Archive for May, 2005
First, Alltel Wireless Makes Their Customers Mobile Life Simple With the LG AX490 the Only One-Touch Full Alphanumeric Keypad On a Mainstream Flip PhoneDigit Wireless, Inc., (www.digitwireless.com), the innovators of Fastap(TM), a patented new approach to keypad design technology, today announced its first U.S. deployment of Fastap in its alphanumeric format with wireless carrier, Alltel Wireless. This is the first U.S. implementation of a Fastap-enabled handset -- the LG AX490.
Fastap is a new approach to keypad design, which simplifies user discovery, access and the use of mobile phone-based applications including SMS, Instant Messaging, Multimedia Messaging, Web Browsing, mobile music and more. In the specific alphanumeric ...
Posted on 31st May 2005
Under: Alltel, LG, Technology, Wireless |
Year-Round Dedication Keeps Network Prepared To Serve Customers In Times Of Emergency
 With the start of the 2005 hurricane season around the corner, Verizon Wireless' team of "test men and women" are fine tuning the company's network to maintain its reputation as provider of the nation's most reliable wireless network when it really counts. The company's national team of test men and women work to ensure coverage and call quality across the Verizon Wireless nationwide network, including areas which are often directly in the path of hurricanes, as well as other regions that can be affected by these storms.
Last year, the Verizon Wireless network lived up ...
Posted on 31st May 2005
Under: Multimedia, Verizon, Wireless |
Perfect For Teens And Young Adults, Verizon Wireless Offers The Latest Must- Have Wireless Phone Features: Personalized Tones, Get It Now and V CAST
Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless service provider, knows exactly what teens and young adults want in a new wireless phone: cutting-edge features through Verizon Wireless' Get It Now(R) and V CAST services that give trendsetters the freedom to express their individuality and get the most out of life.
Keep it Simple But Keep it Cool
Having the coolest, most fully loaded phone is easy - just start with the basics. Wireless phones from Verizon Wireless are chock-full of features to make every phone ...
Posted on 25th May 2005
Under: Accesory, Ringtones, Verizon, Wireless |
Airfone(R) Service for Verizon Wireless Plan Lets Customers Make and Receive In-Flight Calls and Charge Them to Their Verizon Wireless Bills
Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless service provider, today announced Verizon Wireless frequent flyers can stay connected while in flight for just 10 cents-a-minute when they sign up for the Airfone Service for Verizon Wireless $10 monthly subscription plan. Normally, a standard Airfone voice call is $3.99 to set up plus $3.99 per minute. Through May 31, 2005, new customers who sign up for Airfone Service for Verizon Wireless will receive $5 off the monthly subscription for the first three months.
Verizon Wireless customers who want ...
Posted on 25th May 2005
Under: Services, Verizon, Wireless |
The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet Enables Easy Broadband Access to the Internet Over Wi-Fi
Today Nokia introduced its first device in the new Internet Tablet category, the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet, at the LinuxWorld Summit in New York. The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet is a dedicated device optimized for convenient Internet browsing and email communications in a sleek pocketsize format. The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet features an impressive high-resolution (800x480) widescreen display with zoom and on-screen keyboard, ideal for viewing online content over Wi-Fi. Aside from Wi-Fi, the device can also connect to the Internet utilizing Bluetooth wireless technology via a compatible mobile phone.
"We are very ...
Posted on 25th May 2005
Under: Nokia |
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Posted on 24th May 2005
Under: Nokia |
Verizon Wireless and Clear Channel Entertainment Properties Bring Live Concert Experience to New V CAST Encore Channel at No Additional Charge to Subscribers
The hottest ticket in town is now on your wireless phone. Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless provider, and Clear Channel Entertainment Properties, announced the launch of the V CAST Encore Channel today -- a new V CAST channel exclusive to Verizon Wireless V CAST customers, broadcasting concert performances from top artists in rock, pop, alternative, country, world and hip-hop. On the V CAST Encore Channel, concert performances from popular artists will be broadcast in the days following select live shows for one ...
