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Satellite Hopes To Make Deadzones a Thing of the Past
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 3, 2009
The world's largest commercial satellite has been launched into earth orbit with the goal of providing mobile phone service to "dead zones" all across North America.
Owned by Reston, Va.-based TerreStar, the satellite is designed to pick up and relay signals from mobile phones.
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Verizon and Sprint to Launch Blackberry World Phone
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 1, 2009
You could say that with the help of Verizon, RIM's latest Blackberry is going on world tour. In fact, that's exactly what's going on in the latest word that Verizon Wireless will launch the BlackBerry Tour on July 12 for $200 with a new two-year contract.
The Tour is loaded with m...
Sony Next to Release an iPhone Killer
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 29, 2009
We often talk about attempts to dethrone the immensely popular iPhone and it looks like consumer electronics giant Sony is about to take a stab at it next.
Sony has released word that it is considering setting up a project team as early as July to make a new device that combines the functions...
Verizon's New Global Smartphone Aims for the Ozone
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 26, 2009
Tired of worrying about whether or not your cell phone will work when traveling abroad? Verizon understands where you're coming from and, with HTC, are planning on bringing a true global handset to the market.
Set to run Windows Mobile 6.1 this new smartphone will run on both CDMA and GSM...
Motorola Karma Has Texting in Mind
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 24, 2009
AT&T and Motorola are working on a device with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard aimed at consumers looking to use their phones to send text messages and access social networking sites like Facebook.
Calling this new handset the Karma, Motorola says that the design will be especially pleasing t...
T-Mobile's New Android Phone Coming Soon
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 22, 2009
T-Mobile's got an ace up their sleeve in the ongoing struggle to dethroning the Apple iPhone coming out this August. Calling it the myTouch 3G, its new Google Android equipped phone is a more equipped version of the popular G1.
It will feature a built-in 3.2-megapixel camera, music player...
T-Mobile Aims High with the Dash 3G
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 19, 2009
T-Mobile has apparently stood-by and watched RIM and Apple dominate the market long enough. The company has announced its plans to enter the hotly contested smartphone scene with their Dash 3G, which is set to hit streets next month (July).
T-Mobile says that the Dash 3G, which was designed b...
Apple Updates its Software While the Government Rethinks Law
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 17, 2009
Apple today officially released the iPhone OS 3.0 software, updating 45 software patches to address rare security vulnerabilities in its popular iPhone and iPod Touch mobile devices.
The company said the new features include cut, copy and paste, MMS, and push notifications.
Analysts expect ...
Nokia Announces Successor to the E71 Smartphone
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 15, 2009
Nokia has answered the question on the minds of business users all around the globe today by announced its E72- an updated version of its top-selling E71 business phone.
The company says that the E72 builds on the successful E71; its hot selling QWERTY- equipped smartphone, by adding performa...
Other Money Saving Tips for Your Air Conditioning
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 15, 2009
... helps them remove heat quickly. A tree can produce shade over it, but be sure to keep plants at a distance from it to allow better air flow. Check the coils to make sure that they are clear of debris...
Motorola Rival Coming to Verizon
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 12, 2009
Texters on the Verizon network have reason to celebrate in the form of the Rival from Motorola. Designed specifically for the challenges of texting, the Rival features a 2.2-inch screen and a backlit QWERTY keyboard that lights up either red or green depending on entry mode.
The handset offer...
Nokia Hopes Cell Phones will No Longer Require Chargers
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 10, 2009
Quick- what's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of charging your cell phone? If you said a cord, an electrical outlet or even a docking station, you may want to read on.
Nokia researchers are working on development of cellular phone charging by simply capturing ambient rad...
Apple Slashes Prices on the iPhone
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 8, 2009
Apple Inc. slashed the entry price for an iPhone in half as well as lowered some of their laptop prices today; the company's first dramatic price cuts since the recession began a year and a half ago.
The 8-gigabyte iPhone 3G, which came out last year, now costs $99, instead of $199. The 1...
It's Not Called a Sunroof for Nothing
in Classical Drives, on June 8, 2009
... car. Like most sunroofs in those days it was made of treated canvas and rolled back a considerable distance from the windshield. So equipped, the car was a semi-convertible. This particular option ma...
