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Alltel launches Samsung Wafer and Snap
2007-04-23 19:54:00
As it was expected, today Alltel launched a slim candybar phone manufactured by Samsung . Rebranded as the Wafer, the SCH-R510 brings EV-DO, megapixel camera and Stereo Bluetooth into .33 inch slim body, resembling the Samsung Trace for T-Mobile. The Wafer also features memory slot and music player. It comes at $70 with 2-year contract. Cheaper and almost free, is the Samsung Snap clamshell. Being just the basic U340 that Verizon also carries, it offers .77 inch thick body with internal antenna, grayscale external display and small integrated camera. It costs you just $10 with 2-year contract.
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BlackBerry 8800 Launched on T-Mobile
2007-04-20 21:12:00
T-Mobile today introduced the Black Berry 8800, a slim handset with a full QWERTY keyboard. The BlackBerry 8800 includes support for up to 10 work and personal email accounts (including the most popular ISP email accounts), a built-in multimedia player for music and video, and full HTML web browsing. Premium features also are included such as Bluetooth 2.0 support for hands-free use with headsets, car kits and Bluetooth peripherals, trackball navigation system, noise cancellation for enhanced audio performance, and a microSD expandable memory slot for storage. Operating on T-Mobile ’s EDGE network, the quad-band BlackBerry 8800 offers T-Mobile’s myFaves experience to easily stay in touch with those who matter most, and incorporates built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) to support location-based applications. BlackBerry Maps is included, which provides on-screen driving directions with the ability to track the route via the GPS and generate a map directly from the BlackB...
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Nokia Introduces Web Widgets for S60
2007-04-17 20:21:00
Today Nokia announced the addition of Widgets and Web Run-Time to its S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2 smartphone platform. Widgets are lightweight applications built on common web standards like CSS, Javascript, and AJAX. Web Run-Time is the platform that these applications will run on in the S60 environment. It is based on the same core technologies as Nokia’s wildly popular S60 web browser. Widgets will allow S60 users to keep up to date in real time with their favorite Internet sites and data sources. For example, the WeatherBug widget, shown above, tracks weather in the user’s area, while a Reuters widget might keep a list of current headlines at the user’s fingertips. In the future, widgets will also be able to interact with the core S60 applications, such as the contacts and calendar. The Web Run-Time and Widget tools and documentation will be available to developers starting in Q3 of this year. We should start seeing S60 3rd Edition FP2 handset coming onto ma...
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Subtle Nokia 6120 Classic with HSDPA
2007-04-17 20:10:00
Nokia has announced a new mid-range S60 smartphone today, complete with HSDPA high-speed data access. The new Nokia 6120 Class ic might look inconspicuous, but its sedate design hides quite a lot of power.  Two cameras are present on the 6120 Classic: a front-facing unit for video calling, and a 2.0 megapixel rearward-facing sensor with 4x digital zoom for easy photography. Nokia’s 6120 Classic is designed with ease of use in mind, and the full S60 smartphone UI accomplishes this well, including contact management, a calendar, task list, email access, and other tools to make managing your life easy. One of the biggest draw cards for the device is its HSDPA compatibility, delivering up to 10 times faster data speeds than normal WCDMA networks. The Nokia 6120 Classic should hit European store shelves before the end of this quarter for an estimated retail price of just 260 Euro (approximately US$350) before taxes and subsidies.
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Sharp to Launch Advanced LCDs for Mobile Devices
2007-04-17 19:59:00
Sharp said today it has developed advanced LCD panels that would offer sharper moving images on portable devices such as mobile phones, pitting it against organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. The new LCD features the industry’s highest contrast ratio of 2,000:1*1, a wide viewing angle of 176 degrees that is top class in the industry, and a high-speed response time of 8 ms. By fusing proprietary, high-resolution liquid-crystal-system technology with high-quality display technology cultivated through the development of AQUOS LCD TVs, Sharp developed a new LCD for mobile equipment offering the industry’s highest*1 contrast ratio, a wide viewing angle, and image quality nearly as high as that of LCD TVs. The new LCD allows users to see clearer, more colorful images than can be seen on conventional mobile equipment. This autumn, Sharp is scheduled to make a sample shipment of the new LCDs for One-Seg-compatible mobile phones. One-Seg-compatible mobile phones are capa...
