by Techno Witch on September 19, 2008
With 3G being the third generation cellular mobile service and being high on the agenda of mobile phone talk, Analysts are now saying the only real competitor to 3G is WiMax (Worldwide Operability of Microwave Access mobile).
Users will be thrilled to know that some operators have commissioned WiMax services and are doing field trials already, WiMax will allow mobile users to get real cinema clippings of the song on the mobile screen instead of ring back tone, if you could actually watch the actual rugby match when dialed for commentary bring the best in high speed data and advanced digital video streaming to your mobile.
The service should be available early next year and is causing excitement for existing players as well as new entrants, the new wireless environment is seems to be good news for everyone.
There is massive scope for the DVBH-Digital Video Broadcasting on Handheld, and mobile operators with an enhanced band will enhance services like real-time video casting of functions, event and parties. WiMax can be used for a number of applications including hotspots, cellular backhaul, fixed mobile, mobile, high speed enterprise connectivity and mile Broadband services.
by Techno Witch on September 19, 2008
Research In Motion BlackBerry users with Mac computers have for some time complained about the lack of Mac compatible BlackBerry tools, but all that will soon be changing.
Research In Motion is to release a new set of tools in the first half of 09 to address a number of quite long-standing moans from Mac users according to a nameless source within RIM.
At the moment, BlackBerry users with Macs can?t perform a few important functions which are built in to users running Microsoft Windows with RIM’s BlackBerry Desktop Manager software.
The Research In Motion source said: “We know that we don’t have an ideal solution for Mac users. It’s something that’s been on our radar since 2004, at least.”
by Techno Witch on September 19, 2008
The European Union has lifted restrictions for airline mobile phone use, thus opening the door for passengers to soon use their Blackberries and other smartphones during flight.
However over in the States, flights in the US and connecting to the US, mobile phone calls which have already been banned may well be outlawed by the Hang Up Act which is now up for vote before the House.
Providers of airplane mobile phone services travelled to Washington D.C. this week to try and get lawmakers to knock the bill down. According to OnAir and AeroMobile, say the FCC and FAA already have a ban in place so a law would be overkill.
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by Techno Witch on September 19, 2008
It seems T-Mobile really does believe that Android is going to go big guns in the mobile arena as they are doubling the size of their 3G network over the coming month, and that just happens to coincide with Google?s launch of the Android based HTC Dream G1 mobile handset.
T-Mobile is adding, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Orlando, Sacramento, Seattle and San Francisco to its line-up of UMTS/HSDPA-served regions by mid-October and already include Boston, Baltimore, Houston, Dallas, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Miami, and New York, the venue for the launch of the first Android phone.
And T-Mobile is looking to add even more by the end of the year with Detroit, Denver, Kansas City and Memphis, which will bring T-Mobile?s 3G service to a total of 27 regions.
by Techno Witch on September 19, 2008
LG has announced they are to name their 8 megapixel full touch-screen cameraphone the LG KC910 Renoir, after the famous French artist Renoir. The name addition doesn?t alter anything else; it just adds a sort of artistic flair to this high end device.
The LG KC910 Renoir 8 megapixel camera with auto-focus, will be the first feature phone from LG to sport WiFi connectivity, and extends the functionality of their highly popular Viewty by adding GPS and geo-tagging.
Connectivity wise the LG KC910 Renoir has most bases covered by supporting all four GSM bands along with 3G with HSDPA, and it also has Bluetooth and USB, Xvid and DivX video playback and Dolby sound for the music are also a great addition.
A couple of us here at Phones Review will be attending the ?LG KC910 launch event? next week, we will let you know everything.
by Techno Witch on September 19, 2008
Yesterday Samsung unveiled their whole Beat family of music orientated mobile phones, and includes the Samsung M3510 which has already been announced, and the slider design Samsung M3200.
The Samsung M3200 Beat if a slider format with a metallic finish and incorporating dedicated music keys, a Bang&Olufsen ICEpower audio chip, stereo loudspeakers, FM radio with RDS and audio recording, a music player Shake control thanks to the built-in accelerometer. stereo Bluetooth, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The Samsung M3200 Beat also like Sony Ericsson Walkmans, offers mood based song sorting which turns your track to your current mood status. The M3220 Beat also has Samsung’s latest DNSe technology.
by Techno Witch on September 19, 2008
Australian Whirlpool forums member fsjk85 decided to have a play around with his camcorder?s NightShot function, when he just happened to stumble over something that is quite interesting.
fsjk85 discovered a hidden matrix code on the left hand side of the Apple iPhone 3G handset.
So what does this hidden Apple iPhone 3G matrix mean? Well we?re just guessing that this is where Apple imprints the serial number and IMEI numbers pertaining to each individual iPhone 3G handset.
However, it is possible we are wrong in our assumption, but can you come up with a better answer?
by Techno Witch on September 19, 2008
The Nokia 6220 classic carried some serious camera power with its 5 mexapixel camera with Xenon flash, active lens cover; VGA video at 30 frames per second along with TV-out does make the Nokia 6220 classic an attractive option for the imaging fans out there.
The Nokia 6220 classic has one of the most compact bodies on Symbian, a true Symbian all-rounder that features HSDPA, GPS and feature pack 2.
Virtually no other mobile phone packing similar features can beat the Nokia 6220 classic, it does have a week area though via the lack of WiFi, which can break a deal, but the 6220 classic does have an attractive price tag of approximately 260EUR which is roughly $380 US.
by Techno Witch on September 19, 2008
Last week Sony Ericsson announced to finally launch the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 later this month, and O2 Germany is also confirming said launch, so we should be seeing the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 quite soon.
The guys over at the::unwired got their mits on a Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 although based on a pre-production model but the Windows Mobile ROM was circa September and is fairly close to what the final software should look like.
The Windows Mobile ROM is faster and switches portrait and landscape modes in what seems like milliseconds while the panel starts much faster than previously as well. This first build incorporates Opera Mobile 9.5, which Sony Ericsson decided to switch over to at the last minute for some reason.
There is a video of the X1 that can be viewed by following the source.
by Techno Witch on September 19, 2008
On Tuesday, Sprint Nextel Corp pushed aside market concerns that the Corp was suffering difficulties selling its iDEN wireless network, and Sprint Nextel Corp stated it had multiple options.
Dan Hesse, Sprint?s Chief Executive, spoke to a Goldman Sachs conference, saying: “We don’t have to do this. If we get an offer that’s compelling and delivering and all sorts of other things, we’ll absolutely consider it. If we don’t, we’ll hold on to it. It’s a valuable asset.”
Sprint has been looking at selling the iDEN network, which is an asset purchased via the acquisition of Nextel back in 05, however it has struggled to integrate iDEN, and some analysts have questioned if the purchase was a good idea.