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Canadian 2nd Largest Carrier Tries to Sell Sex to Subscribers
2007-02-24 03:39:17
Well we all know it's coming.  Sooner or later a cell phone carrier will try to push pornography onto cell phones.  Why you ask?  Because there is big money in pornography!  According to industry analysts Jupiter Research, adult content on mobile devices will be worth $3.3 billion by 2011, up from $1.4 billion this year. Most people don't realize that the biggest pedler of pornography are the cable and satellite companies such as Comcast, Direct TV, AT&T, Dish Network, etc.  You get the message.  Well last month Telus, Canada's second-largest cell phone operator, tried to quietly sell pornography to cell phone subscribers.  However, it back fired after the New York Times ran a story about the new service. Religious groups and Telus subscribers were very upset.   However, I'm sure Canadian cable and satellite operators sell pornography.  
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Check Out These Bling Bling Cell Phones
2007-02-24 02:49:22
How much do you think these BLING BLING phones cost?  Click on any phone below!  
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Mayo Clinic InTouch Offers Cell Phone Medical Emergency Tools
2007-02-24 02:34:19
Digital Cyclone, a subsidiary of Global Positioning System product maker Garmin, and the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research has developed a cell phone service that provides subscribers with several tools to help them in a medical emergency.Among its offerings, the new service provides first-aid tips, a symptom checker health-related video news alertsnearby emergency and urgent-care facilities.The service called Mayo Clinic InTouch cost $2.99 a month on Alltel, Cingular Wireless, Sprint Nextel and Verizon Wireless networks and will starting this month.
Read more: Offers , Emergency , Tools , Mayo Clinic , Cell Phone

Open Your Door With The GSM-doorbell
2007-02-24 02:16:38
What will they think of next?  A company called Waleli has developed the GSM-doorbell which allows you to remotely open your door/gate/etc. using your mobile phone.The system is build up of 4 parts:An intercomThe GSM-doorbellAn electronic lockA simcard for the GSM-doorbellRing the doorbell (intercom); the intercom signals the GSM-doorbell. The GSM-doorbell rings the number that is displayed. The occupant answers the call and is able to speak to the visitor. By entering a pincode on their mobile phone the occupant is able to open the door. What will they think of next?


Apple and Cisco Call Truce Over "iPhone" Name
2007-02-23 02:02:06
Suprisingly, today Cisco and Apple announced that they have resolved their dispute involving the "iPhone " trademark.  A few weeks before Apple announced the iPhone we found out that the name was already taken by Cisco Systems, however Apple still announced the iPhone. Under the agreement, both companies are free to use the "iPhone" trademark on their products throughout the world.  Cisco has always maintained since the start of the dispute that it was not about money, even though it stood to profit generously from any settlement.In a joint statement, both companies stated they are free to use the iPhone trademark on their products throughout the world, and each side will dismiss any pending actions regarding the trademark. Additionally, both companies will explore opportunities for interoperability in the areas of security, and consumer and enterprise communications. Other terms of the agreement are confidential.
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Verizon Launches the Palm Treo 700wx Smartphone
2007-02-22 02:00:06
The Palm Treo 700wx smartphone running Microsoft's Windows Mobile 5.0 with Direct Push TechnologyVerizon Wireless is now available at Verizon Wirless. The Palm Treo 700wx is perhaps the best all around smartphone we’ve ever seen. The first Treo for Sprint with Microsoft Windows Mobile, the Treo 700wx is a breed apart. With the amazing “Today” screen that delivers current information and one click access to key Treo features, ability to synch your email and calendar over the air, Word, Excel and PowerPoint document editing, a 1.3 Megapixel camera, broadband download speeds and Bluetooth, the Treo 700wx represents the latest in mobile technology.HighlightsFirst Treo For Sprint With Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0Amazing Microsoft “Today” Screen Gives You Immediate Access To Current Info and Key Treo FunctionsBluetooth Wireless Technology
Read more: Smartphone , Verizon Launches

