New EarthMate GPS receiver
Posted on 28-Apr-2003 07:56 News, Bluetooth
DeLorme released a new GPS receiver. This one is special because it's really small, and has the option to add Bluetooth to it.
Bluetooth modem
Posted on 27-Apr-2003 22:37 News, Bluetooth
I was using Google and found this Bluetooth modem. Haven't seen it in any onl-line store, but looks promissing.
Lufthansa passengers pioneer inflight surfing
Posted on 26-Apr-2003 21:37 News, Wi-Fi
During the three-month test phase, which began in mid-January, the Boeing 747-400 "Sachsen Anhalt" has been operating solely between Frankfurt and Washington. In the last few days of the trial period, Lufthansa also received the approval of the Federal Aviation Office for the use of wireless access from passengers’ laptop computers to the Internet (Wireless LAN technology) and became the first airline to make this service available to its passengers.
CNET Video: the new Palm Zire71 and Tungsten C
Posted on 26-Apr-2003 21:09 News, Palm
Anthony Armenta, senior product manager with Palm, talks to CNET's Brian Cooley about the two new Palm handhelds: the Zire 71, with integrated camera and the Tungsten C with built-in Wi-Fi networking (5min 32s).
A blow for 3G in UK?
Posted on 26-Apr-2003 11:02 News, Mobile
KPN Mobile (The Netherlands) announced that after careful consideration, it has informed Hutchison 3G (branded as "3" in UK and the rest of the world) that it will not grant a shareholder loan of £150 million.
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.
How to get your free ViewSonic Pocket PC with Visual Studio .NET 2003
Posted on 25-Apr-2003 09:07 News, News
As reported in Geekzone a month ago, Visual Studio .NET 2003 was released and U.S. users can claim a free Viewsonic V37 with their registration. Offer good until 30th June 2003 or while limited supplies last.
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.
GPRS subscription numbers up 47% in Q4 2002
Posted on 24-Apr-2003 10:27 News, Mobile
GPRS, a 2.5G data service available on GSM networks, delivers an easy way to connect to data services, including the Internet. The number of users of this technology is growing, and only now the capabilities are showing up.
GSM growth in Americas: 54%
Posted on 24-Apr-2003 10:08 News, Mobile
Based on recent subscriber data reported by EMC, GSM has 8.5 million subscribers in Latin America, a 90% growth rate in just one year, and 17.6 million subscribers in the United States and Canada, a 41% growth rate in 2002.
Limited time offer: Spb PAlbum Suite for US$ 4.95
Posted on 23-Apr-2003 18:58 News, Software
Until 24th April 2003 you can buy spb Palbum Suite Palbum suite for US$ 4.95. This is 80% off! This is the latest product from the Palbum family that incorporates the functionality of all the previous Palbum applications in one. It is capable of viewing pictures, optimizing photos and creating/viewing photo albums and presentations.
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.
Palm Tungsten C and Zire 71 this week?
Posted on 23-Apr-2003 07:51 News, Palm
Apparently some Frankin Covey stores confirmed the Tungsten C to be released 24th March. And there was an auction on eBay for a brand new unit.
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.
