Archive for April 1st, 2008
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You may think Garmin is now focusing all its attention to its newly announced Nuviphone. But no, the portable navigation device maker wants a piece of each 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.
 This day Garmin announced upgrade of its Garmin Mobile app for BlackBerry, Symbian and Windows Mobile smartphones. In addition, they said 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 care about 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 expect 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 Internet 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 quickly 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, 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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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 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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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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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 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 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 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 each 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,” said 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 one-of-a-kind personalization and customization capabilities of the XPERIA X1.
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA brand of multimedia mobile phones will bring a completely 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 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 quick 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 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 is very special 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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Sony Ericsson announced this day that it has found a replacement for Dee Dutta, former Head of Marketing. The new guy for the job is Lennard Hoornik, Corporate Vice President and Head of Asia-Pacific region.
Lennard has been responsible for Sony Ericsson’s business in the Asia-Pacific region since January 2006 and was based at the company’s regional office in Singapore. Before taking up this role, he was in charge of the Sony Ericsson global customer unit for Vodafone and was based in Munich. Lennard initially joined Sony Ericsson (during the early days of the joint venture), as Vice President of Marketing. At that time, he was responsible for launching the Sony Ericsson brand in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Lennard joined Sony Ericsson from Sony Europe, in his native country of Holland, where he worked in the areas of both sales and marketing.
Commenting on the announcement, Lennard Hoornik stated, “The time I have spent as head of our business in Asia-Pacific has been very rewarding and enjoyable. I am delighted to have been appointed the new global Head of Marketing for Sony Ericsson where I have the ability to use my regional business experience to strengthen our marketing efforts and position worldwide. I’ll be relocating back to Europe and based in London.”
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 Our friends from Emoze have been so busy during the Mobile World Congress (3GSM) in Barcelona that today at the CTIA, they have only an enhanced user interface to announce. Don't get me wrong, I'm not blaming them at all. On the contrary, I'm glad to see them further improving their service now that both enterprise and what I call the consumer (POP3) editions have been released. From their release:
By using the new HTML interface, emoze users will see a more familiar, web-like view of their emails, including pictures, logos, layout designs, signatures and other visuals that most push email systems leave behind. This innovation from emoze, one of the only services providing this option, will offer ultra-friendly, PC-like messages by providing the facility to receive and view HTML coding.
Their URL remains www.emoze.com and the official release is available on PRNewswire.
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