T-Mobile To Release Second Android Phone While Samsung Targets Photogs
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 5, 2009
T-Mobile, the fourth-largest U.S. carrier, is hoping to increase its rank by launch its second smartphone to run Google's Android operating system in a few weeks.
While details aren't overly specific just yet, the new smartphone is slotted to run Google's codenamed "Cupcake&q...
Mer et montagne en Slovénie
in Location de Voitures Blog, on June 4, 2009
... Lubljana, la capitale, son aéroport et ses agences de location à égale distance de l'un et des autres. Alors pourquoi ne pas prendre son billet aller-retour pour Lubljanja, son sac à dos et/ou so...
Inq To Release Twitter Handset
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 3, 2009
It was only a matter of time… Let's face it, as a whole, the world is quick to adopt a trend, run with it, and then leave it for dead. First it was Myspace then Facebook. Now the world is Twitter-obsessed and to that end mobile phone maker INQ Mobile plans to launch a Twitter phone in time...
Palm Pre has Captured Wireless Carriers' Attention
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 1, 2009
Business users and smartphone fans alike are anxiously counting down the days until Palm's Pre hits the market. In a surprising move, the Pre will launch on June 6 for $200 exclusively for Sprint.
As expected, the remaining domestic carriers have their sights set on the Pre as well. Earli...
Kinoma Introduces World’s First Mobile Social Media Browser
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 29, 2009
With today's release of Kinoma Play, the leading way to find, play and share media on a mobile phone is now also the best way to find, play and share media across social networks and media services like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr and Picasa.
The new release of Kinoma Play for Win...
Les péages en Europe ? Tous différents !
in Location de Voitures Blog, on May 29, 2009
...sse ! Le prix demandé varie cette fois selon la distance parcourue.
Terminons sur une note de bonne humeur : en Allemagne, les autoroutes sont gratuites et la vitesse n'est pas limitée... sauf in...
Nokia Announces 6600i - Slimmest Camera phone to Date
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 27, 2009
Nokia, the world's leading handset maker, has announced the 6600i Slide, its smallest 5.0-megapixel equipped slider to date.
The company said that tucked within the handset's brushed steel shell is an upgraded 5.0-megapixel camera with a dual LED flash.
It features a hidden external...
GM or Chrysler: Which one is a better option for Fiat?
in Supplychainer, on May 27, 2009
...idate two supply chains, it's easier to realize the efficiencies in two European companies: The distances are lower, cultural differences are less and overall regulation in EU is roughly the same....
LG Glance Coming Soon To Verizon
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 25, 2009
While the slim candy bar-style handset may not be the first form factor that comes to mind for business use, but apparently that isn't slowing Verizon down any. The company is set to launch an all-new candy bar from LG next month aimed at business users known as the Glance VX7100.
The han...
Les chics musées newyorkais de l'Upper East Side
in Les Explorers, on May 25, 2009
...vrir New York sera rapidement invitée à prendre les transports en commun pour avoir raison de la distance. Pourquoi pas, par exemple, en quittant le Manhattan des affaires pour celui de l'Upper Ea...
Samsung's Affordable T349 Comes To T-Mobile
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 22, 2009
T-Mobile, the nation's fourth-largest wireless carrier, has launched the Samsung T349, a slim messaging phone with a 20-key, partial QWERTY keypad and XT9 enhanced predictive text for faster text messaging.
Multiple messaging options include email, instant message, picture messaging, vide...
AT&T Considers Dropping Cost of IPhone Plans
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 20, 2009
...uld remain the iPhone's exclusive U.S. carrier.
The lower-cost plans could also help AT&T distance itself from rival Verizon Wireless, which is also in talks with Apple to bring the iPhone t...
Nokia Announces World's Cheapest G3 Phones
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 18, 2009
Hey times are tough here in the US- Nokia realizes that not everyone wants to break the proverbial bank just to enjoy the high-speed capabilities of the G3 network. As such he world's top handset maker has unveiled its 2720 Fold and 7020 series phones, including the 2730 Classic - the chea...
