Archive for June, 2005
Opera Software today released the latest version of the Opera Web browser, Opera 8, for Windows Mobile, finally enabling Smartphone users to surf the Web with speed and ease on their mobile devices. Opera's deployment to Microsoft's Windows Mobile platform is a result of customers' and operators' demand for a fast and full-featured Web browser on Windows Mobile devices."Originally, we had not planned to make Opera available on the Windows Mobile platform, but users kept asking for it because they were disappointed with the far from satisfactory performance of the browser that came shipped on their devices," says Jon S. von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software. ...
Posted on 30th June 2005
Under: Browser, Services, Smartphone, Software, Technology, Windows Mobile |
Nokia Wireless GPS Module Upgrades to NAVTEQ Digital Map Data
NAVTEQ (NYSE:NVT), a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, will now supply map data for the Nokia Wireless GPS Module LD-1W.
The Nokia Wireless GPS Module, which connects to compatible mobile phones, PC's or PDA's using Bluetooth has been upgraded to now feature NAVTEQ maps. NAVTEQ maps are recognized as premier digital navigation maps used in the vast majority of in-vehicle navigation systems in Europe. The new Nokia product release leverages NAVTEQ maps in a number of applications to retrieve navigation and location information, which enable users to find the shortest ...
Posted on 29th June 2005
Under: GPS, Nokia, Wireless |
New Sprint PCS Vision(SM) Multimedia Phone MM-8300 by SANYO Improves Upon Successful Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone (SANYO 8100) and Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone PM-8200 by SANYO Models by Adding a Built-In Media Player and Video Mail Functionality in a Stylish Handset
 Color can spark emotion. Now, adding that spark to your mobile phone is as easy as slipping on an "Accent Plate" -- an interchangeable color trim element designed for use with the Sprint (NYSE:FON) PCS Vision Multimedia Phone MM-8300 by SANYO, which is expected to be available in stores and online the week of July 11. The MM-8300 by SANYO, being offered in ...
Posted on 29th June 2005
Under: Multimedia, Sanyo, Sprint |
Opera Software, global leader in Web browser technologies, and T-Mobile today introduced the new Nokia 6680 with the Opera browser as part of T-Mobile's "Internet in your pocket" offering available in July 2005. Powered by the fast and popular Opera browser, the Nokia 6680 couples mobile telephony with full Web access, and is the first 3G phone available in T-Mobile's "Internet in your pocket" line."More and more operators are requesting the Opera browser on their handsets," says Jon S. von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software. "With Opera's Web browser, T-Mobile can offer their subscribers the full Internet on their mobile phones, as well as quickly roll ...
Posted on 29th June 2005
Under: Browser, Nokia, T-Mobile |
Miyow Pty Ltd, the world's leading personalised music company, has launched an innovative and unique range of personalised ringtones for mobile phones. These Singing, Love and Caller Nametones are available with the top 2000 English names - 95% of the English speaking population - and in six music genres - Club Mix, Rock, Mediterranean, Latin, Jazz, and Spanish Guitar.All Nametones are available for immediate licensing by mobile content providers, aggregators and operators. To find out more, please visit
http://www.miyow.com/mobile.
Personalised Mobile Music Products
Singing Nametone:
Singing Nametones sing the user's name when they receive a call, e.g. [ Peter ], hey pick up!
Love Nametone:
A great mobile ...
Posted on 28th June 2005
Under: Audio, Multimedia, Ringtones |
SanDisk Introduces FlashCP Technology Infrastructure Designed To Securely Distribute Copyrighted Digital Content For Flash Cards And USB Drives
SanDisk® Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today introduced FlashCP™, a unique proprietary content processing technology designed to let students easily and safely download and store their textbooks, novels, learning tools and more on a USB flash drive. While protecting the copyrighted content of publishers, FlashCP aims to create a “digital backpack†that weighs ounces instead of pounds. The announcement was made at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), where SanDisk is exhibiting in booths 26 and 28 in the Philadelphia Convention Center.
Originally developed under the name of BookLockerâ„¢, FlashCP was created ...
