Mobiles News
May 31, 2007
Samsung Electronics has launched the Samsung F300, the world's first mobile phone with a double-face design featuring two LCD screens. One screen is embedded in the front of the phone, one in the rear.
The device, which is part of Samsung's new Ultra series, is also known as 'Ultra Music'. ...
Samsung announces F300 ultra thin music phone
by Janet Harris
Samsung Electronics has launched the Samsung F300, the world's first mobile phone with a double-face design featuring two LCD screens. One screen is embedded in the front of the phone, one in the rear.
The device, which is part of Samsung's new Ultra series, is also known as 'Ultra Music'. ...
May 29, 2007
Panasonic has added to its LUMIX range of digital cameras with the introduction of the slim and lightweight LUMIX DMC-FX100.
The LUMIX DMC-FX100 is the first camera in the world to feature 12.2 megapixel resolution with a 28mm wide-angle lens. The camera has a 2.5-inch LCD screen.
The LEICA DC lens ...
Panasonic first with 12.2mp and 28mm wide-angle
by Janet Harris
Panasonic has added to its LUMIX range of digital cameras with the introduction of the slim and lightweight LUMIX DMC-FX100.
The LUMIX DMC-FX100 is the first camera in the world to feature 12.2 megapixel resolution with a 28mm wide-angle lens. The camera has a 2.5-inch LCD screen.
The LEICA DC lens ...
May 25, 2007
The European Parliament has voted through a compromise agreement on roaming charges for call phone calls in Europe, which could come into effect next month. A compromise on rates was reached between MEPs and the European presidency earlier in May, and the agreement has now been voted through by a strong majority. The European wholesale rate, which one operator can charge another ...
MEPs vote to cut roaming charges
by Brian TurnerThe European Parliament has voted through a compromise agreement on roaming charges for call phone calls in Europe, which could come into effect next month. A compromise on rates was reached between MEPs and the European presidency earlier in May, and the agreement has now been voted through by a strong majority. The European wholesale rate, which one operator can charge another ...
Take the HDTV Plunge
by Kathryn LangThe wait for HDTV may finally be coming to the end. Many consumers have put off investing in the technology. They have preferred to wait out the glitches, the changes, and the costs. With the eventuality of all HDTV all the time lurking ever nearer, it may be that the wait is over. The glitches are almost ...
Orange UK launches SPV E650
by Janet Harris
Orange UK recently launched the SPV E650 smartphone - the first Windows Mobile 6.0 device on the UK market.
The phone is manufactured by HTC and features WiFi and EDGE connectivity.
It has a 2.5in screen, with 240 x 320 resolution and 65,000 colours. A mirrored frame surrounds the screen and the keypad, ...
May 24, 2007
Nokia has followed up its top of the range N95 smartphone with the launch of the more affordable Navigator 6110.
The satnav device features a metallic trim and neat sliding action.
UK maps are provided by Route 66 on MicroSD card. An address or postcode can be entered to plan a route in seconds. ...
Nokia releases Navigator 6110
by Janet Harris
Nokia has followed up its top of the range N95 smartphone with the launch of the more affordable Navigator 6110.
The satnav device features a metallic trim and neat sliding action.
UK maps are provided by Route 66 on MicroSD card. An address or postcode can be entered to plan a route in seconds. ...
May 23, 2007
New research from market research organisation GfK identifies a growing trend for consumers to switch to Smartphones as an alternative to PDAs.
GfK found that the volume of PDA sales in the UK declined by 35% in the first quarter of 2007 and the value of sales declined by ...
GfK sees consumers moving from PDAs to Smartphones
by Janet Harris
New research from market research organisation GfK identifies a growing trend for consumers to switch to Smartphones as an alternative to PDAs.
GfK found that the volume of PDA sales in the UK declined by 35% in the first quarter of 2007 and the value of sales declined by ...
May 22, 2007
Semiconductor manufacturer Skyworks Solutions has partnered with LG Electronics to provide mobile connectivity to LG's record-selling Shine handset.
The Shine is LG's second model from the premium Black Label Series.
The handset will benefit from the SKY77340, a highly integrated quad-band EDGE power amplifier which supports the European and US ...
LG’s Shine features Skyworks’ power amplifier module
by Janet Harris
Semiconductor manufacturer Skyworks Solutions has partnered with LG Electronics to provide mobile connectivity to LG's record-selling Shine handset.
The Shine is LG's second model from the premium Black Label Series.
The handset will benefit from the SKY77340, a highly integrated quad-band EDGE power amplifier which supports the European and US ...
May 21, 2007
Eastman Kodak is planning to release a camera and several Motorola cell phones incorporating its own CMOS sensor by the end of 2007.
Kodak, which has been developing a CMOS sensor with IBM technology, will release a 5-megapixel camera with the Kodak-developed CMOS chip by summer 2007 and Motorola-Kodak camera phones will ...
Kodak CMOS camera announced
by Janet Harris
Eastman Kodak is planning to release a camera and several Motorola cell phones incorporating its own CMOS sensor by the end of 2007.