Sprint Follows Verizon with Personal Wi-Fi
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 15, 2009
A week after rival Verizon Wireless announced its plans to offer a personal Wi-Fi device, Sprint says that its ready to launch its own "Mobile Hotspot" gadget, a portable unit that creates a localized Wi-Fi cloud to share high-speed Internet with wireless electronics like laptops, ne...
Alias 2 Announced for Verizon
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 13, 2009
Verizon Wireless has launched the Samsung Alias 2, a dual-hinge clamshell with a morphing keyboard that uses the same display technology found on the Amazon Kindle.
Rather than a jumble of keys with small labels, the handset's keypad actually changes depending on what users are doing. So ...
Facebook Comes to Windows Mobile
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 8, 2009
Software giant Microsoft has released a Facebook application that allows Windows Mobile 6 users create wall posts, share photos, send messages, update profile pictures and even upload videos.
The free software, creatively dubbed Facebook for Windows Mobile 6 , is the first app to let users u...
BlackBerry Curve Dethrones iPhone
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 6, 2009
Oh boy, it seems like everyone under the sun has been scurrying to develop a smartphone that could dethrone the might iPhone and it looks like it finally happened, at least as far as the First Quarter of 2009 is concerned.
According to market researchers at The NPD Group, Research in Motion...
HP to Get on the Blackberry Software Train
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 4, 2009
The BlackBerry line of smartphones is already known for being business-friendly but the software available for these phones is about to get a boost. Research In Motion (RIM) and computer giant Hewlett-Packard said they have agreed to a strategic alliance to design and sell business software fo...
New York : gigantesque enchanteresse
in Les Explorers, on May 1, 2009
... là où le fleuve Hudson se perd dans l'océan Atlantique et à mi-distance entre Washington DC et Boston, la ville de New York s'étend sur plus de 1200 km², répartis en cinq "boroughs"...
Microsoft Plans its iPhone Killer
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 1, 2009
Don't for a minute believe that a company can have the type of success that Apple has had with its iPhone and not have everyone else gunning for them. The latest in a long list of handsets designed to steal a piece of the iPhone pie comes from none other than the maker of Windows.
Softwar...
Verizon Pushes for Apple iPad
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 29, 2009
Apple's iFamily is about to increase by a member if Verizon Wireless has its way. The wireless company is in talks with Apple to distribute a media pad device that would let users listen to music, view photos, watch high-definition videos and make calls over its Wi-Fi connection.
The devi...
Samsung's First Android Phone Hits Europe
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 27, 2009
Samsung Electronics, the world's second-largest mobile phone maker, today unveiled the I7500, its first Android-powered smartphone.
Measuring just 11.9mm thick, the I7500 features a 3.2-inch AMOLED touch screen display, high-speed 7.2Mbps HSDPA Internet and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Additiona...
New Nokia Handset That Thinks It's a Credit Card
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 24, 2009
Just when we thought we'd seen it all- Nokia announces that its latest handset can act as a credit card! Its 6216 classic may look like a regular cell phone but it has the ability to securely store a user's credit card information on the SIM card using NFC (Near Field Communication...
PC Maker Acer Launches its Cellular Line
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 22, 2009
Computer giant Acer launched a complete line of smartphones for the Asia-Pacific region. The Taiwan-based company, best known for its PCs and laptops has finalized its ambitions to gain a share of the lucrative smartphone market.
With its five new models, the company professes lofty ambition...
How to Ship Your Classic Car Home
in Classical Drives, on April 22, 2009
...tor " (SPE) from uShip is a new tool for estimating vehicle transport cost based not only on distance and weight, but also on trucking routes and availability. By selecting the shipment categor...
How Does Free Mobile TV Sound to You?
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 20, 2009
Of all the various mobile tech news subjects I come on and blog about, it's hard to imagine anything more exciting than announcements like the following. Broadcasters at the nation's capital have decided Washington will be the first U.S. city to get free digital TV for mobile devices.
...
