Archive for January, 2006
The Super Slim SLVR is Thick with Features including iTunes
Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless carrier, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT), a global leader in wireless device design, today announced the availability of the ultra-slim Motorola SLVR L7. Delivering dynamic design and superior functionality, the SLVR offers the latest must-have features, including iTunes, in a Motorola one-of-a-kind iconic design.
Redefining thin at less than half an inch and weighing only 96 grams (3.4 ounces), SLVR's design includes sleek metal housing, a vivid color display and precision cut keypad. Although extremely thin, SLVR is fat with multimedia features, including VGA camera, video capture and playback, and 512 megabytes ...
Posted on 31st January 2006
Under: Cingular, Motorola, Wireless |
Much Anticipated, Oval Design Brings New Look to Design-Craved Consumers
Delivering sophisticated technology and rock solid design, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) and T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announce the nationwide availability of the design-savvy Motorola PEBL at T-Mobile retail stores and select authorized dealers, in addition to its online availability at
http://www.t-mobile.com/ .
Shaped by nature and inspired by the feel of a stone worn smooth by water, the Motorola PEBL captures attention for its innovative form with rounded edges, a vertical external display and unique dual-hinge mechanism for effortless, one-handed opening. Coupled with T-Mobile's Get More(R) offering, the Motorola PEBL will enable consumers to experience the ...
Posted on 31st January 2006
Under: Motorola, T-Mobile |
To fulfill consumer demand for wireless handsets packed with features and new functionalities, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT), a global leader in wireless communications, and Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading provider of wireless products and services, announce the availability of the sleek and stylish Motorola V325.
The newest member of the Motorola family, the V325 is a one of a kind flip phone that places the latest in technology and style in the palm of your hand. Featuring a chic brushed metal and soft touch finish, the Motorola V325 boasts an integrated camera with self-portrait and color effects, high resolution color display and outstanding call performance. The phone ...
Posted on 30th January 2006
Under: Motorola, Verizon, Wireless |
Beginning today, gas station attendants can breathe a little easier, thanks to a new service that gives wireless customers turn-by-turn directions in the palms of their hands. Verizon Wireless, the nation's premier provider of wireless products and services, announced today the availability of VZ Navigator(TM) -- a new tool for customers that gives them access to a wide array of Location Based Services (LBS) options, including mapping, audible turn-by-turn navigation and the ability to find over 14 million points of interest.
Initially available on the new Motorola V325, VZ Navigator is perfect for road warriors who are constantly on-the-go, allowing them to see a map of ...
Posted on 30th January 2006
Under: Accesory, Motorola, Verizon, Wireless |
Verizon Wireless and UTStarcom Personal Communications, a division of UTStarcom, Inc. (NASDAQ:UTSI), announce the availability of the CDM8945 Music Phone. The Music on Demand (MOD) and Video on Demand (VOD)-capable handset features Verizon Wireless' newly launched V CAST Music service, which runs on Verizon Wireless' EV-DO broadband network, the most award-winning wireless broadband network in the nation, available to about 150 million people in 180 major metropolitan markets.
Using the Verizon Wireless CDM8945 Music Phone, V CAST Music customers can download music directly to the phone or transfer it from a Windows(R) XP PC. With additional memory of up to 256 MB available on an easily-accessible ...
Posted on 25th January 2006
Under: Music, Verizon, Video, Wireless |
Partnership Provides fuse with Mobile Content including Ring Tones, Graphics and Games.
InfoSpace Inc. (NASDAQ: INSP), a leader in mobile media, and fuse, the nation’s only viewer-influenced, music television network, announced today from NATPE in Las Vegas a substantial mobile entertainment initiative whereby InfoSpace will provide fuse with mobile content including ring tones, graphics and games. This content will be available to consumers on the fuse mobile storefront in the second quarter of 2006.
“fuse is a recognized and leading channel for tech-savvy music enthusiasts, so we're excited to work with them for a simple, on-the-go solution for easy access to mobile entertainment,†said Kieve Huffman, vice ...
Posted on 24th January 2006
Under: Games, Multimedia, Ringtones |
Opera Software today announced the worldwide release of Opera Mini, the full Web browser that runs on almost every mobile phone, including low- and mid-end handsets. Today's global launch follows the trials of Opera Mini in the Nordics and in Germany during the fall of 2005, which resulted in a user base of over one million people. Opera Mini is available free of charge via WAP download, or for a small fee via SMS.
Go to
http://mini.opera.com for more information and download instructions.
"With Opera Mini most people can start surfing the Web with the mobile phone they have today," says Jon S. von Tetzchner, ...