Posted on 28th June 2005
Under: Memory, SanDisk, Technology |
User-Friendly Mobile Phone Application Offers Web-Based Albums, Convenient Retail Printing
Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. and Summus, Inc. announced today that Nextel Communications is adding easy, convenient and fun-to-use photo management that allows customers to store, share and print photos from their multimedia-messaging-enabled Nextel phones and other digital cameras. The capabilities are based on Fujifilm's Get the Picture Mobile Service.
In addition to enhancing the Nextel PhotoShare site (www.nextel.com/photoshare) with greater image management tools, Fujifilm is providing an easy-to-use, interactive phone application developed by Summus, Inc. (OTCBB: SMMU), a leading provider of mobile media applications. This application enables Nextel users, with multimedia-messaging-enabled phones, to access the more ...
Posted on 28th June 2005
Under: Camera, Multimedia |
Users jazz up personal mobile videos with muveeStyle downloads
muvee Technologies, the pioneer and global leader in Instant Personal Video, has partnered with Bango and Equal Mobile Ltd to make it easier for camera phone users to purchase and download muveeStyles to their phones. muveeStyles enable users to make simple edits and put clips together as a music video - all on the phone.
Nokia has embedded muvee’s Movie Director application into the 7610, 6670, 6630, 3230, 6680, 6681, 6682 models, and users can instantly transform their video and photos into slick "muvees" in hundreds of different styles.
From the application, users can now download muveeStyles from the ...
Posted on 23rd June 2005
Under: Nokia, Technology, Video |
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 |
SCH-i730 Features Integrated Keyboard, EV-DO Connectivity and Bluetooth(R) Technology
The search is over for mobile professionals and gadget enthusiasts in need of a wireless device with reliable EV-DO high-speed connectivity, a familiar user interface and essential hardware features. Samsung's SCH-i730, featuring Microsoft's Windows Mobile software, is available today for large account customers and on July 7 for consumers, exclusively through Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's most reliable wireless voice network.
Built to support EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized) and certain Bluetooth profiles, the Samsung SCH-i730 makes working on-the-go a breeze. With the i730, Verizon Wireless customers get quick wireless access to the Internet via Verizon Wireless' BroadbandAccess and ...
Posted on 23rd June 2005
Under: Bluetooth, EV-DO, Samsung, Technology, Verizon, Windows Mobile, Wireless |
Sprint PCS Smart Device - BlackBerry(R) 7250 With Built-in Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology, Integrated Email, Wireless Phone and Personal Organizer Delivers an Exceptional Wireless Communications Experience
Sprint (NYSE:FON) and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM) today announced the availability of the Sprint PCS Smart Device - BlackBerry(R) 7250(TM) on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. The Sprint PCS Smart Device - BlackBerry 7250 is now available in Sprint business sales channels and can be used in conjunction with BlackBerry Enterprise Server(TM) or BlackBerry Internet Service(TM).
The Sprint PCS Smart Device - BlackBerry 7250 integrates email, text messaging, Internet, organizer and corporate data applications as well as high-clarity wireless phone functionality ...
Posted on 22nd June 2005
Under: BlackBerry, Smartphone, Software, Sprint, Windows Mobile, Wireless |
The first elegant cord management device for digital products is finally here. Conceived and produced by California based designer Dominic Symons of bluelounge (www.bluelounge.com), the idea for cableyoyo sparked from trying to find a elegant solution to the excessive number of small cords we all seem to gather, which clutter our desks and tangle in our bags: as yet no one seemed to be doing anything about it. Bluelounge has therefore designed, patented, produced and is now launching Cableyoyo onto the world-wide market; the product began shipping to stores in June and has already received an incredible response from store buyers, equipment suppliers & and ...
Posted on 21st June 2005
Under: Uncategorized |
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 |
Nokia today announced that it has signed on as a global sponsor of the Live 8 concerts on July 2, 2005, organized by Sir Bob Geldof to call on the eight leaders of the world's richest countries to act for debt cancellation, increased aid and trade justice for the world's poorest people at the G8 summit six days later.John Kennedy of Live 8 said, "Having Nokia as a global sponsor is fantastic as it underscores the importance of communication. Nokia brings additional awareness and visibility to this most important of causes - helping to eradicate poverty."