Nokia & Giambattista Valli Craft the Nokia 7373 Special Edition
2007-02-22 01:50:56
Nokia has joined creative forces with talented fashion designer Giambattista Valli to craft the Nokia 7373 Special Edition . For this one-of-a-kind cooperation between a thriving creator of new designs and the pioneer in mobile fashion accessories, Nokia returns to the style capital of Paris during Fashion Week. Here the efforts to fuse fashion with mobility began in 1999 with the introduction of the Nokia 8210. A true fashion phone, the Nokia 7373 Special Edition combines the splendor of the L'Amour Collection and the trendsetting talent of Giambattista Valli. The Nokia 7373 Special Edition comes in two contemporary colors, both enticingly paired with signature Giambattista Valli phone accessories. The Nokia 7373 Special Edition Powder Pink marries the faded luxury of grand architecture of the L'Amour Collection with Valli's iconic pearl necklace for a strap and a miniature pink skull. This unique set is Valli's interpretation of the contradictory elements of an in
Read more: Nokia , Craft

Motorola Launch MOTODEV Game Developer Challenge
2007-02-21 01:48:23
Motorola today announced the launch of the MOTODEV Game Developer Challenge , a competition that will reward two talented MOTODEV developers with the rare opportunity to have their winning applications published by mobile entertainment company and contest title sponsor, I-play.The MOTODEV Game Developer Challenge is designed to recognize independent developers that are coding to create “the next big thing” in mobile gaming. Together with title sponsor I-play and marketing allies including Sun Microsystems and Microsoft, Motorola encourages MOTODEV developers around the globe to put their skills to the test by entering their unpublished games in one of two contest categories -- “Best Java® Software Game” submitted for play on the ultra-slim Motorola MOTOKRZR™ K1 handset or “Best Windows Mobile Game” for entertainment on the uber-functional Motorola MOTO Q™ family of devices.
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Sharp Develops Widescreen Windows PDA EM-One
2007-02-21 01:37:25
Sharp has developed a widescreen Windows Mobile-based PDA (personal digital assistant) for a new Japanese cellular carrier (EMobile) that will begin service next month. It measures 140 millimeters by 70 millimeters and is 18.9 millimeters thick and weighs 250 grams including the battery pack.The EM-One is compatible with EMobile Co.'s high-speed 3G (third-generation) data service that will launch on March 31 and offer download speeds of up to 3.6Mbps. Also packed into the device is:802.11b/g Wireless LANBluetoothtuner for Japan's mobile digital television broadcastsfull QWERTY keyboard slides out from behind the display for typing and the device also sports a camera,
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Cisco vs. Apple Over iPhone Name
2007-02-19 01:11:16
What's been going on with Apple 's new iPhone , you ask? A lot I tell you. After much rumor and anticipation, Apple finally launched the iPhone. However, a few weeks before Apple announced the iPhone we found out that the name was already taken by Cisco Systems, however Apple still announced the iPhone. Didn't Apple do their homework to first determine if there was a trademark for the iPhone name? According to recent reports, Apple has 1 more week to respond to Cisco Systems Inc.'s trademark infringement lawsuit that threatens to keep Apple from using the iPhone name. The companies had previously agreed to extend the deadline until Thursday night, however, Cisco Systems said Apple has until Wednesday (2/28/07) to respond to the lawsuit filed last month in San Francisco federal court. Cisco, whose Linksys division began shipping a line of iPhones last spring, has said it would allow Apple to use the trademarked name but