Posted on 24th January 2006
Under: Browser, Software, Wireless |
Motorola's newly formed TEAMMOTO showcase the ultimate winter sports jacket and latest handsets
Kicking off the winter sports season, Motorola Inc. (NYSE:MOT) and Burton Snowboards today announce the commercial availability of the Bluetooth-enabled Audex Jacket Series.
Motorola and Burton are also expanding their global relationship with the newly formed TEAMMOTO -- a Motorola-sponsored snowboarding team comprised of Burton riders from across the globe.
TEAMMOTO consists of elite riders including Hannah Teter (USA), Luke Mitrani (USA), Marko Grilc (Slovenia), Jussi Oksanen (Finland), Tadashi Fuse (Japan), and Kazuhiro Kokubo (Japan). More information on TEAMMOTO can be found at
http://www.hellomoto.com/burton.
"It is with great enthusiasm that we announce the commercial ...
Posted on 20th January 2006
Under: Handset, Motorola |
Available With Nokia 6682 Series 60 Mobile Phone
VoiceSignal, the leading provider of speech solutions for mobile devices, today launched VSuite 2.0, a speech recognition application, for the Nokia 6682 Series 60 phone.
VSuite 2.0 is the only speech recognition solution available on the market today that allows users to complete dialing, message addressing, contact lookup, application launching in one step without requiring any user training. This application is now available with the Nokia 6682 on an in-box MMC card.
VoiceSignal's VSuite 2.0 solution includes the one-step, "no training" voice dialing, contact lookup, digit dialing, text message addressing and application launching solution. The no training voice dialing solution ...
Posted on 19th January 2006
Under: Nokia, Uncategorized |
Quad-Band, EDGE-Enabled Device is First Smartphone in U.S. to Run on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Operating System
The new Cingular 2125 Smartphone was introduced today in Cingular Wireless retail stores in most markets across the U.S. The Cingular 2125 is the first Smartphone-class handset in the U.S. to feature the new Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system.
The Cingular 2125 Smartphone, Cingular's first company-branded B2B device, provides the marketplace with an affordable, converged high-speed, global wireless communications device. Built by HTC, the respected Taiwanese wireless device manufacturer, the Cingular 2125 gives customers the best in connectivity, productivity, and mobility with Windows Mobile 5.0, Bluetooth(R) support, quad-band ...
Posted on 18th January 2006
Under: Cingular, EDGE, Microsoft, Smartphone, Verizon, Windows Mobile, Wireless |
Mobile music has changed forever with V CAST Music, the world's most comprehensive mobile music service, from Verizon Wireless. V CAST Music lets music lovers download music over the air directly to their wireless phones, straight to their Windows(R) XP PCs, and transfer new and existing digital music from the PC to their wireless phone and to compatible portable music players. To mark the launch of V CAST Music, exclusive new tracks from Yellowcard recorded live earlier this month at a concert at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas are available on the service, and five songs from top artists including The Fugees, Shakira, ...
Posted on 17th January 2006
Under: Audio, Music, Verizon, Wireless |
Nokia today expanded its porfolio of highly popular mid-range mobile phones with the stylish Nokia 6125 fold phone. Sleek and compact outside, the Nokia 6125 offers excellent performance and a compelling feature set - including a 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth wireless technology and digital music player - in a modern, folding design. The quadband Nokia 6125 (GSM 850/900/1800/1900) is expected to start shipping during the second quarter of 2006 at an estimated retail price of 230 euros, excluding taxes and subsidies.
"The new Nokia 6125 successfully blends excellent functionality with compact style - key criteria for consumers of a "classic"mobile phone. With its strong set of ...
Posted on 16th January 2006
Under: Nokia |
Capacitive MobileTouch Function Keys Create Sleek Interface Design
Synaptics(R) Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA), a leading developer of interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices, today announced the launch of a MobileTouch(TM) interface solution for Samsung's SPH-V6800 mobile phone.
The Samsung SPH-V6800 is a slider phone featuring access to the cellular network as well as a WiFi 802.11b network. Synaptics provides a custom-designed capacitive keypad that is located beneath the LCD on the face of the phone. The keypad helps users to connect the internet easily via WiFi network, and to provide quick access to carrier services such as application downloads, streaming video, and live broadcasts. In addition, ...
Posted on 10th January 2006
Under: Samsung, Uncategorized |
 Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) today announced the re-release of its SCH-a950, which now features V CAST Music from Verizon Wireless, allowing consumers to download full songs over the air onto their phones. The a950's fully-integrated music capabilities enable consumers to download their favorite music and digital audio content, while the phones intuitive design and external music controls give users complete control of their mobile entertainment experience. V CAST Music from Verizon Wireless is the only full-function mobile music service that lets you download music over the air, onto your Windows PC, and transfer your own digital music between your phone and your computer.