Kodak, which has been developing a CMOS sensor with IBM technology, will release a 5-megapixel camera with the Kodak-developed CMOS chip by summer 2007 and Motorola-Kodak camera phones will ...US approves Apple iPhone
by Brian Turner
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved Apple's iPhone and the device is now set for an expected launch in June. The exact launch date has not yet been disclosed.
The FCC carries out a range of tests on new devices to the market, for factors such as SAR (specific absorption rate), ...
May 19, 2007
Is your O/S and office software legal?
According to figures published by Microsoft, 35% of the software in the world is thought to be counterfeit or otherwise illegal. After years of unofficially tolerating piracy as a means of securing market share, Microsoft is now going on the offensive to make sure copies of its software ...
Micro$oft gets tough on pirates
by BGonaSTICKIs your O/S and office software legal?
According to figures published by Microsoft, 35% of the software in the world is thought to be counterfeit or otherwise illegal. After years of unofficially tolerating piracy as a means of securing market share, Microsoft is now going on the offensive to make sure copies of its software ...
May 18, 2007
Motorola has introduced the high-speed Moto Q9, which features Windows Mobile 6 OS, quad-band 3G and HSDPA to allow tunes and documents to be downloaded at broadband speeds while on the move.
With a specially crafted, QWERTY board, users can communicate via emails, texts and instant chat, using the device's eight inboxes ...
Motorola introduces Moto Q9 smartphone
by Janet Harris
Motorola has introduced the high-speed Moto Q9, which features Windows Mobile 6 OS, quad-band 3G and HSDPA to allow tunes and documents to be downloaded at broadband speeds while on the move.
With a specially crafted, QWERTY board, users can communicate via emails, texts and instant chat, using the device's eight inboxes ...IPTV Bringing Companies Together
by Kathryn LangCompanies are beginning to scramble to secure their spot in the IPTV revolution. Many of these companies are looking to mergers and acquisitions in order to restructure their current infrastructures. The idea is that by reordering a company it will be in a position to provide telcos with one-stop shopping for everything needed to compete in IPTV. The ...
HDTV Finds Clarity
by Kathryn LangFinding the right HDTV set is only half the battle. Getting it set up at your home can often prove to be the most frustrating part of making the expensive investment. Many people have done the research, questioned the salesmen, and made the choice that would suit their checkbooks and lifestyles, only to get the set home and find ...
May 17, 2007
Pantech Wireless has released the Pantech C3b, which builds on the success of the Pantech C3 - the world's smallest camera flip phone.
The C3b includes Bluetooth functionality and will be available to AT&T subscribers.
The Pantech C3b has the same compact form factor as the Bluetooth-less C3, measuring just 2.72 inches tall, ...
Pantech adds Bluetooth to tiny C3
by Janet Harris
Pantech Wireless has released the Pantech C3b, which builds on the success of the Pantech C3 - the world's smallest camera flip phone.
The C3b includes Bluetooth functionality and will be available to AT&T subscribers.
The Pantech C3b has the same compact form factor as the Bluetooth-less C3, measuring just 2.72 inches tall, ...
May 16, 2007
MagnaChip Semiconductor recently launched two new high-performance CMOS image sensors for mobile phone cameras.
The first of these is the MC521EA, a 1/4" optical format 2 megapixel (1600 x 1200) CMOS sensor with integrated advanced image processing, one time programmable, non-volatile memory enabling unique module serialisation and calibration, a MIPI (Mobile ...
MagnaChip announces CMOS image sensor
by Janet Harris
MagnaChip Semiconductor recently launched two new high-performance CMOS image sensors for mobile phone cameras.
The first of these is the MC521EA, a 1/4" optical format 2 megapixel (1600 x 1200) CMOS sensor with integrated advanced image processing, one time programmable, non-volatile memory enabling unique module serialisation and calibration, a MIPI (Mobile ...
May 15, 2007
The release of MRG's report into IPTV services - which has Len Feldman, director of IPTV Analysis for MRG, declaring that IPTV subscribers could reach 66 million by 2011, and generating over $20 billion in revenues - certainly offers an optimistic outlook for IPTV services. And let's not forget, IPTV is seriously the media platform of the future. That's not ...
IPTV growth forecasts – foreshadowed
by Brian TurnerThe release of MRG's report into IPTV services - which has Len Feldman, director of IPTV Analysis for MRG, declaring that IPTV subscribers could reach 66 million by 2011, and generating over $20 billion in revenues - certainly offers an optimistic outlook for IPTV services. And let's not forget, IPTV is seriously the media platform of the future. That's not ...
World’s first solar-powered mobile phone announced
by Janet Harris
Hi-Tech Wealth Inc has announced the launch of the S116 - the world’s first commercialised solar-powered mobile phone.
The phone's battery provides 40 minutes of talk time after being exposed to direct sunlight for 60 minutes.
Even after exposure to weak light such as sunlight on an overcast day, indoor lighting ...HDTV Affecting the Weather
by Kathryn LangFinally, the viewers will get to see the weather as it really appears live and in person. The Weather Channel, which is based out of Atlanta, Georgia, has broken ground on a new studio that is part of its transformation into HDTV. The $50 million effort will combine new technology, equipment, studio space, and endless hours of training for ...
