During the Mobile World Congress, France-based smart-card based solution provider, Oberthur Technologies, unveiled its latest innovation called SIMSense. From what we’ve heard, it’s the first motion detection SIM card, which should reportedly open new doors of opportunities for both mobile operators and end users. Basically, with a SIM card like this, even the simplest of…
Samsung S5600 unveiled as an affordable touchscreen phone
This one we’ve missed during the Mobile World Congress. Aside from unveiling a range of powerful devices at the event, Samsung also announced the GT-S5600, an affordable touchscreen phone. There’s no doubts this baby will compete head-to-head with LG’s Cookie aka KP500, appealing to those who dig the “touch idea,” yet don’t want to spend…
Handmark brings Pocket Express to Europe, launches application store within a client
At the Mobile World Congress, Handmark announced that its popular mobile news and information service, Pocket Express, is going to Europe, featuring local content in 8 languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Finnish and Swedish. In addition, they announced that the new version also features a full on-device application store! Let’s talk briefly about…
BuzzCity opens its mobile social network to third parties with the launch of myGamma Developor Platform
So it was not just GyPSii that opened up its platform to the third parties. BuzzCity is doing the same with the launch of myGamma Developer Platform. As a result, interested developers can use the API provided to integrate their applications with the 3.2 million user-strong mobile social networking service – myGamma. From the official…
This is the Palm Pre – Palm’s Sachin Kansal demos Palm Pre, Web OS, and Synergy
When it comes to up-and-coming high-end smartphones like the Palm Pre, there’s nothing like a little video demonstration straight from the source. At Mobile World Congress 2009 in Barcelona, Palm setup an entire booth dedicated to the recently unveiled Palm Pre and the Web OS. Palm’s Sachin Kansal, Director of Software Product Management, was on…
2009 Mobile World Congress numbers are here
The Mobile World Congress is over and GSMA announced this year’s numbers. Without further ado, here they come: More than 47,000 visitors from 189 countries attended the 2009 GSMA Mobile World Congress. 50% of all the attendees hold C-level positions, including more than 2,800 CEOs. 1,300 companies exhibited at the event, occupying more than 57,000…
AnyDATA unveils its Windows Mobile offering for CDMA carriers
AnyDATA used the Mobile World Congress to unveil its Windows Mobile smartphones, designed for CDMA carriers. Three devices were announced and we’ll briefly talk about each one of them. Let’s start: First comes the ASP-505A, which will be marketed by Russia’s leading CDMA operator – Skylink. The device runs on 450Mhz CDMA EVDO Rev A…
Better Energy Systems unveils solar-powered handsfree car kit at MWC
Better Energy Systems is the company we’ve already covered in the past and during the recently ended Mobile World Congress, they’ve unveiled their latest baby. It’s called Solio Communicator and it’s a handsfree car kit, designed to be mounted on the visor. As expected, the device connects to a mobile phone via Bluetooth and is…
Forum Nokia announces winners of Calling All Innovators competition
Forum Nokia announced the final winners in its global “Calling All Innovators” contest for mobile applications and solutions to help improve the quality of life on the planet. Nearly 1,000 developers from 57 countries who submitted mobile applications were narrowed to 11 finalists in January: ECO-Challenge – apps and solutions designed to help minimize mobility’s…
Genaker launches new Windows Mobile PTT technology
Developer of SIP-based VoIP apps, Genaker, announced the launch of genaker40501, a new OMA push-to-talk service for Windows Mobile-powered smartphones and PDAs. Touted as the “advanced push-to-talk technology,” genaker40501 allows mobile operators and service providers to provide their customers with a way to communicate easily with numerous people at the touch of a button. It…