Archive for September, 2005
Verizon FiOS TV to Carry The Weather Channel And Its Complementary All-Local Service, Weatherscan
Verizon today announced a long-term affiliation agreement with The Weather Channel for two separate services -- The Weather Channel, the only national weather information network, and Weatherscan by The Weather Channel, an all-local, 24/7 network providing weather information for pinpointed areas in which subscribers reside.
Verizon will make the services available to all subscribers of Verizon FiOS TV, which launched Sept. 22 in Keller, Texas. The agreement was signed prior to the Keller launch.
"We know that viewers rely on The Weather Channel and Weatherscan in times of severe weather and in their daily ...
Posted on 29th September 2005
Under: Verizon, Video, Wireless |
MTV Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIAB) and Sprint (NYSE:S), the third- largest wireless carrier in the United States, today announced an agreement to bring the top MTV Networks' brands and programming direct to Sprint PCS customers on their multimedia phones, giving them access to comedy, music and much more in the palm of their hand. Starting in October, Sprint expects to offer Sprint PCS customers access to exclusive programming and other short content from some of MTV Networks' leading cable networks, including Comedy Central, VH1, CMT, Nickelodeon and The N.
The agreement expands the line-up of multimedia channel offerings available via the Emmy(R) Award-winning ...
Posted on 28th September 2005
Under: Music, Nextel, Sprint, Wireless |
EDGE-enabled Business Device First in U.S. to Feature BlackBerry Connect
CTIA WIRELESS IT & ENTERTAINMENT -- Cingular Wireless and Nokia today introduced to the U.S. marketplace the EDGE-powered Nokia 9300 business device with BlackBerry Connect(TM). Cingular is the first U.S. carrier to launch the popular BlackBerry(R) wireless services on a third-party handset via the BlackBerry Connect licensing program from Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM). The Nokia 9300 will be available in the U.S. through Cingular Wireless beginning in November.
Corporate customers can now choose the Nokia 9300 business device as an option to use with the behind-the-firewall BlackBerry Enterprise Server(TM), and individual and small business customers ...
Posted on 28th September 2005
Under: BlackBerry, Cingular, EDGE, Email, Nokia, Wireless |
RealNetworks(R), Inc. (NASDAQ:RNWK), the leader in downloadable PC-based casual games, and July Systems, a provider of smart mobile content retailing solutions, announced today that a mobile version of the RealArcade catalogue is now available for Cingular customers. The RealArcade Mobile Store will offer Cingular subscribers access to a rotating selection of leading casual game titles every month.
"Casual games are proving to be a killer genre for mobile games, and no one has more access and experience to casual game titles than Real," said Derrick Morton, RealNetworks' General Manager for Mobile Games. "As the leader in the PC-based casual games business, we believe that our try-before-you-buy ...
Posted on 28th September 2005
Under: Cingular, Games, Services, Software, Uncategorized |
Nokia today announced that it has started deliveries of the Nokia N70, a compact, beautifully styled, easy-to-use 3G smartphone. Incorporating a complete smartphone feature set, as well as a 2 megapixel camera, flash and front camera for video calling, the Nokia N70 comes fully equipped with a digital music player and stereo audio."We are proud to announce the second device to hit the market from the Nokia Nseries high performance multimedia range," said Joe Coles, Director of imaging product marketing at Nokia. "The Nokia N70 is a great example of Nokia Nseries, combining the latest technologies and elegant design with a comprehensive set of multimedia ...
Posted on 28th September 2005
Under: Audio, Nokia, SMS, Smartphone, Software, Windows Mobile, Wireless |
Verizon today announced a programming- distribution agreement with World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. for its popular subscription video-on-demand service, WWE 24/7. Verizon is the first major telecom provider to offer this WWE video content in the United States. Under the agreement, Verizon will carry WWE 24/7 on Verizon FiOS TV in its first market, Keller, Texas, and in future FiOS TV markets. The agreement was signed prior to the commercial launch of FiOS TV on Sept. 22.
WWE 24/7 leverages WWE's 75,000-hour library, the largest of its kind in the world, featuring the leading wrestling and other sports entertainment brands and programming.
"We are pleased to offer this ...
Posted on 27th September 2005
Under: Verizon, Video, Wireless |
Taking on the competition this season is Virgin Mobile's Slider(TM) Sonic by Kyocera Wireless, the first music phone in the wireless provider's line-up. The Slider Sonic -- which comes with a 32MB microSD(TM) memory card, stereo headphones and a USB cable -- operates as a phone, MP3 player, video recorder, camera and all-around best mate. With a range of multimedia features and no long-term contract obligations, it is the music phone for teens this holiday season.Get Crunk! It's All About the Music
A must-have for music lovers, customers will never want to take their hands off this Virgin! Users can download their favorite songs on the ...
