Mobility Phones - Mobile Phones

Massively multiplayer sci-fi action game to hit Java phones in Q1 2006 through the Nokia SNAP Mobile service Nokia, the leader in mobile communications, announced that in the first quarter of next year, hundreds of thousands of players can expect to be able to connect through "Space Alliance," a massively multi-player online game (MMOG) available on selected Java technology-enabled mobile phones through the Nokia SNAP Mobile service. Announced earlier this year at E3 as "Space Shooter," "Space Alliance" tasks humans with defending themselves from a massively coordinated alien attack. Gamers can go at it alone or build an online team of fellow pilots to destroy these ...

Sprint And Samsung Introduce Two Powerful Multimedia Phones In Time For The Holiday Season Sprint (NYSE: S) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) today introduced two new handsets – the Sprint Power Vision((SM)) Phone MM-A920 by Samsung(r) and the Sprint Power Vision(SM) Phone MM-A900 by Samsung(r). Harnessing the speed of Sprint's Power Vision(SM) EVDO network, Samsung's MM-A900 and MM-A920 handsets enable customers to access the latest news, music and entertainment content at broadband-like speeds. New services supported by both the MM-A900 and the MM-A920 include the newly announced Sprint Music Store(SM), which allows users to immediately buy and download complete songs directly to their phone; 30 channels of ...

Delivers Robust PDA for Public Safety Users Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today launched the first-ever personal digital assistant (PDA) to operate on TETRA (TErrestrial Trunked RAdio) networks. The new, robust PDA delivers public safety users pocket-sized access to essential two-way data applications whilst on the move. The PDA offers the same value of Motorola's TETRA hand-portable radios: Always On, Trusted, Reliable and Secure. The PDA has been developed to meet the rugged requirements of public safety organisations that need secure access to real-time information on the move. Users can access person and vehicle records, report crimes and accidents, and issue penalty tickets via the PDA's application suite. ...

Joins the Nokia 9300 Enterprise Smartphone and Other Nokia Business Devices Designed to Excite and Empower the 'Inbox' Crowd Nokia (NYSE: NOK) today expanded its business device portfolio with an addition to its high-end smartphone range, the Nokia 9300i. Incorporating WLAN connectivity with a full keyboard, 65,536-color screen, support for a broad range of enterprise email solutions and an attachment viewer, the Nokia 9300i is the perfect combination of design and function and is ideally suited to meet the tough demands of mobile professionals. With the addition of WLAN connectivity, the Nokia 9300i enhances productivity by providing a reliable and cost-effective data connection for downloading large files ...

With worldwide demand for Bluetooth products soaring, the Bluetooth SIG puts the spotlight on user experience by announcing four new programs The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) today announced that the Bluetooth market has passed the impressive milestone of 9.5 million Bluetooth units shipping per week. In May, the shipment figures were 4.75 million per week according to IMS Research and in September - only four months later - this figure has doubled, exceeding even the most optimistic analyst projections. Serving as an advocate to the industry as well as the consumer, the Bluetooth SIG has designed a number of consumer programs in order to ...

“Hockey fans rejoice because not only has the season begun, but this new wireless game is the best way to enjoy hockey on your mobile phone.” - WGWorld.com THQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI), announced today that the company has teamed up again this season with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) to launch NHL 5-on-5 2006, the most fast paced and cutting edge hockey game to launch to date on mobile phones. Now available on major carriers to coincide with the start of the NHL season, NHL 5-on-5 2006 allows mobile gamers to lace ...

MobileSphere's Market-Proven CarrierILDâ„¢ Solution Developed and Implemented with Leading MVNOs MobileSphere, a leading provider of global wireless communications solutions, today announced the widespread availability of CarrierILDâ„¢, the company's innovative international long distance (ILD) solution for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and wireless carriers. Utilizing MobileSphere's patent-pending softswitch technology and global Tier 1 network, U.S. and international MVNOs and wireless carriers can now offer fully integrated international calling services to their subscribers. "MVNOs and wireless carriers are grappling with how to provision international calling capabilities at competitive rates," said Gavin Macomber, executive vice president of marketing for MobileSphere. "CarrierILDâ„¢ addresses the two significant issues facing wireless carriers ...

