Mobiles News
June 30, 2009
Yesterday, the European Union’s telecoms industry officially committed to producing the largely rumoured universal mobile charger which will make it easier for customers to upgrade mobiles and cut down on the waste produced from unused chargers. As much as several thousand tons of waste is produced each year according to the European Commission. Although Apple was expected to hold out, they have ...
Universal charger will become standard
by Alan HartenYesterday, the European Union’s telecoms industry officially committed to producing the largely rumoured universal mobile charger which will make it easier for customers to upgrade mobiles and cut down on the waste produced from unused chargers. As much as several thousand tons of waste is produced each year according to the European Commission. Although Apple was expected to hold out, they have ...
Nearly everyone already has digital TV
by Alan Harten
According to figures that were recently released by Ofcom, nearly 90% of all households across the UK have already gone digital, even thought the official deadline to move from analogue is not until 2012.
Ofcom released a statement Monday that said 89.2% of all households have already made the digital switchover.
Roughly this ...Price for Android HTC Hero mobile
by Alan Harten
Amazon.co.uk is the first retailer to post a pre-sale for the new Android HTC Hero mobile device, for the stunning price tag of £429.00.
The device is scheduled for release on July 1st but Amazon has tagged on a note that says the release date may ...Single charger for all phones from 2010
by David Allen
From next year, all mobile phones sold in the EU will fit the same phone charger.
Major manufacturers including Apple, Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, NEC, Research in Motion, Samsung and LG have signed up to a voluntary EU agreement to create a common charger based on the mini-USB ...Panasonic TH-50PZ850U 50-inch Plasma TV
by Franz Bicar
Panasonic has been pretty quiet this past few months. With Vizio, LG and Sharp getting all the media attention, one might wonder what Panasonic has been doing in this tough HDTV market. Well, they ...Video guide for Sony Ericsson W995 Walkman phone
by Janet Harris
Sony Ericsson is releasing its W995 Walkman mobile phone in June and July 2009.
The phone, which will be available globally, features a 8.1 megapixel camera, 8GB Memory Stick, 2.6” colour display and built-in stereo speakers.
With its powerful video capability the device is designed to offer entertainment on the move.
It is the ...O2 signs deal with BT Openzone
by David Allen
Complaints regarding broadband fall
by David Allen
The Pirate Bay sails into Video streaming
by David Allen
Digital TV in 90% of UK homes
by David Allen
Consumers warned over Digital TV scams
by David Allen
Picture Box HD for Virgin Media
by David Allen
Sky say rivals want a free ride
by David Allen
FX signs up US hit “True Blood”
by David Allen
No refunds for Setanta customers, maybe!
by David Allen
June 29, 2009
Watch out Apple, Dell is coming for you! Reports (Wall Street Journal) surfaced earlier today that Dell, a multinational technology corporation, develops, manufactures, sells, and supports personal computers and other computer-related products, is on the verge of developing their very own pocket-sized device using Google’s Android operating system. The said device is reported to have similar capabilities with Apple’s iPod ...
Dell Develops an Android Mobile Internet Device
by Franz BicarWatch out Apple, Dell is coming for you! Reports (Wall Street Journal) surfaced earlier today that Dell, a multinational technology corporation, develops, manufactures, sells, and supports personal computers and other computer-related products, is on the verge of developing their very own pocket-sized device using Google’s Android operating system. The said device is reported to have similar capabilities with Apple’s iPod ...
Vodafone wants to own T-Mobile
by Alan HartenLarge British mobile service provider, Vodafone Group Plc, is considering placing a bid for T-Mobile in the UK, although regulators may not allow the purchase to continue if Vodafone succeeds. T-Mobile is owned by Deutsche Telekom AG and is valued at about 2-4 billion euros. The acquisition of the company would give Vodafone the most power in the mobile phone market, owning ...
iPhone 3GS causes YouTube spike
by Alan HartenSince the iPhone 3GS hit the market on Friday, YouTube has received a jump in mobile video downloads by 400%, according to reports from the popular online streaming video service. The rise may be attributed to the new iPhone’s hardware ability to record video, but YouTube put in its two cents claiming that the website has also made improvements to make ...
OMTP new gadget testing rules
by Alan HartenToday OMTP announced the release of a new set of recommendations aimed at simplifying automated testing of gadgets, which will hopefully reduce the time it takes for new products and services to emerge on the market. Additionally, OMTP hopes the new recommendations, known as the Mobile Terminal Testing documents, will help to improve quality of services and devices once they emerge ...
Online ads will not solve TV's funding crisis
by David AllenInternet advertising will not generate enough revenue to counter the funding gap currently being experienced by TV broadcasters, a leading media specialist has warned. In a new report published this week, Screen Digest said extra advertising generated from posting content online will not be enough to plug the $2 billion shortfall expected to hit US broadcasters over the next four years. Currently ...
Freeview HD broadcasts by Christmas
by Alan Harten
The BBC has confirmed that Freeview HD broadcasts will begin in the month of December in the cities of Manchester and Liverpool according to the Head of Distribution Technology at BBC Operations Graham Plumb.
