Emerging markets are the place to be in. Handset makers may not get the NSeries-like high margins, but they’re aiming to sell millions there, and to push their brands forward. In that context, Nokia today announced a bunch of low-end devices for the emerging markets, with estimated retail prices, before applicable taxes and subsidies ranging…
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RIM officialy announces BlackBerry Curve
Just as we hinted about the BlackBerry 8300’s name change, Research In Motion (RIM) announced the new device – BlackBerry Curve, along with the new device-dedicate site BlackBerryCurve.com.
dotMobi claims 500,000 registrations
dotMobi, the company behind the controversial “.mobi” domain announced more than 500,000 .mobi domains have been registered in 104 countries since the domain’s commercial launch in October 2006. Among the registered domains, dotMobi highlights travel brands (Travelosa.mobi, Amtrak.mobi and upcoming Hilton mobile site), auto brands (BMW.mobi, Ferrari.mobi and Rolls-Royce.mobi), various media companies (ESPN.mobi, Maxim.mobi, FoxNews.mobi,…
AT&T’s high-end handset sales dip ahead of iPhone
The upcoming iPhone release disturbs the “business as usual” at Cingular/AT&T. According to investment research firm Piper Jaffray, carrier’s retail stores are experiencing a slow down in sales of their high-end handsets ahead of iPhone. Affected handsets include the recently launched Nokia N75, MOTO KRZR, Treo 750 and Samsung Blackjack. “The demand for the iPhone…
Nokia E70 new firmware available; Reaches version 3
Nokia has released what seems like the major version update for its ESeries’ E70 smartphone. Besides fixing the known bugs and issues and software updates, the firmware version 3.0633.09.04 will also bring better VoIP support. Change log is still unavailable, yet the jump in version number (previous firmware was version 2 point something) promises lot…
LG KS10 launches in Italy
Smartphone users in Italy have something to look forward to, as LG launched its KS10 Symbian S60-based smartphone in the country. The new device packs all the functionality of Nokia smartphones in a stylish slider form factor. The LG KS10 has a HSDPA radio for ultra-fast downloads, 2.4″ screen, two cameras – 2 MP for…
Sidekick iD launch party; Where have I been?
I’ve missed this one. But it’s here, nevertheless. T-Mobile is pushing its Sidekick iD as an entry level edition of the popular BlackBerry for the young and hip, and it doesn’t surprises that they’ve invited select people (ladies) for the launch party. As you can see from the following photo, it’s my kind of marketing…
Glu to make and market Warner Bros mobile content
Glu Mobile and Warner Bros has signed a worldwide multi-year partnership agreement under which Glu will make, market and distribute Warner Bros mobile content. The mobile gaming publisher will be responsible for creation of the games and content based on select new film releases as well as games and content from Warner Bros Entertainment’s vast…
Home made Nokia 5700 commercial
With fans like this, who needs advertising? Apparently, the following video was made by an individual — not by Nokia’s ad agency. There’s a lot of effort invested in this video, and if I’m working at Nokia, I would make sure that this guy/gal gets the 5700 as soon as it hits the market. Thanks…
Barracuda = Nokia 2630
We can finally put that code name to rest. It was first mentioned at Nokia World 2006.