Kyocera Wireless Corp. has announced five new-look handsets and a new PC card from its 2007 product lineup at the CTIA Wireless 2007 trade show.

Focused on creating a distinct design language for CDMA phones, Kyocera's new handsets offer sophisticated looks that complement some of the industry's most compelling and in-demand mobile entertainment features.

Kyocera at CTIA Wireless 2007

Kyocera Wireless' new line-up includes E5000, an elegant, slim EV-DO handset with a first-of-its kind, iconic "S" hinge design; E2000, a sleek EV-DO music-centric clamshell with expandable memory; E1000, a crisp, affordable clamshell with 1.3 megapixel camera and Bluetooth® wireless technology; M1000, a stylish, ergonomically designed handset with a hidden QWERTY keypad for the power texter; and S1000, an ultra-affordable bar-style phone with a feature set that rises above its price point.    » read more »

NTT DoCoMo, Inc. announced today that the company will begin marketing, for a limited time, an exclusive, special-edition handset, the M702iS DOLCE & GABBANA, developed jointly by Dolce & Gabbana, Motorola and DoCoMo, via DoCoMo's Internet online sales channels.

M702iS DOLCE & GABBANA

The handset, which costs 75,000 yen (including tax), will be available for purchase via PC and i-mode™ Japanese-language portals from 8:30 am on April 20, 2007. The special-edition handset will remain on sale until May 31 at 10:30 pm, or while supplies last. This promotion is available to customers only in Japan.

Dolce & Gabbana shops in Japan began accepting orders for the model on March 1.    » read more »

Smaller, Cost Effective Kyocera 300 and Kyocera 1xD Modules Bolster Suite of Kyocera M2M Products with Advanced Location Capabilities

Kyocera Wireless Corp. has announced the launch of two new compact and cost-effective machine-to-machine modules for CDMA 1xRTT networks. Based on a smaller footprint for more widespread integration, the Kyocera 300 Module provides integrated voice, data and autonomous global positioning system (GPS) capabilities, while the Kyocera 1xD Module debuts as a low cost CDMA data-only module platform for telemetry applications. Leveraging Kyocera's expertise from its award-winning Kyocera 200 Module, both new modules offer an expanded feature set, improved cost efficiencies and a backwards-compatible software interface for simplified porting.    » read more »

UTStarcom, Inc. (Nasdaq: UTSI), a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and services, today announced deployment of its MovingMedia(R) 2000 core network solution with SeaMobile, Inc., a leading provider of advanced at-sea wireless voice communications and data applications, to provide wireless GSM voice and data services at sea.

Today's announcement marks the first deployment of UTStarcom's new MovingMedia 2000 all-IP GSM network solution. In October 2006, UTStarcom announced deployment of its MovingMedia(TM) 2000 all-IP core network solution with SeaMobile to deliver wireless CDMA voice and data services.

"UTStarcom's MovingMedia all-IP wireless network technology provides a flexible platform for mobile operators to deliver both CDMA and GSM wireless voice and data services to their end users over the same core infrastructure," said Jack Mar, president of the CDMA/GSM division at UTStarcom, Inc. "With all traffic being routed via satellite transmission back to a unified core network, our carrier customers can deploy both GSM and CDMA base stations to help ensure that all wireless users -- regardless of the service they use - have sufficient coverage."    » read more »

BlackBerry Pearl and BlackBerry 8700g now available in Nigeria

MTN Nigeria and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the launch of the BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution, offering customers the BlackBerry® Pearl™ and BlackBerry® 8700g smartphones for the first time in Nigeria.

MTN Nigeria is initially offering the two new handsets along with the BlackBerry® Enterprise Server software, which tightly integrates with Microsoft® Exchange, Novell® GroupWise® and IBM Lotus® Domino® and works with existing enterprise systems, to enable secure, push-based wireless access to email and other corporate data. The BlackBerry 8700g features a sleek design, full QWERTY keyboard and provides exceptional performance together with an intuitive user experience. The BlackBerry Pearl, one of the smallest and lightest smartphones in the world, stands out for its elegant looks, camera and multimedia capabilities.    » read more »

Collaborations with industry leaders including Visa International, Runcom and MobiTV showcase Near Field Communication, WiMAX and Wi-Fi developments

Kyocera Wireless Corp. demonstrated several solutions at the CTIA Wireless trade show that deliver on the promise of next-generation wireless technologies to enable a variety of mobile consumer applications. Using its trade show booth as an experience center, Kyocera is demonstrating prototype handsets and devices to showcase the Visa mobile platform using Near Field Communication (NFC) technology; MobiTV® streaming television over a WiMAX high-speed connection with Runcom; Wi-Fi-powered music downloads; and Voice-over-IP (VoIP) mobile phone calls over dual-mode CDMA/Wi-Fi connections.    » read more »

New Compact Accessory Provides Unique Audio Technology, Making Music Portability for Music Phones and MP3 Players Easy for the Home and Office

Kyocera Wireless Corp. has announced the Kyocera Bluetooth® Music Gateway for enhanced mobile music portability to entertainment systems. This compact and easy-to-use universal accessory uses Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology to free digital audio files from personal music players such as cell phones and MP3 players, enabling a wirelessly-controlled full room experience over home and office stereos* or Bluetooth-enabled headsets.    » read more »

Sanyo has announced the ultra-rugged SCP-7050, the first SANYO phone that adheres to Military Standard 810F for dust, shock and vibration.

Sanyo SCP-7050

Ideal for business users with mobile field operations such as those in construction, maintenance and other tough environments, the SCP-7050 by Sanyo is also perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who will appreciate the phone for the textured anti-slip rubber grip that wraps around the back and sides of the phone, offering a sure hold and added surface protection. The SCP-7050 also supports advanced GPS-based Java applications and Bluetooth® wireless technology for enhanced workforce productivity.

The SCP-7050 by Sanyo will be available beginning in early April through Sprint retail channels including www.Sprint.com.    » read more »

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the development of a key semiconductor solution for mobile applications such as smart phones, portable media players (PMPs), and portable navigation devices (PNDs) at Samsung’s fourth annual Mobile Solution Forum in Taipei. The new package-on-package (PoP) solution incorporates Samsung’s application processor (AP) and Samsung’s proprietary fusion memory, the OneDRAM™.

New Samsung semiconductors

By combining the two key components together in a single solution, mobile application designers can enjoy the benefits of smaller area coverage on the print circuit board, reduced inter-chip noise level and faster performance. The initial applications for the new AP + OneDRAM solution are 3G and 3.5G smart phones, and are expected to gradually expand to PMPs and PNDs.    » read more »

LG Electronics (LG), a worldwide provider of wireless handsets and accessories, and Google today announced a global collaboration to pre-install Google’s services on millions of LG mobile phones. Mobile users around the world will now be able to easily search for information, find locations, update blogs and manage email while on the move.

“Building on our efforts to set new standards for wireless handsets, we are excited to partner with Google to offer extra value to consumers with enhanced mobile Internet experiences,” said Mr. Paul Bae, Vice President of the Product Planning Team at LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “LG’s mobile devices, combined with Google, will provide consumers with easy access to their favorite Internet services even without a PC and make it easy for them to stay connected while in motion.”    » read more »