Archive for April 1st, 2008
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Even though news sites are touting the eventual release of new HDTV technologies and calling them the saviors we’ve been waiting for, the simple fact is they’re not anywhere close. And to make matters worse, many of these are nothing more than proofs of concept that have no marketability. In other words, don’t begin trashing your plasmas and LCDs just yet because they’ll be around for quite a while.
On Monday, I had the chance to interview Bob Perry, Panasonic’s senior vice president for its display division, for the next episode of my CNET Digital Home podcast. During the interview, I asked him what the future of the HDTV market looks like and what we should expect.
Much to my chagrin and certainly some of those who will listen to the interview, he stated that the chances of a new HDTV technology hitting store shelves anytime soon are trim. According to Perry, we’re still at least a decade away from the next real HDTV technology that could actually supplant LCDs and to a lesser extent, plasmas.
Suffice it to state, it’s a sad day for those of us who want to see the next massive thing.
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You might think Garmin is now focusing all its attention to its newly announced Nuviphone. But no, the portable navigation device maker wants a piece of every single platform out there and that's good I guess, especially for their shareholders. I'll try to recap all the Garmin's announcements shortly and then I'll point you to the official press releases where you can find out more.
 Today Garmin announced upgrade of its Garmin Mobile app for BlackBerry, Symbian and Windows Mobile smartphones. In addition, they stated Garmin-made device owners can search, send and navigate to locations through Google Maps and/or use MapQuest Directions and Maps. Finally, they let us now Garmin Mobile is now BREW compatible and that they'll be providing its Navigator for Samsung mobile phones.
Here are all the releases:
[Via: Engadget Mobile]
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 We always envisioned Kyocera as a low-end handset maker and they seem to enjoy just the way it is. That being said their latest CDMA line-up doesn't come as a surprise to anyone. Few lines are tweaked, but basically all their new phones are considered low-end. Let's roll:
- Neo E1100: 2.2 inch QVGA display, Bluetooth 2.0, BREW, 1.3 MP camera and a hidden OLED out display
- Mako S4000: two screens (inner is 1.8-inch), VGA camera, BREW, Bluetooth
- Adreno S2400: 1.8 inch screen, external caller ID display, BREW, no camera at all
Next, we anticipate Virgin Mobile USA or perhaps Alltel to pick one of these and offer it for free or next to nothing.
[Via: PhoneScoop]
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Well folks it's not an April Fools' joke - it's happening for real just as we've expected. The Redmond giant announced an update to its mobile OS at the CTIA. Aside from the new version of World wide web Explorer, Windows Mobile 6.1 includes “new time-saving features, easier phone navigation and management, and increased security safeguards.” We've already covered the new features in the past, let me swiftly jump to the list of mobile operators and device makers which right from the bat vowed to update firmware versions on the existing devices.
Mobile operators:
- Alltel Wireless: HTC PPC6800, HTC Touch
- AT&T: Samsung BlackJack II, MOTO Q 9h global, Pantech duo, AT&T Tilt by HTC
- Sprint: A new Palm Treo and updates for the Mogul by HTC, Touch by HTC, MOTO Q 9c, Samsung ACE
- T-Mobile International: T-Mobile MDA Ameo 16 GB, T-Mobile MDA compact IV
Device makers:
- ASUS: New phones including the P320, ZX1, P560, M536 and updates for the P527, P750, M930
- HTC: A new Touch Dual for the U.S. and updates for the AT&T Tilt, Touch by HTC, Mogul by HTC from Sprint, TyTN II
- i-mate: 8502, 9502, 8150, 6150
- Intermec: CN3
- Motorola: MOTO Q 9c, MOTO Q 9h global, MC70, MC9000
- Pantech: Pantech duo
- Samsung: BlackJack II
- Toshiba: Portege G810, Portege G910
Guess the official “Upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.1″ announcements are just around the corner now… Full release is available on PRNewswire.
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AT&T is taking what seems like a Verizon-like route by launching a carrier-branded navigation service. However, they went one step further making the so called AT&T Navigator the “only mobile phone-based GPS service that provides integrated speech recognition for address entry and points of interest search.” In addition, the location service offers other features like real-time traffic updates, capability to compare gas prices and get directions to the nearest gas stations, and mobile access to YellowPages.com.
