Sprint and Motorola will begin trials of a 3G data service using WiMax technology (also known as 802.16e). The trial will last through 2006. WiMax allows for very fast data transfer over long distances. bq. The collaboration will spur IEEE...
Jun 30 2005 - 08:39 PM ET | Palm
PalmSource (maker of the PalmOS used by such devices as the Treo 650) is expected to announce a major new licensee. According to interim CEO Patrick McVeigh, the company has signed a "tier 1" manufacturer. Motorola, LG and Sony Ericsson...
Jun 30 2005 - 08:30 PM ET | Data, Smartphone
Opera today released a version of its popular web browser for Windows Mobile. Opera for Mobile is the preferred browser by most Symbian users, but until today wasn't available on Windows Mobile. bq. "Originally, we had not planned to make...
Research In Motion (maker of the BlackBerry) today announced its first quarter results for fiscal 2006. The results were very positive and show that RIM is growing rapidly. * Revenue of $453.9, up 68% anually * Adjusted net income of...
Jun 29 2005 - 12:18 PM ET | Motorola
As hinted at late last week, Motorola has agreed to acquire parts of Sendo. Motorola is purchasing Sendo's intellectual property portfolio plus the UK and Singapore-based research and development team, including design and test equipment required by that team. Financial...
Jun 29 2005 - 12:02 PM ET | Ringtones
The UK is looking more closely at how Crazy Frog (the wildly popular Jamster ringtone) was sold. Jamster has had problems with its sales tactics before. bq. Consumers who may think they are buying a single ringtone are in fact...
Verizon Wireless began yesterday selling the Samsung i730 to consumers. Previously the phone was only available to business customers. The i730 is a very feature rich smartphone powered by Windows Mobile. Features include: * EV-DO high-speed data as well as...
Jun 29 2005 - 11:43 AM ET | Sanyo
Sprint PCS today announced the Sanyo MM-8300. Features of the clam shell handset include: * Streaming media player * VGA camera with video recording * Speakerphone The MM-8300 will be marketed to the style-conscience crowd and come in three "base"...
Jun 29 2005 - 11:29 AM ET | Sprint Nextel
Sprint PCS is expected to overhaul its pricing before a corporate meeting on July 7th. Enthusiast site PCSIntel has a run down of the expected changes. Among the bigger news is that all national plans will be moved to be...
Jun 29 2005 - 11:22 AM ET | Nextel
Nextel has announced plans to test a 3G network in Washington D.C. based on UMTS TD-CDMA technology from IPWireless. Nextel currently has no 3G plans (though after the merger with Nextel EV-DO will be available within the same company). The...
Jun 29 2005 - 02:11 AM ET | Samsung, Unique
Samsung announced a new type of LCD that could extend the battery life of mobile phones. The new type of screen has a section that will remain always on, but at a much lower power consumption: bq. The new mobile...
Jun 28 2005 - 06:13 PM ET | Smartphone
The BenQ P50 has been approved by the FCC (ID JVP57P50). While this doesn't mean it's going to be for sale here, with BenQ's purchase of Siemens it may be more likely. Features of the BenQ P50 include: * Quad-band...
Jun 28 2005 - 05:50 PM ET | Motorola, Rumor
Apple today launched a new version of its popular iTunes music jukebox software (version 4.9) which was advertised to include built-in podcasting support. But behind the scenes it appears Apple has also built-in support for mobile phones. On the Macintosh...
Jun 28 2005 - 03:00 PM ET | Nokia
Nokia said today that the introduction of the N90 camera phone will be delayed by several weeks. The phone is now expected to ship in July. The Nokia N90 boasts a long feature list, including: * 2 megapixel autofocus camera...
Following last week's launch of more EV-DO BroadbandAccess markets, Verizon Wireless today announced more new markets in Ohio, Georgia, Texas, Indiana, Lousiana, New york, Connecticut, Minnesota and California. A full list of all current markets is available below. Sprint PCS...
Jun 27 2005 - 04:32 PM ET | Motorola, Rumor
A detailed drawing and feature list purported to be of a new Windows Mobile powered Motorola handset have hit the internet. The handset has been dubbed the RAZRBerry by enthusiasts because of its resemblance of BlackBerry units. Feature wise the...
Jun 27 2005 - 09:50 AM ET | Nokia
At JavaOne today, Nokia announced its next-generation Java technology for Series 60 phones. Nokia will will build the Connected Device Configuration (CDC) into Series 60 based smartphones. bq. "Incorporating CDC into Series 60 platform will provide the foundation for mobile...
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