Taking the coveted RAZR design to a new level of fashion and sophistication, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT), a global leader in wireless communications, and T-Mobile USA, Inc. deliver vibrant color to the famed mobile with the arrival of the MOTORAZR Magenta -- available beginning Friday, November 25, only through T-Mobile. Flaunting an eye-catching look, the stunning RAZR Magenta is sure to top wish lists this holiday season. Like its predecessors, this new mobile features the famous RAZR slim shape, premium metallic finish and advanced technology such as photo messaging* and Bluetooth(R) wireless technology. "The new, bold-yet-chic color adds a sense of flair to the RAZR family," said Jim ...

New BroadbandAccess Connect Service Bundles Tethering Option in Verizon Wireless' Voice, Data Plans Verizon Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM:)(NASDAQ:TSX:)(NASDAQ:RIM), today introduced the BlackBerry 7130e(TM), the first BlackBerry(R) handset that takes advantage of Verizon Wireless' BroadbandAccess service on the company's Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) network. Coupled with Verizon Wireless' new BroadbandAccess Connect pricing, the BlackBerry 7130e delivers all the popular e-mail and data capabilities available with the BlackBerry wireless platform and can also serve as a modem for customers who want to use the device to connect their laptop with Verizon Wireless' BroadbandAccess service. With BroadbandAccess Connect, customers can use their BlackBerry 7130e as a modem for ...

Think Outside Inc., creator of the award-winning Stowaway Portable Keyboards for handheld devices, today announced the availability of the Stowaway Shasta, a portable keyboard designed specifically for Blackberry users. “The Stowaway Shasta is our newest keyboard, developed specifically for Blackberry devices with integrated Bluetooth technology,” said Greg van den Dries, CEO and president of Think Outside. “Until now, Blackberry users could only compose messages using the integrated thumb keypad which may lead to “Blackberry Thumb”, a repetitive motion injury that was recently documented by researchers at Cornel University. Those small keyboards are great for quick messages, but present a problem for heavy text users. With the ...

Part of the Nokia Nseries Multimedia Range, Nokia N90 Combines the Best of Photography, Video and Communications Nokia today announced sales start of the Nokia N90 in the U.S. The first mobile device to feature Carl Zeiss optics and a range of advanced camera functions in addition to superb quality video, the Nokia N90 is set to transform the mobile photography market. The industry-acclaimed Nokia N90 will be available in November at select Ritz Camera stores and online at ritzcamera.com for an estimated retail price of $399 with activation. The Nokia N90 will also be available in December at CompUSA retail locations, and through the Neiman ...

Giving consumers a new way to connect, access information or enjoy in-demand multimedia, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT), a global leader in wireless communications, announced the availability of the Motorola V557. The new flip phone is on shelves now at Cingular Wireless, the largest wireless carrier in the U.S. The Motorola V557 is the first handset to include Motorola's SCREEN3(1) - an innovative technology that pushes information out to the phone idle screen in a "ticker tape" that runs along the bottom of the screen. This technology enables consumers to get news, sports, entertainment, and other premium content and services directly from their mobile device home screen (no ...

In time for holidays, Cingular offers Cool, Fun Mobile Phone for Tweens that Helps Keep Parents in Control of Calls Cingular Wireless and Firefly Mobile, Inc. today announced the availability of the Firefly phone, a pioneering mobile phone designed specifically for kids ages 12 and under. Cingular is the first national U.S. carrier to launch this unique voice-only phone. Firefly Mobile also announced this week that the Firefly phone was awarded the prestigious 2006 'Best of Innovations' Award in the telephone category from the Consumer Electronics Association (CES). The Firefly phone was designed with just five keys instead of a regular dial pad. Parents use a private ...

