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.
Nice Start - Pocket PC Password Enhancement
Posted on 23-Apr-2003 07:24 Software, Software
Nice Start is a software for Pocket PC designed to enhance password functionality, include replacing the default password screen with various customizable templates (skins). Nice Start is bundled with a free Log-off/Turn-off/Restart application that brings your Pocket PC closer to the functionality of a desktop PC and now on version 2.2 it supports the H5450 fingerprint scanner.
MS Smartphone Development Kit
Posted on 22-Apr-2003 17:56 News, Development
MS in association with Everlink Wireless are selling a Smartphone Development Kit for US$ 499. The phone is not certified for network operation. The kit provides all the resources needed (along with a few bonus items) to develop, test, and market mobile applications for Smartphone.
Toki Tori
Posted on 22-Apr-2003 07:52 Software, Games
One beautiful summer day on the chicken farm. Everything looked peaceful and quiet. Or at least it seemed to be... All the eggs were kidnapped!
mPhone Professional
Posted on 21-Apr-2003 21:19 Software, Software
Mobem mPhone Professional, the professional communicator and mobile phone manager, helps you work easily, efficiently, productively and enjoyably. It integrates five most useful functions for the mobile professionals: Phonebook, SMS, Dialer, Logo and Ringtone.
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.
Vodafone live! on Sharp GX10 Review
Posted on 19-Apr-2003 11:27 Reviews, Mobile, by M Freitas
The GSM World association thinks the Sharp GX10 is the best mobile phone of 2003 (Winner of 2003 GSM Association Awards). And Vodafone decided to make it the flagship mobile for its new Vodafone live! services. Find here why it's so cool.
SENTRY 2020
Posted on 18-Apr-2003 23:09 Software, Software
Sentry is an enterprise security tool utilizing transparent encryption to protect important information stored on Pocket PC computers.
