High pixel density is all the rage these days – and we’re seeing manufacturers doing everything they can think of to capitalize on the trend. Case in point, Motorola and Kodak have announced that they will be working to bring a 5MP camera phone to market by the end of 2007. The new phones may…
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Pandora – Streaming Internet Music goes Mobile with Sprint
Pandora recently made waves in the Internet radio scene with its innovative community-based, predictive music-listening experience. The company recently got into some hot water with the lovable RIAAÂ – leading them to basically shutting down the service for US listeners. But, now it looks like the company has gotten a second wind in the States…
Zenum Opus Hands-On Photos!
That beautiful Zenum Opus that we brought you earlier has finally crossed over into the real world and we got some hands-on shots of the Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional smartphone. Those lucky CNET editors got their grubby hands all over an actual Zenum Opus unit, and it seems that they are fairly pleased with the…
The REAL PSP Phone – BT and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Team Up For VoIP Calls
PSP owners rejoice! You will soon be able to make VoIP calls over a WiFi connection on your uber-handheld-gaming device. BT has inked a deal with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe to give phone functionality to the PSP. Unlike those half-baked, PSP-rips that we brought you earlier, this is the real deal. The actual gaming unit…
EU Parliament Slashes Mobile Roaming Rates for Cross-Border Calls
EU lawmakers have made the final move in slashing cross-border roaming rates for EU tourists and business people – by up to 70%. Austrian euro-deputy, Paul Ruebig, said that those using their mobile phones when traveling throughout the European Union will no longer have to worry about roaming charges that are “greater than the cost…
Casio W53CA Exilim Mobile Phone Launched – Look Out Sony Ericsson Cybershot!!
 With the launch of their Casio W53CA, the digital camera manufacturer busts onto the high-end camera phone scene with abandon! Casio is going straight up against camera phone heavyweight Sony Ericsson’s Cybershot brand with a high-quality, high-megapixel line of their own. The sleek new Casio W53CA sports a slim figure, large 2.8 inch VGA display,…
Why Apple will NOT repeat the iPod success with the iPhone
Over at FastCompany.com, Saabira Chaudhuri prepared an interesting article arguing why Apple will not repeat its iPod success with the iPhone.
Virgin Mobile USA adds JumpTap’s local search functionality
Following Alltel, Virgin Mobile USA also announced the extension of its mobile search functionality by integrating a WAP-based local search application from JumpTap. The new application enables the carrier’s customers to find anything local — from pizza shops to the closest CD store. Furthermore, customers can also search for local maps and directions to and…
Alltel launches City ID; Identification of the incoming calls just got easier
Alltel launched a new service for its customers, called City ID, enabling them to identify the location of incoming phone numbers by displaying the city and state assigned to virtually any landline or wireless phone number in North America.
Samsung working on slide-out handsets?
Samsung is already known for making the ultra-thin handsets. Now, they want to extend into powerful communicators/mobile multimedia handsets. Or at least that’s the idea I’m getting from their patent fillings. Imagine for a second — with this kind of devices, you can really enjoy mobile TV, gaming, and even some business-related activities on your…