The theory behind DoCoMo’s latest handset initiative is clear – if it’s good enough for video games, it’s good enough for mobile phones. The Japanese largest carrier is planning to incorporate gesture recognition technology into some of its handsets.
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Coca-Cola to launch Sprite-branded mobile social network for teenagers
In order to lure more youngsters to its sodas and flavored drinks, Coca-Cola is entering the mobile-only social networking arena. The maker of the most popular drinks on the planet will launch the Sprite-branded mobile platform for U.S. teenagers on June 22. It launched in China last week and is eyeing other markets in regions…
T-Mobile USA to get Samsung T729, T419
T-Mobile USA is about to introduce two new Samsung handsets to its customers. While the first one, SGH-T419, is an entry level device, the SGH-T729 prides itself as a mid-range message-oriented phone. Let’s go briefly through both of them…
Apple iPhone will do Tabbed Browsing!
As the Apple iPhone’s launch date quickly approaches, we are getting more and more reports on sneak peaks of the hot, new phone. On the up-side, 9to5 Mac got the down-low on the iPhone’s Safari browser – saying that it will support tabbed-browsing. Tabbed browsing, as we’re sure you’re already aware, allows you to browse…
TPFilms’ Window Treatment lets light through, stops Cell Phone signals
Any organization looking to keep their wireless data on lockdown have a new weapon in the battle against radio signal leakage. TPFilms has developed their LLumar Signal Defense window film to be a transparent barrier to all sorts of electronic signals. Just as tinting your car windows can reduce the amount of visible light that…
HTC Touch Preview Videos – HTC’s answer to Apple’s iPhone in the flesh
HTC dropped the Elf-based HTC Touch on us yesterday. The new smartphone has Apple’s iPhone squarely in its crosshairs with its TouchFLO interface aiming to trump Apple’s multitouch interface. We got a couple video previews that show you exactly how the new TouchFLO interface will work – and how the globally available Windows Mobile 6.0…
Free insurance for 60,000 LG Prada owners in Korea
Have doubts that LG Prada phone is the right handset for you? LG along with SK Telecom wants to prove that you have nothing to lose with it — only to gain. The two companies, electronics giant and Korean largest telco, are offering free insurance to 60,000 Prada owners. Meaning you can drive your car…
Cars.com launches mobile site
Popular automotive destination Cars.com has launched a mobile version of its popular website to offer vehicle listings alongside research tools and buying advice in a mobile application. The new mobile website is powered by Crisp Wireless’ mLogic platform, and brings shoppers the best of Cars.com. Beside searching for vehicle listing, mobile visitors can access Kelley…
Asus P526 Mercedes-Benz edition smartphone
Acer may have a Ferrari, but Asus has a Mercedes-Benz smartphone. Actually this is the same as the original P526 handset, just it comes with a leather Mercedes-Benz matching case and I guess the appropriate theme.
Japan to reach 107 million subscribers by 2010
Latest research by ROA Group suggests that the number of mobile phone users in Japan will increase to 107.3 million by the end of 2010, up from 96.7 million in the first quarter of this year. According to the report, during the period between 2003 and 2010 the number of mobile phone users will grow…