Are you a TabletPC developer?
Posted on 8-May-2003 23:24 News, Computing
The official site for TabletPC developers is now up and running. They're also running a competition to find the best Power Toy, source code and component developed for this platform.
Intel Personal Server
Posted on 5-May-2003 11:13 News, Computing
Found on /. about the Intel Personal Server, a project to bring ubiqitous computing to the masses. A new class of mobile device that utilizes advances in processing, storage, and communication technologies to provide access to personal information and applications through the existing fixed infrastructure.
Dell and Good Technology working together
Posted on 1-May-2003 07:24 News, Computing
Lots of rumors during the weekend, and not it's confirmed: Dell will launch as part of its line of PDA the G100, made by Good Technology.
New Zealand Data Wireless Forum: Convergence 2003
Posted on 29-Apr-2003 11:17 News, Computing
It's a full day of wireless goodies here in Wellington, New Zealand. The NZ Wireless Data Forum is promoting a day long conference and products show. And the opportunity to play with the latest models, like the new Palm T|C and Zire 71.
Another IDC report: number of handheld devices shipment
Posted on 26-Apr-2003 10:39 News, Computing
IDC reports that the worldwide market for handheld devices declined in the first quarter of 2003 due to sluggish demand from businesses and consumers alike. According to IDC’s Worldwide Handheld QView, worldwide handheld device shipments fell by 21.3% year-on-year in 1Q03 and dropped sequentially by 26.5% to 2.45 million units. Palm maintained its top position in the market while Hewlett-Packard regained the number 2 position from Sony.
Siemens new GPRS CF card
Posted on 25-Apr-2003 20:12 News, Computing
Siemens showed a GSM/GPRS CF card, with possible PocketPC and Palm versions coming by Q4 2003.
Symbian and America Online to provide mobile media, messaging and entertainment for Symbian OS smartphones
Posted on 25-Apr-2003 20:00 News, Computing
Symbian and America Online announced that America Online has joined Symbian’s Platinum Program. As a Symbian Platinum partner, America Online is able to develop its wireless instant messaging services (AOL® Instant Messenger™ and ICQ®) for Symbian OS™ mobile phones. In addition, America Online will have the ability to develop content-based services and applications for Symbian OS.
Current state of mobile and wireless industry
Posted on 24-Apr-2003 12:53 News, Computing
Technology research company Canalys released their report about mobile status in EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa). Not surprising Palm is still the leading handheld vendor, but Windows CE devices out-ships Palm OS.
Is it really 3G or just 2.5G + marketing hype?
Posted on 23-Apr-2003 13:43 News, Computing
In one of the best articles I've read, newmobilecomputing editor David Adams goes to a length to explain the difference - and why one of his previous articles caused a big wave of comments from users in US.
GPRS pain in Spain
Posted on 23-Apr-2003 07:43 News, Computing
Guy Kweney reports of his troubles trying to roam and use GPRS in Spain.
ARC Group report: growth in smartphone use
Posted on 23-Apr-2003 07:40 News, Computing
ARC Group released new paper titled "Future Mobile Computing: Device Trends and Wireless Solutions 2002-2007", where it says high-end-smartphone shipments accounted for 0.3% of the total handset market, and by 2007 this ratio is not expected to exceed 5%.
Nokia acquires Eizel to enhance mobile enterprise portfolio
Posted on 23-Apr-2003 07:30 News, Computing
Nokia announced a definitive agreement to acquire Eizel Technologies. The Pittsburgh-based company develops server-based products that transform email messages, attachments, intranet applications and web content into formats easily accessible by any mobile device on any network.
O2 to try mobile video
Posted on 20-Apr-2003 09:14 News, Computing
British mobile operator O2 will begin trials of mobile video this month, with 350 users of their current base of 2.5G (GPRS) subscribers.
Japan and the mobile wave
Posted on 19-Apr-2003 13:04 News, Computing
The Guardian published an interesting article about how mobile is part of Japanese life, how it influences business and how much revenue it generates.
Mesh computing and pubs?
Posted on 18-Apr-2003 09:55 News, Computing
If you have a pub, a club or any business with lots of people, you might be interested in this.
Are you thinking of buying a MIRA?
Posted on 16-Apr-2003 07:14 News, Computing
ZDNET posted a review of the Viewsonic viewpanel, based on the Microsoft Smart Display (MIRA) technology. A single page with lots of information for people thinking of buying the new style of cordless display for your PC.
3G available in Australia
Posted on 15-Apr-2003 18:30 News, Computing
3 started operations today, opening its first stores in Australia, joining the British and Italian operations.