"We are proud to be a global sponsor of the ...
Posted on 21st June 2005
Under: Multimedia, Nokia |
Customers Can Submit Their Own Photos and Vote for Their Favorites in a Variety of Categories Like 'Cutest Baby' and 'Coolest Ride'
Sprint (NYSE:FON) customers using Picture Mail(SM) should get ready for their close-ups with a new, mobile photo contest created by FunMail Inc., a leading provider of unique mobile entertainment. With America's Best Mobile Pix, Sprint customers can take pictures with their camera phones and enter their favorites in a variety of ongoing contests, such as "Best Pets," "Cutest Baby," "Hottest Guy," "Coolest Ride" and "Funniest Pix."
FunMail's Contest Platform is fully integrated into Picture Mail, enabling consumers to easily submit photos or rank other entries ...
Posted on 20th June 2005
Under: Camera, Email, Multimedia, Sprint |
Nokia and Wayfinder Systems today announced the availability of the Nokia 6630 Navigation Pack, a compact smartphone-based package that enables people to find their way and explore locations while on the move. The navigation pack consists of a Nokia 6630 smartphone, a Nokia Wireless GPS Module and the Wayfinder Navigator(TM) application.
"Location based services are among the top consumer choices for new mobile applications," said Kirsi Kokko, Director, Smartphone and Business Solutions, Multimedia, Nokia. "With the Nokia 6630 Navigation Pack, we wanted to address this demand with a highly advanced, portable package combining the benefits of a smartphone and navigation. When not using navigation based services, ...
Posted on 15th June 2005
Under: Nokia, Smartphone, Technology |
Flexible Digital Music Platform Designed for All Mobile Carriers, Handsets From Multiple Manufacturers and PC Interoperability
Napster (NASDAQ:NAPS), the biggest brand in digital music, and Ericsson, the world's leading telecommunications supplier, announced today a global partnership to offer the first complete, fully integrated digital music service available for mobile operators.
The service will carry the universally known Napster brand and combine elements of Napster's popular PC offering and Ericsson's personalized music service, currently utilized by more mobile operators than any other in the world. The Napster and Ericsson business model accommodates mobile operator participation in all revenue streams. The service is scheduled to go live in Europe ...
Posted on 15th June 2005
Under: Music, Sony Ericsson, Wireless |
High-Quality Digital Music, 3D Gaming and Megapixel Imaging Advance Mobile EntertainmentÂ
Sony Ericsson today announced a second Walkman(R) phone with the introduction of the Sony Ericsson W600, a unique all-in-one compact device. With the W600 consumers can do more:
- Handle phone calls while listening to digital music on the move
- Capture great quality mega pixel images and video
- Experience 3D game play
- Access the Internet and e-mail
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"The W600 is an exciting new product leveraging the heritage of our parent companies and demonstrates the vision when we combined Sony and Ericsson," said Miles Flint, global president of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications.
"Sony Ericsson led the way with high quality photos from a ...
Posted on 14th June 2005
Under: Bluetooth, CDMA, Camera, Car Kit, Design, EDGE, EV-DO, Email, Games, Handset, Memory, Multimedia, Ringtones, SMS, Software, Sony Ericsson, Technology |
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 |
Nokia (NYSE: NOK) announced today that it is using best-of-breed open source software as the basis of a new mobile browser for its world leading smartphone software, the Series 60 Platform. The new browser aims at an unparalleled user experience when browsing full Web pages on a smartphone screen - over wireless connections with the top performance in the mobile industry. The flexibility and extensibility of the new browser will allow Series 60 licensees to further innovate and customize the browser, for example to meet their operator customer needs.A key component of this development has been Nokia's cooperation with Apple, as the Series 60 browser ...
Posted on 13th June 2005
Under: Browser, Nokia, Software, Technology |