Haier's Elegance, the world's smallest mobile phone, is now available in the UK.
The curvy, black phone, which has a pearl-effect finish, measures just 9.1 x 3.5 x 1.8cm and weighs a mere 64g.
It's not short of features though and includes a tri-band GSM cellular link, FM radio, MP3 player, 1.1in, 96 ...
May 11, 2007
Sony Ericsson has announced two new phones with a design inspired by the natural world and the Nordic lights.
The Sony Ericsson T650 has a stainless steel finish, scratch-proof mineral glass and illumination effects on the keypad and side of the phone which interact with animations on the ...
Sony Ericsson introduces T650 and S500 camera phones
by Janet Harris
Sony Ericsson has announced two new phones with a design inspired by the natural world and the Nordic lights.
The Sony Ericsson T650 has a stainless steel finish, scratch-proof mineral glass and illumination effects on the keypad and side of the phone which interact with animations on the ...
May 10, 2007
Pantech has launched the innovative IM-R200 slider phone which features two LCD displays - one behind the other.
The main screen measures 2 inches and has a QVGA display while the secondary display is an 1.6-inch OLED.
The secondary display is a touchscreen which acts as a keypad, song playlist, or camera buttons.
The ...
Pantech provides dual-LCD phone
by Janet Harris
Pantech has launched the innovative IM-R200 slider phone which features two LCD displays - one behind the other.
The main screen measures 2 inches and has a QVGA display while the secondary display is an 1.6-inch OLED.
The secondary display is a touchscreen which acts as a keypad, song playlist, or camera buttons.
The ...
May 9, 2007
What's this? Yet more nonsense?
Well, sometimes it just feels like the remote won't do what it's supposed to. The first thing to do in this situation is to check if you've just been down the pub all evening and have stumbled home blind drunk.
You can eliminate this possibility quite easily by checking the front ...
Is your satellite setup haunted?
by BGonaSTICKWhat's this? Yet more nonsense?
Well, sometimes it just feels like the remote won't do what it's supposed to. The first thing to do in this situation is to check if you've just been down the pub all evening and have stumbled home blind drunk.
You can eliminate this possibility quite easily by checking the front ...Topfield TF7700 HSCI is a winner
by BGonaSTICK
Samsung announces SCH B750 video camera phone
by Janet Harris
Samsung is launching the SCH B750 video camera phone, with a twist open design similar to Nokia's N93 video phone.
The SCH B750 features a 3 megapixel camera with 8GB hard drive and 2.2 inch colour screen.
The phone also features an innovative shake sensor to turn of the device's ...
May 8, 2007
E-TEN Information Systems has introduced the X500+ high-resolution (VGA) Pocket PC Phone with Windows Mobile 6.
The phone's VGA display provides up to four times the resolution of E-TEN's previous offerings, providing sharper and more detailed images on the larger screen-area.
The ultra-thin smartphone also features an Auto-Macro camera for photographs and home-video ...
E-TEN launches X500+ PC phone
by Janet Harris
E-TEN Information Systems has introduced the X500+ high-resolution (VGA) Pocket PC Phone with Windows Mobile 6.
The phone's VGA display provides up to four times the resolution of E-TEN's previous offerings, providing sharper and more detailed images on the larger screen-area.
The ultra-thin smartphone also features an Auto-Macro camera for photographs and home-video ...
May 3, 2007
Research In Motion is launching its smallest Blackberry to feature a QWERTY keyboard.
The sleek BlackBerry Curve weighs 110 grams, is 10.6cm long by 6.1cm wide, and 1.52cm deep.
The smartphone features wireless e-mail, music and video capability, a 2-megapixel camera with 5X zoom and built-in flash, advanced media manager program and photo ...
RIM debuts BlackBerry Curve
by Janet Harris
Research In Motion is launching its smallest Blackberry to feature a QWERTY keyboard.
The sleek BlackBerry Curve weighs 110 grams, is 10.6cm long by 6.1cm wide, and 1.52cm deep.
The smartphone features wireless e-mail, music and video capability, a 2-megapixel camera with 5X zoom and built-in flash, advanced media manager program and photo ...Fly Mobile launches prepay phones in UK
by Janet Harris
Handset manufacturer Fly Mobile is introducing its prepay handsets to the UK. The company has previously focused on the Russian and Indian markets.
The first Fly Mobile handset for the UK is the SL 500i slider phone.
The pink version of the phone is available from Argos for £59.99, while ...
May 1, 2007
LG Electronics has launched the LG-KS10 HSDPA smartphone in Italy.
The LG-KS10 is designed to appeal to consumers who require a PC-like environment on their phones.
The slim slider phone features a Symbian OS and users can view any website with the original page layout on its 2.4-inch wide LCD screen, rather ...
LG launches KS10 smartphone in Italy
by Janet Harris
LG Electronics has launched the LG-KS10 HSDPA smartphone in Italy.
The LG-KS10 is designed to appeal to consumers who require a PC-like environment on their phones.
The slim slider phone features a Symbian OS and users can view any website with the original page layout on its 2.4-inch wide LCD screen, rather ...
