Archive for October, 2006
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the retail availability of the Motorola Portable Bluetooth(R) Hands-Free Speaker T305. The T305 is ready for purchase at numerous nationwide retailers and wireless carriers, including Best Buy, RadioShack and Sprint (NYSE: S). The perfect travel companion -- keeping drivers wirelessly connected and hands-free on the road, the T305 offers consumers advanced audio clarity and intuitive, user-friendly controls.The portable T305 provides easy connectivity and convenience by allowing drivers to keep their hands-free -- just clip to the visor and go. With the latest enhanced echo and noise reduction technology as well as a powerful 1-watt speaker, the palm-sized Motorola T305 ...
Posted on 31st October 2006
Under: Bluetooth, Handsfree, Motorola |
Technology Innovators Already Offering Consumer Services The convergence of cellular and Internet technologies has reached a stage where the future of mobility will be determined by players ready to take the next step. For consumers, using a PC and broadband connection to reach friends and family around the globe has become a familiar procedure. Now with dual mode phones and the increasing availability of home and hotspot wireless LANs (WLANs), consumers can get to the next level.
Nokia (NYSE: NOK) today announced Nokia Service Suite, a software solution which automates both the connectivity over the available access methods like cellular and WLAN, and also provides the preferred location ...
Posted on 31st October 2006
Under: Nokia, Services |
Flagship Store in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Invites Customers to 'Roll Up Their Sleeves' and Play, Connect, Watch and Listen
Visitors to the nation's first Verizon Experience store -- in Southlake, Texas -- will encounter the most compelling, comprehensive display of high-tech communications and entertainment products and services for the home, business and mobile consumers on the go ever assembled under one retail roof.
The 5,000-square-foot flagship store, located at 1450 Main St. in the Southlake Town Square, opens Tuesday (Oct. 31) and will allow customers to play, connect, watch and listen to Verizon Wireless' and Verizon Communications' broadband-rich, entertainment-oriented and productivity- enhancing wireless and wireline services -- ...
Posted on 30th October 2006
Under: Verizon, Wireless |
Navigate through Europe easily with Nokia's new car navigation device
Nokia today announced its first dedicated personal navigation device to include Europe-wide maps, the Nokia 330 Auto Navigation, to take you across European borders effortlessly allowing you to enjoy the ride, while it does the navigating. The sophisticated Nokia 330 Auto Navigation provides seamless navigation from one European country to the next, with clear spoken and visual directions on the large 3.5 inch color touch screen.
With the Nokia 330 Auto Navigation, there is no need to worry about where you're going. Simply enter the destination of your journey and follow the directions from the large 3.5 ...
Posted on 30th October 2006
Under: GPS, Nokia |
DealMine.com's personalized comparison shopping tools allow shoppers to save favorite deals and membership numbers to myDealMine for easy wireless access, anywhere!
Personalized comparison shopping site, DealMine.com announces the launch of its wireless application for consumers to access their membership deals on the road. With thousands of discounts, miles, points and cash back rewards from credit cards, frequent flier programs and associations, DealMine.com guides consumers how to take advantage of the programs where they belong as well as learn about new programs.
Free membership with DealMine.com enables travelers and shoppers alike to bookmark their favorite deals and save their membership numbers – all in one place. Now when ...
Posted on 26th October 2006
Under: Browser, Security, Services, Software, Wireless |
Beginning today, Verizon Wireless customers can experience a fresh look and feel on a range of new Get It Now(R) applications as Verizon Wireless marks another mobile phone first with new technology that enables richer mobile experience, and the introduction of popular content previously found only on the PC. The technology, called Adobe Flash Lite, beefs up graphics and animation for Get It Now downloads, including games, ring tones and productivity applications.Verizon Wireless, along with some of the leading content providers, launched several Get It Now applications today that rely on this new advance in mobile technology, including:
- The Weather Channel(R) - Download this easy to ...
Posted on 25th October 2006
Under: Verizon, Wireless |
Nuance Mobile Dictation Prevails in Speed Challenge Against World Champion Texter
 Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN), a leading supplier of speech and imaging solutions, today announced that Nuance Mobile Dictation triumphed over the world champion texter in a challenge to determine the fastest and most accurate way to send text messages and email using mobile devices. "The Amazing Race: Mobile Text Messaging" took place at Conversations Mobile, a premier speech event for the mobile communications industry being held in Orlando this week.
In a classic match-up of man vs. machine, Ben Cook, recently crowned the world champion of text messaging, raced against Nuance Mobile Dictation, the speech ...