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Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold Luxury Phone Unveiled
2007-04-17 19:54:00
Nokia today unveiled the Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold , an 18-carat gold plated version of the Nokia 8800 Sirocco luxury mobile phone. Combining highly desired communication devices with organic designs inspired by surfaces found in nature, the Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold pays attention to details and selection of materials. Fine white gold accents enhance the 18-carat gold plating while the sapphire-coated, scratch-resistant glass display helps to ensure that the beauty of the Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold endures. The crafting of each Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold draws from techniques by watchmakers and jewelers. A smooth sliding mechanism reveals a high-resolution camera (2.0-megapixel) and the intuitive and ergonomic keypad. Further highlights of the Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold include a color screen (up to 262K-colors), and a wide array of messaging functionalities. The Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold is also complemented by a coordinating desk stand and color-matching Bluetooth headset. The Sirocco wind - ori...
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T-Mobile Sidekick iD Announced
2007-04-17 19:50:00
T-Mobi le today announced the new T-Mobile Side kick iD, offering the latest in personalization with easily removable and replaceable exterior panels. The customizable exterior of the T-Mobile Sidekick iD provides quick modification of the outside of the device with fashionable colors to match anyone’s style, mood or that evening’s outfit. Inside the device, communications capabilities make it simple to stay connected with family and friends, favorite social networks and other Web sites. The T-Mobile Sidekick iD is designed for communication through voice calling and messaging-based communication. The signature swivel screen moves to reveal the full QWERTY keyboard providing always-on access to email, instant messaging (AIM, Yahoo! and Windows Live Messenger), and text messaging. The T-Mobile Sidekick iD will have T-Mobile’s myFaves available out of the box, providing additional customization as the home screen contains images of the five people that matter most or a...

Samsung Launches New Mobile WiMAX Devices in Korea
2007-04-12 23:16:00
Samsung today released three new Mobile WiMAX (WiBro in Korea ) devices - a WiBro smart phone (SPH-M8100), a top of the range multimedia convergence device (SPH-P9000), a USB Dongle (SPH-H1200) and a PCMCIA card. The Samsung SPH-M8100 is a PDA WiBro smartphone which offers wireless Internet, voice telephony and video telephony services through WiBro and CDMA 1x EV-DO technology. The slider boasts a 2.8-inch color touch screen display, a TV-out, an MMC card slot, and 2 cameras; a 2.0-megapixel camera and a VGA camera for video calls. The M8100 also features T-DMB, Bluetooth with A2DP functionality, 128 ROM / 64 MB RAM memory and Microsoft’s latest view and edit function. Samsung’s P9000 is a convergence device, capable of providing voice and multimedia data communications via WiBro. The P9000 comes with a full QWERTY keyboard for quick typing and surfing, while the MP3 player, VOD, and camera functions provide easy access to multimedia entertainment. In addition, the Samsu...
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Helio Ocean
2007-04-10 12:16:00
The Helio Ocean is a dual slider phone, to begin with, and looks pretty good too. The QWERTY keyboard that slides out of its side is great to use, thanks to the distinctiveness of the keys, buttons or whatever you call them. The numeric keypad slides in the opposite direction (hence, a dual slider). The Ocean is bedecked with expected features like a 2 megapixel cam, Bluetooth and USB connectivity. It comes with EV-DO radio and an inbuilt GPS system. Internet support for services like Yahoo!, AOL, MSN, Gmail, and email are available in the Ocean as also are messaging services, Exchange Server and ActiveSync integration. You can upload your photos with Helio UP and can also exploit the built-in Google Maps available in this one. for entertainment’s sake, the PlaysForSure tunes can have you thrilled for 15 hours, with 200MB of internal storage and a microSD expansion slot (should the need arise). The Helio Ocean will be available this summer for a mere $295.
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The Vertu Ascent Ferrari 1947 Limited Edition Phone
2007-04-10 12:12:00
In order to commemorate Ferrari ’s 60th Anniversary, Vertu is launching Vertu Ascent Ferrari 1947 Limited Edit ion, which is inspired by the dynamic and stylish Ferrari cars. The phone is “encased in symbolic red and black Ferrari leather with black lacquer stripes running at the sides.” The handset also features the famed Ferrari Prancing Horse at the bezel nose on the front of the phone, while on the rear back plate there is a scaled down iconic Ferrari brake pedal, crafted from high-graded aluminum. The Vertu Ascent Ferrari 1947 Limited Edition can be picked from Vertu stores from July onwards. The pricing is still unknown.
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Nokia N95 Starts Selling in the U.S.
