Mobile phones in planes could be approved by American FAA
Posted on 16-Jul-2003 08:09 News, Mobile
The FAA is conducting a study on the real effects of mobile phone transmissions on planes, and it might result in a final word on this - but not before three years from now.
All you can have GPRS for US$ 2 - in India
Posted on 16-Jul-2003 07:58 News, Mobile
While we all drool about T-Mobile all you can eat $ 19 GPRS and think twice about Vodafone all you can have GPRS for £ 45, in India US$ 2 gets all the GPRS in the world.
Boingo wireless software for Pocket PC
Posted on 15-Jul-2003 11:02 News, Wi-Fi
Boingo Wireless announced the availability of a beta version of Pocket Boingo Software for Windows Mobile 2003. The free application is an updated version of the Pocket PC for 2002 software released last November. The software includes wi-fi signal sniffing and profile management.
Spam takes down legitimate sites
Posted on 15-Jul-2003 07:24 News, General
This is a worry. Found an article telling the story of how some sites are disconnected simply because sending a newsletter to opt-in users is sometimes seemed as spam, when the subscriber no longer wants it.
Kensington wi-fi finder
Posted on 14-Jul-2003 09:23 News, Wi-Fi
This Kensington product makes the life on the road just easier. This is the first wi-fi detector. Just press a button and the Kensington wi-fi Finder lets you know if your location is "hot"...instantly. No software or computer needed. What could be easier?
New UI for mobile phones based on Java
Posted on 14-Jul-2003 07:41 News, Mobile
Digital Airways is known for its Java browser Wapaka. Moving more into the mobile area, the company now released a GUI designer and manager for mobile phones.
PDACorps reviews MetalSyli
Posted on 14-Jul-2003 07:27 News, News
One of the things I liked on my Palm V was the metal stylus. The iPAQ products come with a plastic one, without the same weight and feel. But PDACorps found MetalStyli, a replacement style for the iPAQ series.
GSM Association wants more carriers to deploy MMS
Posted on 12-Jul-2003 13:55 News, Mobile
The GSM Association (GSMA), the global trade association for GSM mobile operators, issued a rallying call to the wireless industry to speed the arrival of enhanced, fully interoperable Multi-media Messaging Services (MMS) and compatible terminals through compliance with newly agreed industry standards.
Real life hyperlinks
Posted on 11-Jul-2003 09:25 News, Mobile
Moving out of a screen, hyperlinks are now introduced to real life. A company in London, UK, is placing billboards with technology to allow users to point a mobile phone to it, click - and be transferred to a webpage.
Microsoft launches Speech Partner Program
Posted on 10-Jul-2003 22:09 News, Computing
Received today an e-mail for Microsoft Partners, with information about their new Microsoft Speech Partner Program. Interesting to note the vision of having mobile devices being voice activated.
