Opera Software has announced a “silent” update of its Opera Mini 4.1 web browser for BlackBerry and Palm device users. With the new version (4.1.11355) of Opera Mini, BlackBerry users should now be able to only use WiFi. In addition, BIS might be working, though Opera Mini folks can’t guarantee that — it works on…
Archives for May 2008
Sony Ericsson to announce new phones on June 17th?
Sony Ericsson may be announcing more devices on June 17th. Nothing is confirmed at this stage, but if this happens, we’ll probably see the Swedish-Japanese handset maker going all official with two Symbian UIQ smartphones – G702 BeiBei and P5 Paris. After all, we saw both devices out in the wild, and BeiBei has even…
Samsung L870 officially announced at S60 Summit in Barcelona
A week ago we posted more details about the upcoming Samsung L870 smarpthone. Now we have even more information as the Korean giant officially unveiled the device at S60 Summit in Barcelona, Spain. The official specs go like this: Network: HSDPA (2100MHz) 3.6Mbps, plus tri-band (900/1800/1900) EDGE/GPRS Display: 2.4-inch QVGA 16M Color TFT screen Camera:…
UK: Woolworths says no CD singles, just downloads
UK: Woolworths announced yesterday a dual-change to it’s current retailing of music and video – firstly, that from August, it would no longer sell CD singles in it’s stores – and secondly that it was launching a digital download site for Mobiles. The new Woolworths site will offer ringtones, wallpapers, and Java games for mobiles,…
France Telecom to spend 200mn Euros on TV and Movies
Mobile Entertainment reports that France Telecom is planing to spend 200mn Euros on movies and TV this year. As most of you know, the French OpCo has moved strongly in to “Triple Play” – that is to say it has Mobile, TV, and Internet subscribers. As such, there needs to be a co-ordinated approach to…
Mobiles helping UK shopping malls track punters!
In the UK: Tracking technology created by Path Technologies is being used to watch how shoppers mobe around shopping malls, according to The Register. By installing their receivers in the shopping centre, Path are able to pick up comms between handsets and base stations, enabling location-fix to within a couple of metres. There are apparently…
Images: Samsung i900 shows its face again
Windows Mobile device makers are on the rage. HTC unveiled the Diamond, Sony Ericsson – XPERIA X1, and Samsung is preparing to roll-out its “iPhone answer” – i900. There’s certainly a momentum for Microsoft’s mobile platform and once all the devices mentioned above are released, picking the right one won’t be an easy task. XPERIA…
Japanese children should be prevented from using Mobiles, says Government
Having reported only yesterday on the suggestion of one researcher to proactively introduce Mobiles into schools as a learning tool, I now present for you a complete paradigm-shift in terms of the approach of the Japanese to the issue of kids with phones. Before you continue, it’s worth bearing in mind that Japan is one…
Orange Sports TV Channel on Personal Mobile TV
Orange France has obtained a DVB-H mode frequency for its “Orange Sports” TV channel, following the request for applications issued on 6 November 2007 by the French Audiovisual Regulator. Orange Sports TV, the sports news and discovery channel, will thus be one of the first channels to be broadcast on mobiles in France, via the…
NTT DoCoMo Unveils 19 Handsets
NTT DOCOMO has announced the new 906i and 706i series, with a total of 19 handsets and 64 body colours!! The 906i series’ eight handsets are equipped for all-round functions, including 3G/GSM international roaming, upgraded GPS location information, HSDPA, “One-Segment” mobile TV, 2 in 1® (combines capabilities of two phones in one), DCMX® mobile credit…