By Will Park on Monday, March 19th, 2007 at 2:48 PM PST
In Announcements, Applications, General, Technologies
Hate not knowing what the traffic looks like right now? Freetrafficcam.com just released a free application, called WCBS Video Cellmate, that will stream live feeds of U.S. East Coast highways.
By Will Park on Thursday, March 15th, 2007 at 5:35 PM PST
In Carriers, Devices, General, Windows Mobile
Getting an unlocked phone gives you the freedom of choice. But it also means a bit of extra hassle in setting up that hot new gadget of yours. We have some settings for you to try.
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By Will Park on Wednesday, March 14th, 2007 at 6:03 PM PST
In Announcements, Devices, General, Partnerships, Samsung
Beyonce, of Destiny Child’s fame, will evidently be using the Samsung’s new Ultra Music SGH-F300 mobile phone. Why did she choose this device? Well, because she just signed on as Samsung’s spokesperson (of sorts) and will collaborate with them in “TV commercials, advertisements, global concert tours, and other co-promotional activities.” This slim 9.4mm, music oriented device will debut with an innovative dual-screen design, courtesy of those wacky South Korean Samsung designers.
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By Will Park on Wednesday, March 14th, 2007 at 1:45 PM PST
In General
Textually found this guy redefining the term “mobile phone” on the streets of India. His cart is loaded with coin-op pay phones that he bought from a telecom for $170. And he gets to keep half of every day’s profits. What a hilarious new twist on MOBILE communication.
By Will Park on Wednesday, March 14th, 2007 at 12:10 AM PST
In Apple, Devices, General, Windows Mobile, iPhone OS
It seems like everyday there is an announcement or release or rumor regarding a new Windows-based smartphone. If you are a Windows user/fan, then this is really good news for you. But what if you are a Windows Mobile fan using a Mac as your primary machine? Well, then concessions must be made. Syncing contacts, calendar, data, and using your data-capable phone as a modem are all a bit more involved. Here we will cover what is required to use your Bluetooth connection to tether your Mac and your WM5 phone for use as a wireless modem.
By Will Park on Monday, March 12th, 2007 at 9:32 PM PST
In Carriers, DoCoMo, General, Platforms, Vodafone
Wireless carriers prefer less choice when it comes to what operating systems are powering the phones used on their networks. There are just too many options for mobile phone operating systems out there. And that’s a pretty big headache for wireless carriers/operators. Vodafone (NYSE: VOD) is leading the push to reduce the number of mobile operating systems currently being used on handsets to just Windows Mobile, Symbian, and Linux.
Arun Sarin, CEO-Vodafone cites "easier content delivery" as the main reason to reduce the number of operating systems used on mobile phones.
By Will Park on Saturday, March 10th, 2007 at 9:57 PM PST
In Apple, General, iPhone
Who says nothing in life is free? Well, for Steve Jobs and Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) Inc., apparently about $400 million worth of marketing is free.
Apple is touted, time and again, for products that are innovative and unique. Apple sets trends. But you also need to have a good marketing strategy. Peter Sealey, a professor at Claremont Graduate University, tells USA Today just what is needed for marketing success. Aside from innovation, you need simplicity, memorable ads, good PR (product placement and flagship stores), secrecy, and a healthly dose of showmanship. If you can do this all while putting the competition on blast, you too can be like Steve Jobs and Apple.
By Dusan Belic on Sunday, March 4th, 2007 at 9:06 AM PST
In General
We are excited to announce that SymbianWatch.com is now part of the new website – IntoMobile. Instead of covering Symbian ecosystem solely, we will try to cover the whole mobile world. Symbian fans should not be disappointed, as we will certainly pay attention to all things Symbian. After all – Symbian is the market leader.
However, other platforms will also have an important role on IntoMobile. Both Windows Mobile and Linux are steadily gaining marketshare and we are all keen to see where the industry is going. Plus, the iPhone is coming…
Also, we’ll talk about feature phones on IntoMobile. Some of them, like LG Prada, certainly deserve some attention. Then there are such things as mobile TV, location based services, and more.
It will not be an easy task, but we are commited to give it a shot. So, stay tuned… 
By Dusan Belic on Tuesday, February 20th, 2007 at 9:37 AM PST
In General, Nokia
By now, you’ve probably heard how Nokia (NYSE: NOK) identifies itself as an Internet company. Now, CNN has a short video interview featuring Nokia CEO, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, explaining what it means to be one such company. Olli-Pekka doesn’t reveal much, but from his answers we conclude that very interesting times are coming. And, yes… we’ll try to cover them. (via: RingNokia)
By Dusan Belic on Saturday, February 17th, 2007 at 7:59 PM PST
In General
During the 3GSM, DataWind Net Access Corporation unveiled the new version of PocketSurfer, what they call the World’s fastest handheld Internet device. PocketSurfer 2 is an ultra thin, sleek mobile device, the first of its kind to actually deliver the full power and original graphic intensity of the desktop web, rapidly and wirelessly – to the palm (NSDQ: PALM) of your hand. The device uses Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) Internet Explorer from the server (no, there is no Windows Mobile on the device itself) to deliver the full Web browsing experience. Check out the video we’ve took at the show:
