Bluetooth Basic Imaging Profile (BIP) adopted
Posted on 30-Oct-2003 21:44 News, Bluetooth
The Bluetooth SIG has adopted the BIP specification. The foundation of the Basic Imaging Profile is a series of constructs that enable Bluetooth devices to negotiate the size and encoding of imaging data to be exchanged.
AppForge announces new product to support .NET platform
Posted on 30-Oct-2003 19:20 News, Computing
AppForge announced its new product line called Crossfire. Crossfire is AppForge’s mobile and wireless application development environment for Visual Studio .NET 2003 and the .NET Platform.
T-Mobile International wins Nokia Series 60 Platform Community award
Posted on 30-Oct-2003 19:16 News, GPRS
T-Mobile’s multimedia portal t-zones has been honoured with the most innovative service award during the Series 60 Platform Community Award Ceremony in Nice, France. t-zones was recognized as the most successful service portal that best utilises the rich colour interface and open execution environment of the Series 60 Platform.
On-line petition: Sony Ericsson, please bring UIQ 2.1 for the P800
Posted on 29-Oct-2003 20:42 News, Symbian
An on-line petition is going around the Internet, with more than 1300 signatures already, asking Sony Ericsson to release an update to the user interface on the Sony Ericsson P800 Symbian smartphone.
TDK Bluetooth USB Adapter on Blueunplugged
Posted on 29-Oct-2003 19:41 News, Bluetooth
A lot of people ask about recommendations for Bluetooth adapters - and some can't find a good supplier. I've found Blueunplugged to be quite all right and a good price.
Microsoft expands mobile opportunities for Windows developers
Posted on 29-Oct-2003 19:15 News, Computing
During the 10th Microsoft Professional Developers Conference, Microsoft's Mobile Devices Division unveiled plans to deliver a new set of tools, technologies and service offerings, including support for Microsoft Visual Studio "Whidbey", Microsoft .NET Compact Framework "Whidbey" and managed-code APIs, as well as expanded support for various screen resolutions.
Bluetooth product shipments surpass one million units per week
Posted on 29-Oct-2003 19:11 News, Bluetooth
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the trade association responsible for Bluetooth wireless technology, announced that Bluetooth has made its way into a record number of consumer products. For the first time ever, total Bluetooth product shipments worldwide exceeded one million units per week, in 3rd quarter 2003, according to Matthew Towers of IMS Research which operates a Bluetooth semiconductor volume tracking service.
Vodafone to deliver Simpsons content
Posted on 29-Oct-2003 07:59 News, GPRS
Vodafone customers, including Australia and New Zealand will have access to ringtones, animated picture messages, wallpapers and screen savers, all branded with "The Simpsons".
Multiple media go mobile with the Nokia 7700
Posted on 29-Oct-2003 07:55 News, Linux
Nokia is making all its designers work - the latest Nokia 7700 Media Device is really out of this world. A cool media device, including video playback, streaming, camera, FM radio and more. All running on its new Symbian Series 90 system.
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.