2007-04-10 12:04:00
Nokia today announced the availability of the Nokia N95 in the United States at Nokia Flagship stores, online and through select wireless retailers. The Nokia N95 features a 2-way slide design for easy switching between phone, music or video mode. It is also equipped with WiFi connectivity, integrated GPS functionality and a 5.0-megapixel camera featuring Carl Zeiss optics. Aspiring photographers and film makers don’t have to stop at just capturing images and DVD-like quality video with the Nokia N95. With access to the Internet, sharing experiences with the world by uploading pictures and videos directly to picture sharing and blogging sites is quick and easy. An integrated photo and video editor allows for music and tags to be added before sending images to friends or uploading them to the web. The included TV-out cable allows for instant playback to a TV or PC. A digital media player with dedicated control keys that can store music and videos on the included 1 GB microSD ca...
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LG VX8700 Announced for Verizon Wireless
2007-03-29 21:39:00
Verizon Wire less today announced the planned release of the LG VX8700, available online at beginning April 6 and in stores April 17. Highlighted by an ultra-thin shape, sleek metal finish, and mirror-like screen, the LG VX8700 offers multimedia features such as access Verizon Wireless ’ VCAST Music and Video, Get It Now and Mobile Web 2.0. The LG VX8700 complements its entertainment capabilities with mobile features that consumers have come to expect, featuring VCAST for music and video, Bluetooth capabilities, a 2.0-megapixel camera and camcorder, and a microSD memory port for storage. Fom music lovers, Verizon Wireless customers can download from a selection of more than 1.5 million songs in the VCAST Music library and listen to the latest hits right on their phones. The external microSD memory card slot allows customers to easily move their music from their computers directly to the phones. In addition, customers pair the LG VX8700 with a Bluetooth stereo headset for a wirel...
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LG Phones to Bundle Google Applications
2007-03-29 21:36:00
LG Electronics and Google today announced a global collaboration to pre-install Google’s services on millions of LG mobile phones. Mobile users around the world will now be able to easily search for information, find locations, update blogs and manage email while on the move. Select LG handsets, pre-installed with Google products and services will be shipped globally including North America, Europe and Asia starting in the second quarter of 2007. These handsets will create a more dynamic user experience, including one click access to Google search through an icon in the application menu. More features of LG-Google handsets include: - Google Maps for mobile, an application that enables users to view maps and satellite imagery, find local businesses, and get driving directions - Gmail for mobile, a Java-based application that brings more speed, convenience and functionality to the mobile Gmail experience - Blogger Mobile, an application to upload/download images and text to blog...
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Nokia 5700 XpressMusic Adds New Twist to Mobile Music
2007-03-29 21:33:00
Nokia today revealed the Nokia 5700 Xpress Music , a 3G smartphone augmented by a dedicated audio chip for enhanced music performance. The 5700 features a twist design that switches between four modes at the flick of the wrist - music player, 2.0-megapixel camera, video call and smartphone. Using an optional 2 GB microSD card, the Nokia 5700 supports up to 1500 tracks that can be enjoyed using Bluetooth stereo headphones, with their own favorite 3.5 mm plug-equipped headphones and the included headset adaptor or through built-in stereo loudspeakers. Loading songs onto the 5700 is fast and easy as consumers can choose from a broad range of supported digital formats, including WMA, MP3, AAC, as well as eAAC+ and MP4. When purchasing music online, shoppers can select from a range of Internet music stores, also those utilizing Windows Media Player Digital Rights management (WMDRM). The optimized music player in the 5700 supports album art, playlists, plus a 5-band equalizer and audio visu...
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Nokia 7088 L’Amour Collection CDMA Phone Unveiled
2007-03-29 21:31:00
Inspired by the L’Amour Coll ection, the Nokia 7088 make its debut today, bringing sophistication to the CDMA market. The Nokia 7088 is not only the first CDMA model in the popular L’Amour Collection, but it is also the first to apply this collection’s design to a sliding configuration. The Nokia 7088 draws attention to its jewel-like select key and sculpted directional keypad set into a metallic frame. Leather-inspired textures are found on front and back surfaces of the 7088, further accentuating the balance between technology and nature. A dedicated key makes it easy to activate the integrated video recorder and camera with LED flash, allowing captured images and video clips to be enjoyed on the large 128 x 160 px color display. A two-way speakerphone, voice recorder and calendar feature make the 7088 productive, while the built-in mobile browser can be used to access information on the go. The Nokia 7088 is expected to be available in selected markets in Asia/Pa...