Posted on 27th September 2005
Under: Kyocera, Memory, Multimedia, Music, Uncategorized |
Cingular Wireless, Billboard and MFORMA deliver original, all-inclusive mobile music application
CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment - - Cingular Wireless customers can now use their mobile phones to interact with music in an entirely new way, thanks to the launch of Billboard Mobile. Announced today by Cingular Wireless, Billboard and MFORMA, Billboard Mobile is an all new, first-of-its-kind mobile music application that gives Cingular customers access to music and entertainment news, Billboard charts, local concert information, as well as Billboard featured master tones, directly from their wireless phone.
Available exclusively to Cingular customers for the next month, Billboard Mobile is tightly integrated with Billboard.com -- one of ...
Posted on 26th September 2005
Under: Cingular, Music, Ringtones, Software, Wireless |
Music-driven mobile phone features dedicated music keys, storage for up to 750 songs
The Nokia 3250, Nokia's newest music phone, grabbed the spotlight of Nokia Trends, an electronic music festival that took place in Berlin, Germany this weekend. This unique design twists to transform a traditional phone keypad into dedicated music keys. The Nokia 3250 stores up to 1 Gigabyte (750 songs) of high quality music and offers 10 hours of music play. In addition, consumers can take advantage of the Nokia 3250's two-megapixel camera and smartphone capabilities. The triband GSM 900/1800/1900 model is expected to start shipping in the first quarter 2006 with an estimated ...
Posted on 26th September 2005
Under: Memory, Multimedia, Music, Nokia |
Feature-Packed Nokia 6101 Phone Appeals to Broad Audience of Value Conscious, Sophisticated Consumers
In most purchasing decisions, consumers are usually faced with a choice between style and affordability. Often times choosing one meant sacrificing the other, but not anymore. T-Mobile USA and Nokia (NYSE:NOK) today announced the introduction of the all-new Nokia 6101 phone at T-Mobile retail stores and authorized dealers and online at
http://www.t-mobile.com/ . This petite powerhouse is the newest member of the T-Mobile portfolio and also becomes a part of the T-Mobile To Go pre-paid line-up.
Boasting an appealing combination of size, style and features, the Nokia 6101 phone weighs in at ...
Posted on 22nd September 2005
Under: Nokia, T-Mobile |
Expanding its wide range of elegant and affordable phones for consumers in emerging markets, Nokia today unveiled the Nokia 2652 phone. The stylish and functional Nokia 2652 fold model builds on the success of the award-winning Nokia 2650, adding two new design motifs, 'Cell' and 'Fleur' with dark gray and pearl white key mats for consumers to choose from. It is expected to be commercially available in October 2005 with an estimated retail price of 100 EUR before subsidies or taxes. The Nokia 2652 will be available in Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Greater China region.Mobile subscriptions hit 2 billion
While the global mobile subscription ...
Posted on 21st September 2005
Under: Design, Nokia |
The VX9800's V CAST and MP3 Capabilities, Stereo Sound, Bluetooth Networking Technology and VZEmail Delivers Wireless Entertainment Experience at its Best
Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless service provider, and LG Electronics MobileComm (LG Mobile Phones) invite customers to register to purchase the new multimedia LG VX9800 handset before its official introduction in October. Beginning today, Verizon Wireless customers can register for the VX9800 by logging on to
http://www.verizonwireless.com/.
Available exclusively to Verizon Wireless customers, the VX9800 uses advanced wireless technology and design to offer a complete multimedia entertainment experience along with the latest in wireless phone communication. Whether streaming news and sports video ...
Posted on 20th September 2005
Under: Device, LG, Multimedia, Verizon, Wireless |
New Headset Offers Superior Stereo Sound for Mobile Music Lovers
Jabra, the leading brand of hands-free communication solutions for the mobile consumer market, and Cingular today announced the availability of the Jabra C220s stereo headset. This innovative headset offers unmatched stereo sound quality for the new Motorola ROKR which is the world's first mobile phone with iTunes.
The Jabra C220s stereo headset plugs directly into the Motorola ROKR, allowing users to listen to music while never missing a call. The headset is equipped with an in-line microphone for clear voice pick-up and features a call-answer/call-end feature. The Jabra C220s is sold separately and manufactured exclusively for ...
Posted on 19th September 2005
Under: Audio, Cingular, Motorola, Multimedia, Music, Uncategorized, Wireless |
Connexion by Boeing, a business unit of The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), recently concluded a week of demonstration flights in Europe that showed travelers how mobile telephony in flight can be provided safely and conveniently for passengers in flight.