Sony Ericsson Delays Android Phones
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 17, 2009
Although sony was hoping to adopt Google's hot new Android software as soon as possible, delays associated with trying to develop its own take on the operating system have resulted in their opting to use the tried and true Symbian and Windows Mobile platforms.
This comes right as the ...
Apple About to Break Milestone
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 15, 2009
You know you're doing something right when you start posting numbers like Apple's been enjoying. The maker of the iPhone and iPod Touch is fast approaching a billion downloads for its online App Store.
The company unveiled a Web page dedicated to tracking the number of downloads unti...
Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
in Wandalust, on April 14, 2009
...k. Indeed, the longest is the Caneel Trail, which runs but 2.4 miles one way. But what they lack in distance they more than make up in history, which is a hallmark of the Reef Bay Trail. In heading do...
Google Updates GMail For Android Users
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 13, 2009
The good news about a single company, in this case Google, owning a whole line of related aps is that they can address issues directly.
The company has released a new version of Gmail for their Android-powered smartphones (that also works on Apple's iPhone software) that is not only faste...
Virgin Mobile Slashes Prices on Plans
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 10, 2009
Tough economic times means a fear of getting roped into a commitment for many potential wireless customers. That said Virgin Mobile is revamping some of its service rates in effort to compete against intense price-cutting among second-tier wireless competitors.
Beginning April 15th, Virgin Mo...
Apple's Plans to Keep Next iPhone Quiet Foiled
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 8, 2009
Taiwanese handset component suppliers have started shipping parts for the successor to the Apple iPhone 3G possibly launching in June.
Apple has been just pounded by persistent rumors of new handset launches, with reports of a next generation iPhone gaining momentum recently.
The rumors int...
Thomas Tears Into USGA. Again
in Eagle Par Birdie, on April 8, 2009
... in infomercials as the "trampoline" effect - arguing that it was adding big yards to the distance off the tee for the pros.
That in turn, he argued, was forcing golf courses to add length,...
T-Mobile To Bring Android Into Homes
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 6, 2009
Google's Android mobile operating system is about to get a hefty push that could potentially help it make up some of the ground between leading systems like iPhone and Windows Mobile.
T-Mobile, the nation's fourth-largest wireless carrier, plans to aggressively push into consumer home...
RIM Follows Apple With New Apps Store
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 3, 2009
Everyone else is doing it so it's got to be a good idea. That's the logic anyway when it comes to Apps stores these days. Apple is credited as leading the way with their immensely popular iPhone Store with Microsoft playing catch up through a similar store of their own.
Research in Mo...
LG Brings DTV To Its Phones
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 1, 2009
LG realizes that to rekindle slumping sales, innovations in the cellular industry have to be above and beyond the norm.
That said, the company has unveiled a new line of handsets that are capable of receiving free digital TV transmissions over the air.
LG loaded its ATSC Mobile Digital Telev...
Fergus Wins With Alpha Driver
in Eagle Par Birdie, on March 31, 2009
...ge, not the Alpha driver. But, as Joe points out, Fergus was number one in accuracy and number 3 in distance at Cap Cana.
Not bad at all.
...
Saving precious lives is what RFID intends to achieve
in The RFID Weblog, on March 31, 2009
...ors. The responders would make it easier to pinpoint locations of trapped people within a few feet distance and make rescue operation a complete success.
People might be tracked either by their ID c...
Samsung Propel Comes to AT&T
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on March 30, 2009
With the Las Vegas CTIA show in full swing, there is just an overload of news to report. If there were trouble in the economy, you'd never know it based on this place! AT&T has been announcing just a flood of new models for the upcoming year. One of particilar note is the popular sam...
Choose The Right Digital Camera Gadget Bag
in Digital Shot, on March 30, 2009
... the success of a photographic journey.
If you have significant equipment to carry, and a longish distance to cover, you'll appreciate using a well designed gadget bay that distributes weight ev...
The questions you should ask before going to implementation of SCM solutions?
in Supplychainer, on March 28, 2009
...ld be the training content for heavy and light users? What should be the media we use for training (distance learning, physical course, ...) and the model for training (How we conduct the effort?). As...
