Cell Phones Daily - Articles - Cell Phone News

Nokia Adds Microsoft PlayReady Technology

no@spam.com (Cell Phones Daily) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:51:28 PDT

Building on their existing collaboration around mobile entertainment, Nokia and Microsoft Corp. have extended their cooperation to include support for Microsoft® PlayReady(TM) technology into the Nokia S60 and Series 40 mobile device platforms. PlayReady is a new content access technology from Microsoft that makes it easy for content owners and service providers to deliver virtually any type of digital content in a flexible manner. As part of the agreement, Nokia and Microsoft will also collaborate on expanding and simplifying consumer scenarios for accessing, experiencing and moving digital content using mobile devices.

Helio Adds Mail for Microsoft Exchange to Helio Ocean

no@spam.com (Cell Phones Daily) — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:31:11 PDT

Helio Ocean's expansive messaging capabilities just got more versatile with the launch of Mail for Microsoft® Exchange. Adding to Ocean's already comprehensive messaging line-up including a single hub for all text messages, picture messages, Instant Messages and emails from major portals and ISPs, Helio members can now mix business with pleasure through Mail for Microsoft® Exchange. This new application lets users wirelessly synchronize email, calendar and contacts from their companies' Microsoft® Exchange Server so they can use Ocean to keep in touch with friends and family, as well as staying on top of business.

"Ocean has already made staying in touch with friends easier than ever with Ocean's ultimate messaging dashboard for all email, IM, picture and text messages, something no mobile device has done before," said Doug Britt, Sr. Director of Content and Messaging Services at Helio. "Now we're bringing the business user into the fold with the addition of corporate email, calendar and contacts, all from the same great messaging interface. Combined, this solidifies Ocean as an ideal device for keeping in touch with friends, family and business associates."

Nokia Acquires Twango

no@spam.com (Cell Phones Daily) — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 11:27:07 PDT

Nokia and Twango today announced that Nokia has acquired substantially all assets of Twango (www.Twango.com). Twango provides a comprehensive media sharing solution for organizing and sharing photos, videos and other personal media. By acquiring Twango, Nokia will be able to offer people an easy way to share multimedia content through their desktop and mobile devices. In addition to key assets, through this transaction Nokia is bringing on a seasoned team with strong social media and Web services expertise.

Nokia Announces new A-GPS Service

no@spam.com (Cell Phones Daily) — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:34:33 PDT

This Assisted GPS (A-GPS) service helps Nokia Maps users find their current locations faster and get to their desired locations quicker using their Nokia mobile device with built-in GPS.

Nokia intends to equip all of its future devices that have built-in GPS with this service. The first devices to use this service are the Nokia 6110 Navigator, which has begun shipping in select markets, and the most recent software release of the Nokia N95 multimedia computer.

Motorola Posts Disappointing Q2 Earnings Report

no@spam.com (Cell Phones Daily) — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:24:44 PDT

Motorola, Inc. today reported sales of $8.7 billion for the second quarter of 2007. The GAAP net loss from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2007 was $0.02 per share, which includes net charges of $0.04 per share related to workforce reductions and an insurance litigation matter.

“This was a challenging quarter for Motorola in which revenue fell short of our expectations due to a decline in mobile device unit shipments,” said Ed Zander, chairman and chief executive officer. “However, I am pleased with the solid results within our Home and Networks Mobility and Enterprise Mobility Solutions businesses. Our vision of seamless mobility and the mobile Internet continues to resonate with our customers and partners worldwide. We remain confident that we are taking the right steps to deliver improved performance and to create long-term value for Motorola shareholders.”

Sprint Partners with Clearwire to Expand Nationwide WiMAX Network

no@spam.com (Cell Phones Daily) — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:25:05 PDT

Sprint Nextel and Clearwire plan to jointly construct the first nationwide mobile broadband network using WiMAX technology, and promote the global development of WiMAX-based services. The planned arrangement, which is set out in a letter of intent, is expected to provide broad benefits to consumers, businesses, educators, the Federal government and public safety users by fostering quicker, broader and more efficient deployment of a mobile WiMAX broadband network than either company could accomplish on its own.

RIM Announces the BlackBerry 8820 Smartphone

no@spam.com (Cell Phones Daily) — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:15:55 PDT

Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the BlackBerry 8820 smartphone. Featuring RIM's thinnest smartphone design with a full and highly tactile QWERTY keyboard, large and bright display (320 x 240), user-friendly trackball navigation system and best-in-class voice and data functionality, the BlackBerry 8820 also includes built-in GPS (Global Positioning System), RIM's latest media player enhancements, and a microSD / microSDHC (microSD High Capacity) expandable memory slot that can support current and future generations of microSD memory cards up to 32GB. The BlackBerry 8820 is the first dual-mode BlackBerry handset, combining EDGE/GPRS/GSM cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity for data access and voice support through UMA (unlicensed mobile access) for fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) service offerings from various wireless carriers around the world.

Alltel Wireless Announces the Hue Mobile Phone by Samsung

no@spam.com (Cell Phones Daily) — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:16:20 PDT

Alltel Wireless, America's largest network, today announced the Alltel Hue™ by Samsung is now exclusively available at shopalltel.com and Alltel Wireless retail locations. The phone offers a wide variety of features including Alltel's patent-pending Celltop technology, an MP3 player with Jump Music capabilities, a 1.3 megapixel camera with video, and a choice of colorful, interchangeable faceplates.

"The Alltel Hue is an affordable phone that provides our customers with an impressive combination of fashion and function," said Wade McGill, senior vice president of wireless product management for Alltel Wireless. "Its versatility and colorful interchangeable faceplates let our customers tailor their phone to their unique personality."

SANYO Announces the Katana DLX and Katana II for Sprint

no@spam.com (Cell Phones Daily) — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:55:57 PDT

Recognizing that customers want instant wireless connectivity without sacrificing fashion, Sprint and SANYO today announced the availability of the Sprint Power Vision Phone KATANA DLX by SANYO. Operating on the Sprint Mobile Broadband network, Katana DLX by SANYO provides easy access to Sprint’s exclusive multimedia content, including the Sprint Music Store. The Sprint Music Store provides customers with quick over-the-air song downloads for just 99 cents each with a Power Vision data pack.

Also announced today, the Sprint Vision Phone Katana II by SANYO offers more total download capacity (21MB) than its very popular predecessor, Katana by SANYO, which debuted last year. This improvement significantly increases the device’s capacity for games, ring tones, applications and more. Katana II by SANYO runs on the Sprint Vision network and features a VGA camera, voice SMS and Sprint Mobile Email allowing users to access their email from popular providers simply by entering their username and password with no downloads required.

LG Launches LG Shine Titanium Black Handset

no@spam.com (Cell Phones Daily) — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:06:58 PDT

Following the phenomenal success of the first LG Shine handset within the Black Label Series, LG Electronics today unveils a striking addition to the LG Shine, the LG Shine ‘Titanium Black’. Boasting the same amazing features as the original LG Shine handset, the full metal bodied jacket has received a makeover, turning it a dark and sophisticated metallic grey.

The brand-new LG Shine ‘Titanium Black’ offers mobile users a stylish phone with a high technical specification. Taking influence from futuristic trends, the LG Shine ‘Titanium Black’ presents a handset with a mature and refined finish. Edgier than black and more chic than silver, LG Shine ‘Titanium Black’ combines the best of both looks and will allow both men and women to shine. Those who loved LG Shine the first time around will be clamouring to get their hands on this new addition to the range, confirming LG as style leaders.