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Nokia 5070 Entry-Level Phone Announced
2007-03-29 21:29:00
Nokia today announced the 5070, featuring messaging features via text, voice and images.The built-in VGA camera can snap pictures of friends, weekend trips or any of life’s amusing moments and then share via MMS. When a voice messaqe is more convenient, the 5070 offers the option to send off voice messages via Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging. With just a few keystrokes, friends’ contact information can be accessed and messages composed and delivered. With an integrated FM radio, tuning into radio channels in town is quick and easy. If a game is more appropriate, pre-installed Java games such as the widely popular Sudoku can be found. With a built in web browser, surfing the web and checking sports results or movie timetables is also possible. MP3 ringtones are at hand to ensure that each time it rings, the Nokia 5070 can reflect its owner’s style, mood or music taste. Additionally, a variety of wallpapers and themes can also be downloaded to give the Nokia 5070 even m...
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Samsung UpStage Dual-Sided Music Phone Announced for Sprint
2007-03-27 20:35:00
Sprint today announced the upcoming availability of Samsung UpStage (SPH-M620), the first U.S. handheld designed with a revolutionary dual-sided form factor with the look of a phone on one side and an MP3 player on the other. The UpStage’s screen on the phone side is dedicated to making calls, text messaging and contacts management. With a simple push of the “flip” button, the focus is shifted to the music side. The music side features a large, bright-color LCD screen that is ideal for navigating the music library and allows easy access to Power Vision products and services, including Sprint Music Store and Sprint TV. Touch-sensitive navigation keys on the music side provide easy synchronization with a PC-based music collection, quick access to the music library and easy purchasing of music over the air through Sprint Music Store. A built-in tutorial guides users through navigating with the intuitive touch-sensitive controls. Five sensitivity settings are available...
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Symbian OS v9.5 Announced
2007-03-27 20:28:00
Symbian today announced the launch of Symbian OS v9.5, bringing high-performance features designed and delivering a scalable mobile operating system for the global market. Symbian OS v9.5 is the result of continued deep collaboration with Symbian OS licensees, the world’s leading handset vendors, and its user interface platform partners MOAP, S60 and UIQ. With over 110 million Symbian smartphones shipped, high smartphone growth in developing markets and increasing mass market requirements, Symbian’s addressable market is broadening across segments and regions. Delivering performance improvements with reductions in requirements on memory, processor and battery, Symbian OS v9.5 enables smartphones to run on feature phone hardware. Key memory optimization features including demand paging and automatic RAM de-fragmentation can reduce average RAM usage in excess of 25 percent, allowing for more concurrent applications for an even better user experience or enabling licensees t...
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Motorola RAZR Maxx Ve Multimedia Phone Debuts
2007-03-27 20:24:00
Motorola today unveiled the RAZR Maxx Ve, the latest ultra-thin clamshell to blending cutting-edge design and the power of 3G high-speed connectivity.Following the infamous lineage of the RAZR, the RAZR Maxx Ve weighs in at four ounces and measures a sheer 0.6-inches thick. Featuring an ultra-thin design and high-end finishes, the RAZR Maxx Ve is crafted with a blend of aluminum, magnesium and chemically hardened glass displays, and illuminated touch-sensitive music keys. Within its lean form lies EV-DO technology for broadband-like speed and data capabilities. With a few clicks of a button, consumers can access the Internet for browsing and lightening quick over-the-air (OTA) music and video downloads, or immediate access to the latest in entertainment and news. The RAZR Maxx Ve also boasts a 2.0-megapixel auto-focus camera for high resolution, extended video capture and playback capabilities and video sharing. With futuristic touch-sensitive music keys that illuminate, users can e...
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Sony Ericsson Z750i HSDPA Clamshell Shown for North America
2007-03-27 20:15:00
The Sony Ericsson today announced the Z750i, its first tri-band HSDPA phone for the North America n Market. The Z750i offers full broadband speed for accessing the web, handling email and picture blogging on the move. Available in Phantom Grey or Rose Pink, the Z750i has mirror-like qualities, hiding an external display that lights up to show an incoming call or text message. Integrated with a 2.0-megapixel camera, the Z750i takes great photos, viewable on a large 2.2-inch screen. Using the phone’s HSDPA capability, uploading camera pictures to a blogsite can be done at broadband-speed, making it easy to keep friends and family updated. The Z750i HSDPA enabled phone is optimized to deliver the information quickly, straight to the phone’s desktop - whether the latest news headlines via an RSS ticker scrolling across the screen or a traffic update just before leaving work. The Z750i also offers a media player that supports all the major music formats, so users can enjoy the...
