Mobile devices

Pantech Group To Unveil Pantech-au W61PT Slider in Japanese Market

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:57:05 +0000

Supports KDDI’s third generation EV-DO service 'CDMA 1X WIN'

Pantech Group is to unveil a new model fashionable handset in Japanese Market.

Pantech Group (www.pantech.co.kr, Byeong-Yeop, Park, vice president) said that it will unveil the third generation slider handset “Pantech-au W61PT” applied new sensitive design as the forth model of KDDI, the second ranking mobile operator in Japan and will be started to supply from the Feb.

Pantech-au W61PT

‘Pantech-au W61PT’ is a third generation slider handset supporting KDDI’s third EV-DO service, ‘CDMA 1X WIN’. 'WIN' is the brand of KDDI’s EV-DO and ‘W61PT’ supports various third generation services only KDDI’s WIN models has such as ‘EZ NewsFlash’ which provides various information such as news and weather forecast by time and ‘PC site viewer’ that provides the same Internet Website screens as just viewing on a PC and others » read more »

LG to Debut LG-KF510 at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2008 in Barcelona

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:47:28 +0000

Seoul, February 4, 2008 – LG Electronics, a worldwide technology and design leader in mobile communications, announced that it will debut its new LG-KF510 at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2008 in Barcelona, Spain on February 11, 2008. LG-KF510 is a stylish, fashionable phone catering to users’ demand for slimmer phones with unique design accents.

LG-KF510 At just 10.9 mm thick, the LG-KF510 is the extremely slim slider phone. It combines a slim style with strength created by its metal frame and tempered glass. At the center of its design are metal gradation paint schemes available in Stardust Dark Gray or Sunset Red.

This attractive looking phone is equally attractive to use. Its tactile and visually interactive user interface includes captivating animation developed based on the LG’s advanced touch technology. Users will especially appreciate the quality of the LG-KF510’s multi-function camera with 3.0 mega pixel and MP3 player. » read more »

Red BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphone Lets Verizon Wireless Customers Travel the Globe in Style

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:43:09 +0000

Basking Ridge, N.J. - Whether travels to London, China, Australia, or beyond are on the 2008 travel schedule, Verizon Wireless customers can now add a touch of style to their world travel with their favorite globe-trotting wireless companion: the BlackBerry® 8830 World Edition Smartphone in red. This sophisticated smartphone offers Verizon Wireless customers a powerful global wireless experience in a stylish red finish. The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition in red will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com and through Business Sales channels tomorrow. » read more »

CSR And Motorola Announce Intention To Form EGPS Forum To Advance And Improve Location Technologies

admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:59:31 +0000

New group to encourage mobile industry leaders to work together to accelerate development of EGPS solutions

Cambridge, UK and Libertyville, Ill., USA – 28 January, 2008 - CSR and Motorola today announced that they intend to create an open industry forum to evaluate and foster enhanced Global Positioning System (EGPS) technologies. When used on a mobile device, EGPS technologies augment GPS to provide timely and accurate position information in demanding environments. The EGPS Forum is expected to advocate improvement to location technologies in mobile devices and is committed to meeting consumer and regulatory needs for precise and consistent levels of location information. » read more »

SiRF Unveils Strategy and Enabling Platform to Accelerate LBS Deployment

admin — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:21:48 +0000

SiRFecosystem and SiRFstudio Platform Holds Promise to Enable a True “Locative Experience” on Every Mobile Device

LOCATION 2.0 SUMMIT, SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 23, 2007 – Leveraging its leadership position to unify the location-based services (“LBS”) market, SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRF), a leading provider of GPS-powered location platforms, today unveiled its SiRFecosystem™ strategy and introduced SiRFstudio™, a standards-based, end-to-end location services enabling platform that is designed to simplify and speed the development and deployment of location-aware applications across a broad range of mobile devices. » read more »

Apple Chooses O2 as Exclusive Carrier for Apple iPhone in UK

admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:20:09 +0000

LONDON, September 18, 2007 – Apple® and O2 announced today that O2, the leading wireless carrier in the UK, will be the exclusive UK carrier for Apple's revolutionary iPhone™ when it makes its debut in the UK on November 9. iPhone combines three devices into one—a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod®, and the best mobile Internet device ever—all based on Apple’s revolutionary multi-touch interface and pioneering software that allows users to control iPhone with just a tap, flick or pinch of their fingers. Apple sold its one millionth iPhone just 74 days after it went on sale in the US on June 29.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with O2 to offer our revolutionary iPhone to UK customers,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “US iPhone customer satisfaction is off the charts, and we can’t wait to let UK customers get their hands on it and learn what they think of it.”

“Our strategy at O2 is to bring our customers the best products and experiences,” said Matthew Key, CEO, O2 UK. “The iPhone is a breakthrough that is changing the way people use their mobiles forever, and we're thrilled to have it exclusively for O2 customers in the UK.” » read more »

Sprint Showcases Mobility Solutions At CTIA Wireless 2007

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:38:19 +0000

Powerful network, innovative devices and value-added mobility solutions give customers the power of unmatched wireless capabilities

Sprint showcased a range of new and emerging mobility capabilities as part of its activities at CTIA Wireless, March 27-29 in Orlando, Fla. Highlights include:

Network

Sprint Mobile Broadband Revision A – Sprint customers at CTIA Wireless and throughout the Orlando area will join the 140 million people in more than 5,400 communities who can enjoy access to the upgraded Sprint Mobile Broadband Network, which provides users faster data speeds and the ability to ultimately use richer applications and services such as high-speed video telephony, music-on-demand, video messaging and large file uploads. The industry's largest mobile broadband network in Orlando and other upgraded markets will allow customers to experience significantly faster average data speeds comparable to some DSL offerings. Sprint's upgraded mobile broadband network was awarded the coveted PC Magazine Editors' Choice Award, selected by a panel of PC Magazine editors and leading industry experts. » read more »

Nokia Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2007 North American Mobility Award for Mobile Device Management

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:36:19 +0000

Prestigious award identifies companies, products, processes, and executives that have achieved world-class performances

Nokia announced that its Enterprise Solutions business group has received the 2007 Frost & Sullivan North American Mobility Award for Mobile Device Management.

"Mobile device management and mobile security is now a critical component to any enterprise deploying a mobility solution," said Samir Sakpal, Frost & Sullivan. "These solutions enable businesses to cope with rising costs, security concerns and management issues in the fast-paced mobile device market. The Nokia Intellisync Device Management solution was awarded because it has made it easier for IT departments and operators to secure and manage mobile device fleets while reaping the benefits of improved mobile worker productivity." » read more »

Helio Turns Up The Heat

admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:48:01 +0000

Exclusive Samsung Device with Electrostatic Touchpad; More Popular Online Sites Available for the First Time on a Mobile Service

Samsung Heat

LOS ANGELES -- March 1, 2007 -- HELIO LLC today announced the newest addition to the company's portfolio of exclusive mobile devices - the Heatâ„¢ - and the addition of popular online sites Boing Boing, Diggâ„¢, MetrobloggingÂ® and WikipediaÂ®, to be available for the first time on a mobile service WAP deck. A slim, gleaming slider with an electrostatic touchpad integrated into a chic form factor, Heat is a high-tech device combining Helio's line-up of 3G content and services into a fashionable package worthy of the most style conscious consumers. » read more »