20 October 2005
Satellite Technology Could Revolutionize the Cellular Industry
For many years, satellite phones have been clunky, suitcase-sized units, and haven’t fit the standards of true mobility. According to Mobile Satellite Ventures, however, that may soon change.
Motorola Kicks off New Mobile Computing Product Line
On Monday, Motorola unveiled the HC700-L, the first in a series of mobile computing solutions planned by that company.
New Mobile VoIP Network Planned in Japan
Recent reports suggest that Japan’s Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry is considering starting a government-sponsored mobile VoIP network.
19 October 2005
Nokia vs. RIM: May the Best Company Win
It appears that Nokia’s recently announced E Series of mobile phones will soon be in direct competition with RIM’s BlackBerry line of cellular PDAs.
Samsung Releases Enterprise-Class VoIP Application
Samsung has just introduced OfficeServ, a new wireless VoIP application, which provides support for numerous voice and data functions.
More Competition for the ROKR
Sony Ericsson has just announced the launch of their most recent Walkman-branded mobile phone, the W900. The new handset will feature 3G connectivity, as sell as a 2 megapixel digital camera, and have a focus on playing music.
18 October 2005
Sony Ericsson Profits Exceed Expectations
Sony Ericsson announced on Monday that its third-quarter before-tax profits rose by 11%, significantly above what analysts expected.
Samsung’s Latest Phone Has a Great Memory
Electronics giant, Samsung, has just released a new cellular phone with a 3GB hard drive. That’s enough memory to store thousands of digital pictures, or hours of video data, all on a single tiny handset.
RIM Gets Unexpected Help from Palm
Since last month’s intense optimism among Research in Motion executives, the company has run into a number of difficult obstacles in recent weeks. But the Waterloo, Ontario-based RIM has now struck a deal with their main hardware rival, Palm.
17 October 2005
Is the Government Tracking Your Cell Phone?
The Missouri Transportation Department is finalizing plans to make use of cell phones in monitoring real-time traffic congestion on that state’s 5,500 miles of major roads.
16 October 2005
Cell Phones Could Soon Recognize their Owners Movements
Scientists in Finland have developed a security sensor, which responds to a person’s movements, and is able to adapt to recognize the legitimate owner of a wireless device by the way they walk.
15 October 2005
Ericsson and Rogers Collaborate on High-Speed Mobile Technology
Rogers Communications is working with Ericsson Canada to test a new form of high-speed mobile voice, data, and audio/video technology.
14 October 2005
Nokia Introduces Enterprise-Level Smartphones
As of this Wednesday, Nokia has introduced a new line of mobile smartphones, which are primarily targeted at enterprise-level IT departments, and will become available by early 2006.
13 October 2005
Sony Ericsson Announces New Smartphone
Sony Ericsson has announced the pending release of its newest handheld smartphone – the P990, which includes the Symbian 9.1 operating system, Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as a built in keyboard and 2 megapixel digital camera.
Nokia and Ericsson to Use Lower GSM Frequencies
Mobile giants, Ericsson and Nokia have both announced plans to begin using the 450MHz radio spectrum to operate their GSM networks.
09 October 2005
Motorola CEO Complains About Lack of Engineering Students
CEO, Ed Zander, of Motorola has expressed concern about the woefully low number of engineering students in the United States.
07 October 2005
Australian Evangelists Bring Scripture to Cell Phones
The Bible has just undergone its latest modernization treatment, namely being translated into text messaging slang and offered as a free SMS download for mobile phones.
EarthLink to Offer Wi-Fi Cellular Service
The internet service provider, EarthLink, is making plans to enter the cell phone business, by offering voice service over its citywide wireless networks.
T-Mobile to Launch New Web-Enabled Mobile Phones
T-Mobile UK has announced that it will be launching eight new high-speed mobile internet devices by this Christmas.
03 October 2005
Windows-Based Treo won’t Become Available Until 2006
Even though Palm has now officially unveiled its Windows-based PDA, it will likely not be available to consumers for quite some time.
30 September 2005
Motorola CEO Downplays Negative iPod Comments
Ed Zander, the CEO of Motorola, is doing his best to downplay the critical remarks that he made recently, regarding Apple’s iPod Nano.
Cingular and RealNetworks to Launch Streaming Video Service
America’s largest wireless company, Cingular Wireless, has agreed to work with RealNetworks to offer streaming video services to subscribers’ mobile phones.
29 September 2005
RIM to Use Intel Chips in Future Devices
Soon after Palm's announcement that they are planning to release a Windows-based Treo handheld device, Research in Motion is trying to generate additional excitement about their own products.
28 September 2005
Nokia Launches New Brand Name For Music-Ready Devices
Nokia unveiled its new XpressMusic brand name on Monday, in an attempt to help customers easily identify the company’s music-ready cell phones.
27 September 2005
Users Want Increased Battery Life in Mobile Devices
In a recent market research study spanning 15 different countries, the most desired feature by far in future mobile devices was increased battery life.