The official date of launch for Freeview in these two cities is December 2nd when the Winter Hill transmitter ...Mobile Phone Security Challenge winners
by Alan Harten
A few of the top designers and technology experts in the UK which have recently been honoured as the results of the £400,000 Mobile Phone Security Challenge have been released.
The challenge was aimed at the creation of 'crime proof' mobiles.
Each winning team was selected based on the strengths of their collective credentials ...Sony cell phone/game station combo
by Alan Harten
Rumours are afloat in the gaming industry that Sony may be considering a cell phone/game station combo that is based loosely on the Playstation platform by Sony.
The company will set up a project team to work on the new combo which would integrate Sony gaming technology with Sony Ericsson mobiles, in the ...Mainstream mobile TV arrives in Norway
by David Allen
Mobile phone users in Norway can now access mainstream TV services, including live news and weather, on-demand video streams, and sport, following the launch of the MiniTV Mobil application.
Designed as a companion to the Norwegian Mobile TV MiniTV DMB service, the application was developed by Norway's three largest TV broadcasters: NRK, ...Vodafone starts six month mobile broadband contract
by David AllenGovernment to investigate community broadband
by David AllenMobile broadband deals from O2
by David AllenFirefox launches anti bullying browser
by David AllenBroadcasters should pay for content according to Tiscali
by David AllenFans have a hi-tech Glastonbury
by David AllenLG 42LH40 1080p LCD HDTV
by Franz Bicar
Have you ever experience a time when watching a favorite sporting event or an action movie and you said to yourself that something is missing? Blurry images? Choppy pictures? LG's TruMotion 120Hz offered on the 42LH40 ...Sky may have to share TV rights
by David AllenFreesat PVR with Blu-ray in the stores
by David AllenEurosport grabs PGA Tour rights
by David Allen
June 28, 2009
This could be Motorola’s next big thing. The Motorola Karma QA1 slider phone will hit markets today and is aimed for social network activities. With the Karma QA1, users will have direct interaction with social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and other services. ...
Motorola’s Latest – Karma QA1 Slider
by Franz BicarThis could be Motorola’s next big thing. The Motorola Karma QA1 slider phone will hit markets today and is aimed for social network activities. With the Karma QA1, users will have direct interaction with social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and other services. ...
June 27, 2009
For all you gamers out there, check out the newest announcements from Acer. A new display called the Acer H235H is an HD-ready 23-inch LCD display that has been specifically designed to entice gamers on a ...
Acer Announces the H235H LCD Display
by Franz Bicar For all you gamers out there, check out the newest announcements from Acer. A new display called the Acer H235H is an HD-ready 23-inch LCD display that has been specifically designed to entice gamers on a ...
June 26, 2009
So what exactly is an RFID chip? What makes it so important? Well from Wikipedia, RFID, otherwise known as Radio-frequency Identification, is the use of an object applied to or incorporated into a product, animal, or person for the purpose of identification and tracking using radio waves. This would allow phones the ability to open doors to cars or houses. ...
RFID Chips on All Phones by Next Year
by Franz BicarSo what exactly is an RFID chip? What makes it so important? Well from Wikipedia, RFID, otherwise known as Radio-frequency Identification, is the use of an object applied to or incorporated into a product, animal, or person for the purpose of identification and tracking using radio waves. This would allow phones the ability to open doors to cars or houses. ...
Be Broadband offers Amazon incentive
by David AllenVodafone in mobile internet access billing error
by David AllenCyber Warfare is a real threat to the UK
by David AllenWindows 7 prices released
by David Allen
Virgin Media in talks with ESPN
by David AllenFreeview HD to launch in time for Christmas
by David AllenFreesat gambles on BET HD
by David AllenBBC4 produces documentary on Open University
by David AllenESPN Sports Channel UK
by David AllenHP Ipaq 910C Review
by Franz BicarFor today, let's deviate from our usual consumer smartphones and try to look at some of today's leading business models. Most of these devices include features that are at times missing from today's smartphone models - given that these devices cost a little bit more. Of course, basic features for performing office tasks are there, like document editors and document ...
June 25, 2009
HTC recently announced that its new Android Smartphone will be known as the Hero Handset, but T-Mobile quickly disagreed, deciding to instead refer to it with their customers as the T-Mobile G1 Touch.
Thus, it is highly likely that Orange and T-Mobile will square up against each other when it comes ...
Is it the G1 or the Hero?
by Alan Harten
HTC recently announced that its new Android Smartphone will be known as the Hero Handset, but T-Mobile quickly disagreed, deciding to instead refer to it with their customers as the T-Mobile G1 Touch.
Thus, it is highly likely that Orange and T-Mobile will square up against each other when it comes ...Anam’s Bully Filter wins award
by Janet Harris
Dublin-based Anam, which provides mobile operators with messaging services solutions, has been recognised at the Global Messaging Awards 2009.
The company’s Bully Filter for Telenor was named ‘Best Social Use Application’ at the awards.
Telenor Group, which provides telecommunication services in 13 countries across Europe and Asia, uses Anam’s Parental Control solution to ...Safety concerns over Freeview on Sat Nav
by David Allen
