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Pocket-Lint is reporting that Samsung is pushing to sign deals with WiFi operators for its new ST-1000 wireless camera, so that users can upload with convenience, where they might be (within range, of course!).
Of course, being a camera and not a phone (apparently they used to be separate gadgets once upon a time – I can’t remember…), it needs to get some local wireless connectivity, and the numerous operators of these hotspots, probably prioritizing coffee shops and the like, is a good start. However there is some concern that because this mode of operation for a camera has been tried before (e.g. Kodak), then it may not get a great reception.
My problem with all of this is that mobile cameraphones got there ages ago, and whilst they admittedly don’t have great image quality a lot of the time, they major on various kinds of connectivity – given this camera doesn’t have any cellular capability, then it’s already at a disadvantage. If Samsung don’t get a bevy of hotspot operator deals signed, then they are basically going to have a normal camera, with WiFi that you can use… er…. at home!
Of course, it could be a huge hit and everyone will swap to these WiFi cameras and stop using cameraphones – yeah, maybe….! 
[Via: Pocket-Lint]
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Ben Robinson
Ben is a 10+ year veteran of the Mobile industry – starting his career when SMS was a still a relatively new concept for most people (!), he has now consulted on everything from bleeding-edge Mobile content, to the next-gen accessories you might view it on. As a result he has a broad and deep knowledge in numerous areas of Mobile – from network operators to device vendors, to infrastructure and middleware vendors (not to mention content delivery) – and has worked for companies in all of these areas! He is based in the UK, a hotbed of activity for mobile, and recently became a father for the second time – as oppose to in his younger years when he was happy spend time tweaking all manner of mobile devices to 'nth' degree, he now looks for services and hardware that provide the most efficient, compact, and reliable improvements to his already manic life! It’s his opinion that Mobile solutions should be there to help to make your life better – if a particular solution (be it service or device) isn’t doing this, he believes you need to ask the very important question of why you continue to use it... His focus at IntoMobile is mainly on Mobile content, services, and infrastructure, particularly as regards the UK market – and with the occasional look at devices. Additionally, using his extensive experience in the industry, he will provide commentary on the industry at large, with regular (and hopefully thought-provoking) articles.
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