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Modu launches revolutionary mobile phone concept
2008-02-08 11:09:00
Modu have crated a concept mobile phone that looks to revolutionise the way we integrate mobile phones in to our lives. The modu is the worlds first modular mobile phone. The tiny device is part of a modu ecosystem where the phone can be slipped into a wide variety of modu jackets - stylishly designed phone enclosures - and modu mates -- modu-enabled consumer electronics devices. modu's ecosystem offers boundless possibilities in a simple and affordable way and already boasts mainstream consumer electronics manufacturers who have signed up to develop modu mates such as MP4 players, digital photo frames, cameras and DECT phones. One of the first such partners is car multimedia and navigation leader Blaupunkt.Modu was set up in 2007 by leading technology innovator and entrepreneur Dov Moran, the inventor of the USB Flash Drive and other ground breaking personal storage solutions. modu is already attracting widespread support from leading players in the mobile and consumer electronics...
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EyeVibe = O2's LookatMe + 3's SeeMeTV
2008-02-07 17:43:00
EyeVibe is a user generated content site formed from the amalgamation of network O2's LookatMe service and 3's SeeMeTV. It forms a service boasting over 60,000 videos uploaded by users of both networks. As well as being an online gallery for video content, the creators of clips also earn 10% from the fee of another user downloading it. The two networks claim to have paid out over £800,000 to users who have submitted clips.More here

More new phones for Mobile World Congress
2008-02-07 11:23:00
This time Sony Ericsson are rumored to announce a new range of touch screen phones under the G-series name at 3GSM next week. The Sony Ericsson G900i is enabled with Wi-Fi and a 5 megapixel camera. The Sony Ericsson G700i a lesser featured model with 3.2 megapixel camera and no Wi-Fi connection. More details as we get them.
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Enhanced You Tube for 3
2008-02-06 12:02:00
3 has announced it will soon launch the new enhanced version of YouTube for Mobile in the UK. YouTube for Mobile claims to be the largest mobile video catalogue available and now boasts new features including local UK content and improved video streaming. YouTube account holders can now sign into their YouTube accounts to retrieve favourite videos, comment, share, add and rate videos directly through a 3 mobile. YouTube can be accessed directly from the "3 Launcher" on most 3 Handsets or via Planet 3.
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Apple iPhone 16GB drops in
2008-02-05 15:57:00
The Apple iPhone is now available with 16GB memory. Price in the UK will be £329 when it goes on sale today on the O2 network.More here
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N-Gage finally goes live - N81 only for now
2008-02-05 13:23:00
After a protracted launch the Nokia N-Gage service is now available, all be it only on the Nokia N81 handset at present. Available titles include FIFA 08, Asphalt 3, World Series of Poker, and Midnight Pool 3D. Nokia plan on rolling out the N-Gage service to a wider range of S60 devices at some point in the future.More here
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Kodak world first for CMOS chip
2008-02-05 12:43:00
Kodak has unveiled what it claims to be the world's first 1.4 Micron, 5 megapixel, high ISO CMOS sensor. The new sensor sees Kodak combining its Color Filter Pattern technology with a new CMOS pixel to create the KODAK KAC-05020 Image Sensor. The sensor is expected to be built into "mass-consumer camera applications" including mobile phones.The KAC-05020 enables imagery up to ISO 3200 and support for full 720p video at 30 fps. It should be available before the middle of the year for integration in to new devices.More here
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LG KF510 "Touch Lighting Phone"
2008-02-04 17:49:00
Another handset to launch at the Mobile World Congress next week is this, the LG KF510. This slim slide phone is just 10.9mm in depth and packs a 3 megapixel camera with autofocus within the smooth metal frame. The KF510 is operated by a touch sensitive keypad which controls an animated user interface with "Interactive Touch Lighting " for the keys below the screen.More here
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Motorola considers selling off its handset business
2008-02-01 11:03:00
After continued profit warnings and falling market share Motorola is considering the option of selling off its mobile handset business. Motorola have struggled to create a replacement to the ground breaking RAZR V3 handset and is now focusing all efforts on profitable business rather than growing market share. Recently Motorola told investors it was going to take longer than expected to turn things around, and this week a press release confirms that they are evaluating 'spinning off' the business.Who the potential buyer could be remains to be seen but Chinese manufacturer ZTE has been touted along with Samsung and LG.More here
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Garmin Nuvifone
2008-01-31 17:23:00
Garmin has added the Nuvifone to the list of expected announcements at the Mobile World Congress (3GSM) in just over a weeks time. The Nuvifone is a touch controlled device drawing together mobile phone, internet and navigation solutions. The latter is Garmins specialist subject and sees the software of their GPS Nuvi integrated with Google search to enable fast access to information relevant to your location. These services are provided over a HSDPA 3G network. A camera is built in for video recording a Geo-tagging.More information here
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iWash my iPhone
2008-01-31 12:34:00
ClubWest have an ingenious solution for keeping the screen clean on your iPhone. Simply download the video from clubwesttv.com and watch in amazement as the iWash bikini girl uses her bucket and sponge to clean the inside of your iPhone screen!See the video here
