LetsGoMobile http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/industrynews/ Letsgomobile http://www.letsgomobile.org/images/site/letsgomobile_rssfeed.jpg http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/industrynews/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/5576/phone-sales-report/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/5576/phone-sales-report/ The worldwide mobile phone market saw mild sequential growth in the third quarter (3Q 2009), according to IDC’s Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker report. Year-on-year growth remained negative, but improved from the first half of 2009. Mobile phone shipments totaled 287.1 million units worldwide in 3Q 2009, down 6.0% from a year earlier, but up 5.6% from the second quarter. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:50:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/5574/cheap-smartphones/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/5574/cheap-smartphones/ Smartphone prices are falling as shipment volumes increase, and a new study from ABI Research finds that while in 2007 only 18% of smartphones on offer cost under $200 retail price, that percentage has already grown to 27% this year. By 2014, say the firm’s forecasts, 45% of the smartphones shipped that year will be priced below $200. These numbers highlight a rapid change in many consumers’ attitudes about smartphones, and a corresponding shift in vendors’ and mobile operators’ sales and marketing strategies. Prices will hold at a certain point, we may never see a $30 smartphone. But over time, smartphones will take a substantial part of the mainstream handset market. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:55:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/5176/low-cost-handsets/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/5176/low-cost-handsets/ New research has shown how the mobile handset market is becoming increasingly polarised between low cost handsets for emerging markets and high-end smartphones for developed regions - with the mid-range handset market being squeezed. Low-cost handsets and Smartphones will together account for almost 79% of all new mobile phones by 2014, or just over 1 billion units in all. Operators and vendors are preparing to deal with a massive influx of new users from low-income socio-economic groups in developing markets and a rising demand for complex ‘smart’ devices from affluent users in developed markets. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:10:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/5134/gps-smartphone/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/5134/gps-smartphone/ According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, worldwide GPS smartphone shipments will grow 34% from 57 million units in 2008 to 77 million units in 2009. GPS adoption in smartphones is being fueled by widespread consumer acceptance of portable navigation devices in Europe and the United States, and the increasing presence of mapping software applications among mobile phone vendors such as Nokia, Apple and Blackberry. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:20:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/5089/entry-level-cell-phones/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/5089/entry-level-cell-phones/ ABI Research released a new in-depth market report. It reports that Entry-level cell phones enjoy 24% annual growth through 2014. The world’s largest underserved markets for mobile communications are in developing nations and regions. Asia, Africa, Latin America all have vast potential, but formidable barriers stand in the way. Among the most immediate: the low disposable income of most of the population. Low cost and ultra-low cost cell phones are seen as part of the solution to that problem, and according to a new study from ABI Research the two categories together will see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24% over the next five years. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4781/android-smartphones/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4781/android-smartphones/ According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, global Android smartphone shipments will grow 900% in 2009. Healthy support from operators, vendors and developers is driving adoption. Apple iPhone OS will be the next fastest-growing smartphone operating system in 2009, with a 79% growth rate. The full report, Global Smartphone Vendor Market Share by Region: 2008, is published by the Strategy Analytics Wireless Smartphone Strategies service and is available for download. Tue, 19 May 2009 20:42:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4734/phone-sales/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4734/phone-sales/ Despite tough corporate and unemployment news making the headlines, the mobile handset-buying public did not head to the hills during the first quarter of 2009. Mobile phone vendors had shipped 258 million cell phones by the end of the quarter. Although that represents an 11% year-over-year decline, the result significantly exceeded the previous forecast of 253.5 million. “Green shoots are sprouting,” is how ABI Research vice president Jake Saunders describes the latest figures. Tue, 05 May 2009 20:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4736/new-slotradio-cards/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4736/new-slotradio-cards/ SanDisk, the inventor and world’s largest supplier of flash storage cards, announced that four new 1,000-song, genre-specific slotRadio cards are available for sale. The new slotRadio cards (starting at $39.99 MSRP, U.S.) give consumers instant access to some of their favorite styles of music, including Rock, Country, Oldies and Hip Hop and R&B. Each new SlotRadio card contains several hand-crafted playlists featuring songs from Billboard’s top charting artists. Designed to be paired with the SanDisk Sansa slotRadio player, the plug-and-play music cards deliver true music enjoyment. Sun, 03 May 2009 22:33:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4585/samsung-mobile-movies/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4585/samsung-mobile-movies/ Samsung Telecommunications America, (Samsung Mobile) a leading mobile phone distributor in the United States and Paramount Digital Entertainment announced the availability of a 2G microSD card pre-loaded with the Mission Impossible Trilogy with the purchase of a Samsung Delve mobile phone from Alltel Wireless. This is the first time that Samsung Mobile and Paramount Digital Entertainment have worked together to bundle full-length feature films to add promotional value to its premium mobile phone, without creating a price impact on its carrier partners or consumers. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4574/lg-arena-memory/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4574/lg-arena-memory/ SanDisk announced that LG Electronics’ latest fully loaded LG Arena (LG-KM900) multimedia handset will include SanDisk’s iNAND 8 gigabyte (GB) Embedded Flash Drive (EFD). The SanDisk iNAND storage device will be utilized by the LG Arena handset as both a boot and data storage device, eliminating the need for a separate boot device. “Fast and reliable digital storage is essential to LG’s mobile multimedia user experience,” said Mr. Kwak Woo Young, Executive Vice President of LG Electronics Mobile Handset R&D Center. “Because of this, we’ve chosen top-of-the-line SanDisk memory for our new LG Arena multimedia phone.” Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4387/security-solutions/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4387/security-solutions/ Schlage, the most trusted brand of door locks, announced that the first wireless-controlled and Z-Wave enabled door lock, Schlage LiNK, is now available for purchase through Amazon and GoKeyless. Fusing home security and automation with mobile technology, Schlage LiNK deadbolts and locks provide homeowners the power to remotely control and monitor access to their home 24/7 with any web-enabled mobile phone or computer. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:24:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4307/cell-phone-navigation/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4307/cell-phone-navigation/ The Strategy Analytics Wireless Device Lab service report, “US Navigation: Consumers Prefer PNDs to Mobile Solutions,” shows that consumers perceive personal navigation devices (PNDs) as clearly superior to similar navigation services available on cell phones. These findings are based on in-depth one-on-one research sessions in San Diego in which consumers experienced two high-end personal navigation devices as well as Sprint Navigation and VZ Navigator. Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:19:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4248/phones-sales/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4248/phones-sales/ The impact of the global economic crisis will spread to the mobile phone market resulting in a downturn in shipments in 2009. According to IDC, total mobile phone volumes will be 1.9% lower in 2009 than 2008 levels, the first downturn in annual shipment volumes since 2001 when shipments declined 2.3%. Over the past several years, the mobile phone market has enjoyed double-digit annual growth due to an increased emphasis on emerging markets. However, emerging market growth has been steadily slowing as these markets mature. IDC now expects worldwide growth to be just 7.1% in 2008 before slipping into negative growth in 2009. Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:35:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4245/music-mobile-phones/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4245/music-mobile-phones/ Oki Electric Industry announced it will start volume shipment of a headphone amplifier LSI, the Oki ML2650, from December 2008. This new LSI enables battery-powered mobile phones to play back music with low-power consumption, which is achieved by a highly efficient D-class amplifier equipped with a 64KB SRAM that temporarily saves music data. In addition, the LSI comes in an ultra small package size of 2.54mm x 2.70mm. Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:55:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4142/smartphone-sales-report/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4142/smartphone-sales-report/ The smartphone market in the United States has grown rapidly since the introduction of the Apple iPhone. Demand for smartphones and the software applications that run on them provides an increasingly profitable revenue source for handset manufacturers, mobile operators, and application developers. This Smartphone report defines smartphones and covers a brief history of smartphones. Next, the reasons for smartphone adoption are explored as well as the barriers to acceptance of these advanced mobile devices. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:07:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4118/phone-manufacturers/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/4118/phone-manufacturers/ Eastman Kodak Company announced that it has filed complaints against Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics and other related entities for infringement of Kodak patents. The Kodak actions specifically allege that Samsung and LG camera phones infringe Kodak digital camera patents. The patents in question cover technology related to image capture, compression and data storage and a method for previewing motion images. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:50:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3946/touch-screen-phones/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3946/touch-screen-phones/ According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, touch screen phone shipments will reach 90 million units worldwide in 2009, accounting for 7 percent of total volumes. Price and screen size are critical factors for success. Tom Kang, Senior Analyst at Strategy Analytics said, “We forecast 90 million touch screen phones to be sold worldwide in 2009, accounting for 7 percent of total volumes. We expect Nokia and Appleto ramp up shipments next year and start to drive down the price of touch screen handsets toward the mid-range.” Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:20:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3940/tmobile-g1/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3940/tmobile-g1/ Experts in mobile marketing say today’s unveiling of the T-Mobile G1, the highly-anticipated HTC-manufactured phone that uses Google’s Android technology, underscores the need for companies to ready their Web sites for effective handheld viewing. “T-Mobile G1 mobile phone represents another step toward complete Web access for people on the go,” said Chuck Sacco, a business leader in mobile application development and CEO and co-founder of PhindMe, a mobile technology company that provides organizations with easy-to-use tools to create mobile-tailored Web sites. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:40:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3714/persnonal-navigation/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3714/persnonal-navigation/ While many innovative LBS (Location Based Services) applications such as friend finders and location based search will be launched by carriers in the next few years, personal navigation will remain the most important LBS category providing high value and clear benefits to end users. But according to ABI Research principal analyst Dominique Bonte, “Enterprise LBS applications for asset and vehicle tracking and work force management will become an important revenue generator for carriers in the future as companies will increasingly deploy mobile solutions to reduce costs, increase efficiency and improve customer service. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3707/old-phones/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3707/old-phones/ What happens to most mobile devices when people no longer use them? That was the question Nokia asked more than 6, 500 people in 13 countries around the world recently. The surprising results showed that most are stored away at home because very few of us don’t know that that they can be recycled or how to do this. The survey conducted in Finland, Germany, Italy, Russia, Sweden, UK, United Arab Emirates, USA, Nigeria, India, China, Indonesia and Brazil, found that only 3% of people recycle their mobile phones. Very few are being thrown away (4%) instead the majority (44%) are simply kept at home and never used. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:47:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3681/warner-music/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3681/warner-music/ Nokia announced that Warner Music Group will make its diverse catalog of new stars and legendary artists available through Nokia Music Stores around the world as well as through Comes With Music, a revolutionary way for people to discover and enjoy music offered uniquely by Nokia. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:15:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3541/smartphone-mobile/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3541/smartphone-mobile/ As categories of mobile devices converge, there are four primary types of productivity tools - the ultra-mobile PC (UMPC), the mobile Internet device (MID), smartphones, and smartphones with mobile companions, reports In-Stat, the clear winner in an In-Stat survey of U.S. consumers is the smartphone, either alone or with a mobile companion, the high-tech market research firm says. Nearly half of the respondents chose the benefits and capabilities associated with smartphones. Fewer than 10% indicated a preference for the capabilities of MIDs. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:40:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3530/3g-apple-iphone/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3530/3g-apple-iphone/ With the imminent launch of its 3G iPhone, Apple has a window of opportunity to have a significant impact on the mobile TV market, according to the latest report from Analysys Mason, the premier advisers on telecoms, IT and digital media. There is considerable speculation about what next to expect from Apple’s iPhone ahead of CEO Steve Jobs' keynote at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco on Monday. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:04:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3510/photo-calling/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3510/photo-calling/ Cell phones are great for a lot of people, but they become very difficult to use for those with poor eyesight, fading memory or problems with remembering number sequences. A telephone accessory called FotoDialer empowers senior citizens to regain use of their home telephone without having to know or remember the number to dial. The innovative device connects to any home telephone. FotoDialer allows the user to thumb through one of six pages of photographs for the desired place to call. The call is placed as simply as touching a button next to the photograph of the person or place, and FotoDialer automatically dials the call. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:25:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3490/cell-phone-features/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3490/cell-phone-features/ While the latest and greatest cell phone bells and whistles may spur lively party conversation, a new national survey shows that the majority of consumers actually prefer basic personalized options and good old fashioned personal service over fancier techno-fare. Jitterbug announced the results of its survey conducted by Kelton Research showing that consumers of all ages tend to have a preference for personalized cell phone features and services and share a strong dislike of cell phone service contracts. Wed, 28 May 2008 14:03:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3483/top-10-cell-phones/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3483/top-10-cell-phones/ Wirefly, the online leader in one-stop comparison shopping for cell phones and wireless phone plans, announced the Top Ten hottest cell phones for summer travelers this season. The BlackBerry Curve, Palm Centro and BlackBerry Pearl are among the most popular choices. All three models showcase the features consumers are craving – converged functionality, a selection of attractive colors, and features tailored for enhanced productivity and convenience on the road. Tue, 27 May 2008 19:10:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3425/lg-kf750/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3425/lg-kf750/ Synaptics, a developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications and entertainment devices, announced that its ClearPad and ClearArray solutions provide the interface on the LG Secret (model LG-KF750), the third model from the successful LG Black Label Series cell phones. The LG Secret introduces additional multimedia features to the Black Label Series such as an advanced 5.0 megapixel digital camera and advanced graphical user interface (UI) that takes advantage of Synaptics' intuitive ClearPad touchscreen technology. Thu, 15 May 2008 22:16:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3393/sprint-cell-phone/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3393/sprint-cell-phone/ A select group of BART riders is helping to launch a first-in-the-nation technological trial that will allow participants to walk up to any BART fare gate with a specially-equipped Sprint wireless phone and pay for their ride by tagging the cell phone on a reader located on top of the gate. Once through the gate, the 230 trial participants can hold their specifically-equipped Sprint cell phone up to certain Jack in the Box and Sprint “smart advertisements” on BART station walls and download either directions to the nearest Jack in the Box restaurant or content from Sprint. Wed, 07 May 2008 23:40:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3392/mobile-device-market-trends/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3392/mobile-device-market-trends/ Research and Markets has announced the addition of Mobile Device Market Trends in 2008 to their offering. The objective of this report is to identify the rising trends in the global mobile device market in 2008. The research material in this report is based on our strategic research and consulting projects conducted in 2007 on the major mobile operators and handset vendors in Asia (particularly on Korea, Japan and China). In addition, interviews with professionals in the industry, including mobile service providers were used as a reference for carrying out a comprehensive market analysis. Wed, 07 May 2008 22:37:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3379/smartphone-gift/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3379/smartphone-gift/ A recent survey conducted by Opinion Research Corporation, an infoUSA company, fielded by international data collection and panel specialists Research Now, revealed that Smartphones (excluding iPhone and RIM Blackberry) were the most returned electronic technology products of the holiday season, with slightly more than one-fifth (21%) of Smartphone buyers returning their purchase to the retailer. Wed, 07 May 2008 18:45:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3336/nfc-phones/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3336/nfc-phones/ Research and Markets has announced the addition of “NFC-Enabled Phones and Contactless Smart Cards 2008-2018” to their offering. Near Field Communication (NFC), by which electronic devices communicate if held within a few centimeters of each other, is underpinned by global ISO specifications. It has attracted the attention of the largest telcos, transport companies, banks and others and new trials are frequently announced all over the world. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:45:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3335/mobile-phones/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3335/mobile-phones/ The worldwide mobile phone market experienced an expected sequential downturn in shipments following a busy holiday quarter. According to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, vendors shipped a total of 291.6 million units during the first quarter of 2008 (1Q08), down 11.6% from the 330.8 million units shipped during the previous quarter (4Q07) and up 14.3% from the 255.0 million units shipped during 1Q07. While the first quarter results are in line with IDC's 2008 forecast, concerns over the economy may negatively impact handset purchases as the year progresses. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3252/apple-iphone-photography/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3252/apple-iphone-photography/ Ron Risman, the owner of CameraTown, informed us about CameraTown’s latest project; the world's first photography portal for the Apple iPhone. Digital photography is hot and changing almost every week. New products like high resolution digital SLR cameras, entry-level compact cameras, photo printers or top quality pro lenses are introduced by the top of the digital imaging industry. Those Apple iPhone and iPod Touch users who want to be informed by the latest news need to check out this new Photography portal for Apple iPhone. This year is promising lots of interesting new products; the DLSR camera is absolute the product to look out for. New products will come up later on this year! Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:37:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3185/linux-mobile/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3185/linux-mobile/ Mobile Linux is well poised to take on the surging smartphone market according to “Mobile Linux: Google and Motorola Hold the Short-Term Keys to Success,” from the Strategy Analytics Handset Component Technologies Service. Mobile Linux offers an attractive package in terms of customization, cost, developer community, time to market, security and multi chipset support to handset manufacturers and mobile operators, according to industry analysts Strategy Analytics. This report evaluates the current status of the mobile Linux market and assesses the impact of recent initiatives by industry players in the mobile Linux arena. Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2968/mobile-advertising/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2968/mobile-advertising/ Nokia announced the launch of the global Nokia Media Network, a premium advertising network including over 70 leading publisher and operators as well as Nokia media properties. AccuWeather, Discovery, Hearst, Reuters, and Sprint have joined with Nokia to form the first global mobile ad network of top tier publishers. Nokia Media Network's wide reach of the most desirable mobile audience is yielding click-through rates averaging 10% in certain channels, the highest reported response rates in the industry. Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2893/wwf-climate-savers/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2893/wwf-climate-savers/ Nokia has joined the WWF Climate Savers program with a pledge to build on its strong environmental record by improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon dioxide emissions across its business. The company is targeting a series of energy savings including halving the stand by energy used by its mobile phone chargers, using green electricity to power 50 per cent of its facilities by 2010 and reducing the overall energy needs of its sites by 6 per cent by 2012. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2861/phone-power-managemant/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2861/phone-power-managemant/ Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. announced the launch of 8 new models of power management LSIs suitable for mobile devices. The new LSIs which will be available from January 2008, provide low power consumption, low noise and high efficiency. “We entered the power management LSI market in July 2006 to leverage our strength in manufacturing technologies for high-voltage and lower power consumption devices, which are widely used in manufacturing processes and TFT LCD driver LSIs. The models we add today significantly reduce power consumption which means longer battery life for mobile devices,” said Takaki Yamada, President of Silicon Microdevice Company at Oki Electric Industry. Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:50:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2902/gps-navigation-device/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2902/gps-navigation-device/ While in-car navigation will remain the most important application of GPS technology, the use of GPS in many other consumer, business, and industrial environments such as telematics and asset tracking will continue to grow. The GPS modernization project and the arrival of additional Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) such as GLONASS, Galileo, and Beidou/Compass will increase the availability, reliability, and precision of satellite positioning and stimulate the location ecosystem, expanding the market to more than 900 million units by 2013. Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:17:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2852/nokia-bochum/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2852/nokia-bochum/ Nokia announced plans to discontinue the production of mobile devices in Germany and close its Bochum site by mid-2008. The company plans to move manufacturing to its other, more cost-competitive sites in Europe. As a consequence of the planned shift of production from Bochum to other European sites, Nokia also intends to discontinue other non-production activities at the Bochum site. In conjunction with the announced plans to close its Bochum site, Nokia is also announcing plans to sell its line fit automotive business and it is in negotiations with Sasken Technologies to sell the Bochum-based adaptation software R&D-entity. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:25:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2847/mobile-advertise/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2847/mobile-advertise/ AdaptiveMobile, the leading security provider of mobile subscriber protection for enterprises and individuals, urged mobile operators to be prudent when planning how advertisers use their network this year, as the threat of unparalleled customer churn looms. Lorcan Burke, CEO, AdaptiveMobile, comments: "All the signs point to this year being a record-breaking year from a revenue perspective for mobile operators globally. Messaging volumes are reaching an all-time high, believed to be over 50 billion in 2007 in the UK alone. Investment is also bullish in emerging markets, such as the recent news that a group of carriers including MTN, Orange and Vodacom are committing more than £25billion into the Sub-Saharan region. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:18:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2850/nokia-n95-dlna/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2850/nokia-n95-dlna/ Nokia announced that the Nokia N95 8GB had the distinction of being the first ever mobile phone to receive Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certification. The DLNA is a body advocating the interoperability of wired and wireless consumer devices. For the consumer, this accolade translates into convenient and intuitive connectivity between your DLNA Certified home electronics devices, personal computers, and your Nokia N95 8GB. DLNA technology enables multi-vendor home ecosystems of consumer devices by building a common connectivity platform for a variety of multimedia experiences. This vision is fully in line with the Nokia's aspiration for openness and seamless interoperability between devices and services from different brands. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:15:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2844/holiday-gifts/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2844/holiday-gifts/ The holiday season is fast approaching, bringing mounting pressure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. While there is always much fanfare around products that have lots of bells and whistles, many people prefer gifts that help them stay connected in the easiest way possible. Arlene Harris is known as the First Lady of Wireless (first woman to be inducted into the Wireless Hall of Fame, in 2007) and is the inventor of the popular Jitterbug cell phone and service. She understands the frustration of trying to share in the daily lives of loved ones who are often intimidated by the complicated technology, products and gadgets we rely on to stay connected but that simply don’t work the way they want them to. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:13:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2841/blackberry-platform/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2841/blackberry-platform/ Research In Motion announced a series of updates for its market-leading BlackBerry platform that include enhanced messaging and collaboration, simpler management, enhanced security and expanded application development support. These updates will benefit users, IT groups and developers and will enable organizations to increase mobility, productivity and return on investment. "RIM continues to expand the capabilities of the multifaceted BlackBerry platform to allow an increasingly rich and productive mobile experience for our customers," said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at RIM. "The software enhancements demonstrated today will make BlackBerry smartphones more powerful than ever and even easier to manage." Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2729/apple-iphone-mobile-website/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2729/apple-iphone-mobile-website/ Zannel has created a mobile Web site with sophisticated technology optimized for the Apple iPhone. “The success of the Apple iPhone demonstrates that the next wave of mobile communication has arrived, and the ecosystem is ready for true mobile web applications like ours,” said Braxton Woodham, CTO at Zannel. “We’re excited about moving beyond the simple list formats inherent to WAP and creating a mobile Web site that a device like the iPhone deserves.” Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:15:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2724/att-phones/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2724/att-phones/ Hop-on, Inc. is extremely excited AT&T announced it is allowing/opening its phone and mobile device manufacturers to connect to the AT&T network. This signals huge business opportunities for Hop-on, a leading developer and marketer of wireless phones and patented accessories and the foremost creator of mobile gambling technology. Hop-on has essential IPR’s to deploy GSM technology worldwide. Hop-on is seeking Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) in Asia. As one of the remaining American cellular manufacturers with Intellectual Property Rights (IPR’s), Hop-on has essential patents for GSM technologies. Hop-on could experience tremendous gains from AT&T’s open network policy, said Hop-on president, Peter Michaels. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:10:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2726/telecom-italia-services/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2726/telecom-italia-services/ Nokia announced a collaboration with Telecom Italia to accelerate the adoption of new Internet services on mobile. Ovi, the gateway to Nokia's Internet services, will be enabled on Nokia handsets offered by TIM. The agreement will make it easy for people to find and enjoy best-in-class Internet services, from TIM, Nokia or from other Internet service providers. As part of the collaboration, Nokia will customize the new Nokia handsets to provide easy access to TIM services. Similarly, TIM customers can access all Nokia services through the customized Multimedia Menu embedded into their Nokia device. The collaboration also includes areas such as technology and billing co-operation. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2686/mobile-msn/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2686/mobile-msn/ Thumbplay, the largest and fastest growing mobile entertainment content destination in the US (Nielsen Mobile, Q3 2007), announced it will provide ringtones, wallpaper, games and video clips to Mobile MSN, the mobile portal of the MSN online network, which is visited by more than 120 million unique monthly visitors in the US (comScore Media Metrix, October 2007). Thumbplay’s premium mobile content will be integrated within the Mobile MSN web and WAP portals. Through Thumbplay’s contextual integration on these sites, visitors can easily purchase and download relevant ringtones, wallpapers, games and video clips over-the-air to over 2,000 supported handsets, including 16 unique Windows Mobile-based devices. Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2661/4g-network/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2661/4g-network/ Nokia applauded Verizon Wireless' announced plans to develop and deploy a fourth generation 4G mobile broadband network. The Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology Verizon Wireless chose is an open and global specification for next generation networks that will bring scale and efficiencies for manufacturers, choice in network equipment and device for operators, and ultimately better value and richer experiences for consumers. Thu, 06 Dec 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2659/tween-mobile-phone/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2659/tween-mobile-phone/ The Nielsen Company released the findings of an in-depth study on the mobile media and cross media behavior of US "tweens" (ages 8-12). While text-messaging and ringtones remain the most pervasive non-voice functions on the phone, other content such as downloaded wallpapers, music, games and Internet access also rank highly among tweens. The report, "Kids on the Go: Mobile Usage by US Teens and Tweens," was conducted by Nielsen Mobile and BASES, two services of Nielsen. It also provides insights on teen and tween use of specific content brands, genre preferences, overall use of leisure time and demographic profiles. The full report will be released on December 14. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2657/mobilevideo/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2657/mobilevideo/ Compelling content, multiple application types, social networking, mobile advertising and mobile broadcasting services are some of the developments that influence the mobile video services market. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, US Mobile Video Services Markets, finds that premium revenues from mobile video content services estimates to reach $1.62 billion in 2011. If you are interested in a virtual brochure, then send an e-mail to Mireya Castilla, Corporate Communications, with your full name, company name, title, telephone number, city, state, country and e-mail address. Upon receipt of the above information, an overview will be sent to you by e-mail. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 11:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2656/3g-handsets/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2656/3g-handsets/ Third-generation (3G) handsets will continue strong growth over the next five years as second-generation technology wanes, reports In-Stat. Through 2012, fourth-generation network handsets are not expected to enter the market in sizable numbers. Helping to boost overall sales, subscribers owning and using several handsets will be more prevalent over the next several years. This development is already widespread in many areas, especially where employers provide a mobile device. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 10:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2653/google-maps-mobile-phones/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2653/google-maps-mobile-phones/ Google announced the release of version 2.0 of Google Maps for mobile, its innovative and widely used mobile mapping and local search application. New in v2.0 is a beta version of Google’s "My Location" technology, which uses cell tower ID information to provide users with their approximate location, helping them determine where they are, what’s around them, and how to get there. Google is committed to providing users with quick and easy access to the information they need, no matter when or where they need it. Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2652/apple-iphone-visual-voicemail-lawsuit/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2652/apple-iphone-visual-voicemail-lawsuit/ Klausner Technologies announced that it has filed a patent lawsuit under its visual voicemail patents against Apple on the iPhone, with damages and future royalties estimated at $360 million. The lawsuit asserts that Apple’s iPhone Visual Voicemail infringes Klausner Technologies’ U.S. Patents 5,572,576 and 5,283,818. These patents have already been licensed to various other companies that provide visual voicemail, including Time Warner’s AOL for its AOL Voicemail services, Vonage Holdings for its Vonage Voicemail Plus services as well as others, under the Klausner Patents. Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2651/christmas-shopping-tips/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2651/christmas-shopping-tips/ A mobile phone is for 18 months, not just for Christmas. Up to a million unwary Christmas shoppers risk committing themselves to hundreds of pounds of payments for new mobile phones which will be obsolete within months. Although figures show that most people in the United Kingdom that want a mobile phone already own one, they remain one of the most popular Christmas presents - and anywhere up to a million will be bought in the UK in the run-up to Christmas. In particular this year, operators have promoted the idea of the 'mobile Internet', which means people can use their mobile to surf the web, download music, use Facebook, watch television programmes and make cheap mobile calls via the Internet. Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2640/apple-iphone-fonts/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2640/apple-iphone-fonts/ Monotype Imaging, a leading global provider of text imaging solutions, has released its Apple iPhone Compatibility Font Set for mobile device manufacturers and application developers. Comprised of 39 fonts, the collection features typeface designs included on the Apple iPhone. “The iPhone is helping to bring PC-like experiences to users, and fonts are a big part of that,” said Mark Brown, director of OEM sales at Monotype Imaging. “By including a high-quality collection of scalable typefaces on the iPhone, Apple has set the stage. By enabling OEMs and developers to license our collection, Monotype Imaging is expanding options to usher in the development of more typographically enriched mobile offerings.” Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2637/multimedia-phone/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2637/multimedia-phone/ MultiMedia Intelligence reports the worldwide unit shipments of multimedia feature-rich mobile phones will exceed 300 million units in 2008, outnumbering shipments of TV sets. Multimedia phones have at least 1 megapixel image capture, MP3 audio, video Playback, Java, USB, Bluetooth, 16-bit screen color, QVGA resolution, WAP and MMS. Revenue from these handsets will be over US$76 billion. “Multimedia has become the term of the day as wireless service has expanded beyond voice to include a variety of communication, data, and entertainment services,” according to Frank Dickson, Chief Research Officer for MultiMedia Intelligence. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:01:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2636/android-advertising/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2636/android-advertising/ According to an exclusive special report now available from TelecomWeb, Google’s recently announced “Android” is “just another mobile Linux,” rather than any real technical innovation: i.e., no more than a convenient way for the company to pursue its real goal - to create an advertising delivery system it can control rather than innovating in telecommunications. Earlier this month, Google unveiled its long-expected thrust into the mobile-phone market. The big surprise is that it didn’t unveil a phone - the putative “Google Phone” many had been expecting. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2628/stacy-london/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2628/stacy-london/ Style guru Stacy London, of TLC’s “What Not to Wear” and “Fashionably Late with Stacy London,” is launching an exclusive new Web site with Sprint. The site is designed to help people decide what mobile phone best fits their personal style and help holiday gift-givers find the perfect gift for loved ones. The mobile phone that each person chooses to carry is a clear expression of her or his individual personality, and this month CTIA-The Wireless Association estimated that the number of wireless subscribers reached an all-time high in the United States by passing the 250 million mark. This figure demonstrates that the mobile phone has become the most ubiquitous fashion accessory for Americans. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:01:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2619/apple-iphone-sale/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2619/apple-iphone-sale/ Apple’s revolutionary iPhone will go on sale from Friday, November 9 at Apple, O2 and Carphone Warehouse retail and online stores. The Apple iPhone will be available at more than 1,300 Apple, O2 and Carphone Warehouse retail locations across the United Kingdom, giving customers their first chance to get their hands on this revolutionary new product. The Apple iPhone combines three devices into one - a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod, and a breakthrough Internet device - 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. Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:13:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2606/holiday-gifts/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2606/holiday-gifts/ The four “Sales Guys” made famous in advertisements from Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, have battled Alltel and “Chad” in a shopping mall, in the back of a van and deep within their “Man Cave.” Now, it seems they are following Chad to the North Pole and taking their quest to stop Alltel to a whole new level. Beginning today, Chad and the “Sales Guys” will be appearing in the first of three new national television spots as stop-motion animation characters. Thu, 22 Nov 2007 13:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2602/mobile-phone-sophistication/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2602/mobile-phone-sophistication/ The mobile anti-malware market is emerging. Even though the threat level has increased significantly, the total number of attacks has remained low. The low threat level goes hand in hand with a low level of risk awareness; both in corporate and consumer segments, mobile crime is an issue that is not widely recognised. Yet, the mobile anti-malware market is poised to grow considerably within the medium- to long-term. Market drivers are the increasing sophistication of feature phones, the standardisation of smartphone operating systems, and the need for diversification in the cybercriminal industry. Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:15:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2596/secure-sms/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2596/secure-sms/ CellTrust Corporation, the leading secure mobile information management and delivery provider, today announced the immediate availability of its advanced, patent-pending Secure SMS micro-client offering for mobile devices, offered at no additional charge to customers. An integral module of the CellTrust SMS Gateway Suite, the Secure SMS micro-client gives businesses the newfound ability to confirm the delivery and receipt of text messages as well as other mobile content in a highly secure manner. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:45:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2595/yahoo-onesearch-beta/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2595/yahoo-onesearch-beta/ Yahoo! Inc. a leading global Internet company, announced the availability of Yahoo! oneSearch beta for Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. Beginning today, consumers in Latin America are able to access the industry’s leading mobile search experience with localized content presented in Spanish and Portuguese. This announcement continues Yahoo!’s momentum by further increasing the global reach of oneSearch and reinforcing the company’s strong leadership in the mobile industry, and comes on the heels of a partnership with Telefonica announced in October (see announcement “Telefonica and Yahoo! Partner to Bring Global Mobile Services to More Than 100 Million Consumers.”) Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2590/iphone-video/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2590/iphone-video/ In the wake of the weekend’s rush to get their hands on the iPhone, the must have gadget of the moment, consumers are now asking just what can they do differently to show off the capabilities of their new prized possession. Anticipating this demand, ON Networks, a new media company which develops original short-form, weekly shows for a variety of lifestyle interests, is offering dozens of new programs on iTunes for free download. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:15:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2564/tmobile-campaign/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2564/tmobile-campaign/ T-Mobile USA announced it is partnering with One Laptop per Child for its Give One Get One initiative. T-Mobile is offering one year of complimentary T-Mobile HotSpot access to people who donate an XO laptop to a child in a developing country through the campaign. “T-Mobile believes in helping people stay connected to those who matter most in their lives. The Give One Get One program delivers on our unmistakable commitment to enhancing personal relationships,” said Joe Sims, vice president and general manager for Broadband Services, T-Mobile USA. “We are excited and proud to partner with One Laptop per Child, and are hopeful that our contribution will not only encourage other people to participate, but also make a positive difference.” Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2501/cell-phone-vending/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2501/cell-phone-vending/ 011 Mobile provides easy access to cellular products and services in McCarran International Airport. A customer can select a cell phone that activates as it dispenses. Each 011 Mobile handset is customized with an International calling feature, which allows the customer to get the same rate for an international call as they would get from a landline. For example, a customer can place a call to London for as little as 1.5 cents per minute. International Travelers can also purchase 011 SIM cards for their existing phones to take advantage of the discounted rates. 011 Mobile phones and SIMS can be purchased from the automated vending center located in Terminal 2 of the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, as of October 31, 2007. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2479/mobile-phone-vendors/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2479/mobile-phone-vendors/ The worldwide mobile phone market grew at a healthy pace during Q3 of 2007 with vendors shipping a total of 289 million units, according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Worldwide shipments were up 9.0% from the previous quarter and 13.8% from the same quarter a year ago. The market report includes a detailed description of the individual results that have been made by the top 5 cell phone vendors. Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:45:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2463/itunes-tracks/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2463/itunes-tracks/ Apple announced that it has expanded its iTunes Plus offering to over two million tracks and lowered the price of all iTunes Plus tracks to just 99 cents. All iTunes Plus tracks feature DRM-free music with high quality 256 kbps AAC encoding for audio quality virtually indistinguishable from the original recordings. The iTunes Plus catalog is now the largest DRM-free catalog in the world, and includes artists from Sub Pop, Nettwerk, Beggars Group, IODA, The Orchard and many others, along with EMI’s digital catalog. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:45:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2325/deutsche-telekom-orange/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2325/deutsche-telekom-orange/ Deutsche Telekom AG's Group company, T-Mobile Netherlands, has concluded a contract with France Télécom for the acquisition of the Dutch telecommunications provider, Orange Netherlands. The parties agreed on a purchase price of about EUR 1.3 billion on a debt/ cash free basis. The Works Council of Orange Netherlands was informed and involved in this process in accordance with Dutch law. The European Commission has already approved the acquisition of Orange Netherlands by Deutsche Telekom AG. Deutsche Telekom AG expects the deal to be closed on October 1, 2007. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:35:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2322/mobile-broadband/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2322/mobile-broadband/ There is a new class of devices emerging on the horizon: a convergence of everyday consumer electronics and mobile broadband. Consumer electronics increasingly will include Wi-Fi for connectivity within the home and to the Internet; Wi-Fienabled portable consumer electronics devices are a bridge to the mobile consumer electronics devices. Service providers will offer services to these devices in addition to handsets and laptops. SK Telecom is doing this today for Samsung’s HSDPA-enabled camera, and Sprint Nextel and Clearwire will heavily promote connectivity for a wide range of WiMAX-enabled consumer electronics devices. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:34:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2338/mobile-search-service/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2338/mobile-search-service/ Truvo, a leading local search and advertising company operating across seven countries, has launched a downloadable Java search service for mobile users in The Netherlands based on mobilePeople’s popular liquid platform. Truvo, formally called World Directories, is the first international directory publisher to make a number of different content sources searchable next to their own yellow and white pages. Truvo’s searchable content also includes full news content from De Telegraaf, weather, a mobile web search and ringtones and wallpapers. The integration of different content increases Truvo’s mobile traffic and ensures the stickiness of the service with users. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:32:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2339/nokia-siemens-networks/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2339/nokia-siemens-networks/ Nokia Siemens Networks and Wipro Technologies, the global IT arm of Wipro Limited, have agreed on the terms and conditions of a business transfer and asset sale of Nokia Siemens Networks radio access related R&D activities in Berlin. All Radio Access R&D activities currently performed in Berlin are planned to be provided to Nokia Siemens Networks by Wipro Technologies in the future. As part of the partnership, 58 employees of Nokia Siemens Networks are planned to be fully integrated into the operations of Wipro Technologies. Through this agreement, Nokia Siemens Networks will leverage Wipro Technologies’ global expertise as one of the largest independent R&D services providers in the world. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2401/iphone-launch-orange/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2401/iphone-launch-orange/ Apple and Orange announced that Orange will be the French carrier for the Apple iPhone-when it makes its debut next month. The Apple iPhone combines three devices into a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod, and the best mobile Internet device ever-all based on Apple's multi-touch interface and pioneering software that allows users to control the Apple 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. iPhone is scheduled to go on sale next month and will be sold in France through Orange's online and direct retail stores. iPhone will be available in an 8GB version for EUR399 including VAT. Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2392/apple-iphone-market-report/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2392/apple-iphone-market-report/ According to a new market report from The NPD Group early buyers demonstrate that the Apple iPhone is managing to bridge the gap between content-focused feature phones and productivity-focused smartphones. NPD’s iPhone Report is a top-line view of initial buyers of the Apple iPhone, which provides insight into how Apple’s entry into the market is affecting mobile phone product sales among consumers in the United States. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:50:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2389/mobile-file-storage/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2389/mobile-file-storage/ FilesAnywhere announced upgrades to its mobile file storage web site for enhanced user functionality. Users can login to their account and access and share all file types from their web enabled mobile phone. The mobile file storage web site is compatible with the Apple iPhone, Palm and Blackberry mobile devices, devices running Windows Mobile software and other web enabled handsets. New mobile file storage access features were added for web enabled mobile handsets, such as online file viewing without downloading and file sharing functionality. No software installation is required to utilize the mobile site. Mobile web capabilities are available with all FilesAnywhere plans, including free 1GB storage accounts. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:31:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2267/egyptian-mobile-phone-report/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2267/egyptian-mobile-phone-report/ Data from Wireless World Forum’s “Egypt Mobile Market 2006” statistical handbook reveals that the Egyptian mobile market will triple the number of unique subscribers in the country within a period of three years. In 2004 there were 7 million unique owners of mobile phones, by 2007 this number will more than triple to 23 million. Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:07:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2232/mobile-services/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2232/mobile-services/ The GSMA, the global trade association for mobile operators, is to lead a programme to connect refugee camps in northern Uganda to mobile networks to support family reunification, education, healthcare, economic activity and other needs. Through its Development Fund, the GSMA, in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), will work with mobile operators and equipment suppliers to use the cost-effectiveness of GSM mobile networks and devices to provide refugees with affordable and sustainable access to a wide range of services from voice calls to Internet access to electronic learning programmes. Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2202/mocospace-mobile-community/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2202/mocospace-mobile-community/ MocoSpace, the largest and fastest growing mobile community in the United States, announced that it has reached a growth milestone in signing up its one millionth member. MocoSpace lets people connect with friends anytime, anywhere on their mobile phones. Members enjoy sharing photos, messaging, chatting, customizing profiles, playing games and more. “The announcement of our millionth member represents an exciting milestone for us - more and more people are realizing the benefits of being connected to their community on the go, while life is happening,” said Justin Siegel, chief executive officer of MocoSpace. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2200/3jam-sms-2/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2200/3jam-sms-2/ Virgin Mobile USA, with more than 4.8 million customers, announced the next innovation in one of the world’s most popular mobile services, text messaging, with the launch of 3jam SMS 2.0. The new, free-to-join service debuts today and improves basic text messaging by allowing friends and family to stay connected with group communication, enabling customers to have multi-party text-message conversations. The launch marks the first time a US carrier is introducing multi-party text messaging, thanks to a partnership with San Francisco-based SMS services firm 3jam. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2197/free-worldmate-live/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2197/free-worldmate-live/ WorldMate, Inc., a leading provider of travel services for mobile devices, announced the commercial availability of WorldMate Live, the world’s first comprehensive mobile travel service. The WorldMate Live application operates on BlackBerry smartphones from Research In Motion and manages a traveler’s full itinerary, including travel arrangements and business meetings, making all details immediately accessible on the BlackBerry smartphone, and ensures one’s trip is as smooth as possible by pushing alerts regarding imminent events. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:10:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2193/tmobile-sidekick-lx/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2193/tmobile-sidekick-lx/ TMobile USA, announces what Sidekick fans have been craving - the next evolutions of the T-Mobile Sidekick family. Two newly designed devices - T-Mobile Sidekick LX and T-Mobile Sidekick Slide - will hit the streets this fall and both feature the must-have assets that make Sidekick the ultimate messaging device, including the newly launched, custom-designed MySpace application. While Sidekick enthusiasts await the new devices, T-Mobile kicks off Sidekick Nation, a user-generated video contest hosted by MySpace where fans have the chance to show their creativity and win a grand prize that includes $10,000 and a trip to Hollywood to see his/her video highlights aired on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:10:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2186/mp3-community/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2186/mp3-community/ There are already plenty of websites where you can download tracks by current music stars at a price. Grundig is charting a different path: The online platform mp3community offers a wide range of music by young artists - free and totally legal. An English version of the platform will be available shortly to handle the increasing amount of hits from outside Germany. In another development, from October artists will be able to upload MPEG4 files, which will then be offered for download along with the MP3 files. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:15:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2126/iphone-report/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2126/iphone-report/ As European deals for Apple's iPhone are announced, the chosen operators will be well advised to learn from the experiences of AT&T Wireless in the US when it comes to billing users, says Analysys the global advisers on telecoms, IT and media. The kick to mobile data usage given by the iPhone in the US market resulted in some subscribers receiving bills that were very large physically - in extreme cases running to hundreds of pages - detailing every mobile data event. AT&T quickly changed the way bills were provided - issuing summaries rather than full details by default - but the issue highlights the mismatch that often exists between users' requirements of bills and operators' perceptions of what users want. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:01:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2114/mobile-asia-congress/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2114/mobile-asia-congress/ An unprecedented gathering of leading operator CEOs will debate the future of the mobile industry at the GSMA’s Mobile Asia Congress at the new Venetian Macau Resort on November 12-15. The chief executives of China Mobile, the world’s largest operator, NTT DoCoMo, Japan’s largest operator, MTS, Russia’s largest operator, the Chairman and Group Managing Director of Bharti Airtel, India’s largest operator, and the CEO of Mobilink, Pakistan’s largest operator, the Chairman of Smart, the Philippines’ largest operator, Grameenphone, Bangladesh’s largest operator, and Telstra, Australia’s largest operator, will be among the keynote speakers. Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2112/ipod-earphone/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2112/ipod-earphone/ Your Electronic Warehouse has announced the start of its iPod Earphone Trade-In Program. This program allows customers who own iPods to trade in their factory earphones for $20 towards a future purchase at Your Electronic Warehouse or Discount Golf World. This promotion allows new iPod owners to maximize their iPod’s potential by getting a pair of high-end headphones from Bose, Shure or Monster. These high-end headphones produce high quality sound and provide excellent comfort that will give the customer the ultimate iPod experience. Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:15:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2107/nokia-business-phones/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2107/nokia-business-phones/ At an Enterprise Mobility Day event, Nokia further executed on its commitment to drive the adoption of business mobility by addressing the needs of business users and business managers. The company introduced the Nokia E51, a business smartphone, the latest addition in the Nokia Eseries portfolio, and also showcased it within the context of Nokia mobile unified communications, its strategy for extending mobility to unified communications. Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:22:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2078/mobile-phone-sound/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2078/mobile-phone-sound/ NXP Semiconductors, the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips, announced it will invest Euro 42 million in its Sound Solutions innovation and manufacturing activities in Vienna, Austria in 2007. This investment will enable NXP to expand fully automated mass production of its unique rectangular speaker generation for mobile phones and develop more innovative products to strengthen its market leadership position in a rapidly expanding sector that is predicted to be up to two billion units in 2008. Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:15:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2053/symbian-smartphones/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2053/symbian-smartphones/ PixSense announced that it has joined the Symbian Platinum Program to support the growing market for Symbian smartphones, by extending the PixSense PSP (Preserve, Share, Publish) Platform to the Symbian 7.x, 8.x, 9.x OS. PixSense’s PSP Platform streamlines and simplifies mobile media management, enabling monetization of user-generated content on smartphones. It will give Symbian smartphone end users the power to easily preserve, share, publish, and manage their digital mobile media and data. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:37:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2051/nfl-gridiron-mobile-phones/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2051/nfl-gridiron-mobile-phones/ THQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc., announced that NFL Gridiron is scheduled to be available for wireless download this September, in conjunction with the commencement of the 2007 NFL season. Featuring all 32 NFL teams, NFL Gridiron will allow football fans around the nation to enjoy adrenaline-charged NFL action anywhere, anytime. NFL Gridiron’s unique 8-on-8 format is designed to allow for a streamlined pick up and play experience. Featuring the hottest names in the NFL, including Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, LaDainian Tomlinson, Brian Urlacher, Reggie Bush, and Matt Leinart, players will control multiple positions including quarterback, running back, kicker and wide receiver with the use of intuitive one press sticky keys. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:31:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0707/us-consumer-electronics/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0707/us-consumer-electronics/ Our Consumer Electronics in the US report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the in-home, portable and in-car consumer electronics products markets at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market- be the new product developments, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2049/music-phone/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2049/music-phone/ Over the years, mobile handsets have developed from a simple communication device into a friendly multimedia electronic device. While traditional phones only required a basic receiver, transducer and microphone, today’s fully loaded handsets require racetrack receiver, dual stereo speakers, hands free, MP3 capability, microphone, vibrator, and some other accessories like headset and Bluetooth. As a result, handsets require a significant number of acoustic devices of smaller size with excellent sound quality to meet the demand of consumer. Annual shipments of music phones are growing at a faster rate than those of the broad handset market. In addition to the growing shipment of music phones, there is increase in demand for stereo sound. Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:29:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2011/mobile-phone-recycling-facility/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2011/mobile-phone-recycling-facility/ In an announcement made by Excel Fortune Holdings Ltd, it has been confirmed that Europe's largest mobile phone recycling facility will be established in Wales, UK to service and supply what has until now been a fragmented supply chain. The company, headed up by telecoms industry veteran Mike Bandeira, has committed GBP6million to the venture with an estimated total start-up investment, including capital turnover, of GBP15million. The project has also been offered funding by the Welsh Assembly Government. Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:40:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2029/juanes/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2029/juanes/ Sprint is partnering with twelve-time Latin Grammy winning rock superstar Juanes to offer exclusive mobile music and video of his highly-anticipated new album “La Vida… es un Ratico” (Life is a Moment). The record’s first single “Me Enamora” premiers on the Sprint Music Store September 4, providing Sprint customers with Power Vision phones an exclusive preview of the full album set for release on October 23. Sprint will also be the exclusive wireless sponsor of Juanes’ 2008 US tour. The campaign underscores Sprint’s commitment to the Hispanic market and, with over 95,000 downloadable Latin music titles, Sprint offers music lovers the technology that provides instant wireless access to their favorite tunes directly from their phone. Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:29:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2025/global-mobile-communication/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2025/global-mobile-communication/ Twenty years ago tomorrow, an historic agreement was signed in Copenhagen by 15 telecommunications operators that led to the development of the Global System for Mobile Communications, and a mobile communications industry that today serves more than 2.5 billion people across 218 countries and territories. The ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ agreement of 7th September 1987 laid the foundation for the first Europe-wide digital cellular system, which soon became the world’s first global mobile system as used by more than 700 mobile operators and served by thousands of suppliers today. The agreement also triggered a technology evolution path that continues today with the roll-out of more than 120 mobile broadband networks in 61 countries. Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:20:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2017/portable-media-players/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2017/portable-media-players/ Research and Markets has announced the addition of “Worldwide Demand Remains Strong for MP3 and Portable Media Players” report to their offering. Worldwide unit shipments for both flash-based and HDD-based portable media player (PMP)/MP3 players reached 182 million in 2006, up 42% from 2005. Fueled by market drivers, such as inexpensive flash-based players available around the world, growing broadband penetration, and the increasing availability of affordable, legitimate music and video online, the PMP/MP3 player market is expected to grow to 275 million units by 2011. Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:14:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2030/imd-antennas/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2030/imd-antennas/ Ethertronics announced that Samsung selected its Isolated Magnetic Dipole (IMD) Antennas to be incorporated into Samsung's Ultra Edition II handsets. This announcement follows news that Samsung outperformed its rivals and is now the number-two handset maker in the world, in part due to the success of its Ultra Edition handset line. Ethertronics' IMD antennas are incorporated into Samsung's SGH-U300 and SGH-U600 handset models and the award-winning SGH-U700, representing three-fourths of Samsung's Ultra Edition II product line. Ethertronics' IMD antennas also powered the majority of Samsung's 3G Ultra Edition handset line, which was released in 2006. Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:13:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2003/style-mobile/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2003/style-mobile/ Enpocket announced that it has been chosen by Style, to power the publisher’s mobile Web experience and mobile advertising efforts. The Style includes a mobile Web site that provides a daily dose of the event, including the top five fashion looks of the day. Visitors can vote on the top look of the day from their mobile phones. Style users opt-in to receive this information. ”Style’s mobile application creates yet another touch point for our readers to enjoy our content and our advertisers to follow that devout reader,” said Carrie Seifer, Director of Emerging Technologies, CondéNet. “We chose Enpocket because of the company’s demonstrated leadership powering innovative mobile programs.” Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1902/divx-certification-samsung/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1902/divx-certification-samsung/ Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and DivX, Inc. announced the worldwide retail availability of the DivX Certified Samsung Ultra Video (F500) mobile phone, an innovative handset device that features stylish design and offers a cutting-edge multimedia experience, including high-quality DivX video playback. Available for sale in Netherlands since June 2007, the Samsung F500 is entering additional markets including France, Germany, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:23:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1875/music-phone-market/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1875/music-phone-market/ Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Music Phone Wins But Mobile Music Loses in China" to their offering. Following three years of continuous strong growth, China's mobile music market slowed down in 2006 as a result of service provider (SP) regulation initiated by the Chinese Ministry of Information Industry (MII) and mobile operators. However, even though the SP regulation has affected the mobile music market in the short-term, we believe it is positive for the continuous healthy development of the wireless value-added service market. We believe that the mobile music market will recover from SP regulation in 2007. Tue, 28 Aug 2007 22:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1839/apple-iphone-social-networking/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1839/apple-iphone-social-networking/ Pushing the envelope of social networking capabilities again, Multiply announced that it has brought the web functionality of its social networking site to users of the celebrated Apple iPhone. By developing an extremely robust mobile version of its Multiply website. Apple iPhone users will welcome Multiply’s extended mobile social networking, multi-media sharing, and communications capabilities. Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:09:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1836/orange-mobile-acquisition/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1836/orange-mobile-acquisition/ The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the telecommunications company Orange Netherlands by T-Mobile Netherlands, belonging to the Deutsche Telekom group. The Commission concluded that the transaction would not significantly impede effective competition in the European Economic Area (EEA) or any substantial part of it. T-Mobile Netherlands is a Dutch Mobile Network Operator ("MNO") ultimately controlled by Deutsche Telekom. Its mobile arm T-Mobile International concentrates on mobile telecommunications markets in Western and Central Europe and the United States. Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:42:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1822/push-to-talk/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1822/push-to-talk/ Sprint announced that the name Nextel Direct Connect will represent Sprint’s product portfolio of Push to Talk service and devices, regardless of network platform or device type. Additionally, Sprint plans to expand the Nextel Direct Connect portfolio in early 2008 with new device choices and capabilities, giving customers a wider variety of phones to meet their productivity needs. Customers purchasing or upgrading to a new Nextel Direct Connect handset will continue to have the capability to connect instantly, coast-to-coast, with the community of more than 20 million existing Nextel Direct Connect subscribers on the world’s largest and fastest Push to Talk network. Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1828/mobile-phone-web-shop/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1828/mobile-phone-web-shop/ Neonode, a Swedish developer of mobile phones and a pioneer in buttonless, touchscreen mobile phones, announced the opening of its mobile phone web shop for sales to the European market. The mobile phone web shop will offer speedy deliveries of the Neonode N2 to consumers in the EU region as well as Norway and Switzerland. “We are truly happy that we can offer consumers a chance to buy our unique product directly on our website. We have tremendous interest from consumers all over Europe and the opening of the mobile phone web shop is a first step in satisfying the demand,” said Daniel Stålbo, Marketing Director at Neonode. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:22:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1826/microsoft-windows-live-service/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1826/microsoft-windows-live-service/ Nokia, the world's largest mobile device manufacturer, and Microsoft, a global leader in online communications and communities, have joined together to provide customers with a new suite of Windows Live services specifically designed for Nokia devices. Starting today Nokia customers in eleven countries with compatible S60 devices can download the new suite enabling access to Windows Live Hotmail, Windows Live Messenger, Windows Live Contacts and Windows Live Spaces. Starting next year, customers who purchase compatible Nokia Series 40 handsets will also have access to these popular Windows Live services. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:56:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1821/palm-treo-turkey/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1821/palm-treo-turkey/ Palm Europe Ltd. and Turkcell Communication Services PLC, a Turkey-based, leading cellular communications provider, announced the availability of the Palm Treo 750 smartphone for Turkcell’s network. The Palm Treo 750 smartphone is available now at Turkcell stores and authorized dealers. Supporting GSM Edge and UMTS/HSDPA, the Treo 750 smartphone on the Turkcell network comes with a full Turkish overlay, enabling local language support and translation of menus. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:24:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1804/verizon-wireless-network/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1804/verizon-wireless-network/ With the kickoff of the professional football season right around the corner, fans dreaming of a championship year can count on Verizon Wireless' network to be super when they flock to pre-season training in Napa, California. In anticipation of football fans heading to pre-season training camp Napa and the surrounding area, Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the nation’s most reliable wireless voice and data network, has enhanced its network coverage to keep fans connected while they watch their favorite football team in action. Recent network enhancements include adding capacity to cell sites located near the training facility. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:15:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1803/low-cost-handset/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1803/low-cost-handset/ Motorola has been ranked at the top of the latest Vendor Matrix released by ABI Research. Nokia claimed the second spot, while Samsung and LG were ranked equally in third place in the company's most recent evaluation of ultra low cost handset vendors worldwide. The Vendor Matrix is an analytical tool developed by ABI Research to provide a clear understanding of vendors' positions in specific markets. (For the purposes of this Vendor Matrix, an Ultra Low Cost Handset is defined as a mobile phone with a retail price below US $50.00.) Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:51:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1800/iphone-medical-resources/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1800/iphone-medical-resources/ Skyscape, the worldwide leading service for trusted medical information by specialty for mobile devices, announced the availability of its popular decision support suite for Apple Computer’s iPhone. With this announcement, physicians and other medical professionals will gain instant access to a broad collection of drug, clinical, lab and evidence-based medical information and medical alerts, conveniently streamed to their phone. With the availability of the industry’s most comprehensive collection of trusted resources from Skyscape on the iPhone, healthcare providers and institutions can offer their medical staff added choice and flexibility. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:10:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1799/iphone-book/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1799/iphone-book/ The hottest techno-gadget ever made now has its own ultimate guidebook - The iPhone Book written by #1 top-rated technology book author Scott Kelby and renowned gadget guru Terry White. This amazing new book, the first iPhone book in print, is a lot like the iPhone itself - simple to use and fun to learn. The book’s layout is brilliant with each page covering just one single topic so finding the information you need is quick and easy, including full-color photos so you can see exactly how it works from setting-up wireless Internet to watching videos. The iPhone Book is truly the ultimate “how-to” guide for Apple’s new groundbreaking phone. The iPhone Book is $24.95 USD and available at Amazon, BarnesandNoble and ScottKelbyBooks. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:52:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1785/manage-content-services/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1785/manage-content-services/ Wmode, the developer and operator of the ClearMode managed service, announced they have been selected by the Cyprus-based mobile service provider Areeba to fully manage all of Areeba's content services. Areeba will now be offering ring tones, graphics, video clips, chat services and games for their mobile subscribers. Wmode will assist Areeba to further differentiate themselves as a 3G rich multimedia mobile service provider. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1767/limo-foundation/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1767/limo-foundation/ Celunite, developer of a next-generation mobile software platform based on Linux and other open source innovations, announced it has become the first mobile phone operating system provider to join the LiMo Foundation, an independent, not-for-profit entity that strives to increase the adoption of Linux within the mobile industry. “We welcome Celunite as the first mobile phone platform provider to join our founding members engaged in building a world-class mobile Linux platform,” said NTT DoCoMo’s Senior Vice President, Dr. Kiyohito Nagata, chairman of the LiMo Foundation. "Celunite is keen to begin assisting LiMo to realize a competitive step change in the delivery of handsets and service propositions to consumers.” Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1765/smartphone-vendor-matrix/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1765/smartphone-vendor-matrix/ Nokia has been ranked at the top of the latest Smartphone Vendor Matrix released by ABI Research. Motorola and RIM (Research in Motion) claimed the second and third spots in the company’s most recent evaluation of worldwide smartphone vendors. The Vendor Matrix is an analytical tool developed by ABI Research to provide a clear understanding of vendors’ positions in specific markets. ABI Research evaluates vendors on the basis of Innovation and Implementation by selecting multiple criteria related to product/company characteristics. Upon evaluation, vendors are assigned numerical scores that are aggregated and analyzed to provide overall rankings. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:01:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1760/national-geographic-maps/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1760/national-geographic-maps/ Two of the outdoor industry’s leaders in mapping and navigation, Magellan and National Geographic, announced an alliance that will make National Geographic’s award-winning, full-color topography maps fully compatible with handheld GPS receivers for the first time. Beginning this fall, Magellan will become the first GPS manufacturer to offer full, onscreen compatibility, usage and display of National Geographic’s maps. Magellan’s new Triton series of handheld GPS devices were developed to work seamlessly with both Magellan’s own and National Geographic’s proprietary topographic maps, which are sold separately by National Geographic. Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:26:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1755/apple-iphone-advertisement/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1755/apple-iphone-advertisement/ AdMob, the world's largest mobile advertising marketplace, announced that it has launched a new advertising unit to help brands and companies reach the hundreds of thousands of new Apple iPhone users and take advantage of the unique capabilities of the Apple iPhone. The new ad unit will also help AdMob's network of over 2,000 publishers monetize their iPhone traffic, with fifteen publishers already signed up who develop Apple iPhone specific content. AdMob's ad servers will now recognize iPhone users and serve Apple iPhone specific advertisements. The new unit leverages the core technologies available for the Apple iPhone, including mapping technology for location-based advertisers. Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1747/mobile-phone-vendor/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1747/mobile-phone-vendor/ According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, global mobile phone shipments grew a modest 11 percent year-over-year, to reach 258 million units in Q2 2007. Samsung overtook Motorola for the first time, to become the world’s second largest handset vendor. Neil Mawston, Associate Director at Strategy Analytics said, “Total global cell phone shipments have continued to slow down this year, but Samsung is speeding up. A combination of aggressive marketing and an attractive 3G device portfolio has driven Samsung into second position for the first time ever. Its 48 percent annual growth has come partly at the expense of Motorola, whose lackluster product portfolio across all tiers urgently needs refreshing.” Wed, 15 Aug 2007 15:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1743/mobility-research/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1743/mobility-research/ ABI Research announced the launch of a new source of business intelligence for the wireless industry, the Business Mobility Research Service. Like the company’s other Research Services, it provides a bundle of research and analysis products that blend strategic industry assessment with robust quantitative data. These include individual Research Reports and ABI Insights, along with highly granular Market Data and analyst inquiry support. Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:32:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1715/skype-video/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1715/skype-video/ Skype has announced its users can now make conversations even more fun-packed by sharing video content with their friends and family across the world. Following new partnerships with leading independent video sharing sites Dailymotion and Metacafe, Skype 3.5 for Windows lets you download your favourite videos from these sites and add them into your Skype 'mood', giving colour and personality to your online profile. User's moods are a way of sharing your feelings with friends and family and are becoming increasingly popular in the Skype community because they are a simple, more personalized way to share all sorts of things with other Skype contacts. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:21:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1711/3g-hspa/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1711/3g-hspa/ Nokia and STMicroelectronics announced their intention to deepen their collaboration on the licensing and supply of integrated circuit designs and modem technologies for 3G and its evolution. The two companies also are negotiating a plan relating to transferring a part of Nokia's Integrated Circuit (IC) operations to STMicroelectronics. The multifaceted agreement will enable STMicroelectronics to design and manufacture 3G chipsets based on Nokia's modem technologies, energy management and RF (radio frequency) technology and deliver complete solutions to Nokia and the open market. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:29:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1704/apple-itunes-store/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1704/apple-itunes-store/ Apple announced that more than three billion songs have been purchased and downloaded from the iTunes Store. iTunes is the world’s most popular online music, TV and movie store featuring a catalog of over five million songs, 550 television shows and 500 movies. iTunes recently surpassed Amazon and Target to become the third largest music retailer in the US. “We’d like to thank all of our customers who have contributed to this incredible milestone,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s vice president of iTunes. Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:05:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1697/microsoft-playready-nokia-mobile-phones/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1697/microsoft-playready-nokia-mobile-phones/ Building on their existing collaboration around mobile entertainment, Nokia and Microsoft Corp. have extended their cooperation to include support for Microsoft PlayReady technology into the Nokia S60 and Series 40 mobile device platforms. PlayReady is a new content access technology from Microsoft that makes it easy for content owners and service providers to deliver virtually any type of digital content in a flexible manner. As part of the agreement, Nokia and Microsoft will also collaborate on expanding and simplifying consumer scenarios for accessing, experiencing and moving digital content using mobile devices. Tue, 07 Aug 2007 14:07:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1696/basketball-score-mobile-phone/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1696/basketball-score-mobile-phone/ Nokia and the International Basketball Federation, FIBA, announced their cooperation to create mobile services for FIBA, FIBA Europe, and for some of the most important basketball championship events in 2007. The new mobile FIBA service will provide basketball enthusiasts with the opportunity to catch up on the latest scores, news, schedules, and interviews when and where they want. The FIBA mobile service will be accessible through any mobile device that can access the internet. Offering a comprehensive and user friendly mobile video experience, the FIBA mobile content will also be accessible through Nokia Video Center, currently available on Nokia N95. Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:47:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1695/nokia-design-studio/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1695/nokia-design-studio/ Nokia, the world leader in mobile communications, has chosen India as the location for the first in a series of satellite design studios it plans to establish in design hot spots around the world, signaling the increasing impact the country is having on the development of mobile phones. Established via a two year partnership with the Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology in Bangalore, it will give Nokia designers and India's talented young designers the opportunity to work together on new design ideas for India and the global markets. Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:32:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1688/dominican-republic-mobile-phone/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1688/dominican-republic-mobile-phone/ Palm announced the Palm Treo 750 smartphone in the Dominican Republic, the first Windows Mobile based Treo smartphone with GSM technology to take advantage of the Orange and Claro networks. The Treo 750 offers the world-class Palm experience on Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system. The Treo 750 combines a multifeatured mobile phone with email, messaging, web browsing and organization software all in a compact design. Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:54:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1687/mobile-phone-functionality/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1687/mobile-phone-functionality/ Research and Markets has announced the addition of “World Handset RF Semiconductor Markets” to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service titled World Handset RF Semiconductor Markets discusses the trends and provides the market analysis of the various handset RF semiconductor markets. Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine market dynamics, including industry challenges, market drivers and restraints, key market and technology trends, and competitive analysis of the handset RF semiconductor markets. Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:02:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1683/iphone-handset/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1683/iphone-handset/ The SCO Group, Inc. ("SCO"), a leading provider of UNIX software technology and mobile services, and Genisys Software Inc., a leading provider of rental and point-of-sale software for the specialty equipment rental market, announced the availability of the AlphaRENTAL Solution for the iPhone handset. The AlphaRENTAL solution is a mobile workforce automation application used by retail equipment and party rental centers to manage all aspects of their business, including customer relationship management, sales, reservations, quotes, invoicing, receivables, parts, service and rental equipment inventory management. Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:02:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1679/bluetooth-21-edr/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1679/bluetooth-21-edr/ The Board of Directors of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the more than 8,000-member strong trade association responsible for advancing Bluetooth wireless technology, today announced the adoption of Core Specification Version 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) by unanimous approval. Through advances in security, simplified pairing and power consumption, the new Bluetooth specification will offer consumers a further improved Bluetooth experience. Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:09:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1660/apple-iphone-smartphone/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1660/apple-iphone-smartphone/ Estimates of Apple iPhone shipment volumes in the first weekend they were available have ranged from 140 thousand units to 500 thousand iPhone units depending upon who was asked. Meanwhile, ABI Research forecasts that the smartphone market segment will grow from 218 million units in 2007 to 426 million units in 2012. Now that we have a little distance from the launch, it’s time to ask: “Will the Apple iPhone change the smartphone market?” According to Stuart Carlaw, wireless research director at ABI Research, the answer is a qualified - Yes. “The Apple iPhone will not revolutionize the smartphone market,” he says, “but it is a significant evolutionary step forward. Fri, 03 Aug 2007 20:15:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1654/wireless-customer-care/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1654/wireless-customer-care/ T-Mobile USA, Inc., earned the highest ranking from the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Wireless Customer Care Performance Study – Volume 2, marking the sixth consecutive period that T-Mobile holds the top spot. T-Mobile not only earned the highest ranking, but its overall customer care score was significantly higher than any other wireless carrier. T-Mobile is now the only wireless carrier that has swept a J.D. Power and Associates national wireless category for six reporting periods. Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:52:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1631/n-gage-mobile-games/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1631/n-gage-mobile-games/ Nokia announced that California based mobile games developer Digital Chocolate has signed up to publish a variety of titles for the Nokia N-Gage platform launching this fall. Digital Chocolate is a leading developer known for its original, high-quality mobile games with intuitive features and entertaining content. "Digital Chocolate has been a driving force in promoting social interaction within the context of mobile gaming," said Gregg Sauter, Nokia's director of third party publishing. "They are also an award winning publisher dedicated to bringing innovative games to the masses. Mon, 30 Jul 2007 23:43:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1616/smart-fabric-touch-pads/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1616/smart-fabric-touch-pads/ Eleksen Group plc, the world’s leading provider of touch-sensitive smart fabrics for consumer electronics in apparel and accessories, announces that multichannel brand Craghoppers has chosen to initiate a relationship to produce stylish wearable electronic apparel. Craghoppers’ iPod-ready Future walking jacket will be the first product to result from this new alliance. Craghoppers is known for its attractive and rugged outdoor, travel, and adventure wear. Continuing its mission of utilizing the most advanced fabric technology, Craghoppers has teamed with Eleksen to incorporate unique smart fabric into its latest outdoor gear. Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1615/worldmate-live/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1615/worldmate-live/ MobiMate, a leading provider of travel services for mobile devices, announced the launch of WorldMate Live, an automated service providing frequent fliers with up-to-date flight status and other useful information in real-time on their mobile phones. Available August 2nd, 2007 for open beta on Blackberry devices, the software and Web-based solution performs as a personal travel assistant, providing customized flight-update alerts, schedules and itinerary, meeting notifications, directions and more. Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1602/dropped-cellphone-calls/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1602/dropped-cellphone-calls/ Those annoying “dropped” cellphone calls that have been largely attributed to atmospheric disturbances, high humidity and heavy vegetation may actually have a more celestial origin: A Queen’s-led team suggests instead that a large percentage are caused by solar activity. Investigating the mystery of communications satellite failures in the 1990s led Mathematics and Statistics professor David Thomson - then working at Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, NJ - to an unexpected discovery with implications for millions of cellphone users around the world. Both the satellites and the phones seemed to be affected by changes in solar gravity modes. Fri, 20 Jul 2007 11:24:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1601/multimedia-phones/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1601/multimedia-phones/ Research and Markets has announced the addition of “Chinese Users Warmly Embrace Multimedia Phones” to their offering. Multimedia phones are a result of the handset industry's continuous efforts to integrate multiple devices into one. By doing this, handset manufacturers are trying to make mobile phones not only a personal communication center, but also a personal entertainment center. However, do wireless users really need multimedia capabilities on mobile phones? Can the multimedia functions of current mobile phones meet consumer requirements? And how will usage of multimedia phones affect the related value-added data services market? Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:50:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1599/free-travel-services/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1599/free-travel-services/ WorldMate Inc., a leading provider of travel services for mobile devices, announced WorldMate is now free for Nokia S60 smartphone users. This product represents the first "Freemium" travel service for S60 devices, providing added value for consumers and frequent fliers alike. Through WorldMate’s services, travelers across the globe can access the superior mobile travel tool at no charge. The new WorldMate for S60 is a powerful mobile travel application that provides the most comprehensive collection of sophisticated software features. With the release of the S60 version, WorldMate provides services to assist the on-the-go traveler. Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:25:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1600/marketing-campaign/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1600/marketing-campaign/ Sony is to launch a major Pan-European marketing campaign to demonstrate the breadth and depth of the company’s HD proposition and to educate consumers about the intricacies of HD. While there is currently high awareness of HD, there is still a significant lack of understanding amongst consumers, with only 59% having heard the term ‘HD Ready’ and 13% knowing about ‘Full HD 1080’. The Sony HD marketing campaign aims to educate and inform consumers about the benefits of HD, and will comprise of TV / cinema advertising, in-store branding, a targeted online PR campaign, dedicated HD Flash microsite and a ‘Guide to HD’ DVD which will provide consumers with an insight into the full range and benefits of HD. Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1579/free-iphone/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1579/free-iphone/ Addicted, the website that offers resources for addicts to find support and recovery resources, has announced a unique promotion. The site will reward every new member for the site’s AddictedSpace feature a chance to win a iPhone. The AddictedSpace area on Addicted is a forum where people who suffer from addictions can go to share progress on recovery, ask for help, and share stories of addiction and rehabilitation. “Signing up for this kind of help is a huge step,” said Addicted cofounder John S. Shegerian. “The least we can do is offer these people a chance for a additional reward - relatively trivial compared to the reward of recovery that they are about to experience, but something special nonetheless.” Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:31:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1565/festival-multimedia-content/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1565/festival-multimedia-content/ SanDisk Corporation, the leader in flash memory cards for mobile phones, and Guerilla Union, the producers of the 2007 Rock The Bells critically acclaimed world class hip-hop events July 28 at Randall’s Island, New York; August 11 at the Hyundai Pavilion at Glen Helen in San Bernardino, CA; and August 18 at McCovey Cove Parking Lot (near AT&T Park) in San Francisco plus eleven other dates - are exploring an innovative new experience for concert-goers at the aforementioned happenings. The two companies have launched a web site where fans and festival attendees can download a selection of rich multimedia content about the festivals and the performers. Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1568/palm-smartphone/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1568/palm-smartphone/ Palm, Inc. and Pelephone Communications, Ltd., an Israel-based, leading cellular communications provider, announced the availability of the Palm Treo 700wx smartphone for Pelephone’s CDMA/EV-DO network in Israel. The Treo 700wx smartphone is available now at Pelephone stores and authorized dealers. The touch-screen enabled Treo 700wx smartphone combines broadbandlike speeds on Pelephone’s high-speed network with wireless email and rich media capabilities all in one device - bringing Palm’s world-class ease of use to the Windows Mobile 5.0 platform. Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:24:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1548/mobile-innovation-programme/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1548/mobile-innovation-programme/ The GSM Association has launched an ongoing programme to help the thousands of small and medium-sized companies developing innovative mobile products and services reach mobile operators and bring their innovations to end-users. The Mobile Innovation Programme is also designed to stimulate and showcase innovation around mobile services and better align innovators with the needs of the mobile industry and its customers. Thu, 05 Jul 2007 18:37:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1532/3g-handset/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1532/3g-handset/ ZTE Corporation, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, announced the availability of the award-winning ZTE Evolution handset through PeopleNet, the first national provider of third generation (3G) communications in Ukraine. The ZTE Evolution is a slim, feature-rich 3G consumer-centric flip phone. It features a dual level, multilingual Fastap keypad based on Digit Wireless’ Fastap Keypad Global Language Platform. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1530/user-friendly-camera-phone/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1530/user-friendly-camera-phone/ Scalado and OmniVision Technologies announced a technology collaboration that will significantly improve the camera phone experience for end-users. As part of the collaboration, OmniVision added a unique hardware feature into its new 3-megapixel OV3640 CameraChip, allowing cameras to take optimal advantage of Scalado's SpeedView technology, a key ingredient for delivering faster picture-taking and photo viewing on the camera phone. The OV3640 is the world's first sensor that is completely compatible with Scalado's SpeedView technology, and will thus provide a much-improved imaging experience by delivering a unique what-you-see-is-what-you-get experience. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 12:02:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1519/iphone-review/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1519/iphone-review/ Apple iPhone review blog launches iPhone shop The popular Apple iPhone news and review blog has launched a new iPhone shop for its readers, offering accessories and books currently available pending the launch of the iPhone itself. Recent rumors of a possible launch delay for the Apple iPhone haven’t stopped Chris Cano from launching a new iPhone shop attached to his popular but controversial Apple iPhone Review blog. The iPhone internet shop will be kept separate from blog posts to avoid potential conflicts of interest. The Apple iPhone has lately been the subject of several persistent rumors, from speculations of rebates and subsidies on the iPhone to the latest rumors that the iPhone launch may be delayed. Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:31:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1514/iphone-searches/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1514/iphone-searches/ Hitwise, the leading online competitive intelligence service, announced that the volume of US searches for the term “iphone” increased 583 percent in the past four weeks (from the week ending May 26, 2007 to the week ending June 23) leading up to the June 29 launch date. The market share of US visits to the Apple iPhone website increased 185 percent in the same time period. The Apple iPhone website has been the number one website1 based on visits, in the Hitwise Computers and Internet - Electronics category - which lists websites focused on electronics products and electronics manufacturers - for the past three weeks starting with the week ending June 9, 2007. Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:36:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1486/digital-music-store/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1486/digital-music-store/ At the BREW Developers Conference, Kyocera Wireless, a leading global manufacturer of CDMA wireless phones and devices, and Puretracks announced a formal collaboration to bring Puretracks’s digital music store to Kyocera mobile phones, enabling wireless operators without their own music services to offer this service to customers without having to worry about digital rights management (DRM) issues. The solution will allow smaller, regional carriers to take advantage of increased revenues from digital music sales without having to invest in their own wireless services. Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:16:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1466/iphone-battery/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1466/iphone-battery/ Apple announced that iPhone will deliver significantly longer battery life when it ships on June 29 than was originally estimated when iPhone was unveiled in January. iPhone will feature up to 8 hours of talk time, 6 hours of Internet use, 7 hours of video playback or 24 hours of audio playback. In addition, iPhone will feature up to 250 hours-more than 10 days-of standby time. Apple also announced that the entire top surface of iPhone, including its stunning 3.5-inch display, has been upgraded from plastic to optical-quality glass to achieve a superior level of scratch resistance and optical clarity. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:36:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1465/zyb/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1465/zyb/ ZYB, the company that brings mobile data to life, announced today that it has reached a milestone of 100,000 users since the launch of its free online phone backup service in June 2006. This week also saw ZYB as a recipient of Red Herring 100, an award given to the top 100 private technology companies based in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region each year. In recent years, Red Herring 100 has featured the likes of Google, eBay and Skype, who were all spotted in their early days by Red Herring editors, and touted as leaders that would change the way we live and work. With its unique business model and great success until now, ZYB might well live up to this heritage. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1470/content-exchange/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1470/content-exchange/ Exclaim, a leading branded platform provider of innovative wireless applications that allow advanced sharing and managing of images, video, and rich media, launched a scalable platform to monetize consumers’ content on mobile devices: Pictavision DMM (Digital Media Management), the industry’s first user-generated, content exchange platform for wireless carriers and handset vendors. Pictavision DMM has been powering user-generated content exchange for more than three years for some of the leading mobile photo and video sharing applications including Pictavision, Kodak Mobile Link, and CNET Webshots Pictavision. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:56:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1462/virgin-mobile/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1462/virgin-mobile/ InfoSpace, Inc., a leading developer of mobile technologies, will announce that it is supplying Virgin Mobile with its complete suite of mobile platform services, including the addition of a customized, integrated mobile search solution. As a result, Virgin Mobile will be able to offer its subscribers the ability to search the web, WAP sites and Virgin Mobile's own portal and storefront providing access to ringtones, games and other premium content. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:23:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1402/phone-accessories/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1402/phone-accessories/ The market for mobile phone accessories will generate over $32 billion in revenues in 2007, more than the $28 billion expected from the Smartphone market. Around 77% of these revenues will come from the sales of “after-market” mobile phone accessories and the remaining from “in-box” accessories shipments. According to ABI Research industry analyst Shailendra Pandey, “The number of mobile phone accessory products is expanding with new products driven by technology as well as by customer fashion and personalization needs appearing in the market. Handset vendors and mobile operators are showing greater interest as accessories provide high margins and also opportunities to promote their brand and expand their product offerings. Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:45:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1379/nokia-navigation/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1379/nokia-navigation/ Augmentra, a leading innovator in gps-enabled navigation software for smartphones, announced the latest version of its award-winning ViewRanger off-road mapping, navigation and information software, and announced support for the Nokia N95 with integrated GPS. ViewRanger is specifically designed for the off-road user, whether hill-walker, mountain biker, geo-cacher, birdwatcher, or rural tourist. It offers a unique combination of 2D and 3D mapping, GPS navigation, sports performance analysis, content sharing, and buddy tracking. Running ViewRanger on the Nokia N95 with integrated GPS removes the need for a separate GPS receiver. Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:25:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1369/jajah/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1369/jajah/ JaJah, the innovative web-based calling company, announced the investment of T-Online Venture Fund. The fund is managed by T-Venture Holding GmbH, the corporate venture capital entity of Deutsche Telekom. The investment of the T-Online Venture Fund is part of a $20 million USD investment round, co-led by Intel Capital. “The agreement is unprecedented. JaJah is the first Voice 2.0 company to receive this level of industry validation and support. The long-term implications can’t be understated,” said Roman Scharf, JaJah co-founder. Thu, 31 May 2007 12:40:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1326/nokia-nseries/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1326/nokia-nseries/ Nokia’s “Project 95” will take Peter Schindler - a seasoned traveler - on a 20,000-plus kilometer, Nokia-solely-sponsored, road-trip across China. Peter will be equipped with various Nokia Nseries devices, most notably the Nokia N95. He will keep a record of his excursions by maintaining a mobile blog that shares his thoughts and images taken through his Nokia N95. “I am looking forward to this adventure, driving across China,” said Peter, who has traveled by himself over one million kilometers throughout Europe, the United States, and Asia. “I am eager to explore the modern lives of Chinese people; their thoughts on life and their expectactions for the future.” Tue, 15 May 2007 22:20:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1320/mothers-day/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1320/mothers-day/ On Mother’s Day, most adults may not be with their mothers, according to the new T-Mobile Mother’s Day Survey on how families stick together. “Today, many grown children do not live within driving distance of their moms,” said David Beigie, vice president of Marketing, T-Mobile USA. “Many move to other parts of the country. And dispersed families don’t come together for Mother’s Day like they do for other holidays such as Thanksgiving.” The survey found that about half of adults (49 percent) said they would not be spending Mother’s Day with their mother and another 18 percent were uncertain. 33 percent said they will be spending Mother’s Day with their mother. Tue, 15 May 2007 22:14:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0737/nokiawirelesssanfrancisco/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0737/nokiawirelesssanfrancisco/ The latest generation of wireless Internet devices meets the newest generation of high school students as Nokia kicks off its participation in the city of San Francisco's WiFiAnywhere initiative, a collaboration between public, private- sector and non-profit organizations that will give communities the opportunity to experiment with leading-edge mobile technologies. Nokia will provide wireless Internet tablets and Nokia Nseries multimedia computers to over 40 deserving San Francisco high school students, giving them a new creative video medium to explore, and a hands-on introduction to the wireless Internet. Tue, 15 May 2007 21:23:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0736/securemobilepass/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0736/securemobilepass/ Orange Business Services is launching Secure Mobile Pass, a secured access option to Business Everywhere, a range of mobility solutions. Secure Mobile Pass enables secure access to corporate applications through any device, including unmanaged ones such as PCs located in cybercafés or at home. Secure Mobile Pass is therefore a convenient solution for mobile employees since a simple Internet connection is sufficient to access company resources securely. Security policy can be applied on a per-user basis instead of a per-device basis, ensuring that corporate resources remains protected without creating a barrier to legitimate access for employees. Tue, 15 May 2007 21:21:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0775/3gsmworldcongress/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0775/3gsmworldcongress/ Tensilica, Inc. will be showcasing mobile phones incorporating its audio and video processors at its booth at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, February 12-15, 2007. Tensilica is the leading IP (intellectual property) supplier for mobile multimedia (audio and video) processor cores with its HiFi 2 Audio Engine, its Xtensa configurable processors, and its Diamond Standard VDO (video) family. Tensilica will showcase phones from Cingular, LG Electronics, Motorola, and Samsung that include Tensilica processor cores performing audio and video encoding and decoding. Tue, 15 May 2007 21:20:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0776/dualmodevoip/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0776/dualmodevoip/ CSR launched UniVox Mobile to enable mass market dual mode VoIP mobile handsets. A market, according to ABI Research, that is expected to grow to over 300 million handsets in the next five years. The UniVox Mobile reference design contains all the additional hardware and software to turn a mobile handset into a wirelessly enabled handset that can take and make Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) calls. The hardware element of UniVox Mobile is based on UniFi, CSR’s single chip WiFi solution, and also includes Bluetooth functionality via a choice of BlueCore4-ROM or BlueCore5-FM. In addition to supporting VoWiFi, UniVox Mobile also enables WiFi to be used as the bearer for other services, such as web browsing and multimedia streaming. Tue, 15 May 2007 21:10:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0962/palmmobilesolutions/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0962/palmmobilesolutions/ Palm, Inc. announced that on Feb. 25 - March 1 it will be demonstrating mobile solutions to more than 24,000 healthcare technology decision-makers at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, booth No. 221, in New Orleans. Palm will showcase Windows Mobile and Palm OS based Treo 700 series smartphones, as well as Palm OS based Treo 680 smartphones, with featured healthcare applications from Palm’s third-party developer network. Palm has a longstanding commitment to the healthcare industry and is taking the lead in helping healthcare providers make the move to mobile technology to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, improve the quality of care, and reduce medical errors. Tue, 15 May 2007 21:04:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0971/healthprogram/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0971/healthprogram/ Digital Cyclone, Inc., a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd., and Mayo Clinic have launched a software application that delivers an array of health information and tools directly to cellular phones. The Mayo Clinic InTouch wireless health program will be available in February on Alltel Wireless, Sprint, and other major carriers' wireless phones. "The Mayo Clinic InTouch program lets cell phone users tap into the expertise of Mayo Clinic at nearly all times - at home, in the office, at a park or in the car," said Craig Burfeind, president of Garmin's subsidiary Digital Cyclone. "This service provides tremendous peace-of-mind and possibly life saving assistance when health concerns arise." Tue, 15 May 2007 21:02:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1117/classifeye/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1117/classifeye/ ClassifEye, Ltd, a developer of fingerprint recognition and m-commerce solutions, announced that it has joined the Symbian Platinum Program to support the growing market for Symbian smartphones by extending ClassifEye's solution to the Symbian ecosystem. ClassifEye's unique, software-only, technology leverages the on-board camera for secure authentication and non-repudiation necessary for mobile commerce and other customer verification challenges. ClassifEye's software eliminates the necessity for costly biometric hardware integration and is downloadable to existing camera smartphones. Thu, 03 May 2007 21:50:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1129/mobile-users/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1129/mobile-users/ Amp'd Mobile, America's leading mobile entertainment provider, announced that it has launched in Japan and Canada, making its popular, exclusive entertainment content available to more than 30 million mobile users around the world. The Los Angeles-based company, which launched on US shores in December 2005, launched in Japan on March 1 via a new portal service designed exclusively for KDDI subscribers. Amp'd Mobile celebrated its launch in Canada yesterday with an Amp'd Studio Sessions recording from EMI Music Canada artists Pride Tiger. The Pride Tiger Amp'd Studio Sessions streamed live on Amp'd handsets and will be available on the Amp'd Live entertainment service at a later date as a mobile EP. Thu, 03 May 2007 21:47:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1239/lg-gsm-phones/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1239/lg-gsm-phones/ LG Electronics, a leading worldwide provider of advanced wireless handsets and accessories and Brightstar Corp., the largest wireless distribution and supply chain solutions company in the world, have announced their distribution partnership for LG GSM mobile phones in India for sales through Network Operators. Mr. H.S. Bhatia - Business Group Head, LG GSM Mobiles said, Brightstar has been appointed as the National Distributor for LG GSM mobile phones for Operator Bundling Sales of GSM Operators. Thu, 03 May 2007 20:46:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1226/widget/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1226/widget/ Nokia introduces widget support for S60 and takes a significant step in its vision of transforming mobility and the Internet with rich Web 2.0 experiences. S60 will be the first mobile software platform that enables the creation of widgets using familiar standards-based Web technologies. Available to all S60 licensees, widget support enhances the Internet experience on a mobile by bringing a personal Web experience to a personal device. Widgets allow people to personalize Internet content into lightweight Web applications and stay current with the things that matter to them. While widgets have been available on PCs for some time, they bring particular advantages to mobile devices, as mobiles are highly personal and among the few items. Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:22:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1217/qualcomm/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1217/qualcomm/ Nokia rejected Qualcomm's public statements that it does not use Nokia patents. Nokia has for the last fifteen years contributed its technology to industry standards, such as GSM, WCDMA and CDMA. If Qualcomm's products comply with industry standards it is in the same position as any other supplier of mobile technology in that it needs access to Nokia's patents covering standardized technologies. Nokia believes that Qualcomm is currently using over one hundred of Nokia's GSM/WCDMA and CDMA2000 essential patents in its chipsets. Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:18:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1187/live-demonstration/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1187/live-demonstration/ Axesstel, Inc., a leader in the design and development of fixed wireless voice and broadband data products, announced a purchase order from Bermuda Digital Communications Ltd. ("BDC"), under its CellularOne brand, for its new MV420 (800 MHz) 3G Gateway. Axesstel is scheduled to begin shipments to BDC in April. The MV420 3G Gateway will be available at CellularOne offices in Bermuda beginning early May. When connected to BDC’s recently launched CellularOne CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev A network, the MV420 will provide consumers and businesses in Bermuda with wire-free access to broadband data at speeds up to 3.1 mega bits per second (Mbps) from any room in the home or office or from a remote work location. Fri, 13 Apr 2007 10:16:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1186/gsm-network/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1186/gsm-network/ Blue Ocean Wireless, an Irish company focused on expanding communication capability in the merchant maritime sector, announced the launch of the world’s first GSM network for merchant maritime vessels. Blue Ocean Wireless is a joint venture between private investment firm, Claret Capital, and Irish technology communications company, Altobridge. Blue Ocean Wireless’ service will, for the first time, enable seafarers to use their existing mobile phones on board vessels in deep ocean water in the same way that they would do in port or on land. Fri, 13 Apr 2007 10:15:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1201/divx-certification/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1201/divx-certification/ DivX, Inc. announced the DivX Certification of the Samsung Ultra Video (SGH-F500) mobile phone, a revolutionary phone that features an unrivaled design and brings a superior range of multimedia experiences to consumers including high quality DivX video playback. The F500 is the first mobile phone to achieve DivX Certification to ensure true interoperability between the device and the over 70 million DivX Certified consumer electronics devices in the world today. A member of Samsung’s highly popular Ultra Edition line of handsets, the F500 offers users the latest in video features with a large LCD that has a unique swivel design so video content can be watched optimally. Fri, 13 Apr 2007 10:01:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1197/mp3-phone/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1197/mp3-phone/ Hop-on, announced that the Company has successfully received from The United States of America a Design Patent on a MP3 Phone with speakers on the side, in addition to front and side buttons to activate its camera/video features. Mr. Michaels, President of Hop-on, Inc. stated “We look forward to the four major carriers, manufactures selling products and major retailers in the US to cooperate with Hop-on’s past and future royalties of its design patent. Most MP3 flip phones on the market today have speakers on the side of the phones. We will be seeking royalties from previous and future sales of this design; there have been millions of similar phones sold on the market.” Fri, 06 Apr 2007 16:09:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1168/runtime-environment/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1168/runtime-environment/ Hands On Mobile runtime environment : Hands-On Mobile, Inc., the world’s leading developer of connected mobile games and applications announced the Hands-On Mobile Runtime Environment (Hombre), a rapid-development platform that redefines the consumer mobile experience and revolutionizes how mobile applications are built and deployed. Based on simple server-side development, Hombre makes rich, interactive mobile applications a reality for all mobile users regardless of their phone type, and puts mobile development within reach of anyone who has built simple XML-based services. With the Hands-On Mobile Runtime Environment, the opportunities to create cutting-edge and extremely useful applications are endless. Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:31:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1106/amnesty-wireless/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1106/amnesty-wireless/ Amnesty International USA announced the next stage of high-tech philanthropy with the first cell-phone service that makes every call a call for human rights. It’s Amnesty Wireless, powered by Working Assets. “Our members want to do all they can to support human rights,” said Larry Cox, executive director of Amnesty International USA. “But they’re also busy people. Amnesty Wireless makes it easier for them to make a difference every day.” Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:29:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1104/blackberry/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1104/blackberry/ BlackBerry is a wireless communications solution designed for mobile professionals and enterprises who want to quickly and easily manage their business and personal communications while on the move. BlackBerry is developed and manufactured by Research In Motion (RIM), and was launched in North America in January 1999. BlackBerry was first introduced to EMEA in September 2001. There are currently 8 million BlackBerry subscribers worldwide. BlackBerry is number one in the global PDA space, with 19.8% of the market share according to Gartner analysts (February 2007). Research In Motion was recently included in a list, compiled by Business Week, of the 25 Most Innovative Companies in the world. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:27:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1103/cell-phone-recycling/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1103/cell-phone-recycling/ ReCellular is encouraging Americans to clean out their closets and recycle their cell phones on April 22, in honor of Earth Day. One in three Americans will replace their cell phones this year, with the majority of these added to the estimated 500 million unused cell phones waiting to be either recycled or discarded. “Many people instinctively know they shouldn’t throw their old phones away, but don’t know what to do with them,” says Mike Newman, vice president of ReCellular. “We’re working to change that, and ultimately want consumers to automatically think of recycling their phones just like they currently do with paper, plastic or glass.” Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:26:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1102/wireless-wallet/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1102/wireless-wallet/ Cellular South, the nation’s largest privately held wireless provider, and Kyocera Wireless Corp. (KWC), a leading global supplier of CDMA wireless devices and accessories, announced a ground-breaking collaboration to launch a multi-city consumer trial for its new Wireless Wallet technology. Kicking off mid-May 2007 in Memphis, Tenn., and Jackson, Miss., Cellular South’s Wireless Wallet trial is the first of its kind for a US regional carrier - further strengthening the company’s position as a wireless innovator driving m-commerce adoption. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:25:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1099/htc-mobile/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1099/htc-mobile/ Spirit DSP, the world's leading provider of embedded voice, audio and video software products, announced that High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC), one of the largest ODMs in the world, extended its partnership with Spirit and licensed Spirit’s TeamSpirit Mobile Voice Engine to be integrated into HTC new mobile devices. Spirit already won several deals with HTC during the last 20 months. Spirit’s embedded solutions are already acknowledged as the best by many major global mobile OEMs/ODMs, including Quanta, Compal and HTC. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 10:37:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1070/coffeeshop/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1070/coffeeshop/ Op woensdag 21 maart organiseert De Haan BV, leverancier van afrekensystemen, in Maastricht productdemonstraties van onder meer vingerprintverificatie, waarmee coffeeshophouders in Maastricht kunnen voldoen aan voorwaarden die door het kabinet en de gemeente Maastricht gesteld worden. Zestien coffeeshops, aangesloten bij de Vereniging Officiële Coffeeshops Maastricht (VOCM) zijn benaderd door het College van B&W van Maastricht om op zoek te gaan naar leveranciers die systemen kunnen leveren waarmee zij aan de nieuwe voorwaarden kunnen voldoen. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:50:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1101/spirit-htc/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1101/spirit-htc/ Spirit DSP, the world's leading provider of embedded voice, audio and video software products, announced today that High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC), one of the largest ODMs in the world, extended its partnership with Spirit and licensed Spirit’s TeamSpirit Mobile Voice Engine to be integrated into HTC new mobile devices. Spirit already won several deals with HTC during the last 20 months. Spirit’s embedded solutions are already acknowledged as the best by many major global mobile OEMs/ODMs, including Quanta, Compal and HTC. Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:29:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1068/quad-band-phone/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1068/quad-band-phone/ Palm, Inc. and Claro announced the availability of the Palm Treo 680 smartphone in Chile. The Treo 680 GSM/GPRS/EDGE quad-band world phone, running on the Palm OS, boasts Palm’s hallmark ease of use. Slim, compact, and packed with features beyond its stellar phone capability - such as email, web browsing, messaging, multimedia, calendar, contacts and more - the Treo 680 will keep any user productive. With the introduction of the Treo 680 smartphone, Palm is targeting new users in the rapidly growing smartphone and feature-phone markets. The Treo 680 will offer a simple and fun way to get started and stay connected. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 10:48:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1012/smartphonesales/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1012/smartphonesales/ Wirefly, an online leader in one-stop comparison shopping for cell phones and wireless phone plans, today released an analysis of the recent sharp growth in smartphone sales and announced which smartphones are in the highest demand at the beginning of 2007. The sales of smartphones - phones with advanced, multi-functional operating systems - grew 70% from the third quarter of 2006 to the first quarter of 2007. This sharp increase in popularity in less than six months is attributed to two main factors: One, the public's awareness of smartphones generated by frequent national advertising programs; and two, increased choice for smartphones that are thinner, more stylish and have more compelling features such as music players. Fri, 09 Mar 2007 23:32:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1011/free_sms/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1011/free_sms/ SIPphone, the makers of Gizmo Project and Gizmo Call, announced today the launch of its web-based SMS service Gizmo SMS. Gizmo SMS lets people easily send SMS text messages to mobile phones around the world, from any web browser, for free. No registration or account setup required. Gizmo SMS now allows users to send SMS messages from any web browser, for free. At the Gizmo SMS website users enter a mobile number, select the country of the number, type a message, and click send. Gizmo SMS allows users to compose messages using a full size keyboard, instead of a mobile device, making it easier to type long messages. Gizmo SMS now provides one of the easiest and fastest ways to send text messages. Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:46:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1007/nokiamobilevideodevices/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1007/nokiamobilevideodevices/ Mobile video devices are the ultimate way to capture and share spontaneous moving moments. Mobile devices, unlike camcorders, are always with you, meaning you can not only record occasions like a wedding or a birthday party, but also capture fleeting moments like a great morning sunrise on the way to work or a baby’s first word. And mobile video not only allows you to catch these instants, you can also share them with the world as they happen. Nokia premiered video recording on mobile devices back in 2002 with the launch of the ground-breaking Nokia 3650 which could record up to 15 seconds of video. By 2004 and the Nokia 7610, mobile video functionality had reached 10 minutes. Fri, 09 Mar 2007 19:13:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1006/nokiamobilephoto/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1006/nokiamobilephoto/ Connected multimedia cameras provide a unique ability to spontaneously capture and share your experiences wherever, whenever. Whether you’re hanging out with friends, at a concert, visiting somewhere amazing on holiday or simply looking for inspiration in your working life, your camera phone allows you to capture the moment and instantly share it. Full size, uncompressed photos can be shared directly from the handset or stored to edit and print later. In 2006, Nokia sold approximately 140 million connected cameras, and Nokia’s substantial share of this market makes it the world’s largest manufacturer of digital camera devices. As mobile photography functionality develops at a rapid pace. Fri, 09 Mar 2007 19:10:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1005/nokiamobileimaging/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/1005/nokiamobileimaging/ Connected multimedia cameras provide a unique ability to spontaneously capture and share your experiences wherever, whenever. Whether you’re hanging out with friends, at a concert, visiting somewhere amazing on holiday or simply looking for inspiration in your working life, your camera phone allows you to capture the moment and instantly share it. Full size, uncompressed photos can be shared directly from the handset. In 2006, Nokia sold approximately 140 million connected cameras, and Nokia’s substantial share of this market makes it the world’s largest manufacturer of digital camera devices. Whatever your photography needs or wants may be, there is a Nokia camera phone for you. Fri, 09 Mar 2007 18:56:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0978/mobileconvergence/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0978/mobileconvergence/ Today’s business cards tell the story: one person, many phone numbers. But they don’t speak to the wasted productivity, lost cycles and total cost of ownership that come with managing all of those numbers and devices across an enterprise. Now Siemens Communications, Inc. fully addresses these issues with its HiPath MobileConnect solution, offering the world’s first end-to-end enterprise Fixed Mobile Convergence solution that delivers seamless roaming between Voice over Wireless LAN and cellular networks. Wed, 28 Feb 2007 21:26:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0977/palmtreosmartphones/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0977/palmtreosmartphones/ Palm, Inc. and Tolven Inc. announced the availability of open source electronic Personal Health Record (ePHR) solutions on Palm Treo smartphones. The Tolven ePHR, an intuitive web-based application, lets users create, view, store and share extensive healthcare information, including medical history, medication lists, doctor’s orders, laboratory results and immunization records - or simply monitor and capture blood glucose levels in the privacy of their homes. With Treo smartphones, patients, their families and clinicians can securely connect to health records via the Internet virtually anywhere. Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:31:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0976/orangeservice/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0976/orangeservice/ Orange Business Services has signed a global integration services contract with Riverbed Technology, the performance leader in wide-area data services, to provide global installation and maintenance support, including a four-hour response time to replace field parts to Riverbed customers worldwide. Orange Business Services’ field services and logistics capabilities will allow Riverbed to ensure seamless business continuity, regardless of the size and location of enterprise customers. Riverbed’s award-winning WDS solutions are deployed on all seven continents to provide distributed workforces with LAN-like performance, while at the same time safeguarding data and reducing IT costs. Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:12:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0975/orangebusinessservice/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0975/orangebusinessservice/ The report defines “leaders” as vendors who ”demonstrate strong vision, especially in terms of defining future market needs. They back their vision by investing ahead of competitors, very often in new or unproven areas, and are generally well-positioned for the future. Significant differences exist between the lead players in terms of strategy and execution, and none excel in all areas. However, their long-term outcome is not clear, as continued challenges in the industry may yet derail their plans.” Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:05:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0969/securemobileclient/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0969/securemobileclient/ Mobile Enterprise 2.0 promises to become even more powerful now that persistent group chat is available for Research in Motion, Windows Mobile and Palm Treo devices. Parlano, a leading provider of persistent group chat solutions, provided the new capability by releasing MindAlign Mobile. The software enables cross-functional groups to conduct ongoing topic-based conversations with their MindAlign and MindAlign for Microsoft Live Communications Server environments while out of the office, on the road and in bustling workplaces. Tue, 27 Feb 2007 23:31:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0968/policedepartment/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0968/policedepartment/ Palm, Inc. announced that the San Diego Police Department, a department serving one of the 10 most populated cities in the United States, has deployed Palm Treo 700w smartphones throughout its workforce. SDPD’s Treo smartphone solution puts more officers in the field, reduces time spent at subdivisions on desktop computers accessing information, lightens device load and keeps dispersed field officers connected. It’s also an easy solution for the new technology department to maintain. The beaming feature lets technology officers load all the applications and complete setup in just three minutes. Tue, 27 Feb 2007 22:56:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0963/freepostcard/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0963/freepostcard/ The Me Inc. mobile division of The SCO Group, Inc. ("SCO"), a leading provider of mobile services, announced the availability of the free trial version of Shout Postcard, a new mobile service that lets users quickly and easily share life's experiences on-the-go through photos, text and voice. Designed initially for Palm(R) Treo smart phones, Shout Postcard features a colorful, easy-to-use interface that helps users quickly combine a photo, a recorded audio message up to a minute long, and text to create a personalized, multimedia postcard that can then be sent to family, friends, co-workers and social networks. Shout Postcard includes many unique features that integrate with Palm Treo phones based on the Palm OS platform. Mon, 26 Feb 2007 20:11:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0961/elsalvador/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0961/elsalvador/ Palm and Claro announced the availability of the Palm Treo 680 smartphone in El Salvador. The Palm Treo 680 smartphone GSM/GPRS/EDGE quad-band world phone, running on the Palm OS, boasts Palm's hallmark ease of use. Slim, compact, and packed with features beyond its stellar phone capability - such as email, web browsing, messaging, multimedia, calendar, contacts and more - the Treo 680 will keep any user productive. With the introduction of the Treo 680 smartphone, Palm is targeting new users in the rapidly growing smartphone and feature-phone markets. The Palm Treo 680 will offer a simple and fun way to get started and stay connected. Mon, 26 Feb 2007 19:28:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0955/mobiledevicemanagement/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0955/mobiledevicemanagement/ InnoPath Software, Inc., the industry leader in Integrated Mobile Device Management (iMDM), has been selected by Toshiba Corporation to deliver its device management client on the 2007 spring handset models including SoftBank 812T, 813T, and 911T. The solution has also been deployed on the SoftBank 810T, 811T, and 910T models which were available on the market last season. InnoPath’s solution allows for easy and fast software updates to handsets using over-the-air technology. Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:52:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0927/pricerunnerpicsel/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0927/pricerunnerpicsel/ PriceRunner, Europe's most comprehensive and impartial price comparison company and part of ValueClick Europe, announced it has selected Picsel Technologies, the provider of one of the world's leading most advanced mobile platforms, to deliver the first free, fully comprehensive mobile price comparison service. The service is to be piloted in the UK in Q2 2007, and rolled out to Sweden, Germany, France and the US over the next 12 months. PriceRunner, which designs its services around the needs of the consumer, is introducing its mobile service to help empower shoppers wherever they are, to find the best price before purchasing products and services. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:55:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0921/ebayservice/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0921/ebayservice/ Vodafone is to offer the new eBay mobile service to customers, enabling them to keep up with their latest purchases, wherever they are and whenever they wish. The eBay application will be free to download on Vodafone live! or embedded on key customer Vodafone handsets. Launching in Italy initially, the new eBay mobile service will be available across Europe later this year. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:25:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0918/nascarnextelcup/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0918/nascarnextelcup/ The Nextel Experience, is a 10,000-square-foot interactive fan exhibit focused on Sprint Nextel products and Nascar Nextel Cup Series displays. The exhibit, designed and managed by JHE Production Group, will be open at every Nascar Nextel Cup Series race this season. Admission is complimentary. “Through our sponsorship of the Nascar Nextel Cup Series, we strive to bring the fans closer to the sport, and the Nextel Experience is one of our most visible ways of achieving that goal,” said Dean Kessel, director of Nextel Cup Series marketing for Sprint Nextel. “It provides a great place for race fans to sample our technology, listen to driver question-and-answer sessions, and learn more about the sport through our multi-dimensional show. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:10:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0916/mobilephonebattery/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0916/mobilephonebattery/ As the energy source, batteries are one of the most important accessories for mobile phones. The Ni-Cd battery, which originated in the generation of black and white display mobile phones, is no longer available in the market. The NI-MH battery also has little demand nowadays. The colour display generation leads to wide application of Li-ion battery (Li-ion), which includes the lithium ion battery (LIB) and lithium ion polymer battery (LIP). As the most demanded battery, Li-ion covers 80% of the market share, while that of NI-MH battery only covers 20%. Moreover, the new generation of LIP is becoming more and more popular for its advantages and has a market share of 12%-14%. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0914/gsmmobilehandsets/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0914/gsmmobilehandsets/ Infineon Technologies announced that Nokia has selected Infineon as a supplier of baseband and RF (Radio frequency) chips for GSM mobile handsets. The highly integrated single-chip E-GOLDvoice will be incorporated in selected future entry level phones from Nokia. The Infineon E-GOLDvoice system-on-chip solution combines a baseband processor, radio frequency transceiver, power management unit and RAM in a footprint measuring just 8 mm x 8 mm. The solution is designed for voice-centric phones with features like color display, text messages, MP3 quality ring tones and applications such as Integrated Handsfree and Speaking Clock. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 01:55:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0915/3gmobilehandsets/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0915/3gmobilehandsets/ NTT DoCoMo, Inc., Renesas Technology Corp., Fujitsu Limited, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Sharp Corporation, and Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, announced that they plan to jointly develop a next-generation mobile phone platform for dual-mode handsets supporting HSDPA/W-CDMA (3G) and GSM/GPRS/EDGE (2G). Development of the platform is targeted to complete during Q2 FY2008 (July-September). Wed, 21 Feb 2007 01:55:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0912/330hifiaudioengine/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0912/330hifiaudioengine/ Tensilica, Inc. announced that LG Electronics of Korea has licensed Tensilica's Diamond Standard 330HiFi Audio Engine, the industry's most popular audio processor core for cellular handsets. LG Electronics will use the Diamond Standard 330HiFi Audio Engine in next-generation mobile TV chipset designs. LG Electronics currently uses Tensilica's Xtensa processors for video and control processing in their Terrestrial Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (T-DMB) phone. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 01:45:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0904/videoservices/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0904/videoservices/ ViVAS facilitates development and deployment of enhanced interactive video services such as Live TV, Video Push Services, Video Interactive Portal, Video Call Completion to Voice, and a host of other applications. Several customizable applications are available for immediate deployment, allowing operators, content providers, and aggregators to introduce revenue generating interactive video solutions. ViVAS is an IMS-ready hardware and software solution that provides reliable real-time streaming of video content to and from mobile wireless devices, broadband, and SIP clients. Dilithium's ViVAS solution includes a media server, SIP server, industry leading DTG multimedia gateway, and a comprehensive service creation environment. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 01:10:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0896/motorolamotomobile/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0896/motorolamotomobile/ Motorola, a global leader in wireless communications, announced its most extensive mass market portfolio to date. The MotoMobile portfolio will bring uncompromising style and innovation and a rich mobile experience to the next billion mobile users. MotoMobile handsets include features that have been adapted to the needs of emerging markets, along with high-end functionality that is becoming increasingly important to a new breed of consumers. The new MotoMobile portfolio includes features such as a mega-pixel camera, MP3/AAC playback, video capabilities and Motorola’s new CrystalTalk technology, making it easy to hold conversations in noisy environments. All handsets are expected to be available in the first half of 2007. Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:20:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0884/motorolatrial/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0884/motorolatrial/ Motorola, Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement with the GSM Association and MTC Namibia to conduct a trial for wind and solar power systems to support the African operator’s remote GSM cell sites. This is the first customer based trial globally and the trial is expected to run from April 2007 to July 2007. The trial involves the installation of the Motorola wind and solar solution at an operational MTC Namibia cell site where the solution will become the electrical power source for the site. The cell site will remain a part of MTC Namibia’s current wireless network and continue to carry the same levels of traffic. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0883/nokiagrowthpartners/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0883/nokiagrowthpartners/ Nokia Growth Partners, a global private equity and venture capital management firm backed by Nokia, announced a significant expansion of the group's investment plans providing an additional $100million investment into a Fund of Funds program with a special focus on emerging technology markets, including India and China. The firm also announced that John Gardner and Paul Asel, two industry veterans, will lead the expansion effort. Launched in 2004, Nokia Growth Partners' inaugural $100 million Venture Capital Fund invests directly into growth stage technology companies that share an alignment of business interests with Nokia. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 21:01:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0882/nokiasiemensnetworks/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0882/nokiasiemensnetworks/ At the 3GSM World Congress 2007 in Barcelona, Nokia and Siemens will join together to present the future Nokia Siemens Networks. Nokia Siemens Networks will be a world leader in telecommunications, with strong positions in the fastest-growing market segments and regions. Driven by a desire to connect the world, the new company will have an unparalleled capability to deliver 'end-to-end' convergent solutions based on a broad portfolio of fixed and mobile infrastructure products, services and devices. The planned merger to create Nokia Siemens Networks is expected to close in the first quarter 2007. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:52:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0881/nokiasoftware/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0881/nokiasoftware/ Nokia announced a software collaboration with Telecom Italia to further strengthen Telecom Italia's innovative service portfolio. The collaboration aims to simplify service deployment through the platform-based model, help Telecom Italia in implementing their service convergence strategy and increase the amount of S60 devices in Telecom Italia's portfolio. Telecom Italia and S60 will work in close cooperation to support the advanced in-house service development in Telecom Italia and to enable a differentiated service offering across their portfolio. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:41:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0880/nokiasiemensportfolio/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0880/nokiasiemensportfolio/ Nokia and Siemens unveiled the proposed product portfolio plan of their future 50:50 joint venture Nokia Siemens Networks, strongly underlining their intent to create an industry leader that will meet the needs of customers in the converging telecommunications industry. The planned merger to create Nokia Siemens Networks is expected to close in the first quarter 2007. Speaking at 3GSM, Nokia Siemens Networks COO-designate Mika Vehviläinen said: "Our customers have responded positively to the proposed merger, and with this announcement we aim to justify their faith in us. Our customers have crucial decisions to make about their business going forward, therefore clarity for them about our planned portfolio is a key strategic priority." Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:29:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0877/nokiaeseries/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0877/nokiaeseries/ Nokia President and CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo reinforced the company's commitment to lead the next phase of mobility and unveiled a new line up of devices and services that harness internet connectivity and will begin to transform how people use mobility in their professional and personal lives. Speaking at the Nokia Press Conference at the show, Kallasvuo said "The worlds of mobility and the internet are merging, but as an industry we are still only scratching the surface of the possibilities this offers. Nokia is driving the change, taking a lead in harnessing this new connectivity in ways that will transform how we use mobile devices for work and in our personal lives. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 18:27:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0875/toshibamemorysolutions/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0875/toshibamemorysolutions/ Toshiba announced availability of high-capacity memory solutions using Package-on-Package (PoP) technology, a multi-chip packaging technique that enables significant circuit board space savings in cellular handsets by stacking a high-density memory component on top of the processor so the two components require only one footprint on the board. The initial PoP offering developed by Toshiba Corp. (Toshiba) includes 14mm x 14mm and 15mm x 15mm packages. The 15mm x 15mm devices are fully compliant with the JEDEC standard, and will support the Marvell PXA3xx family of application processor, as well as other processors compatible with the JEDEC standard. The 14mm x 14mm packages are compatible with other popular processor configurations. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 02:34:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0869/radioaccessnetwork/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0869/radioaccessnetwork/ At the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Nokia and Siemens Networks and NEC Corporation (NEC) announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the co-operation in the area of WCDMA radio networks. The co-operation consists of continued support and development for the installed base of Siemens Networks and NEC WCDMA base stations and radio networks controllers. The agreement is a logical continuation to the successful NEC and Siemens Networks WCDMA collaboration, which has been carried out through their joint venture company Mobisphere. Mobisphere is expected to continue as a joint venture of NEC and the future Nokia Siemens Networks after the creation of Nokia Siemens Networks. Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:53:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0842/3gnetwork/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0842/3gnetwork/ Nokia will expand its 3G radio access multi-operator solution to enable the sharing of a radio access network between as many as four operators. By sharing the base station and radio network controller hardware, the operators can significantly minimize the capital and operational expenditures of their 3G RAN networks and yet maintain control of their network. Nokia's enhanced multi-operator RAN sharing solution for three to four operators will be available with Nokia Flexi WCDMA and UltraSite WCDMA base stations in the second half of 2007. The multi-operator RAN feature is implemented with a software upgrade to the radio network controller and is compatible with any core network. Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:16:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0838/fastimagetransfer/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0838/fastimagetransfer/ FotoNation, a world-leading embedded imaging and connectivity solutions company, announced FotoNation MTP-IP for mobile phones, which allows users to transfer large photos, movies, and audio files from mobile phones at speeds of up to 10 times faster than Bluetooth. For example, with FotoNation MTP-IP for mobile phones, a 3 Megapixel mobile phone photo can be transferred to another mobile phone, a computer using Windows Vista, or other device at speeds of 0.3 seconds or less. Once started in MTP-IP mode, the phone will appear to the Windows Vista or XP desktop as a directly attached device, allowing the built in operating system software to access, transfer and/or synchronize its contents. Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:34:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0833/lghandsets3gsm/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0833/lghandsets3gsm/ LG Electronics, a worldwide technology leader in mobile communications, will unveil its latest products and future technologies at the 3GSM World Congress 2007 in Barcelona, Spain. One of the main highlights will be LG’s second model in its premium Black Label series, the Shine Phone, which will be launched in Europe. Long Term Evolution (LTE), next generation technology from LG and Nortel will also be featured at the event. LG will also bring another premium masterpiece to Spain. LG’s collaboration with fashion house Prada has yielded Prada Phone by LG, which defines a new category of mobile phones with its innovative touch screen technology and prestigious style. Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:38:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0832/piccadillycircus/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0832/piccadillycircus/ LG Electronics, a world leader in consumer electronics, launches its new curved, giant LED screen in Piccadilly Circus. The electronics manufacturer has committed to a seven-year presence at this globally recognised site, as it looks to further strengthen its brand profile in the UK. “The site, which overlooks Piccadilly from the top of Haymarket, will be seen by more than 1.1 million people who pass through Piccadilly Circus each week. Pedestrians in the vicinity of Piccadilly Circus will see that the screen has started counting down to launch, a countdown which started at 9:30 am on Saturday and which takes passers by up to the time the screen goes live; 9:30 pm on Tuesday 30th January. Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:34:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0823/technologicalprocess/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0823/technologicalprocess/ LG Electronics, a worldwide technology leader in mobile communications, demonstrated its LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology applied handset in cooperation with Nortel at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. LTE, one of the most advanced mobile communication technologies to date, is currently in the process of 3G technology standardization by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), and is expected to be applied to next generation handsets soon. The demonstration by LG and Nortel is especially meaningful in that it shows the commercial availability of Multi Input Multi Output (MIMO) - OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Modulation/Multiplexing) based LTE technology. Tue, 13 Feb 2007 23:26:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0815/cirquedusoleil/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0815/cirquedusoleil/ Orange Business Services, the global business communications solutions and services arm of France Telecom, and Cirque du Soleil, the world-renowned entertainment provider, have entered into an exclusive partnership agreement, whereby Orange Business Services is now an Official Supplier of Cirque du Soleil’s North American and European touring shows. Both Cirque du Soleil and Orange Business Services focus on delivering a great customer experience. This shared commitment to the customer, combined with similar brand values, such as innovation, make the partnership a natural fit. Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:57:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0804/adobemobilemedia/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0804/adobemobilemedia/ At the 3GSM World Congress, MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom and Adobe Systems Incorporated are previewing new mobile media applications featuring exclusive MTV Networks programming and leveraging Adobe Flash technology. The innovative mobile media applications, available later this year, will deliver music, comedy and entertainment content from the MTV, VH1, Logo and Comedy Central brands directly to handsets that support Adobe FlashCast. Tue, 13 Feb 2007 02:49:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0800/amdmediaprocessor/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0800/amdmediaprocessor/ AMD introduced the AMD Imageon 2298, 2294 and 2192 media processors, offering ultra-fast, high-resolution image processing, DVD-quality video and high-definition audio for compelling mobile multimedia experiences. These new processors further enhance the industry-leading AMD Imageon family of discrete media processors, helping handheld manufacturers to quickly and cost efficiently deliver multimedia features that consumers demand. Next-generation AMD Imageon 2298 and 2294 processors are designed to bring the latest multimedia performance to mobile devices with a combination of features that enable a seamless, multi-tasking entertainment experience unprecedented in today’s handheld market. Tue, 13 Feb 2007 01:03:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0799/mobilepartnership/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0799/mobilepartnership/ LG Electronics, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of advanced wireless handsets and accessories, and Yahoo!, a leading global Internet company, announced a new strategic global partnership to distribute Yahoo!’s industry leading services on tens of millions of LG mobile phones in more than 70 countries around the world. Beginning later in 2007, LG Electronics will pre-load Yahoo! services, including Yahoo! Go for Mobile 2.0, Yahoo! Mail and Yahoo! Messenger on many of its mobile phones. The recently launched Yahoo! oneSearch, an entirely new search experience designed to give consumers instant answers on their mobile device, will also be available. Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:59:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0788/mobileflashtechnology/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0788/mobileflashtechnology/ At the 3GSM World Congress, Adobe Systems Incorporated announced that the number of Flash enabled devices shipping worldwide has tripled since January 2006, to reach more than 200 million. Adobe's mobile Flash technology includes Adobe Flash Lite, a Flash Player profile specifically developed for mobile devices, and Adobe FlashCast, Adobe’s flexible client-server solution that delivers rich, intuitive mobile data experiences. Both technologies have seen explosive adoption worldwide over the last twelve months. Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0785/tmobilesidekickteam/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0785/tmobilesidekickteam/ Tipping off NBA All-Star 2007, T-Mobile USA, Inc. announces the newest member of its all-star lineup, the T-Mobile Sidekick designed by Miami Heat guard and 2006 NBA Finals MVP, Dwyane Wade. Packed with the same great technology as the T-Mobile Sidekick 3, the new D-Wade Edition is the latest in a series of T-Mobile’s iconic devices that provide consumers with new ways to communicate with style. Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:45:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0768/3gdatanetwork/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0768/3gdatanetwork/ iPass Inc. announced an agreement with T-Mobile UK to integrate its 3G data network into the iPass services platform. The agreement marks a significant enterprise-focused distribution agreement for T-Mobile UK and will give iPass customers’ access to T-Mobile’s existing UMTS network as well as HSDPA, the latest broadband data standard for cellular networks. T-Mobile is the first UK operator to deliver HSDPA capability across its entire 3G network, supporting data rates of up to 1.8 megabits-per-second. Fri, 09 Feb 2007 01:05:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0774/nokiamobilesearch/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0774/nokiamobilesearch/ Nokia announced that its Mobile Search application is now able to search for content stored on your device, ranging from emails, text messages and calendar entries to videos and music files. Just like with desktop search applications on a PC, Nokia Mobile Search indexes the information stored on your compatible Nokia device and then lets you search to find what you want, when you want it. "Nokia Mobile Search has proven to be a hit with people who want access to information and services at their fingertips and now we're bringing that same ease of use to search for content you already have on your Nokia device," said Ralph Eric Kunz, vice president, Multimedia Experiences, Nokia. Fri, 09 Feb 2007 01:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0771/chocolatephones/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0771/chocolatephones/ Skyworks Solutions, Inc., an innovator of high performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling mobile connectivity, announced that LG is leveraging its Helios power transceiver, the highly integrated SKY74400, across its family of GPRS Chocolate phones launched in Europe and expanding to around the world later this year. Skyworks previously announced support for LG’s suite of CDMA Chocolate phones in April 2006. Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:30:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0751/valentinesday/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0751/valentinesday/ Don't just say it with flowers - what your sweetie really wants is the distinctively slim MotoKRZR K1m in Fire, wrapped in the deep red color of the season, or the popular MotoRAZR V3m in Orchid Pink, both from Verizon Wireless. Customers can purchase the new distinctively slim MotoKRZR K1m in Fire, a passionate red color. If blushing pink is more your lover's style, Verizon Wireless also offers customers the popular MotoRAZR V3m in Orchid Pink. Both phones are capable of supporting a combination of Verizon Wireless' popular multimedia services such as V CAST Video, V CAST Music, Get It Now, Mobile Web 2.0, Picture Messaging, and VZ Navigator. Tue, 06 Feb 2007 21:59:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0739/autonavigatietomtom/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0739/autonavigatietomtom/ TomTom, ’s werelds grootste leverancier van navigatieoplossingen, kondigt vandaag een vernieuwde corporate identity en bedrijfslogo aan. De nieuwe corporate identity van TomTom behoudt de unieke merkwaarden voor consumenten. Daarbij geeft het een betere weergave van het volledige navigatieportfolio van TomTom: navigatie, tracking & tracing en verkeersoplossingen voor consument, bedrijf en overheid. Het logo is een evolutie van het huidige logo en bestaat uit het woord TomTom - geschreven in zwarte hoofdletters - en de bekende rode handen van TomTom die een transparante bal omarmen. Tue, 06 Feb 2007 04:19:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0730/onlinemobilecontent/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0730/onlinemobilecontent/ Despite big advances in recording and playing capability on mobile phones, too many service-imposed barriers are retarding the uptake of music videos and audio, says the mobile content website. The Voeveo web site is the first website to create an interactive community for creators and buyers of mobile content to trade on-line. The site's solutions architect, Jeff Mitchell, said mobile phone technology was still running ahead of service provider competence on a global basis. "What this means is that mobile users continue to be starved of content choice, plus they are paying too much for low-grade offerings," he said. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 02:14:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0729/umamobilehandsets/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0729/umamobilehandsets/ Kineto Wireless, Inc., the key innovator and leading supplier of Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology, announced that it has expanded its relationship with NXP Semiconductors to provide UMA technology for the Nexperia cellular system solution 5210, a next generation baseband platform ideal for dual-mode handsets. Kineto and NXP previously collaborated on a UMA-enabled version of the Nexperia cellular system solution 6120, which is currently used in commercial UMA-enabled handsets from a number of manufacturers, including Samsung. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 02:13:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0728/mobilephonepayment/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0728/mobilephonepayment/ HSBC Credit Card Services, the US credit card unit of one of the world's largest financial services companies, has launched a mobile phone payments pilot, in partnership with MasterCard and ViVOtech. The six-month pilot tests the use of Near Field Communication (NFC) enabled mobile phones to make contactless credit card purchases. More than 200 HSBC employees in New York, Chicago and several other large U.S. cities used a simple, "over-the-air" (OTA) personalization process to securely load their HSBC credit card data onto their mobile phones. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 02:12:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0727/wirelesshandsetprogram/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0727/wirelesshandsetprogram/ SKY MobileMedia, Inc., a leading provider of application software solutions for the wireless handset industry, announced that BenQ has chosen the SKY-MAPTM mobile applications software solution for use in new handset programs that will go to market in 2007. “BenQ is pleased to extend our business relationship with SKY MobileMedia to include the SKY-MAP applications software solution for new handset development,” stated Dr. Irwin Chen, General Manager of BenQ Mobile Communications Group. “SKY-MAP provides BenQ with a complete applications software solution that helps us bring compelling new handset models to market quickly.” Sat, 03 Feb 2007 02:11:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0726/teleflipemailtechnology/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0726/teleflipemailtechnology/ At the DEMO 07 conference, TeleFlip, Inc., an emerging leader in the delivery of innovative consumer communications solutions, unveiled its premier product offering, TeleFlip, a unique, patent-pending technology that allows all mobile phones to now receive, without any new software or application downloads, e-mails, calendar alerts and online content feeds such as news, weather, sports and more. By visiting TeleFlip's Web site and inputting their mobile phone number and e-mail address, consumers will be able to use this free service to receive their e-mails from any e-mail account or service, personal or business, regardless of their wireless carrier or mobile handset. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 02:10:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0725/myxermagic/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0725/myxermagic/ Myxer, the best place to make and share mobile content, announced the launch of MyxerMagic - a free download that lets users send any online image to their mobile phone right from their existing web browser. MyxerMagic eliminates the need for file downloads, format conversions, serial or Bluetooth connections, and other tedious operations that have previously been required to get content to mobile phones. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 02:09:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0724/mobiledevicetestingprocess/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0724/mobiledevicetestingprocess/ TestQuest, Inc., a leader in test automation and management solutions for the wireless industry, and Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of globalization and offshoring services, announced a partnership designed to further streamline the critical testing phase of the mobile device development lifecycle. With the alliance, joint customers of TestQuest and Lionbridge can now streamline the mobile device testing process by combining innovative testing solutions from TestQuest together with outsourced testing services from Lionbridge. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 02:08:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0722/invisibleshieldaward/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0722/invisibleshieldaward/ Backpacker magazine has honored ShieldZone Corp. with an Editors’ Choice Award for 2007 for their primary product, invisibleSHIELD. Each year, editors at Backpacker magazine highlight a small number of products for their value and usefulness in outdoor recreation. The invisibleSHIELD was chosen for its durability and strength as a protective covering for electronics, including GPS receivers. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 02:07:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0720/sprintbroadbandnetwork/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0720/sprintbroadbandnetwork/ Customers in South Florida, Portland, Ore. and Puerto Rico join the more than 95 million people in 21 other major markets who enjoy the upgraded Sprint Mobile Broadband Network which provides users faster data speeds and the ability to ultimately utilize richer applications and services such as high-speed video telephony, music-on-demand, video messaging and large file uploads. The Sprint Mobile Broadband Network is the nation’s largest mobile broadband network, covering more than 200 million people nationwide in 9,268 communities as well as 878 airports. By 3Q 2007, Sprint’s Mobile Broadband network is expected to be completely upgraded to the faster EV-DO Revision A technology. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 02:05:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0716/palmtreo700wx/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0716/palmtreo700wx/ Palm, Inc. and Vivo launch the Palm Treo 700wx smartphone, the first Treo smartphone in Brazil that runs Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition. Now available on Vivo’s 3G network, the Treo 700wx combines a great mobile phone, comprising the functionality and ease of use for which Treo smartphones are known, with the power and security of Windows Mobile favored by many businesses. In addition, the Treo 700wx, which will be sold through Vivo retail stores, uses Vivo Smart Mail, which allows users to send and receive email remotely. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 02:04:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0714/appleipodshuffle/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0714/appleipodshuffle/ Apple announced that the world's most wearable digital music player is now available in five brilliant colors: blue, pink, green, orange and the original silver. A hit with customers since its initial shipment three months ago, iPod shuffle is just half a cubic inch in volume, weighs just half an ounce and features a stunning aluminum design with a built-in clip, making it the most wearable iPod ever. Based on Apple's pioneering shuffle feature which lets music fans enjoy a continuous mix of their favorite songs anywhere they go, iPod shuffle contains one gigabyte of flash memory, holds up to 240 songs and is available in all five colors for just $79. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 02:03:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0711/wimaxwirelessdevice/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0711/wimaxwirelessdevice/ Kyocera Wireless Corp., a leading global supplier of CDMA wireless devices and accessories, and Runcom Technologies, the pioneer in OFDMA enabling technologies for Mobile WiMax, disclosed a development agreement aimed at leveraging Kyocera’s expertise in wireless device development and Runcom’s leading chipset technologies. The companies are working closely to develop exciting new consumer electronic devices employing the latest in broadband Mobile WiMAX technology. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 02:02:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0710/mobilephonemarket/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0710/mobilephonemarket/ The worldwide mobile phone market reached a new milestone at the close of 2006, with more than one billion units shipped worldwide over the year. According to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, vendors shipped a total of 1.019 billion units in 2006, or 22.5% more than the 832.8 million units they shipped in 2005. For the quarter ending December 31, 2006, vendors shipped a total of 294.9 million units, or 19.7% more than the 246.4 million units they shipped during 4Q05. This also marked a record shipment volume for a single quarter. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 02:01:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0708/applesmartphone/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0708/applesmartphone/ Apple's iPhone was the talk of the town after its January 9 launch. Industry observers were by and large impressed with the new device, praising its user interface, innovation, and seamless integration. But two senior ABI Research analysts - wireless research director Stuart Carlaw, and principal mobile broadband analyst Philip Solis - point out that while the iPhone is undoubtedly clever and capable, it is not correct to call it a smartphone, as much of the media has done. Tue, 30 Jan 2007 02:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0685/ctiawireless/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0685/ctiawireless/ CTIA Wireless 2007, the world’s largest event for the wireless industry, will once again spotlight the significant advancements in the wireless enterprise. CTIA Wireless takes place March 27-29, 2007 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. “System-wide upgrades are overdue,” said Rob Mesirow, vice president of operations and show director for CTIA Wireless. “As the wireless enterprise becomes a reality, productivity gains will make today’s numbers pale by comparison. Every enterprise will incorporate some form of wireless-it is only a matter of time.” Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0692/nokianetworkcontract/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0692/nokianetworkcontract/ The United States Army has awarded Nokia a contract to build a WCDMA 3G/HSDPA network. The deal will allow the Army to evaluate potential applications for 3G wireless technologies for defense purposes. Under the contract, Nokia will supply a WCDMA/HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) network of equipment and services. The network will be installed at one of the Army's Research and Development Centers. WCDMA technology is a cost effective way to upgrade network infrastructure leading to increased network capacity that supports offering advanced mobile services. Nokia has a strong global position as a radio network provider, with 66 WCDMA 3G customers to date. Sat, 27 Jan 2007 03:34:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0691/nokiabusinessprogram/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0691/nokiabusinessprogram/ Nokia, a world leader in mobile communications, announced that more than 750 mobility, business voice and security companies worldwide have joined the Nokia for Business Channel Program since its introduction just three months ago. Representing the industry's most complete ecosystem for delivering open mobility solutions to businesses, this multichannel distribution network is key to serving business customers through both operator and IT channels - the preferred and trusted channel of businesses. Sat, 27 Jan 2007 03:32:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0682/microsoftactivesync/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0682/microsoftactivesync/ Palm, Inc. announced availability of Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Update for Palm OS devices for the Palm Treo 680 and Treo 700p smartphones. Palm OS based Treo smartphones have long been able to use Exchange ActiveSync to access Microsoft Exchange Server information using Palm’s VersaMail email client. The new update enhances VersaMail by adding Microsoft’s Direct Push Technology, which gives users connected to an Exchange Server fast, automatic wireless updates of email, calendar and contact information. Fri, 26 Jan 2007 01:37:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0679/benqumahandsets/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0679/benqumahandsets/ Kineto Wireless, Inc., announced that BenQ has selected Kineto’s industry-leading UMA client software for inclusion on a number of upcoming UMA-enabled dual-mode handsets. The BenQ handsets to feature the Kineto UMA client include an open OS smart phone and a feature phone available later in 2007. “BenQ is pleased to be working with the UMA technology leader on our new UMA-enabled handsets,” said Dr. Irwin Chen, senior vice president and general manager, Mobile Communication Business Group (MCG) of BenQ. “Kineto’s proven UMA client software and superior engineering support are helping BenQ accelerate our UMA products to market in order to meet the growing need for UMA handsets from our important operator customers.” Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:09:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0651/asia-mobile-oems/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0651/asia-mobile-oems/ Spirit DSP, the world's leading provider of award-winning TeamSpirit family of embedded voice, audio and video engines announces its strong traction with Asian mobile OEMs in 2006, the key channel to global VoIP, audio and video over WiFi and 3G markets. Spirit’s extremely low-power- and MIPS-effective software products that Spirit competitors cannot match, enable even sub-$300 mobile devices with VoIP functionality over WiFi and 3G, and open new global market opportunities for feature-phone, smart-phone and personal media player equipment makers. Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:39:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0650/weatheralertsystem/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0650/weatheralertsystem/ Broward County Public Schools, located in South Florida, is the first school district in the nation to implement a real-time, location-based wireless weather alert system that will notify the faculty and staff of severe weather conditions that threaten the safety of athletes, coaches, students and spectators. The system utilizes Sprint GPS-enabled handsets on the Nextel National Network equipped with a weather alert application from WeatherBug, a leading provider of live, local weather information services. WeatherBug Protect is the first alert system to integrate live streaming weather information from the 8,000 WeatherBug Tracking Stations located throughout the country primarily in neighborhoods atop schools. Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:02:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0647/cellphone-photo/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0647/cellphone-photo/ New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that the nation’s largest city would be developing a system for accepting cell phone photos from citizens in its 911 and 3-1-1 call centers. A Connecticut company has already built a system that would do just that for the citizens of New York. PowerPhone, a leader in 911 training and technology, unveiled the first system for delivering cell phone photos from 911 callers right to call handlers in August of 2006 at the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials Annual Conference. The new technology, which is called Incident Linked Multimedia (ILM), is part of PowerPhone’s Total Response Computer Aided Call Handling software. Mon, 22 Jan 2007 21:07:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0635/9squared-snoop-dogg/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0635/9squared-snoop-dogg/ 9 Squared, Inc., the leader in mobile media solutions and part of the MonsterMob Group PLC, announces the launch of The Snoop Dogg Chronicles powered by The In Crowd. For the first time ever, beginning December 2006, users throughout North America will be able to receive promotional and personal text messages directly from Snoop Dogg to their mobile phone. The In Crowd is a direct-to-consumer service that will be backed by a national advertising campaign including TV, print and online campaigns. The service allows subscribers to receive three text messages weekly from the celebrity of their choice. Other feature celebrity message senders include hip hop star Xzibit, Andy Milonakis of MTV, John Salley of "The Best Damn Sports Show Period." Sat, 20 Jan 2007 01:44:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0634/wireless-celtop/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0634/wireless-celtop/ Alltel Wireless, announced the launch of Celltop, an exclusive technology that allows customers an easier way to access, manage and organize information on their phone. Celltop further demonstrates the carrier’s commitment to offering their customers more choice and control over their wireless experience. Now available on select Alltel Wireless phones and on all new Alltel phones by late-2007, Celltop features 10 “cells” pre-installed or via download. Each cell is a category-specific half screen comprised of graphics and text that provides shortcuts for wireless users to navigate through information and applications including: call log, weather, news, baseball, basketball, football, rodeo, stocks, text messaging inbox and ringtones. Sat, 20 Jan 2007 01:38:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0629/video_ivt_studio/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0629/video_ivt_studio/ Interactive Video Technologies, announced today the general availability of IVT Studio, a free, simple do-it-yourself video webcasting application that enables users to rapidly create, distribute and archive professional video podcasts and webcasts from their desktop. By easily combining and synchronizing video, audio, PowerPoint and screen captures with one-click publishing, anyone can use IVT Studio to create their own professional webcasts and podcasts with extensive tracking of viewer statistics. No training is necessary. Global organizations including IBM, NEC, several Fortune 100 companies and two large professional services firms have already successfully begun company-wide trials. Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:23:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0627/actsoftgps/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0627/actsoftgps/ The Inkster Public Schools, consisting of four schools (two elementary schools, a middle school and a high school) and approximately 1,600 students, is one of the first districts in Michigan to implement this GPS (global positioning system) solution. The district’s 25 buses have been outfitted with mounted Motorola i355 GPS-enabled handsets. Each handset will be equipped with Comet Tracker from ActSoft, a GPS-tracking application, as well as Nextel Walkie-Talkie service, enabling instant voice communication between drivers and the district’s transportation office. It also gives drivers the capability to contact 911 in an emergency. Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:07:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0625/appleiphone/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0625/appleiphone/ Strategy Analytics: Apple iPhone To Energize Development Of Cellular Media Devices. In the recent report, “iPHONE: Rising Tide Lifts Converged Media Device Emphasis,” Strategy Analytics expects the iPhone launch to be a sorely needed “shot-in-the-arm” to the traditional handset markets development efforts in cellular-enabled media devices, but the lack of W-CDMA support could prevent it from hitting Apple volume projections. Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:36:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0617/gpssystem/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0617/gpssystem/ CSR plc announced the company is to provide the most competitive Global Positioning System (GPS) technology for mobile handsets and network operators. CSR has acquired NordNav Technologies AB and Cambridge Positioning Systems Ltd that, combined, will allow the company to provide software-based low cost GPS suitable for mass-market mobile phones and PNDs (Personal Navigation Devices). CSR will apply its own experience in embedding radio technologies into the mobile platform and expects its first Autonomous and Assisted GPS product offerings that support satellite navigation and other location-based services to be available during H1 2007, with cost expected to subsequently reduce to less than $1 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 02:05:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0598/sandiskreadyboost/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0598/sandiskreadyboost/ SanDisk announced it will offer broad support for the Windows ReadyBoost feature of Microsoft’s new Windows Vista operating system. Select USB flash drives from SanDisk with capacities of 1GB or more that ship after mid-February will be compatible with Windows ReadyBoost, as will select flash memory cards available later in the year. The announcement was made during a press conference at the Consumer Electronics Show. Windows ReadyBoost, a performance enhancement feature new with Windows Vista, a new Operating System for business and consumers, creates a “cache” of frequently needed data in otherwise unused space on a USB flash drive or flash memory card. Fri, 12 Jan 2007 04:21:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0558/nokiapeertrafficcontrol/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0558/nokiapeertrafficcontrol/ To help mobile operators better manage their data traffic, Nokia is introducing a network solution that lets operators control the use of network resources by bandwidth hungry applications such as file sharing and Voice over IP telephony - giving operators the tools to maintain better control over their networks. The Nokia Peer-to-peer Traffic Control is the industry's first integrated solution to allow mobile operators to profitably manage the bandwidth available for peer-to-peer (P2P) traffic, and thus balance the allocation of network resources. The centralized solution is implemented as a software upgrade to the Nokia Flexi Intelligent Service Node and will be available during the first half of 2007. Thu, 11 Jan 2007 03:33:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0487/pantechumtsphones/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0487/pantechumtsphones/ Pantech Group, the leading Korean handset manufacturer, today announced that it has signed a landmark agreement with Orange - the second biggest mobile service carrier in Europe, - to supply branded UMTS phones in France. The agreement with Orange, which is also the largest mobile service carrier in France, with around 23 million subscribers, marks Pantech’s first partnership with a Europe-based global mobile operator. Wed, 10 Jan 2007 06:47:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0500/motorolanokiatvservices/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0500/motorolanokiatvservices/ In an effort to encourage greater adoption of broadcast mobile TV services and accelerate service deployment, Motorola and Nokia today announced that they will work to achieve interoperability among their DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast - Handheld) enabled mobile devices and network services. The handset manufacturers will work together to support solutions based on open DVB-IPDC standards available for operator partners interested in deploying multi-vendor mobile TV services and trials in 2006 and onward. Wed, 10 Jan 2007 01:05:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0498/nokiagsmradio/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0498/nokiagsmradio/ As part of the agreement, which expands Nokia's existing relationship as the INL's primary networks vendor, Nokia will supply its GSM radio equipment and services, including its industry-leading MSC Server System, a mobile softswitch solution based on 3GPP Release 4 Core architecture. Nokia will also provide an extensive range of installation, training and care services, including Spare Parts Management services. The system will be installed at the INL's Critical Infrastructure Test Range facility in Idaho, with deliveries taking place in the second half of 2006. Nokia has supplied the INL with Wireless Solutions and Services since 2004. Wed, 10 Jan 2007 01:00:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0496/nokian80/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0496/nokian80/ CSL, a pioneer in the mobile communications market in Hong Kong, and Nokia, the global leader in mobility, announced that CSL is the first operator globally to deploy the Nokia-developed press to print mobile imaging solution, offering CSL's 1O1O and One2Free customers a fully integrated mobile online printing service. The online printing service offers a simple and straightforward way for 1O1O and One2Free customers to order prints of images they have captured with the Nokia N80 multimedia device. Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:51:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0464/motorolamobilecomplete/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0464/motorolamobilecomplete/ Motorola Ventures, its strategic venture capital arm, announced that it has made an equity investment in Mobile Complete. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Motorola Ventures led the investment in Mobile Complete as part of a Series B Financing, along with participation from a previous investor. Founded in 2003, The company launched DeviceAnywhere website in December 2005 to help content providers address the issue of handset proliferation by accessing real mobile devices over the Internet at any time, from any location. This rapidly growing service has been deployed across 10 carrier networks and five locations, including the US, Canada, and the UK. Fri, 05 Jan 2007 03:10:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0446/htcportfolio/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0446/htcportfolio/ High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC), provider of Microsoft Windows Mobile devices, launched its Q4 product portfolio. The four new additions to the HTC range are each specifically designed to appeal to new market segments, bringing the benefits of Microsoft's smart mobility to new audiences. Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:45:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0436/mbuzzmobilemusic/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0436/mbuzzmobilemusic/ Sony Ericsson announced the next step in the company’s comprehensive mobile music strategy, a new promotional space for breaking new and developing artists called ‘M-BUZZ’. Complementing the company’s unique music offering of Walkman phones, services and accessories, M-BUZZ is yet another building block in Sony Ericsson’s extensive mobile music offering to music fans worldwide. Tue, 02 Jan 2007 03:43:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0423/hpflextronics/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0423/hpflextronics/ Flextronics Components Group, a division of Flextronics and HP announced a five-year technology collaboration agreement to help mobile camera phone users capture photos with the same high quality they achieve from their digital still cameras. As part of the agreement, HP will provide an exclusive license of its image processing technology to Flextronics for use in camera modules, in return for a royalty. Originally designed for the award-winning HP Photosmart digital cameras, HP’s image processing technology will correct and enhance digital images in Flextronics- designed and manufactured camera modules. Tue, 02 Jan 2007 03:17:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0420/googleblogger/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0420/googleblogger/ Sony Ericsson and Google announced that they have worked closely together to integrate Google's Blogger and Web Search features on Sony Ericsson mobile phones. The two companies are the first in the industry to provide a pre-loaded blog application with a tight integration to the mobile camera and intuitive automatic set-up for consumers who do not already have a personal blog. The first Sony Ericsson products to offer the new service are the recently announced K610 UMTS phone and new flagship imaging handsets, the K800 and K790, announced today and available in Q2 2006. Tue, 02 Jan 2007 03:11:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0416/mobilegraphics/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0416/mobilegraphics/ Sony Ericsson announced its complete offering for OpenGL ES, the industry standard, cross-platform Application Programming Interface (API) enabling powerful 3D graphics on mobile phones. Following an extensive implementation program, Sony Ericsson’s support for OpenGL now includes in-market mobile phones and games, a Software Development Kit (SDK), developer tutorial and a discussion forum, all designed to accelerate the market for next generation mobile gaming. Tue, 02 Jan 2007 03:05:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0415/hpnotebooks/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0415/hpnotebooks/ As part of the collaboration, future HP broadband wireless notebooks will integrate Vodafone’s global 3G and 3G broadband (HSDPA) high-speed service. This will enable customers to enjoy more secure wireless access to email, the Internet and critical business data while living, working or traveling throughout major Vodafone markets including Western Europe and the Pacific region. “More and more business professionals around the world are looking to improve productivity by staying more connected while on the move with high-speed wireless networks,” said Eric Cador, senior vice president, Personal Systems Group – Europe, Middle East and Africa, HP. Tue, 02 Jan 2007 02:59:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0399/dangermsnmobile/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0399/dangermsnmobile/ Danger, a mobile Internet software and services company, announced it has joined the MSN Mobile Developer Program, which provides broad support for independent software vendors and other developers to build innovative solutions on the MSN network of Internet services. These resources will allow Danger to extend services such as MSN Messenger to its mobile consumers through Danger's mobile Internet platform. Tue, 02 Jan 2007 02:35:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0398/sharpdanger/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0398/sharpdanger/ Danger, Inc. a mobile Internet software and services company, announced that Sharp Corporation has made a strategic investment in the company. Danger will use the funding as part of its ongoing growth efforts. Sharp has worked with Danger as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) since 2004. As a result of the partnership between the two companies, Sharp develops devices that are supported by Danger's mobile Internet service. Danger has created a client/server platform that enables an "always-on" connection, continuously synchronizing, backing-up and managing the secure transmission of data between the network and the device. Tue, 02 Jan 2007 02:34:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0392/orangepackages/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0392/orangepackages/ Orange announces that it will become the first mobile network to offer its customers unlimited voice calls to mobiles and landlines, texts and data. The updated packages will provide customers with unlimited access to the services that they use most. Customers joining Orange or upgrading to an 18 month tariff and spending from over £35 per month will be given an unlimited service based on their needs. The highly sociable who choose the Dolphin package will receive unlimited texts on packages over £35. Racoon, which is aimed at those who use their phone as a tool not a toy will get unlimited calls to landlines. Customers who love to talk and choose the Canary package will receive unlimited evening and weekend calls. Tue, 02 Jan 2007 02:31:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0390/orangesatnavgps/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0390/orangesatnavgps/ Orange Business Services launched a new GPS navigation application to be downloaded on to a range of mobile devices - including smartphones and PDAs from Nokia, Sony Ericsson, BlackBerry and Orange - providing its business customers with a real-time, cost effective solution. Powered by Webraska, a leading provider of GPS navigation solutions, Sat-Nav from Orange can be used when walking, cycling or driving. Rather than having a specific device just for this application, Sat-Nav from Orange works on a range of mobile devices making it a cost effective business investment. All maps and live traffic updates are held on a central server and are downloadable from the internet via Wifi, 3G, GPRS or the Orange EDGE network onto the mobile device. Tue, 02 Jan 2007 02:29:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0388/orangemail/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0388/orangemail/ Orange Mail Enterprise Service is today announced as part of the Orange Business Services portfolio. Orange Mail Enterprise is a groundbreaking solution that is significantly more affordable than existing 'push-email' services and available on a wide range of Signature devices. Orange Mail Enterprise Service is designed for companies that have their own email server. A fully featured 'push-email' service, it combines real-time email delivery with the ability to view attachments, synchronise calendar and contacts and manage your inbox remotely. With Orange Mail, Orange's strategy is to 'democratise' mobile email, driving widespread adoption and making mobile email as popular and accessible as SMS. Tue, 02 Jan 2007 02:28:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0381/applicationshop/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0381/applicationshop/ Sony Ericsson and Motricity announced the launch of the new, global Sony Ericsson Application Shop for Sony Ericsson’s Symbian OS enabled phones. It provides customers with an enhanced user experience through completely new design, easy access to a broad applications catalog and several billing options. Motricity, a leading global provider of mobile content services and solutions, is exclusively powering the Sony Ericsson Application Shop via its Fuel mobile content delivery platform. The shop currently supports the Sony Ericsson P910, P900 and Sony Ericsson P800 smartphones. Tue, 02 Jan 2007 02:02:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0373/gpsnavigation/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0373/gpsnavigation/ Cingular Wireless became the first wireless carrier in the U.S. to introduce a wireless navigation system with 3D maps and "fuzzy search" when it launched an enhanced version of TeleNav GPS Navigator™ on the Nokia E62 device. Using TeleNav GPS Navigator on the Nokia E62 device, customers will receive turn-by-turn directions while driving and view colorful 3D moving maps on the device's large, high-resolution screen, which measures 320 x 240 pixels. Just like an in-car navigation system, the 3D maps turn, move and stop as the driver does the same, while also displaying a realistic image of the streets the driver is approaching and streets they are passing. Users can also pan and zoom the map to view surrounding streets. Tue, 02 Jan 2007 01:17:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0372/jayzuplugged/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0372/jayzuplugged/ Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless carrier, today announced the availability of exclusive mobile content from the recent "Jay-Z Hangar Tour," which was part of the Cingular Sounds Live concert series. Just two short weeks ago, Jay-Z and Island Def Jam Records teamed with Cingular on an innovative concert tour that had Jay-Z performing seven 30- minute shows in seven cities in less than 24 hours as a way to celebrate the release of his new album, KINGDOM COME which, according to Nielsen SoundScan, sold more than 680,000 copies in its first week. It also debuted No. 1 on The Billboard 200. Now Cingular customers have exclusive access to the original content captured from the "Jay-Z Hangar Tour." Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:59:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0371/holidayseasontips/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0371/holidayseasontips/ This holiday season, whether traveling over the hills and through the woods to Grandma's house, or just to the mall, wireless customers across the country - all 227 million of them - are moving beyond simple voice calls and text messages to discover powerful new applications on their wireless devices. Wireless interactive tools now offer everything from driving directions to restaurant recommendations while more entertaining features deliver mobile videos and games. Cingular offers these ten tips for shoppers and travelers this holiday season to take advantage of all their handset has to offer: Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:31:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0369/kidcellphone/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0369/kidcellphone/ A recent survey shows 47 percent of kids age 6-17 say the cell phone is the electronic gadget topping their wish list this holiday season. According to the Yankee Group, a Boston-based industry analyst firm, in 2000 just five percent of 13-17 year olds had cell phones. Today 56 percent do. Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless phone carrier, has the most "tween-aged" wireless customers in the country. Cingular has several ways to help Mom and Dad choose the right cell phone and plan that will delight their child, but not bust the budget. Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:13:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0363/benqsiemenspartnership/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0363/benqsiemenspartnership/ BenQ Mobile announced that mobile phone users across Europe will be able to quickly and easily access Google Maps for mobile which will be pre-installed on a number of BenQ-Siemens UMTS handsets beginning in June 2006. Google Maps enables users to easily and quickly find local restaurants, galleries, shops or favorite hotspots. It gives users access to detailed directions, integrated search results, maps and satellite imagery from Google Earth directly from their mobile phone. Wed, 27 Dec 2006 03:56:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0359/benqsiemensifa/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0359/benqsiemensifa/ With the presentation of Real Madrid´s new jerseys for the 2006/2007 season today, the new main sponsor´s logo BenQ-Siemens will appear on the chests of the players for the first time. This officially rounds off the partnership between the mobile phones manufacturer BenQ Mobile and the “Best club of the 20th century” (FIFA award). The Real Madrid team will present this jersey and its BenQ-Siemens logo to millions of fans already during the training camp beginning at the end of July and the subsequent summer tour in North America . When the season officially starts on August 26 th /27 th , players like Ronaldo, Raul, Casillas, Robinho and Sergio Ramos will sport the jersey for the first time in the Spanish Primera División. Wed, 27 Dec 2006 03:37:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0243/lgdelirium/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0243/lgdelirium/ LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A. Inc. (LG Mobile Phones), a leading worldwide provider of advanced wireless handsets and accessories announced today its title sponsorship of the Cirque du Soleil 2006 DELIRIUM Tour. DELIRIUM is the ultimate multimedia experience turning music into motion with live performers and musicians who interact with state-of-the-art digital imagery and projections, creating an unforgettable, live musical experience. By aligning with these unique and one of a kind performances known only to Cirque du Soleil, LG Mobile Phones is able to expand its marketing scope, and reach consumers by providing them with a hands-on experience to LG mobile entertainment. Wed, 20 Dec 2006 04:40:00 GMT http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0242/lgelectronics/ http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/0242/lgelectronics/ According to Strategy Analytic’s recently released mobile phone user satisfaction index, LG Electronics MobileComm (LG Mobile Phones) has claimed the number one rank in terms of customer satisfaction among leading mobile handset manufacturers. Results of the customer satisfaction index is based on survey research which included 2,000 users of mobile devices in the US and Western Europe. The Strategy Analytics Advanced Wireless Laboratory (AWL) Service asked mobile phone users to gauge their satisfaction with their device in 19 different categories including stylish qualities, battery life and download experience. Wed, 20 Dec 2006 04:37:00 GMT