During flights aboard a Boeing 737-400 test and demonstration airplane, Connexion One, guests sampled not only the Connexion by Boeing(SM) high-speed, real-time Internet service, which now includes four channels of live TV, but also used roaming-enabled mobile phones to make and receive phone calls.
"Enabling people to make and receive phone calls during flight demonstrated the flexibility of a high-speed connectivity system like ours," said Chris Petersen, program manager ...
Posted on 17th September 2005
Under: Uncategorized |
Agreement focuses on youth appetite for digital media
Musicland Group Inc., a leading national entertainment retailer, today announced a strategic alliance with Cingular Wireless, the largest wireless company in the United States. The agreement is part of Musicland's continued diversification of its product offerings, and provides nearly 400 new sales outlets nationwide for Cingular, a joint venture between SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE:SBC) and BellSouth Corporation (NYSE:BLS).
Musicland will carry Cingular's Pay-As-You-Go GoPhone pre-paid products in Sam Goody and Media Play stores beginning in October.
In addition, the two companies will focus on designing a "break-through" concept in wireless retailing. Musicland and Cingular Wireless will pilot new approaches to ...
Posted on 15th September 2005
Under: Audio, Cingular, Multimedia, Music, Ringtones, Wireless |
Service Makes Printing Camera-phone Images Easier; Unique Postcard Application Upgraded
Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging technology and services, today announced that Cingular Wireless is adding Fujifilm’s Get The Picture Mobile service to its product set. This easy, convenient and fun-to-use photo management and printing solution was created in conjunction with Summus, Inc. (OTCBB: SMMU), a leading provider of mobile media applications. The application enables Cingular customers to order prints directly from their handsets and pick them up at a local retailer in as little as an hour.*
“We continue to partner with other strong brands like Fujifilm to provide our customers ...
Posted on 13th September 2005
Under: Camera, Cingular, Multimedia, Services, Software, Wireless |
Leading Software Application Enables Users to Make Customized Ringtones From Any Audio File
Xingtone, a leader in mobile content distribution, announced today it can assure compatibility for its popular Xingtone Ringtone Maker(TM) software with the new Motorola ROKR wireless phone featuring iTunes(R). With Xingtone Ringtone Maker, Motorola ROKR users can create customized ringtones from their any audio file
"Motorola ROKR does not deliver what the user really wants. Xingtone is proud to offer the solution with our latest version of our software," said Jonathan Schreiber, Chief Executive Officer of Xingtone. "With Xingtone Ringtone Maker, ROKR buyers can easily turn any portion of any MP3, CD, or WAV ...
Posted on 13th September 2005
Under: Audio, Motorola, Ringtones, Software |
New Software Gives Businesses the Ability to Change Where and How People Work
Nokia (NYSE: NOK) announced today the Nokia Business Center, a new software solution enabling collaborative business applications for the mobile world, starting with push email. Nokia Business Center brings mobile email to the corporate masses, changing the economics of mobile email adoption so that employees at all levels can reap the rewards of virtually anytime, anywhere access to their corporate email. Nokia Business Center complements Nokia's existing portfolio of today's popular email solutions available for its business-optimized mobile devices.
Nokia Business Center is designed to expand the universe of potential mobile users by leveraging ...
Posted on 13th September 2005
Under: Email, Nokia, Software, Technology |
Mobile Users Can Now Pay for Content Directly On Their Mobile Phone
Bango, the mobile content enabler, today announced that it now provides mobile phone users with the ability to pay for mobile content using their PayPal accounts.
Bango has entered into an agreement with PayPal, to enable content owners to deliver low cost, direct-to-consumer mobile content, paid for using a PayPal account and one-click purchasing from Bango. With this agreement, mobile phone users can approve purchases of content such as ringtones, games, wallpapers and videos using pre-approved PayPal payments. Existing PayPal users activate their accounts to pay for mobile content with a one-time visit to
Posted on 12th September 2005
Under: Services, Software, Technology |
The New AX5000 in a Dramatic Red Color Combines Exceptional Style With Advanced Functionality for Alltel Customers
LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A. (LG Mobile Phones) and Alltel today announced the launch of the stylish new AX5000 mobile handset. With its sleek design and radiant red color scheme, the AX5000 is the latest phone to display LG's commitment to exceptional style while retaining cutting-edge functionality with Alltel's easy-to-use Axcess wireless data services. The AX5000 features LG's trademark clamshell design as well as a complete lineup of advanced features, including an integrated VGA camera and a powerful speakerphone.
Along with the fun of the integrated camera and the stylish ...
Posted on 12th September 2005
Under: Alltel, Handset, LG |