V CAST Music ...
Posted on 6th January 2006
Under: Multimedia, Samsung, Verizon, Wireless |
2006 International CES Show -- It's the revolutionary intersection where music and mobility meet. Verizon Wireless announced today that it is launching the world's most comprehensive music service, V CAST Music, which offers customers the ability to download music over the air directly to their wireless phones or straight to their Windows(R) XP PCs and transfer digital music between the PC and the phone. On January 16, 2006, V CAST Music from Verizon Wireless will give customers immediate access to songs from well-known artists at major music labels Warner Music Group, EMI Music, Universal and Sony/BMG, as well as indie provider The Orchard, and will ...
Posted on 5th January 2006
Under: Microsoft, Multimedia, Music, Verizon, Wireless |
Exclusive for Cingular Wireless, the zx10's 3G Technology Enables Broadband- Like Data Connections
Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) and Cingular Wireless today announced the upcoming market availability of the Samsung zx10, the first 3G/Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) phone in North America. UMTS enables data connections similar to broadband speeds, making it possible for consumers using the Samsung zx10 via Cingular Wireless service to watch streaming video, download games and access email faster than ever before.
The zx10's integrated multimedia features, including video streaming/audio streaming and 1.3 megapixel camera, make the most of the phone's high-speed UMTS technology. When downloading content, the zx10 takes approximately 40 seconds ...
Posted on 5th January 2006
Under: Cingular, Samsung, Wireless |
With new Motorola Share service, photos stored on your computer can be viewed and shared remotely using your Motorola mobile phone
Today at the Consumer Electronics Show, Motorola Inc. (NYSE:MOT), a global leader in wireless communications and Avvenu, a Palo Alto, California based start-up specializing in remote access and sharing technology, announced Motorola Share, a free service for mobile users providing on-the-go image access and sharing capabilities from a wide range of Motorola mobile devices -- including the popular RAZR, ROKR, and V557 models.
Sharing photos with the new service is easy, requiring only an Internet- connected computer with Motorola Share software and a web-enabled mobile handset.* ...
Posted on 5th January 2006
Under: Camera, Memory, Motorola, Multimedia |
High-Speed Multimedia Phone Adds Mid-Tier Offering for Amp'd Mobile Members
Amp'd Mobile and Motorola today announced the Motorola E816 Hollywood handset, a stylish mid-tier high-speed EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized) clamshell for use on Amp'd Mobile's broadband wireless service at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show. Amp'd Mobile, which launched nationwide in December, is the first fully integrated 3G mobile entertainment company for youth/young adults. Motorola Hollywood will be available in Q1 2006 at Ampd.com.
Motorola Hollywood features Amp'd Mobile's proprietary user interface, built on BREW(R) 3.1, for quick and easy downloading* of music, videos, entertainment, 3D mobile gaming, and more. Key entertainment features of the handset include ...
Posted on 5th January 2006
Under: Handset, Motorola |
Nokia 6102i/6103 phones add popular Bluetooth technology to highly successful mid-range compact fold design
Building upon the popularity of the Nokia 6101 and Nokia 6102 phones, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) today announced the Nokia 6102i and Nokia 6103 phones, both of which add the convenience of Bluetooth technology to the already strong feature sets found on these compact mid-range fold-style phones. The Nokia 6102i phone carries on the same striking design found on the Nokia 6102 phone, while the new Nokia 6103 phone features an updated modern look but retains the compact size and exceptional ease-of-use that made the Nokia 6101 phone such a hit with customers. ...
Posted on 5th January 2006
Under: Bluetooth, Nokia |
LG's New F9200 Features a Slide-out Qwerty Keyboard for the Fastest and Easiest Messaging Experience Available in a Consumer Mobile Phone
Today LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A. (LG Mobile Phones) introduced the new F9200 handset for Cingular Wireless, designed to provide users with personal messaging - Mobile Email, MMS and IM - and camera functions all in one fashionable device.
The F9200 mimics the ease of use found in a standard keyboard with an intuitive slide-out, fully functional QWERTY keyboard, allowing for ease of use when using e-mail and instant messaging functionalities. The F9200 integrates with Cingular's Mobile Email (supporting Yahoo(R), Hotmail(R), and AOL(R) e-mail), allowing the ...
Posted on 4th January 2006
Under: 3G, Cingular, Email, Handset, LG, SMS, Wireless |
