Jabra unveiled the second generation of its awesome-looking STONE headset, which as you can see from the image above looks identical to the original device, unveiled a year ago. The difference between the two is under the hood with STONE2 rocking a new Voice System that allows for truly hands-free communication. In other words, you…
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U.S. Cellular to launch one LTE test market late next year, large-scale deployment in 2012
With Verizon Wireless and MetroPCS committing to LTE, U.S. Cellular doesn’t want to be left behind, hence they’ve unveiled their own LTE plans. According to the company’s executive VP and CFO, Steven Campbell, U.S. Cellular will conduct LTE tests in Q1 2011 and will select a lead LTE vendor early next year. Speaking at the…
Online backup service Carbonite launches an Android app
Online backup service Carbonite launched a beta version of its Carbonite Access application for the Android platform, allowing users to quickly and easily access (view and open) all of their files while on the go. Moreover, Carbonite subscribers can also share their backed up files via email, Facebook, Picasa and other social networks. And if…
Israel’s Bank Leumi launches iPhone app for withdrawing cash from ATMs
I’m not sure how this all this works, but apparently Israel’s Bank Leumi has launched some kind of an app that allows iPhone users to withdraw cash using an iPhone app. The application comes on the heels of the existing “SMS to ATM” service and is especially designed for the growing number of iUsers in…
OmniVision unveils OV8820, 8-megapixel RAW CMOS image sensor for smartphones
OmniVision Technologies unveiled the OV8820, a 1/3.2-inch 8-megapixel RAW CMOS image sensor based on the company’s 1.4-micron OmniBSI pixel architecture. The sensor delivers high frame rate 1080p/30 fps and 720p/60 fps HD video with electronic image stabilization (EIS) and full horizontal field of view (FOV) designed to meet the demands of the growing smartphone market.…
Ask.com brings its Q&A service to the iPhone users
Ask.com has recently updated its iPhone app to include questions and answers. Available as a free download, the updated application brings a combination of search and real people — like Ask.com’s Q&A beta site, Ask for iPhone answers questions using either search technology or insight from other users. Even better, you don’t have to type…
In-Stat: Standalone mobile hotspot device revenue to approach $500 million this year
Although the concept of a mobile hotspot device like MiFi is relatively new, In-Stat seems bullish on the prospects of such products. As a matter of fact, the research company says that the number and types of mobile hotspots is growing almost daily and forecasts that revenue from standalone mobile hotspot devices will approach $500…
Sagem Wireless launches NFC-enabled COSY Phone
Sagem Wireless launched a new feature phone with NFC (Near Field Communications) capabilities – COSY Phone. The French company emphasizes product’s ergonomic features — including high contrast legible fonts, an easy-to-use menuing system and “innovative recharger cradle” — that “improve comfort and usability” and make the COSY Phone ideal for the growing seniors market. Feature…
Orascom’s mobile network in North Korea keeps growing like crazy
Orascom Telecom announced that its mobile network in North Korea, Koryolink, has grown by 63%, from 184,000 to more than 301,000 users, in the three months to the end of September. The reason for such a solid quarter is obvious – they are the only operator in the country and have expanded recently to more…
Architectural Product Master for iPad assists building professionals in selecting and integrating energy-efficient facades
In another “here’s a new industry that embraces iPad” post, we bring you the story involving commercial building products manufacturer YKK AP America and their new iPad app – Architectural Product Master. Designed as an addition to the existing online design manual, the application also empowers building professionals with an easy access to high-end product…