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Google phone by Dell
2008-01-30 18:45:00
Rumours of a Google mobile phone have been around for a while, but the latest twist has only a short period of wait to see if it's true. The recent launch of the Android operating system proved Google sees a future in being more active in the telecoms market but it seems Dell are now to step in to the mobile phone arena to make the Gphone a reality.Senior industry sources are expecting an announcement at the 3GSM conference in Barcelona next month. More here
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BlackBerry Pearl gets new features
2008-01-30 11:15:00
RIM has just released the latest models in the BlackBerry Pearl range of smartphones. The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 receives updates that include a 2 megapixel camera, A2DP Bluetooth profile and built in GPS. It continues to offer the email and net connectivity of previous BlackBerry devices but does not include Wi-Fi.That is to be released in another Pearl model, the BlackBerry Pearl 8120, but what RIM give with one hand they take away with the other as the 8120 does not have the GPS facility of the Pearl 8110. So it appears users will have to choose which aspect is more important and go for the device that best suits them. Seems like an unnecessary compromise when so many of the competitors offer both navigation and wireless network access solutions.The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 is available now on Vodafone, while the Pearl 8120 is out now on O2.
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O2 changes tariffs to give customers more
2008-01-29 12:27:00
From the 1st February 2008 O2 contract customers will benefit from a new choice of pay monthly tariffs. Six price points will offer a set bundle of minutes and texts, further customised with additional bolt-ons.The three current tariffs for the Apple iPhone will be brought in line with these new options. This will mean a £35 tariff for an iPhone customer will offer three times the free calls and more than double the free texts, plus users will continue to receive 'unlimited' data access.More here
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Minerva Industries claims rights to smartphones
2008-01-28 17:45:00
According to Mobile Gazette a company called Minerva Industries has been granted a patent that effectively covers most modern smartphones and multimedia phones, meaning many of the manufacturers of these devices are now being sued for infringement by the Californian based company. These include Apple, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, RIM and HTC.US Patent 7,321,783 filed with the US patent office in November 2003 covers "A mobile entertainment and communication device in a palm-held size housing" and follows on from another patent filed in March 2000.More here
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Virgin Mobile launch new tariff
2008-01-28 13:32:00
UK MVNO Virgin Mobile are to introduce a new flat rate pay as you go tariff that sees all calls charged at 15p per minute, to any network. As an added incentive customers will receive 5 free mins or texts for every 5 mins of calls or 5 text messages charged for. Virgin Mobile are also introducing a customer loyalty scheme taking 10p for every £1 spent and creating a fund that the customer can then use towards purchasing a new handset.More here
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Camera phones could gain PC mouse function
2008-01-25 11:10:00
A group of UK researchers are currently developing software that will allow a mobile phone with built-in camera to work as a 3D mouse for PC screens or other types of displays. A prototype of the software has been integrated into a camera phone and works with a desktop computer. It uses a Bluetooth connection with the computer operating the respective screen.The phone successfully substitutes a conventional mouse, therefore it can be used to control any function that is normally accessible via the PC's screen. The new software works with Windows Mobile and Symbian and will probably be customized for other mobile operating systems too.More here
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Liscio designer phone
2008-01-24 13:45:00
Some teaser images of a new designer mobile phone due to launch in February have been posted here.The handset is called Liscio and boasts a sleek design, gloss black finish and music keys in the centre of the keypad.But wait, the smart guys over at Engadget have spotted this 'new' phone before! Is it, as they suggest, in fact a re-branded Haier Elegance?More here
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Samsung G600 is pretty in pink
2008-01-24 11:49:00
Samsung have just released a pink version of the G600, which is sure to be a hit with the female market and is nicely timed with valentines day just around the corner.The Samsung G600 features a 5 megapixel camera, 2.2 inch LCD display, Bluetooth and microSD compatibility and is available through most retailers now.More here
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Kyocera now 6th largest mobile manufacturer
2008-01-23 11:22:00
Electronics and household product pioneers Kyocera are to buy Sanyo's mobile handset manufacturing business for between $378m-$472m, in a move that will create the sixth largest mobile phone maker in the world.To ensure a smooth transition in the market, Kyocera plans to offer both Kyocera- and SANYO-branded products in Japan and abroad for the foreseeable future.Kyocera acquires a comprehensive set of assets from SANYO relating to the research, development, design, materials procurement, manufacture, sales and marketing of handsets, base stations and wireless communication systems.More here
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fonez 2 U diRct
2008-01-22 13:00:00
