Sony Ericsson has filed a patent for “Detachable Housings for a Wireless Communication Device.” Basically you’re mobile’s screen can be detached from the actual device. Is this useful? I’m drawing an absolute blank here. [Via: Unwired View]
Archives for January 2008
FCC unveils RIM’s copy of the Nokia Bluetooth Audio Gateway
A device submitted to the FCC for approval by RIM looks to be the exact same thing as the Nokia AD-42W (picture below) audio gateway. You pair your mobile phone to this little box that sits in your stereo shelf connected to your (hopefully expensive) speaker system and then proceed to enjoy the latest Britney…
By the end of 2008 75% of Armenia to be covered in WiMAX
Comstar UTS, a Russian operator, has said that by the end of this year they plan to cover 75% of the country of Armenia in WiMAX. No word as yet as to which services will be offered. [Via: Mobile Crunch]
North Koreans finally get to use mobile phones
In November 2002 mobile telephony was switched on in North Korea, within 18 months it was banned and all mobile phones were confiscated. It took half a decade, but Orascom Telecom has been selected to blow through close to half a billion dollars over 3 years to try and get the communist regime back in…
MIT to teach students how to make apps for Google Android
Even though we still wait to see first tangible results from the Open Handset Alliance, that doesn’t stop MIT to partner with Google and offer its student Android based software development class. Google folks obviously have some strong connections — and have poured some serious cash, we might add — at the famous Institute, as…
Nokia being sued for $17.7 billion by German company IP-Com
German company IP-Com is suing Finnish mobile telecommunications giant Nokia for $17.7 billion over 6 families of patents that were originally filed by Bosch. Fortress Investment Group which owns 50% of IP-Com is paying for the court case. Could this be out of spite for the recent decision to close the Bochum plant? [Via: Cellular…
Nokia N95 8GB available in new Copper color?
Again we have nothing official from Nokia, just a hint that an online electronics retailer is offering the N95 8GB in Copper color. Actually, the change of color has only been done on the back cover of the phone, while the front remained black. And in case you’re wondering, the electronics retailer is Plemix which…
Sub-$100 Purple Magic 3G Linux powered mobile phone unveiled by NXP and Purple Labs
The independent semiconductor company founded by Philips – NXP Semiconductors and the embedded Linux solution provider for mobile phones – Purple Labs today announced the low-cost Linux-powered 3G mobile phone. The so called Purple Magic phone is based on the NXP Nexperia Cellular System Solution 7210 for 3G, coupled with the Purple Labs Linux suite.…
Sony Ericsson PlayNow Arena launched with the addition of more than 5 million new, mostly DRM-free, tracks
Recently at the MIDEM conference in Cannes, France – Sony Ericsson launched the updated PlayNow arena mobile content store. The old-new service now has more mobile content than ever before thanks to the deals signed with 10 major record labels — including Sony BMG, Warner Music Group, EMI, The Orchard, IODA, The PocketGroup, Hungama, X5…
Nokia N95 8GB available for FREE on Vodafone, 3 in UK
Those lucky Brits… I’ve just spotted that Vodafone and Hutchinson’s 3 UK are offering the Nokia’s flagship N95 8GB smartphone for free. There’s a catch of course — you should sign for an 18-month long contract and commit to pay at least £35.00 (Vodafone) or £30.00 (3) per month. But that’s like nothing, considering you’ll…