Verizon Confirms Netbook Rumors
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on March 27, 2009
I'm not sure if the recent downturn in the economy is even to blame anymore, but there is definitely a pattern of manufacturers swapping roles of late. First we hear about laptop makers Dell and Acer planning to make up for lost revenue by building smartphones and now the nation's ...
T-Mobile Gets Serious About Wireless Internet
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on March 25, 2009
T-Mobile, known for their cellular endeavors, has announced their latest innovation- the WebConnect USB Laptop Stick that allows USB-equipped devices to access 3G wireless Internet access.
The plug-in USB device will act as a wireless antenna to connect any laptop, desktop, or PDA to T-Mobile...
Verizon "Intrigues" With Multi-Screen Phone
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on March 23, 2009
In a world excited about multiple-anything (think octomom), Verizon has capitalized on this trend with their latest phone.
The nation's largest wireless carrier today introduced the Nokia 7205 Intrigue , a stylish clamshell with a hidden-until-lit external display.
The Intrigue opens ...
Sony Bets on Digital Cameras to Move Phones
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on March 20, 2009
The problem with the slow economy is that many users are deciding to hold on to their old cell phones longer. This makes good economic sense for the user but the wireless carriers would prefer regular upgrades.
To that end mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson said it is betting heavily on camera ...
Sony Ericsson MS500 Bluetooth Speaker Brings The Noise (Outside)
in The Gadgets Weblog, on March 19, 2009
...f 32 feet, and it has its own play/volume control buttons so that you can control the device from a distance. On a pair of AA batteries, you should be able to have your music handy for about five hour...
Apple Unveils iPhone Software Upgrade
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on March 18, 2009
While many view Apple's iPhone operating system to be one of the most-intuitive, there is apparently room for improvement as indicated by Apple's latest news release.
Apple has unveiled its latest iPhone software upgrade with new features ranging from copy-and-paste and message notifi...
RFID Kid Finder for the careless parents
in The RFID Weblog, on March 17, 2009
... remote gives directional information in order to guide the person to the receiver. It also reveals distance information besides triggering an alarm for the safety of the tagged kid but don't expe...
Facebook Comes to Apple i-Gadgets
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on March 16, 2009
When it comes to social networking it's tough to go anywhere without hearing about Facebook. Likewise Apple's gadgets seem to be the talk of the town when it comes to connectivity. It's only natural that these two giants collaborate to make mobile networking a part of daily life.
...
Vodafone To Offer Unrestricted Music
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on March 13, 2009
When it comes to the largest mobile phone carrier in the world would it surprise you to hear that it's not Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, or Sprint?
In terms of sales the largest mobile phone group in the world is an honor that goes to Vodafone, a company that actually owns 45% of Verizon ...
Bali Is As Popular As Ever
in Hidden Travel Gems, on March 11, 2009
...sort in Seminyak. Set along a talcum-powder shore, the intimate retreat opens Friday within walking distance of the island's haute-fashion district. But you don't have to go shopping to find s...
Kinoma's FreePlay Browser Coming to Palm
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on March 11, 2009
Kinoma's FreePlay mobile media browser will now be available to Treo Pro owners. The much anticipated Treo Pro, set to available later this month, will be able to enjoy web services such as Youtube and the Wall Street Journal with Kinoma's latest software.
Kinoma FreePlay's primar...
Palm to Offer Stock While Finalizing The Pre
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on March 9, 2009
Palm, one of the earliest and most influential PDA developers, has been struggling to stay afloat until the official release of its much-anticipated Pre smartphone for Sprint. In a surprising move, the company has announced that it will be releasing 18.5 million shares of its common stock onto...
Sprint Introduces Paying Referral Program
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on March 6, 2009
After posting about the 4th largest domestic wireless carrier, T-Mobile's tactics to increase their customer base, Sprint follows up with a technique of their own.
The nation's third-largest wireless carrier said it will reward existing customers with a $100 referral payment for each ...
Instant Power or Instant Disaster
in Eagle Par Birdie, on March 5, 2009
...ave done that on the range, the results can be amazing: flush contact, lovely ball flight and great distance all with almost no effort.
However, as so often in life, timing is everything. So this is ...