Posted on 25th October 2006
Under: Uncategorized |
Real-time, Voice and On-screen Navigation System Now Available On HP iPAQ hw6920 and Other Select Business Devices
Cingular Wireless has launched its first generally available, location-based service (LBS) -- TeleNav Inc.'s TeleNav GPS Navigator(TM) -- for its world-class roster of business and government customers.
Cingular business and government customers, whether they're driving or walking, now can get turn-by-turn voice and onscreen GPS directions directly on Cingular business devices, including the new GPS-enabled HP iPAQ hw6920 series Mobile Messenger, which was introduced today. For only $9.99 per month for unlimited use, the Cingular-enabled TeleNav GPS Navigator gives customers the ability to use their existing wireless devices for GPS ...
Posted on 25th October 2006
Under: Cingular, Wireless |
Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless service provider, said today that it is continuing its efforts to protect its customers from wireless spam. Over the past several months, the company has filed several additional lawsuits against people and companies who sent unwanted text messages to Verizon Wireless subscribers, offering everything from discount prescription medication, to vacations, to stock information.Those lawsuits, each filed in U.S. District Court in Trenton, N.J., include:
- A "John Doe" lawsuit filed in early October alleging that certain parties sent nearly 30,000 unsolicited messages promoting various Web sites selling medications and promoting a specific company's stock. In many cases, the actual messages include ...
Posted on 25th October 2006
Under: Verizon, Wireless |
Powerful Featherlight Combines Nine Hours Talk-Time With Over One Week Standby Mode For Clearer Hands-Free Mobile Conversations
Cardo Systems, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of Bluetooth wireless devices for the consumer market, today announced the introduction of the scala-600, an extremely small form factor Bluetooth headset that provides up to nine hours of talk time and offers standby capabilities of over one week.
As one of the world’s smallest headsets available, the stylish scala-600 includes voice dial and redial features, a noise reduction microphone, speaker booster, and echo canceling technology for clearer conversations.
“The scala-600 simplifies mobile phone use with the universal features that consumers expect in ...
Posted on 24th October 2006
Under: Bluetooth, Uncategorized |
Multimedia-Capable Device Delivers Megapixel Camera, Music Player and New myFaves(SM) ExperienceBeginning today, customers can bring home the sleek and powerful Nokia 6133 handset, available from T-Mobile USA. Featuring a tapered design measuring just 17 mm (.67 in) tall, the Nokia 6133 phone delivers desired technologies such as a 1.3 megapixel camera, integrated music player and T-Mobile's new myFaves(SM) service, which offers unlimited nationwide calling to the five U.S. phone numbers of those who matter most.
The Nokia 6133 phone's wide array of multimedia features and service offerings make it the perfect phone while on-the-go. The video recorder and 1.3 megapixel camera feature an 8x zoom, allowing ...
Posted on 24th October 2006
Under: Nokia, T-Mobile |
G'zOne Type-V Meets U.S. Military Standards for Water Resistance, Humidity, Shock and Dust
Verizon Wireless, owner of the nation's most reliable wireless network, and UTStarcom, Inc. (NASDAQ:UTSI), exclusive North American distributor of G'zOne, today announced the online availability on October 20 of the Verizon Wireless G'zOne Type-V -- a phone built to withstand harsh environmental conditions and provides reliable performance for customers with outdoor lifestyles. Exclusively available through Verizon Wireless in the United States, the G'zOne Type-V is compliant to multiple Military Standards including exposure to temperatures in excess of 140 degrees F, extreme vibration, solar radiation, conditions set to simulate storm conditions of two ...
Posted on 20th October 2006
Under: Verizon, Wireless |
Motorola Teams up With TV's Hottest Tattoo Artist to Produce Exclusive Designs for the MOTORAZR V3
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and T-Mobile announced today the upcoming nationwide availability of the MOTORAZR V3 - Miami Ink Collection, two hot new handsets featuring tattoo-inspired designs by Ami James, leading tattoo artist on TLC's hit television series "Miami Ink." Combining these 'tattoos' designed by the world-famous artist with the MOTORAZR's award-winning slender form and multimedia features, the MOTORAZR - Miami Ink Collection offers T-Mobile consumers a new twist on the world's best-selling mobile handset.
"From cool new materials to vibrant bursts of color, these new tattoo-etched phones let consumers express ...
