14 November 2005
Most Low-End Laptops Leave out Wireless
Many computer hardware companies are trying to corner the low-end computing markets with very low cost, stripped down laptops. It is an unfortunate fact that wireless connectivity is often a feature that goes neglected in such models.
Google Proposes Mountain View Wi-Fi Network
Google has announced plans to use its home city of Mountain View, California as a testing ground to prove the social and financial benefits of providing customers with free wireless internet connections.
13 November 2005
Comparison Shopping Improves Satisfaction
The results of a recent cell phone satisfaction survey suggest that customers who comparison-shop for mobile devices will most likely be happier with their purchases in the long term.
12 November 2005
New Wireless Transmitter Will Disable Cell Phone Bombs
US Defense equipment contractor, Raytheon, has recently filed an international patent application for a transmitter that prevents remotely controlled cell phone bombs from detonating.
11 November 2005
Samsung Introduces Mobile VoIP Application
Samsung has introduced its latest enterprise-level wireless application, called OfficeServ Wireless, which is designed to transfer voice data over a wireless VoIP connection.
O2 Subsidiary Launches Europe’s First Super 3G Network
Wholly-owned O2 subsidiary, Manx Telecom, has officially launched what it says is Eurpoe’s first High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) network, which offers super fast 3G wireless data capabilities.
Canadian Wireless Providers Plan Mobile Payment Service
Three of Canada’s top wireless providers have recently come to an agreement this week on a joint venture that will allow customers to make payments via their mobile phones.
ROKR Discounted by $100
After dismally poor performance for the past several weeks, Cingular Wireless has decided to cut the price of the Motorola RORK phone by a drastic 40%.
10 November 2005
High Speed BlackBerry Coming to Canada
Research in Motion has just announced that the BlackBerry 8700r wireless handheld device will become available to Canadian consumers, starting on November 29th.
08 November 2005
New Video Sharing Service Planned for Hong Kong
Honk Kong mobile provider, CSL, and cell phone manufacturer, Nokia have just jointly announced the pending release of a new video sharing service for Hong Kong users of Nokia’s IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS).
07 November 2005
Citywide Wi-Fi Network Proposed for Milwaukee
A small start-up by the name of Midwest Fiber Networks (MWFN) has put in a bid to build a citywide Wi-Fi network in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, similar to the network being built in Philadelphia.
06 November 2005
Nintendo Announces UK Launch of Free Wi-Fi Gaming
Nintendo has announced a date for the UK launch of its free Wi-Fi gaming service. The service, which is compatible with the Nintendo DS, will become available at numerous bars, restaurants, and other public places, starting on November 25.
05 November 2005
Nokia CEO Predicts Smartphone Market Growth
Nokia CEO, Jorma Ollila has made a prediction that the market for smartphones will double over the next year.
04 November 2005
RIM to Release New Intel-Powered BlackBerry
Research in Motion has just unveiled the latest version of its popular BlackBerry device, which analysts say is the closest that they've ever come to making a true handheld computer.
03 November 2005
Nokia Blurs the Lines of Multimedia and Communication
The world’s largest mobile phone manufacturer, Nokia, is about to launch a new line of multimedia handsets that clearly aim to combine communication with information technology, and consumer electronics with broadcasting.
Sprint Enters the Mobile Music Market
Sprint Nextel has just launched its first attempt over-the-air music download service. But the offering is far from ideal, with prices of more than double those of iTunes.
01 November 2005
Mobile Phone Vending Machines Launched in UK
Mobile provider, Vodafone, has recently unveiled the UK’s first vending machines selling mobile phones.
31 October 2005
LG and Sanyo know how to Satisfy Customers
The recent Wireless Mobile Phone Evaluation Study conducted by SD Power and Associates has ranked LG and Sanyo as the top two cell phone manufacturers in terms of customer satisfaction.
30 October 2005
Cisco Planning VoIP System for Radiotelephones
Cisco Systems has announced that they are planning a new communication system that will allow for many different types of walkie-talkies and radiotelephones to interoperate via VoIP and SIP.
29 October 2005
Nokia Announces Latest Mid-Price CDMA Handsets
In addition to its two latest low-cost cell phones, primarily targeted towards emerging markets, Nokia has also released two new mid-range CDMA handsets.
Cell Phone Users Still Appreciate the Simple Things
According to a recent study, most cell phone users believe that a device’s design and user-friendliness is more important than what advanced features it includes.
28 October 2005
Motorola and Intel to Collaborate on WiMAX
Intel and Motorola announced on Thursday that they will be working together to accelerate the development and deployment of WiMAX wireless broadband technology for mobile devices.
27 October 2005
Nokia Targets New Phones to Emerging Markets
This Wednesday saw the release of four new Nokia handsets, two of which will be targeted at emerging markets, including Latin America, and parts of Asia.
23 October 2005
Rogers Working on New IP Multimedia Technology
Rogers Communications is working together with Ericsson on a new IP-based Multimedia Subsystem, which will help Rogers to better integrate voice, data, audio, and video services.
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.