HTC Showcases the HTC S710 & P3350
2007-02-15 02:59:58
High Tech Computer Corp. today launched 2 smart phones from its Q1 2007 product portfolio at the 3GSM World Congress Conference and Exhibition. TC showcased the HTC S710, which has a semi auto-sliding QWERTY keyboard and is one of the first devices to use Microsoft Windows Mobile 6. Windows Mobile 6 offers new capabilities to view emails in rich HTML format, easier email management through new shortcuts and new calendar views that enhance how people can stay on top of their work when away from the office.HTC also showcased the HTC P3350 which is primarily for music and multimedia on the move. The HTC P3350 is a powerful mobile device that offers a full range of PDA features such as Microsoft Office Mobile for reading and editing Word and Excel documents, combined with HTC's powerful Media Hub for playing and managing music and videos tracks/clips, or creating ringtones.
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Verizon Launches the Samsung SCH-u740
2007-02-15 02:31:53
Verizon Wireless today announced the availability of the SCH-u740 from Samsung . The handset’s allows for communications options both vertically and horizontally with its full QWERTY keyboard and offers customers the ability to access Verizon Wireless’ multimedia services, including V CAST Music and Video, Get It Now® and Mobile Web 2.0. The Samsung SCH-u740 is available in a stylish metallic champagne color with couture appeal and Ivy League brainpower. Text enthusiasts can open the phone horizontally to find a full QWERTY keyboard at their fingertips for ease of use in text messaging and e-mail using Wireless Sync, Verizon Wireless’ proprietary e-mail solution. With Wireless Sync, Verizon Wireless customers can synchronize their SCH-u740 with their home or office PC for easy access to their new e-mail, calendar, contacts and task information.  Open the flip vertically and the SCH-u740 is a stylish, thin clamshell phone with a 1.3 megapixel camera with f
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Microsoft Unveils New Windows Mobile 6 Smartphone Software
2007-02-13 04:34:28
Microsoft Corp. today unveiled Windows Mobile ® 6, the newest version of its mobile software platform. Windows Mobile 6 delivers the ability to view e-mails in their original rich HTML format with live links to Web and SharePoint® sites, which means text and images are displayed as they would be on a PC, and are available from a corporate e-mail server such as Exchange Server 2007, from Web-based accounts such as Windows Live Hotmail or from a myriad of other popular service providers. Windows Mobile 6 also includes Windows Live for Windows Mobile, which provides customers with a rich set of Windows Live services. For example, now through Windows Live Messenger, people can chat with more than one person at one time, express themselves through animated figures, quickly send a file or image, or record and send voice notes.
Read more: Smartphone , Microsoft , Software

T-Mobile Announces Sidekick designed by NBA Superstar Dwyane Wade
2007-02-13 04:25:19
T-Mobile today announced the T-Mobile Sidekick III designed by NBA superstar Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat guard and 2006 NBA Finals MVP. Packed with the same technology as the T-Mobile Sidekick 3, the new D-Wade Edition is the latest in a series of T-Mobile's iconic devices. The handset features a crisp white color of Miami's South Beach, the T-Mobile Sidekick 3 D-Wade Edition is paired with tan and copper accents that emulate high-end automobiles. Wade's signature "3" stands out as the only detail in gold, symbolizing the NBA championship trophy. The device also debuts another Sidekick first, a realistic basketball-textured backing for added grip and comfort.According to Dwyane: “My T-Mobile Sidekick is a part of me. I don’t go anywhere without it because it keeps me in touch with the most important people in my life,” said Wade. 
Read more: Superstar , Mobile Announces

