VOIP infrastrucutre to kill mobile carriers?
Posted on 21-Aug-2003 07:51 News, Computing
An interesting array of ideas on how to create a mobile VOIP infrastructure based on wireless networking technologies is the featured article "The Death of the Mobile Phone Carrier" at newmobilecomputing.
Updated Dana available now
Posted on 20-Aug-2003 19:55 News, Palm
Alphasmart introduces a new update enhancing the experience of using the Dana Palm OS based laptop replacement.
Vodafone Japan to launch 3G and Vodafone Live! in October'03
Posted on 20-Aug-2003 19:47 News, 3G
After announcing Ericsson as their partner for the launch of 3G services in Greece, Vodafone announced the start of operations of Vodafone Live! in Japan from October 2003, on their 3G platform.
A lucky phone number
Posted on 20-Aug-2003 08:02 News, Mobile
An auction attracted a US$ 280,000 bid for the number 8888-8888. A Chinese airline bought the number because it's lucky (eight times the number eight) - and it's a good number too.
Over 20% of mobile data users worldwide will use MMS by 2007
Posted on 19-Aug-2003 22:25 News, Mobile
According to a new report from ARC Group. This total equates to around 25 billion messages a year, or just over 2 billion messages per month. However, the report predicts that MMS traffic will start to grow exponentially after 2007, once the viral effect of MMS begins to take hold.
Studios blame SMS for movies not reaching their targets
Posted on 19-Aug-2003 17:56 News, Mobile
A few generations ago word of the mouth was too slow to spread the news about bad movies. With SMS, the audience says "not worth watching" much faster. And studios don't see the money.
IDC Worldwide smart handheld devices forecast and analysis 2003-2007
Posted on 19-Aug-2003 07:31 News, Computing
As enterprises and consumers continue to heavily scrutinize technology purchases, the evolution of mobile phones will cap market expansion for one of the hottest technology products of the 90’s. According to new research from IDC, potential growth for the unconnected PDA market will shift largely to voice-enabled devices.
New wi-fi chipset promisses speedier wireless networks
Posted on 18-Aug-2003 19:25 News, Wi-Fi
Using a unique multiple antenna system, the AGN100 extends existing Wi-Fi rates to 108 Mbps per channel while remaining compatible with all common Wi-Fi standards.
PalmOne is the new name for Palm, makers of Palm OS based devices
Posted on 18-Aug-2003 18:43 News, Palm
Palm announced the new name it will adopt following the proposed spin-off this fall of PalmSource, Inc., makers of Palm OS platform software. The name "palmOne, Inc." will reflect the company's handheld computer hardware and software solutions business and encompass the sub brands Zire(tm) and Tungsten(tm), as well as Treo, upon the completion of the planned acquisition of Handspring, Inc., also expected this fall.
Sony Clie UX-50 review on Wall Street Journal
Posted on 18-Aug-2003 07:42 News, Palm
The new Sony Clie UX50 looks like a laptop, and is priced accordingly. Walter Mossber from The Wall Street Journal reviewed this new Palm OS based device.
Linux Bluetooth stacks
Posted on 17-Aug-2003 14:58 News, Bluetooth
It came to my attention while approving submitted links the existence of two Linux Bluetooth stacks.
Blackberry 7230 review on eWeek
Posted on 17-Aug-2003 13:05 News, BlackBerry
The Blackberry 7230 was launched in U.S and Australia. It gives the user a colour screen, always on e-mail and internet browser. eWeek published a review of this device connected to the T-Mobile network.
iPAQ H5450 wi-fi update available from HP
Posted on 15-Aug-2003 19:43 News, Software
HP released an update to fix a problem pointing where the iPaq H5450 is not capable of connecting to a WLAN AP that supports both 802.11b and 802.11g.
'Bring it on. We welcome competition': Telecom New Zealand
Posted on 14-Aug-2003 20:17 News, Mobile
Following the announcement from Vodafone New Zealand of its planned investment in 3G technology, Telecom New Zealand issued a press release where it claims "We have been providing fast data services in New Zealand for the past year at up to 3G rates". Not so fast.
Telstra introduces BlackBerry 7230 in Australia
Posted on 14-Aug-2003 17:41 News, BlackBerry
Telstra announced the availability of RIM's Blackberry 7230 in Australia. The new version brings colour screen and many improvements to e-mail and browsing.
