Nokia 5140 is first GSM mobile phone with built in push-to-talk
Posted on 13-Nov-2003 07:24 News, Mobile
With just the push of a button, Nokia 5140 phone owners can connect by using the push-to-talk feature for quick voice communications. The push-to-talk feature can be used to connect the user to one person, or to a group of people.
Recycle an old mobile phone when moving carriers
Posted on 7-Nov-2003 07:44 News, Mobile
With news that million of mobile phones will trashed because of number portability in the United States, companies are now set to get old mobile phones for recycling.
NTT DoCoMo announces latest anti-spam measure
Posted on 6-Nov-2003 07:33 News, Mobile
Incredible, but spammers even use fast mobile phone connections to send unsolicited e-mail. NTT DoCoMo is working on this, by restricting the number of messages users can send daily.
SMS Reply Recognition patent filled in U.S.A. and Canada
Posted on 28-Oct-2003 08:32 News, Mobile
Another one from the patent-ideas-that-will-most-likely-block-development-and-cause-problems department. A company patented a technology that allows programs to recognise a SMS message and reply to it.
Nokia 6600 on the streets
Posted on 28-Oct-2003 07:53 News, Mobile
Designed for a multitasking, mobile workforce, the Nokia 6600 phone has started shipping. In addition to the advanced business features and sophisticated imaging functionality, the Nokia 6600 introduces a range of complimentary applications in Europe including a full web browser and the possibility to upload and order prints of your favorite pictures or print to a local printer with Bluetooth connection.
The Sony Ericsson P900 lives
Posted on 21-Oct-2003 09:20 News, Mobile
The Sony Ericsson website is now showing the new P900 Symbian smartphone. Also a new update service from Sony Ericsson will allow users to udpate the phone directly from the internet without having to go to a service centre.
Mobile operator allows users to transfer minutes
Posted on 18-Oct-2003 11:23 News, Mobile
Philippine Smart mobile operator now offers a service that allows users to transfer minutes from one account to another. It already started a new business model, with poorer users selling their available minutes - thus reducing the amount of money needed to own a mobile phone.