Trusted Zagat Survey Guides Now Available to Restaurant Savvy Mobile Web 2.0 Customers  Handmark(R), a global leader in mobile media and Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless service provider, today announced the immediate availability of the new 4.0 version of ZAGAT TO GO(SM), the mobile version of Zagat Survey's hugely popular restaurant and entertainment guides, to Verizon Wireless Mobile Web 2.0(SM) customers. Verizon Wireless customers with a Mobile Web 2.0-capable handset can now access more than 60 guides of trusted Zagat Survey content. Zagat guides include the latest reviews, ratings, pricing and other essential information for thousands of restaurants, nightspots and more. Information is presented ...

Overstock.com(R) (NASDAQ:OSTK) today unveiled a new mobile commerce application called Mobile O(TM) that lets Mobile Web 2.0(SM) customers of Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless service provider, browse and shop the entire Overstock.com Web site right from their wireless phones. Mobile O was designed, developed and deployed by mRocket Inc., a leading mobile commerce solutions provider, using its patent-pending technology. Millions of savvy shoppers go online to Overstock.com to find the best prices on everything they buy. The website offers a vast selection of brand-name products, including apparel, accessories, jewelry, watches, sporting goods, consumer electronics, furniture, bedding, travel, books, DVDs and much more, at savings of ...

For on-the-go people who never have the time to watch the news, shop for a gift or search for a new restaurant, Verizon Wireless has infused its Mobile Web 2.0(SM) service with more compelling content than ever to help its customers stay informed, entertained, productive and on top of their to-do lists. The nation's leading wireless provider announced today nearly twenty new applications for Mobile Web 2.0 that, combined with its classic offerings, give business travelers, shopaholics, game enthusiasts, sports fanatics, foodies and others immediate access to indispensable tools and resources right at their fingertips. The new Mobile Web 2.0 applications, all now available on Mobile ...

The New AX4270 Has a Stylish Black Compact Design That Proves Superior Style and Functionality Can Mix LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A. (LG Mobile Phones) and Alltel today announced the launch of the stylish new AX4270 mobile handset. With its smooth design and intriguing black color, the AX4270 is the latest phone to display LG's dedication to mixing cutting-edge style with advanced functionality with Alltel's easy-to-use Axcess wireless data services. The AX4270 features LG's trademark clamshell design in addition to a complete lineup of advanced features, including a powerful speakerphone and voice-activated dialing. The AX4270 packs a wide array of features into its cool black shell. Its dual ...

The next member of the critically acclaimed and popular strategy franchise hits US store shelves Nokia (NYSE:NOK) today announced that it has started shipping Pathway to Glory Ikusa Islands in the US. Last year, Pathway to Glory set new standards in the world of mobile gaming and now Nokia and Red Lynx are back with a new and improved version ready to set gamer's key pads alight. Exclusive to the N-Gage platform, Pathway to Glory Ikusa Islands blends the detail and gritty realism of the original with improvements inspired by extensive feedback from the gaming community. "This time strategy fans are treated to an even more immersive ...

G3 Studios, a premier provider of mobile entertainment and the Internet's leading source for DVD information and reviews has joined with Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless service provider, to bring the DVD Review application to Verizon Wireless Mobile Web 2.0(SM) customers. DVD Review gives Mobile Web 2.0 customers complete, instant access to the entire DVD Review.com database, containing the latest up-to-the-minute DVD news and announcements, as well as thousands of DVD reviews reaching back to the format's launch in 1997. DVD Review is the perfect resource for DVD enthusiasts to stay informed about the latest developments in the digital home entertainment industry. With DVD Review, Verizon ...

Nokia (NYSE:NOK) today announced that it has shipped Rifts(R): Promise of Power(TM) for the US market, heralding a new era in tactical role playing as this renowned pen-and- paper RPG meets video gamers for the first time. Developed exclusively for the N-Gage platform, this adaptation of the Palladium Books(R) franchise combines the detail and imagination of the original with the accessibility of the video game world and is set to deliver Rifts: Promise of Power straight to the pockets of a brand new audience. Rifts: Promise of Power allows players to explore the Rifts universe in real time as they venture through the post apocalyptic remains of ...