AT&T Navigator is designed to provide you with clear and precise audible and visual turn-by-turn driving directions, including full-color moving maps, using GPS directly from your wireless phone. Working with TeleNav, whose navigation service has been available on AT&T PDAs since 2006, AT&T is now introducing its own branded next-generation GPS navigation service for all consumers. The service is available on GPS-capable PDAs and handsets, including the new consumer-focused Motorola Z9.
AT&T Navigator is already available for Windows Mobile and select BlackBerry (8310, 8800 and 8820) smartphone owners, as well as for the newly launched Motorola Z9. Monthly subscription costs $9.99 while the “Day Pass” is available for $2.99… AT&T's release has more information.
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AT&T is taking what seems like a Verizon-like route by launching a carrier-branded navigation service. However, they went one step further making the so called AT&T Navigator the “only mobile phone-based GPS service that provides integrated speech recognition for address entry and points of interest search.” In addition, the location service offers other features like real-time traffic updates, ability to compare gas prices and get directions to the nearest gas stations, and mobile access to YellowPages.com.
AT&T Navigator is designed to provide you with clear and precise audible and visual turn-by-turn driving directions, including full-color moving maps, using GPS directly from your wireless phone. Working with TeleNav, whose navigation service has been available on AT&T PDAs since 2006, AT&T is now introducing its own branded next-generation GPS navigation service for all consumers. The service is available on GPS-capable PDAs and handsets, including the new consumer-focused Motorola Z9.
AT&T Navigator is already available for Windows Mobile and choose BlackBerry (8310, 8800 and 8820) smartphone owners, as well as for the newly launched Motorola Z9. Monthly subscription costs $9.99 while the “Day Pass” is available for $2.99… AT&T's release has more information.
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So far we've only heard from Verizon, but that doesn't mean other carriers in the U.S. are sleeping. AT&T today announced the new Motorola's music-centric slider Z9, which we previously saw leaked by the FCC. Specs include such things as a built-in GPS receiver, 3G radio, music player, microSD card slot (up to 8GB cards are supported), stereo Bluetooth, 2 megapixel camera, Opera 8 and of course the microSD memory card. As for the services supported, the Z9 can sing along AT&T Mobile Music, AT&T Navigator and Video Share. The device is already available for $249.99 after a two-year service agreement. AT&T's official release is available from here.
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So far we've only heard from Verizon, but that doesn't mean other carriers in the U.S. are sleeping. AT&T this day announced the new Motorola's music-centric slider Z9, which we previously saw leaked by the FCC. Specs include such things as a built-in GPS receiver, 3G radio, music player, microSD card slot (up to 8GB cards are supported), stereo Bluetooth, 2 megapixel camera, Opera 8 and of course the microSD memory card. As for the services supported, the Z9 can sing along AT&T Mobile Music, AT&T Navigator and Video Share. The device is already available for $249.99 after a two-year service agreement. AT&T's official release is available from here.
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I guess aside from announcing a new head of marketing, Sony Ericsson doesn't have much to unveil for the CTIA, hence they are confirming something we already know - the XPERIA X1 will run Windows Mobile 6.1. The Swedish-Japanese catch is in their XPERIA panel user interface that runs on top of Microsoft's mobile OS.
And while we're speaking about the interface, Sony Ericsson wants us to know it will provide users with swift access to favorite apps and media, while also being customizable by both mobile operators and the end users. We knew that as well, but if you're attending the CTIA and you still haven't seen the XPERIA in action, make sure to visit Sony Ericsson's booth (#1627) which is located in the Central Hall C3… Full release follows after the jump.
PRESS RELEASE - Sony Ericsson today confirmed that it will be running Windows Mobile 6.1 on its stand-out arc-slider phone, XPERIA X1, the innovative multimedia phone announced at this year's Mobile World Congress. Using Windows Mobile 6.1, together with Sony Ericsson's one-of-a-kind XPERIA panel user interface (UI), will enable a highly user-focused experience with enhanced connectivity, messaging and multimedia features.