Posted on 24th May 2005
Under: Technology, Verizon, Video, Wireless |
Company to Collaborate with PalmSource to Accelerate Availability of Palm OS Software Solutions for Palm Powered Smartphones
PalmSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSRC), provider of Palm OS(R), a leading operating system powering next generation phones and mobile devices today announced Cingular Wireless has joined the Palm Powered(TM) Mobile World (PPMW) program. The combination of PalmSource and Cingular Wireless is expected to speed availability of third-party Palm OS software solutions designed for Palm Powered mobile devices.
Following the recent merger with AT&T Wireless, an existing PPMW mobile operator partner, Cingular Wireless joins Orange, Sprint and Telefonica Moviles Espana in addition to more than a dozen infrastructure and middleware partners in the ...
Posted on 24th May 2005
Under: Cingular, Uncategorized, Wireless |
Leaders in next-generation phones and mobile devices strengthen relationship for continued innovation
PalmSource (NASDAQ: PSRC) and palmOne Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMO) today announced that palmOne has renewed its license of the Palm operating system. As part of this new agreement, palmOne can continue to develop and market smartphones and other mobile devices based on the industry leading Palm OS® through 2009. Under the terms of the agreement PalmSource will receive minimum royalty payments of $148.5 million, which includes $65 million for calendar years 2007 to 2009 subject to meeting certain development milestones.
The companies also announced today that PalmSource has sold its interest in the holding company that ...
Posted on 24th May 2005
Under: Services, Technology, Uncategorized, Wireless |
palmOne, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLMO) today announced an agreement with PalmSource, Inc. for palmOne to acquire full rights to the brand name Palm. The brand had been co-owned by the two companies since the October 2003 spin-off of PalmSource from Palm, Inc.palmOne will pay PalmSource $30 million for PalmSource’s 55 percent share of the Palm Trademark Holding Company. Payment will be made in installments over 3.5 years. palmOne will change its company name to Palm, Inc. later this year. As part of the agreement, palmOne has granted PalmSource certain rights to Palm trademarks for PalmSource and its licensees for a four-year transition period.
“The letters P-A-L-M reflect ...
Posted on 24th May 2005
Under: Uncategorized |
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 |
Greet Wireless Callers With a Song Instead of a Ring; Numerous Artists and Music Genres Available
Verizon Wireless, the first national carrier to launch Ringback Tones, today announced the arrival of its Ringback Tones service in New England. Verizon Wireless customers throughout the region can now find the perfect Ringback Tone to replace the standard ring callers hear while they wait for their call to be answered.
To hear a sample Ringback Tone dial (617) 851-1757 or 860-227-1210.
With Ringback Tones from Verizon Wireless, customers can browse through a catalog of more than 2,400 songs in 13 different music genres from SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, Universal Music Group ...
Posted on 23rd May 2005
Under: Ringtones, Verizon, Wireless |
Sprint PCS Vision customers have taken Sports Illustrated to "Gold Status" with more than 500K screen savers purchased for the personalization of their mobile phones
As many anticipate nicer weather, beaches and extra time to relax, Sprint PCS Vision customers are adding a summer touch to their mobile phones. Today, Sprint (NYSE:FON) announced that Sprint PCS Vision customers recently surpassed 500K purchases of available Sports Illustrated Swimsuit screen savers, provided by Summus, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMMU) , a leading provider of mobile media applications that optimize the consumer wireless experience, for the customization of their mobile phone's screen.
"Mobile phones are a fun and very personal device ...
Posted on 23rd May 2005
Under: Software, Sprint, Technology |
Laplink’s “Anytime, Anywhere†remote PC access solution, Laplink Everywhere 4, is fully compatible with Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 5, providing complete remote access to PCs using a Windows Mobile 5 device.
Laplink Software announced today that their newest remote access solution, Laplink Everywhere 4, is fully compatible with Microsoft’s newest mobile device operating system.
Laplink Everywhere 4 provides complete access to a remote PC from any web-enabled device, with special functionality for mobile users. Instead of requiring handheld users to utilize a cumbersome remote control session on a PDA screen (as competing products such as GoToMyPC do), Laplink Everywhere 4 provides a special web-based interface for mobile users. ...