Nokia Introduces the Nokia 6110 Navigator
2007-02-13 04:11:35
At the annual 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Nokia introduced the new Nokia 6110 Navigator , a navigation-enabled mobile phone designed for the mass market. The Nokia 6110 Navigator brings together GPS (Global Positioning System) and AGPS (Assisted Global Positioning System) functionality with always-on mobile connectivity in a feature-rich, compact device. The Nokia 6110 Navigator is expected to begin shipping in the second quarter of 2007 with an estimated retail price of €450 before subsidies or taxes. The Nokia 6110 Navigator features full personal navigation experience with integrated maps, routing and navigation available with the click of the phone's one-touch Navigator key. With the Nokia 6110 Navigator, consumers can quickly and easily view their current location on the map, search for destinations, find specific routes, or locate services such as restaurants, hotels or shops that are nearby. 
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Nokia Patents Cell Phone With Position, Velocity & Direction Sensors
2007-02-25 19:12:59
Nokia was recently granted a patent for a cell phone using orientation sensors to determine what orientation (held upside, on its side or right side up) a phone is in to automatically change the phone labels (keypads and screen information) (read patent).  Additionally, the patent states that the phone will have embedded chips to sense velocity and direction when the phone is being moved.  The patented features are similar to the popular controller for Nintendo's best-selling Wii videogame device.What is claimed is:"1. A mobile communication terminal having a user interface comprising: a display for showing information, a keypad including a plurality of hard keys, at least one of the hard keys being formed by at least a partially transparent key body that allows objects under the key to be seen through the top of the key, a pair of polarized films mounted, one over the other, for movement relative to one another under the keypad, labels disposed beneath the polarize
Read more: Nokia , Patents , Velocity , Direction , Cell Phone

Nokia Patents Cell Phone With Game Joy Stick
2007-02-25 18:56:54
Nokia recently filed a patent design that features a cell phone with a removable built-in joystick for cell phone gamers (read patent).The invention claimed is:"1. A handheld device comprising: a main body having processor components operatively connected together for performing predetermined functions; a stylus; a ball defining an orifice configured for receiving said stylus; and a socket defined by said main body for rotatably receiving said ball, socket being configured for generating to said main body electrical signals indicative of movement of said ball in response to movement of said stylus, said processor components including pointing device logic for responding to said signals."No word yet from Nokia when this phone may be available.  
Read more: Nokia , Patents , Cell Phone , Stick