An interesting article sent out in the January newsletter from Phones2U Direct says that Brits currently send 1 billion text messages a week and that the abbreviations commonly seen in them are creeping in to everyday language. This story might give some useful meaning to terms you don't understand or save you a few characters in your next message!More here

Nokia expand Classic range
2008-01-22 11:20:00
Nokia released details of two new entry level phones today. The Nokia 2600 Classic is a dual band phone with VGA camera, colour screen, Bluetooth and an FM radio.The Nokia 1209 is a low cost phone designed to be shared between a group. It allows up to five users to store contact lists of up to 200 numbers, is dust resistant and works in 80 languages. Both devices run a new cost management application designed to help pre-pay customers keep track of their spending and avoid running out of credit.More here
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New Sony Ericsson handsets on the way
2008-01-21 13:35:00
News of a Sony Ericsson press event in India this week have lead to details of some new handsets appearing. The most interesting of which is the yet unnamed K-series Cybershot phone pictured. It contains a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, a screen with 16M colours and QVGA resolution, as well as 3G including video calling.Other handsets are expected to be announced. These include the Sony Ericsson T270 and T280, both of which contain Bluetooth, an FM radio and an as yet unspecified camera. Both these phones are aimed at the lower end of the range.More here
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FastMac IV iPhone battery case
2008-01-17 15:51:00
Added bulk aside this seems like a good idea for those who can't cope with the iPhone's standard battery performance. Watching videos, surfing the net and listening to music all play their part in affecting the standby and talktime of the iPhone, so if you're finding a desire for longer between charges then FastMac have the answer. The iV iPhone battery case adds up to 24 hours of talk time or 72 hours of audio playback in a rubberised case that clips on the bottom of your iPhone. As well as protecting the back of the device it also adds a belt clip for carrying, plus a flash light for emergency use and low light photos. When it comes to re-charging the iV iPhone battery case plugs straight in to your docking unit and even offers a USB port for charging another device such as your Bluetooth headset.More here
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Samsung i900
2008-01-17 12:15:00
Sorry for the ridiculous image, it's meant to be a picture of the rumoured Samsung i900. Looking like a close relative of the F490/F700 this particular touch screen phone runs the Windows Mobile 6 operating system and benefits from a 5 megapixel autofocus camera, 8GB memory and 7.2Mbps HSDPA. We wait to see if it will be officially announced, with the Mobile World Congress coming up in February the stage could be set.More here

Worlds smallest Bluetooth headset by Nextlink
2007-12-07 12:46:00
The INVISIO G5 is claimed to be the worlds smallest Bluetooth headset by its makers Nextlink. Weighing less than 6g, the INVISIO G5 is 3.3cm long and 1.6cm wide and manages an impressive 4 hours talktime and up to 150 hours of standby. This is further boosted by a charging case to 20 hours talktime and up to 30 days standby.Apparently this headset has been used by SWAT teams and special forces around the world and is designed to "meet needs in extreme conditions". It costs £79.99 and is available now.More here
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Which 5 megapixel camera phone?
2007-12-06 11:57:00
If you're pondering the same question and want to compare the image quality of the current crop of hot camera phones then help is at hand.GSM Arena have a review comparing shots taken with the Sony Ericsson K850i, Nokia N95 8GB, LG KU990 Viewty and Samsung G600. Users are also being encouraged to vote for the best in order to find an overall winner.More here
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Facebook tracking online purchases
2007-12-04 13:10:00
Facebook has been in the news again after its recently launched Beacon tracking system caused alarm by reporting users online purchases to their friends. After much criticism they changed the display preferences so users have to opt-in for their purchases to appear on a news feed.Now it seems further information has come to light that allegedly shows Beacon reporting online purchases and activity back to Facebook HQ, whether you're logged in or not and that no warning of cross site communication is evident.Something to bear in mind while gathering your Christmas gifts this month!More here
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Nokia slide concept points to N93 successor
2007-12-03 15:42:00
GSM Arena have scooped details of a patent application made by Nokia showing a new slide design incorporating possibly a 6 or even 8 megapixel camera. The camera housing can be pulled up and rotated allowing the display to be used as a view finder and doing this also reveals the xenon flash.The styling is very reminiscent of the N93 and shows Nokia is continuing to push the imaging capabilities of its handsets. There are no indications of the name or other specifications of this handset as yet.More here
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Mobile Number Portability "will be reduced to 2 hours"
2007-11-30 13:41:00
Ofcom has confirmed its intention to make moving your mobile phone number from network to network easier by introducing new rules that see the current 5 day process reduced to a maximum of 2 days by 1 April 2008. This will be reduced further on the 1 September 2009 to just 2 hours to "help protect consumers from the risk of losing calls if their old providers' network fails.""These rules will make it quicker and easier for consumers to keep their number, thereby strengthening competition and consumer convenience" Ofcom has stated.More here
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