As the mobile broadband comes of age, consumers are waking up to the vast array of multimedia services and content they can access on the move through their mobile phone. The XPERIA X1 from Sony Ericsson enables consumers to personalise their experiences through a distinctive touch screen, panel-based UI creating an interface which is uniquely relevant to them and how they live their lives. This continually active desktop allows users to organise the phone's active dashboard as they want, changing between panels just like they change their mood, activity and information needs in the course of every day.
“No two individuals have the same tastes and desires. Sony Ericsson's XPERIA X1 has been developed to ensure that mobile web communication and multimedia entertainment can be tailored, putting the individual at the heart of the mobile experience in a uniquely personal way,” stated Rikko Sakaguchi, Head of Portfolio and Propositions, Sony Ericsson.
Operators will also be able to custom build the touch panels that run on the XPERIA X1 to provide the consumer with a rich, aggregated offering of their applications and services. In addition, Sony Ericsson also plans to align with key partners around the panel technology to enable them to develop exciting applications that can be enjoyed by users on the XPERIA X1.
Visit the Sony Ericsson booth (Central Hall C3 Booth #1627) a CTIA in Las Vegas between April 1 – 3to hear more about the very special personalization and customization abilities of the XPERIA X1.
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA brand of multimedia mobile phones will bring a totally new user experience to the mobile phone market, putting the consumer at the heart of their experience and allowing the individual to create a touch panel dashboard that is unique to them and how they live their life.
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 will be available in selected markets in the second half of 2008.
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I guess aside from announcing a new head of marketing, Sony Ericsson doesn't have much to unveil for the CTIA, hence they’re confirming something we already know - the XPERIA X1 will run Windows Mobile 6.1. The Swedish-Japanese catch is in their XPERIA panel user interface that runs on top of Microsoft's mobile OS.
And while we're talking about the interface, Sony Ericsson wants us to know it will provide users with swift access to favorite apps and media, while also being customizable by both mobile operators and the end users. We knew that as well, but if you're attending the CTIA and you still haven't seen the XPERIA in action, make sure to visit Sony Ericsson's booth (#1627) which is located in the Central Hall C3… Full release follows after the jump.
PRESS RELEASE - Sony Ericsson this day confirmed that it will be running Windows Mobile 6.1 on its stand-out arc-slider phone, XPERIA X1, the innovative multimedia phone announced at this year's Mobile World Congress. Using Windows Mobile 6.1, together with Sony Ericsson's very special XPERIA panel user interface (UI), will enable a highly user-focused experience with enhanced connectivity, messaging and multimedia features.
As the mobile broadband comes of age, consumers are waking up to the vast array of multimedia services and content they have the ability to access on the move through their mobile phone. The XPERIA X1 from Sony Ericsson enables consumers to personalise their experiences through a distinctive touch screen, panel-based UI creating an interface which is uniquely relevant to them and how they live their lives. This continually active desktop allows users to organise the phone's active dashboard as they want, changing between panels just like they change their mood, activity and information needs in the course of every day.
“No two individuals have the same tastes and desires. Sony Ericsson's XPERIA X1 has been developed to ensure that mobile web communication and multimedia entertainment can be tailored, putting the individual at the heart of the mobile experience in a uniquely personal way,” stated Rikko Sakaguchi, Head of Portfolio and Propositions, Sony Ericsson.
Operators will also be able to custom build the touch panels that run on the XPERIA X1 to provide the consumer with a rich, aggregated offering of their applications and services. In addition, Sony Ericsson also plans to align with key partners around the panel technology to enable them to develop exciting applications that can be enjoyed by users on the XPERIA X1.
Visit the Sony Ericsson booth (Central Hall C3 Booth #1627) a CTIA in Las Vegas between April 1 – 3to hear more about the very special personalization and customization abilities of the XPERIA X1.
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA brand of multimedia mobile phones will bring a absolutely new user experience to the mobile phone market, putting the consumer at the heart of their experience and allowing the individual to create a touch panel dashboard that’s unique to them and how they live their life.
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 will be available in selected markets in the second half of 2008.
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