Japanese To Buy Burgers With Cell Phone Electronic Payment
2007-02-27 02:10:04
Today in Japan McDonald and NTT DoCoMo, Inc. announced they have agreed to allow customers to buy a big mac using their cell phones.  The companies will jointly promote e-marketing based on DoCoMo Osaifu-Keitai™ e-wallet services. The agreement will form a joint company that will plan and manage e-marketing promotions to McDonald's planned membership club, and introduction of DoCoMo's iD™ platform for mobile-phone credit cards and ToruCa™ information-capture service at McDonald's stores.McDonald's plans to establish the membership club by October 2007 to offer enhanced membership services and to strengthen customer loyalty. Members of a current membership club will be invited to join the new club.Mobile services for iD credit-card payments and ToruCa information capture will be introduced in McDonald's stores throughout Japan beginning in October 2007.  
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Skype Wants FCC To Open Mobile Networks
2007-02-27 02:02:32
Skype Ltd. is asking the U.S.Federal Communications Commission to open up the country's mobile phone industry for "unlocked" devices and third-party applications. Skype is using the precident set back in 1968 by the FCC when telephone companies were forced to allow other companies to sell products that can be added to telephones (i.e., answering machines, wireless phones, caller I.D.)  
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Nokia Announced the Nokia E61i
2007-02-27 01:49:04
Nokia has announced the Nokia E61i which is the third new E-Series handset following the Nokia E65 and Nokia E90 Communicator.Targeted for the business consumer, the Nokia E61i allows the user to set up email using the settings wizard, then get easy access to your email at work or away through an extensive range of connection methods: EDGE, 3G*, GPRS and WLAN.  You can check your email on the go. Nokia E61i supports Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email and a variety of third-party email solutions: Nokia Intellisync, Mail for Exchange (delivered via Nokia Download! Application), Visto Mobile, BlackBerry Connect, and Good Mobile Messaging (email clients are dependent on operator variant).A direct competitor of BlackBerry, the E61i allows you to open your email inbox quickly using the dedicated email key, get immediate notification of new emails via the LED indicator light, read emails easily, including attachments, on the large, high-resolution screen and view and edit email attachments
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Motorola Announced the Motorola W510
2007-02-27 01:33:53
Motorola recently announced the Motorola W510 featuring a 1.3 megapixel camera, an integrated audio player, quad band connectivity and quick sharing of pictures, music and files with 15MB of internal memory and optional external microSD card up to 2GB. Inspired from the iconic slim MOTOKRZR design, the Motorola W510 is streamlined and compact making it easy to fit in the palm of your hand.  The handset is 17.5mm thick and features a large 1.9” color display.  With quad band GSM connectivity, the Motorola W510 lets you travel without worry whether it’s New York or New Delhi. Main Features: Sleek and stylish flip design Quad band GSM technology for international roaming 1.3 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom Integrated audio player    
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Motorola Announces the Motorola W205
2007-02-27 01:23:05
Motorola recently announced the candy bar Motorola W205 featuring a 500 entry internal phone book, SMS messaging and iTAP (software that knows what you’re trying to type), large color screen, directional keypad, and large icons. The Motorola W205 is equipped with a 2.5 millimeter headset jack, compatible with a number of headset accessories.  Simply plug it in, press send, and you’re off.  This feature keeps you connected, sans distractions.  With crystal clear quality, feel free to talk to friends and family as if they were sitting right next to you. Main Features: GSM technologyCandy bar form factor108 x 44 x 14.9 millimeters in sizeBands: 850/1900, 900/1800 
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Motorola Announcing the Reincarnated StarTACIII
2007-03-01 03:17:31
Motorola,  today gave a modern-day twist to an old classic, announcing the launch of StarTACIII in Seoul. A state-of-the-art handset in its own right, StarTACIII is the modern reincarnation of StarTAC, widely recognized as a revolution in mobile technology and design.In recognition of StarTAC’s classic heritage, Motorola is organizing a range of marketing activities around the launch of StarTACIII themed to reflect the ‘Retro Style’ that was popular during the 1960s.Motorola’s StarTACIII naturally retains many of the original aesthetic features that made StarTAC so classic. The new handset will be instantly recognizable by its chic black coloring, specially-developed scratch-resistant façade, shoulders that curve gracefully around the hinge, a smoothly contoured front, and of course the distinctive StarTAC opening chime.  
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AT&T Introduces the Motorola M900 for Homeland Security
2007-03-01 03:07:36
AT&T Inc. today announced the availability of the Motorola M900, a powerful and durable mobile voice solution that enables state-of-the-art in-vehicle communications ideal for the needs of homeland security and emergency management professionals.The M900, which is available through AT&T's wireless Government sales organization, is a robust, high-performance unit easily installed into service vehicles used by the military, federal, state and local government and emergency management agencies. The unit's physical design, state-of-the-art technology and specially designed vehicle interfaces are dedicated to delivering dependable, easily accessible communication so that homeland security and emergency management professionals can stay connected when carrying out mission-critical tasks.Motorola's M900 delivers extended network coverage over standard portable cell phones through a 2-watt radio frequency (RF) amplification for enhanced connections in urban and remote locat
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Verizon Launches MediaFlow Cell Phone TV Service
2007-03-03 21:23:01
Verizon Wireless has launched cell phone TV operated by MediaFlo (owned by Qualcomm).  Verizon Wireless owned by Verizon Communications Inc. and Vodafone Group Plc, announced the $15 a month fee for the service, which includes eight channels broadcasting full-length TV shows 24 hours per day.  Recently Cingular announced they have plans to launch MediaFlo cell phone TV service. Mobile video services has been very slow to take off because of high prices and poor quality compared with cable and satellite tv.  However, Verizon's cell phone TV had a picture quality that is comparable with home TV and about twice as clear as Verizon Wireless' existing Vcast video service.Currently, approximately 7 million US customers of the 232 million US mobile subscribe to mobile phone TV service.AT&T Inc.'s Cingular Wireless, has plans to launch MediaFlo to its customers later in the year. The first phone to support MediaFlo is the Samsung U620  and is sold for $199 o
Read more: Verizon , Service , Verizon Launches