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Sony Ericsson W580i Slim Slider Walkman Phone Revealed
2007-03-27 20:09:00
Sony Ericsson today announced its new W580i Walkman phone, a slim slider music phone that delivers the full Walkman phone experience along with gaming, imaging and fitness applications.At just 14 mm thin, the Sony Ericsson W580i is offered in two colors - Style White or Urban Grey. Highlighted by orange accents, the W580i is illuminated in the dark with light effects along the side that change as users navigate the Walkman music player. The slim form factor hides a Walkman 2.0 music player, making it simple to organize and play favorite tunes. The Disc2Phone music management software and USB cable included in the box allow for easy transfer of music to and from a PC. Listeners can also tune to their favorite radio programming as the W580i offers an RDS-FM radio. Additionally, the TrackID feature makes it easy to identify music tracks not recognized. For impromptu photos, the W580i integrates a 2.0-megapixel camera, also functioning as a portable photo album and pocket gaming device....
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Nokia N95 Starts Shipping
2007-03-23 11:30:00
Nokia today announced that the Nokia N95 started shipping in European, Asian and Middle Eastern markets. The Nokia N95 is an all-in-one multimedia device with a unique 2-way slide design, integrated GPS functionality, a 5.0-megapixel camera and support for high-speed mobile networks. Designed for High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) networks and with support for WLAN, EDGE and WCDMA networks, the Nokia N95 provides excellent coverage and connection speeds. Browsing the internet and subscribing to favorite news feeds is a pleasure using the Nokia Web Browser with Mini Map. The Nokia N95 offers entertainment with a sharp color display, built-in stereo speakers, a standard 3.5 mm audio connector and support for compatible microSD memory cards. With powerful 3D graphics, the N95 has a user interface that makes it intuitive to find the features and services. With its integrated GPS and Nokia Maps application, finding the way is easier. The Nokia Maps application includes maps for mo...
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T-Mobile Sidekick 3 to Receive OTA Software Update
2007-03-23 11:27:00
T-Mobile today began distributing an Over-the-Air (OTA) software update for the Sidekick 3. Over the next month, the OTA update (officially called Release 3.4) will provide a variety of enhancements including the ability for T-Mobile Sidekick users to get myFaves on their device, when they choose a myFaves plan. Some of the new features and improvements include:- myFaves: Now T-Mobile Sidekick 3 users can have the myFaves experience by choosing from a range of myFaves plans to get unlimited calling to those five designated people - to any number in the U.S. - even landlines (excluding toll-free and 900 numbers). The myFaves interface, which features icons or photos on the home screen for five ‘Faves,’ also enables the user to access a straightforward communications menu for calling, texting and multimedia messaging. To turn on the myFaves interface, customers will need to accept the OTA update and call T-Mobile customer care or go online to choose among the myFaves rate ...
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Motorola RIZR Z3 Arrives on T-Mobile
2007-03-23 11:24:00
T-Mobile today announced the exclusive availability of the Moto r ola RIZR Z3, the first GSM slider in the U.S. Featuring premium communications and multimedia features, the RIZR Z3 is offered in a vibrant pearl blue exterior with soft-touch finish. The RIZR Z3 also integrates a 2.0-megapixel camera with 8x zoom, high-intensity camera light, landscape view finder and dedicated external camera button, giving users the experience and benefits of a functional digital camera, with the capability to shoot and share photos quickly. Sharing pictures is simple using T-Mobile ’s My Album, a personal online album that stores pictures, video and voice messages for easy viewing and sharing. Customers can access the My Album link built into the RIZR Z3, and quickly access their myFaves contacts to send fun picture messages, as well as video, text and instant messages. Users also can rock to favorite tunes with a built-in music player that supports a variety of audio formats and stereo Bluetoo...

RTX announces DUALphone 3058
2007-03-20 06:42:00
The DUALphone 3058 was announced by RTX as its second generation DUALphone that combines both a cordless Internet phone and standard telephone into one. This device is a cordless Internet USB phone that works with the Skype internet communication service. This device is designed thus that you can use this handset in the home or office to make free Skype calls and users can view other Skype users on their contact list. In case the other user do not use Skype you use your regular landline phone. DUALphone 3058 has the following features: hands-free speakerphone, color display, wideband audio for superior Skype sound quality, Internet communications via Skype, Standard landline communication via Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), and support for Windows Vista. The RTX DUALphone 3058 will be available for a retail price near $120 dollars. at www.skype.com/shop around April 1st.
