Apple has reportedly gotten friendly with Japanese company Aiphone. The two companies have apparently come to terms with the use of the iPhone trademark in Japan, allowing both Apple and Aiphone to use the trademark. Aiphone has reportedly been talking to Apple since last summer over the iPhone trademark. While Aiphone isn’t exactly the same…
Samsung: Water-powered fuel cells for mobile phones by 2010
Fuel cells are the alternative power source just over the horizon. We’re waiting for the day we can recharge our mobile phones with a quick methanol or hydrogen top-off. Fortunately, Samsung is thinking along the same lines. While others are working to bring methanol-powered fuel cells to the cellphone market, Samsung is going one better…
Samsung head steps down amid scandal
Rocked by scandal and fraud investigations, Samsung’s CEO Lee Kun-hee has announced his resignation as Chief of Samsung. Following a tax evasion indictment, Lee will be relinquishing control of the Samsung Group after 20 years at the helm. “(I) deeply apologise for causing concern to the nation and will take full responsibility for that,” said…
iPhones selling out in UK following O2 price cut
So, what was the biggest barrier to entry for potential iPhone customers in the UK? By the looks of it, it was the price. Following the £100 price cut on iPhones from O2 UK, O2 and Carphone Warehouse retail locations are reporting that iPhone stock is selling out like it was launch day all over…
AT&T 1Q 2008 revenue, net income, profits way up
Wait, aren’t we supposed to be in a recession? In what could be seen as proof that wireless service and mobile phones are now considered an essential part of daily life, AT&T, the largest telecom in the US, has posted impressive gains in its 1Q 2008 financial statement. Coming off a fresh wireless subscriber infusion…
Apple patent application for universal instant messaging application on iPhone
There are a handful of features missing from the first-generation iPhone. There’s no doubt about that. But, the iPhone’s success despite lacking key features (depending on who you ask) like MMS, video recording, and a built-in, native instant messaging client is testament to the iPhone’s appeal. The lack of features on the current iPhone doesn’t…
Verizon Wireless uses solar powered cell tower in desert
Speaking of Earth Day, Verizon Wireless is doing their part to keep things on our home planet as green as possible. Verizon apparently has a cell tower out in the desert that is operated solely on solar power. The solar cells on the cell tower charge a battery to ensure that Verizon customers out in…
Happy Earth Day! Are you doing your part?
Happy Earth Day! How many of you out there remembered that today was our home planet’s special day? It’s a good thing we reminded you. So, just what are you doing to help out Mother Earth today? A lot of retailers are offering consumer electronics recycling programs today, some with incentives. If you’ve got a…
Sanyo Katana LX gets real on Sprint
The newest slim and affordable clamshell from Sprint and Sanyo is now available for Sprint customers looking for style on a budget. The Sanyo Katana LX has come in to relieve the Sanyo Katana II with GPS, Bluetooth, and VGA camera in tow. And, that external display that lights up from underneath the glossy facade…
Samsung: Most US cellphone users open to Presidential SMS text message vote
Sure, cellphones are great. If you’re reading this, you probably don’t need anyone to convince you that all the convergence we’re seeing in the mobile phone industry is a good thing. But, does that mean we should use our mobile phones in as many aspects of our lives as possible? Perhaps. According to a recent…