Palm & allTel Looking for Buyers
2007-03-06 03:00:33
Word on the street is that Palm Inc., is looking for a buyer and that Nokia may be interested.  No.2 Motorola Inc., has also been mentioned as a potential buyer. Shares of Palm increased 11% last Friday to as high as $18.08, on renewed speculation of a pending sale. However, several analysts questioned why Nokia or Motorola would need Palm.  The think computer manufacturers like Hewlett-Packard Co. and Dell Inc would be more attracted to Palm as a way to enter into the market for wireless services.Another word on the Street is that Alltel Corp. has increased efforts to sell itself to carriers such as AT&T Inc., Verizon Communications Inc. and Sprint Nextel Corp. In recent weeks, Alltel has made overtures to AT&T, and the San Antonio-based telecom giant has been willing to entertain the possibility. 
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DOT May Restrict Cell Phone Batteries On Airplanes
2007-03-06 02:48:13
Due to a few recent fires among commercial airplanes, the US government is considering new restrictions on how passengers carry lithium batteries used to power laptop computers and cell phones onboard.The Department of Transportation is expected to propose further restrictions later this year after restricting bars of bulk shipments of some lithium batteries on passenger planes.  The government is not planning to ban batteries from carry-on luggage, however, new rules may prohibit them from checked bags.According to Bob Richard, deputy chief of the DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration, "We recognize that the American public wants to be able to carry their batteries and electronic equipment aboard aircraft, but we have to weigh the safety issues.....Any fire aboard an aircraft is unacceptable." 
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AT&T & Verizon to Offer DVR Programming By Cell Phone
2007-03-07 01:32:04
AT&T and Verizon just launched the ability for subscribers to remotely program their DVR programming by cell phone.  AT&T Inc. subscribers can accomplish this via AT&T's Homezone, a video-on-demand service that AT&T offers with satellite TV provider EchoStar Communications.Starting next week Verizon Wireless and Vodafone Group Plc also will offer its customers to use their phones to program TiVo Inc. digital video recorders remotely. The idea, promised for months, is to better integrate wired and wireless services to encourage customer loyalty amid increased competition from cable providers, which have added telephony to their Web and television services, 
Read more: Offer , Programming , Cell Phone

Nokia & Indiagames To Offer Games to N-Gage Platform
2007-03-07 01:11:04
Nokia and Indiagames, India's leading mobile game publisher, announced recently that Indiagames will be bringing a selection of their mobile game brands to the N-Gage platform in Asia and the rest of the world. Starting in 2007, Nokia's N-Gage platform will allow consumers around the world to easily find, buy, play and manage premium quality mobile games on upcoming Nokia Nseries multimedia computers and other Nokia S60 devices.  N-Gage offers a global games platform that includes community features that allow users to easily interact with friends and share gaming experiences - anytime, from anywhere   Nokia is working with the world's leading publishers to deliver a broad portfolio of exciting, high quality games. ww.n-gage.com According to Vishal Gondal, CEO, Indiagames, "Working with Nokia on the N-Gage platform is a great opportunity for us to deliver great content for a global audience….We believe in Nokia's vision of making it easy
Read more: Offer , Nokia , Games , Platform

Nokia Launches Nokia Software Updater
2007-03-08 02:09:14
Nokia today announced that the Nokia Software Updater application is now available from selected Nokia local support web pages as well as http://www.nokia.com/softwareupdate. After a successful trial run last year, Nokia is expanding the program to enable people to update their own mobile device software without having to visit a service point. So far, over three quarters of a million people have updated their Nokia device using Nokia Software Updater.Nokia Software Updater is a free application that enables people to update the device software on compatible Nokia devices, including some of the world's best selling 3G devices such as the Nokia N70, Nokia N73 and Nokia E61. Initially available only in English, the Nokia Software Updater is now available in almost 40 different langugages. The link to Nokia Software Updater is also available in the most recent versions of Nokia PC Suite software.
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