GoodLink, and the newly announced platform for developing and deploying mobile enterprise applications, GoodAccess, on future HP iPAQ smart handheld devices. The HP iPAQ, GoodLink and GoodAccess combination enables mobile professionals to stay connected to their mission-critical applications at the point of ...
Posted on 2nd February 2005
Under: HP, Technology |