Posted on 18th October 2006
Under: Design, Motorola, T-Mobile |
New InTact Technology Eliminates the Need for Synchronization
Today DataViz announced Documents To Go 9 for the Palm OS platform. Documents To Go is a mobile office suite which allows users to create, view and edit Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files as well as view Adobe PDF files on a mobile device. Version 9 has many new enhancements with the most significant being the addition of InTact Technology which ensures that ALL file formatting is kept “intact†when editing and e-mailing office files on a handheld or smartphone. Other new features include: An integrated file explorer, a new user interface, updates to Word To Go, ...
Posted on 18th October 2006
Under: DataViz, Palm, Wireless |
 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a market leader in consumer electronics and IT equipment, is bolstering its brand image by showcasing state-of-the- products and technologies at Korea Electronics Show 2006. This year marks the 37 th running of, Korea 's largest electronics industry event, which is being held at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) in Ilsan October 17-21.The 1,155m 2 Samsung booth, the show's most spacious, is where you can see the latest offerings items from the Samsung Digital Appliance, Digital Media, Semiconductor and Telecommunication Network Business Divisions.
Sophisticated mobile phones on display include the Ultra Edition series sold Korean market and led by the Ultra ...
Posted on 18th October 2006
Under: Camera, Memory, Samsung |
 Symbian today welcomed the introduction of JoY, an HSDPA Symbian smartphone by Symbian OS licensee LG Electronics, a leading global provider of mobile phones. JoY is expected to be available in Q1 2007.JoY is an attractive slider smartphone based on Symbian OS v9 and S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1. With a 2,4" LCD screen, HSDPA radio and full xHTML browser, JoY makes it fast and easy for fun seekers to browse the Internet and download content and applications.
Andy Brannan, executive vice-president, sales and customer operations, Symbian, said: "JoY combines the stunning appearance of LG Electronics' latest handsets with Symbian's intelligent and robust operating system, ...
Posted on 17th October 2006
Under: HSPDA, LG, Smartphone, Symbian |
 Owners of the Sony Ericsson P990 smartphone can now enjoy their favourite local TV shows on their phones wherever they are in the world. LocationFree™ from Sony redirects TV shows from your home television to target devices such as your P990, so you can keep up with your favourite programmes whether you’re on the beach, in an airport or just in your local park. You can watch live TV, playback recorded programmes and even set up future recordings, all on your P990.“LocationFree completely removes the constraints of having to be at home to enjoy your favourite programmes,†says Steve Walker, Vice President Product Marketing, Sony ...
Posted on 17th October 2006
Under: Mobile TV, Smartphone, Sony, Sony Ericsson |
The Symbian Smartphone Show, Sling Media, Inc., a digital lifestyle consumer electronics products company and Symbian Limited, the market-leader in open operating systems for smartphones, today announced that the two companies are partnering to bring consumers a powerful mobile TV experience to Symbian smartphones.
Sling Media will deliver a version of its popular SlingPlayer Mobile software application, currently available only in the U.S. and Canada, for Symbian OS in select European and Asian countries during Q4 and will extend availability to the U.S. shortly thereafter. Unlike other offerings available on the market today, SlingPlayer Mobile delivers customers' complete home TV experience on mobile handsets using ...
Posted on 17th October 2006
Under: Mobile TV, Symbian |
Easier Access to All Supported Web Destinations, ZuCast Media Delivery Service & More
ShoZu Inc. today announced an upgrade to its mobile phone media service that enhances the service’s value to media companies, content owners, web partners and handset manufacturers by increasing the visibility and usability of both the application and the partner offerings. The new features make it easier for camera phone owners to activate the application, send images to photo sharing sites and other Web destinations with the company’s Share-It service, subscribe to the company’s ZuCast media delivery service, and discover both the Web destinations and ZuCast options available.
“The ShoZu platform already offers major ...
Posted on 17th October 2006
Under: Multimedia, Uncategorized |
Technology to Enable High Performance Push-to-Talk (Walkie-Talkie) Calls On AND Between All Sprint Networks, Beginning in 2008
Will Use Sprint's Industry-Leading CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Revision A Mobile Broadband Power Vision Network
Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) today announced an agreement to use QUALCOMM's QChat solution to provide high performance push-to-talk services to its customers. Sprint, which currently offers the industry-leading Nextel Walkie-Talkie push-to-talk service to its customers on the Nextel National Network, expects to utilize QChat technology to extend high performance push-to-talk services to customers on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, as well as provide interoperable push-to-talk services between users on both networks.
Sprint also announced that it has selected Lucent ...
Posted on 16th October 2006
Under: Nextel, Sprint |