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An upgraded Bluetooth chip is coming
2007-03-20 06:38:00
A very popular and wide spread Blue tooth chip will get an upgrade later this year. This chip is embedded in over 1 billion devices. Kevin Keating, senior marketing manager for the Bluetooth SIG says that Bluetooth may be used by as little as 30 percent of those that have a device with the wireless capability. Bluetooth Version 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate is the upgraded name and the capabilities are aimed on ease of use, improved performance, and power savings. Keating also noticed that the Bluetooth SIG, has more than 7,000 vendors in telecommunications, computing, and consumer electronics industries, hopes that the ease of use will spur more adoption by end users. Bluetooth, after an improved pairing will give users the possibility to connect to another Bluetooth-enabled device in two to three steps rather than the previous version, which could actually take as many as 20 steps to connect two devices, said Keating. The pairing has now the ability to automate securing the link and aut...
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Ericsson EDGE Evolution will triple data speeds
2007-03-20 06:36:00
After 3GPP industry standardization of EDGE Evolution , Ericsson has planned the achievement of data speeds of up to 1Mbps in current GSM networks by 2009. EDGE Evolution is going to increase data speeds by up to 300 percent, thus improving latency, coverage, and spectrum efficiency. This optimization will serve as an important complement to high-speed WCDMA/HSPA networks. Ulf Ewaldsson, Vice President and Head of Product Area Radio at Ericsson, says: “Ericsson EDGE Evolution builds on 3GPP’s industry standardization of agreed technology improvements and reflects Ericsson’s prediction that the current trend towards EDGE-capable GSM networks and terminals is set to continue.Ericsson is committed to offering improved data communications such as mobile broadband, and we will leverage our expertise evolving fixed and mobile infrastructure to provide future-proof investment in Ericsson GSM networks.” By increasing data performance and capacity Ericsson EDGE brings ...
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Samsung Unveils Bang and Olufsen Designed Bluetooth Headset
2007-03-20 06:30:00
Samsung Electronics showcased the high-class WEP 420 Bluetooth Headset , designed by Bang & Olufsen. To offer simplistic design and usability, the WEP 420’s buttons are hidden behind a sliding cover. The special sliding cover blocks static to increase the overall sound quality. To enhance its value, the WEP 420 comes packaged with a uniquely designed charger cradle that may be used as an interior decoration item. In 2005, Samsung and Bang & Olufsen released the Serene, a mobile phone that received the spotlight from media with its design. The Samsung WEP 420 is available in March and WEP 500 will be launched within 2nd quarter 2007 in Europe and Asia.
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Sony Ericsson W660i Announced
2007-03-14 19:47:00
Sony Ericsson today announced the W660i - a classic-design 3G Walkman phone available in Record Black and Rose Red. Like several of the latest Walkman phones, the W660i features TrackID. If users ever need to identify a piece of music that they don’t recognise, simply record a few seconds of the track, either via the microphone or by tagging a clip straight from the phone’s FM Radio, and TrackID will send the clip to the Gracenote Mobile MusicID database. This quickly identifies the track, the artist and album and relays the information back to the W660i. The W660i can store up to 470 full-length songs (in eAAC+ format) on the 512 MB Memory Stick Micro (M2) supplied. As collections grow, consumers can expand the memory as needed and, by way of example, a 1 GB Memory Stick Micro (M2) will hold up to 1,000 tracks. As well as high speed music download and web surfing, the W660i can deliver RSS feeds straight to the phone’s desktop to keep users up-to-date on the late...
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Samsung SGH-F300 Ultra Music Teams Up with Beyonce
2007-03-14 19:44:00
Samsung Electronics announced the collaboration of its Ultra Music (SGH-F300) with Beyonce Knowles. The Samsung Ultra Music F300 offers a dual-face handset design. On one side is a large, clear screen with a sweep touch key that makes music control intuitive. Flip over to the other side and it’s a Samsung phone. The F300 is a complete music player phone with superb sound quality. It is equipped with a digital power amp and offers a dedicated music user interface to navigate through the playlist. In addition, the Ultra Music F300 includes a stereo FM radio and a Quick PC Sync function, allowing users to easily create and organize their music library. Samsung’s Ultra Music F300 offers extra features including a 2.0-megapixel camera, and microSD slot for memory expansion - in a extremely portable 9.4 mm slim profile. Samsung’s Ultra Music TV commercial, starring Beyonce, will kick off the campaign globally in April, starting from Europe and CIS and expanding to other ...
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