Posted on 19th May 2005
Under: Smartphone, Software, Windows Mobile, Wireless |
SanDisk Also Begins Shipping Other Memory Stick PRO Duo Card Capacities to Consumer Electronics Retailers, Video/Games Stores and Discount Department Stores
Responding to stronger-than-expected consumer demand for high-capacity flash memory cards that are needed for music and video-playing in Sony’s fast-selling PlayStation Portable (PSP), SanDisk® Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) today introduced a 2-gigabyte (GB)* Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Gaming Card to provide PSP owners with plenty of removable storage for video clips, MP3 music tracks, digital still photos and game data. The announcement was made at Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 ), where SanDisk is showing its gaming cards and accessories in Kentia Hall, Meeting Room 7008 of ...
Posted on 18th May 2005
Under: Games, Memory, SanDisk, Sony, Video |
Expanding N-Gage Experience Across Nokia Smartphones
Nokia makes waves at the 2005 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) with new N-Gage titles and the evolution of its connected mobile gaming strategy. Situated in the South Hall at area 1524, Nokia is showcasing 13 N-Gage games: Pathway to Glory Ikusa Island, ONE, Rifts: Promise of Power, Glimmerati, System Rush, Civilization, Mile High Pinball, X-Men Legends 2: Dawn of Apocalypse, Atari Masterpieces Volume 1, Spirits, High Seize, Catan and Payload. In addition to these titles, Nokia will also demonstrate the future of connected mobile gaming on several of its smartphone handsets.
"Nokia's commitment to the gaming industry continues to strengthen in ...
Posted on 18th May 2005
Under: Games, N-Gage, Nokia, Smartphone |
Cingular customers have been enjoying a compelling suite of Star Wars mobile content since earlier this year. From ringtones to graphics to voice tones to games, Cingular is the only U.S. carrier to offer exclusive wireless access to official content based on the entire Star Wars saga, including the sixth and final installment Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. Today Cingular is pleased to announce several new additions to its already impressive collection."With the much anticipated film debut of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith just one day away, Cingular Wireless is thrilled to continue to drive the excitement of Star ...
Posted on 18th May 2005
Under: Cingular, Games, Uncategorized |
Starting today, Cingular Wireless customers can receive Wireless AMBER Alerts(TM) through text messages on their cell phones.Cingular and others in the wireless industry have joined with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children(R) (NCMEC) to distribute Alerts to consumers who request notification of an abducted child in their area.
"This is yet another example of how wireless communications can improve the quality of our lives in ways both great and small," said Stan Sigman, President and CEO of Cingular Wireless.
"We encourage our customers to sign up for AMBER Alerts because it's an opportunity to help the community," Sigman added. "It's one service that we hope ...
Posted on 17th May 2005
Under: Cingular, SMS, Wireless |
Free, National Program Uses TXT Messaging to Provide Information About Abducted Children to Wireless Devices
Verizon Wireless announced today that it will provide its customers who opt-in with free Wireless AMBER Alerts(TM), short text messages with information about abducted children.
Wireless AMBER Alerts will be distributed in cooperation with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and local law enforcement agencies. The alerts will appear as text messages on a customer's wireless handset, and will include information about the abducted child and a telephone number for law enforcement for the customer to call to report any information on that child.
"Mobile service plays such a constant ...
Posted on 17th May 2005
Under: SMS, Verizon, Wireless |
New flip phone offers sleek form and multimedia muscle
Motorola Inc. (NYSE:MOT) and Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider of unlimited wireless services, today announced the availability of the Motorola V265 -- bringing Cricket(R) customers a cost-friendly suite of multimedia, personalization and productivity tools.
With a built-in VGA camera and in-demand picture messaging(1), the Motorola V265 is the perfect mobile match for Cricket's latest messaging offer -- unlimited picture and text messages at an affordable flat rate of only five dollars a month. Powered by BREW(TM) technology, this flip phone makes downloading(1), enjoying and sharing(1) multimedia files quick and easy.
"The Motorola V265 delivers today's popular multimedia capabilities ...
Posted on 17th May 2005
Under: Motorola, Uncategorized |