So it’s not just the deal with LG GyPSii has announced. The popular mobile social location-aware network also launched the GyPSii OpenExperience API (OEx), the all-inclusive platform for incorporating “location-based social networking functionality into embedded mobile clients and applications.” From the press release: OEx supports a whole new “user experience” on mobile devices, as seen…
The Phone House now offers backup and transfer of mobile data in its stores across the Netherlands
Actually it was Cellebrite and not The Phone House that announced that visitors to the Carphone Warehouse’s Dutch group company can now securely transfer their mobile data when buying a new mobile phone. Unfortunately, the news deals with the Netherlands market only, but I guess if this experiment proves as a success, we’ll see Carphone…
Live from Mobile World Congress – BlackBerry Booth Tour
The BlackBerry folks, which is to say Research In Motion (RIM), had an impressive booth decked out with LED banners and a funky-cool booth design. We werent’ going to let some little thing like RIM’s lack of any new product announcements keep us from exploring the retro-looking booth and giving our readers a look at…
Sony Ericsson unveals four new Xperia X1 panels: CNN, Skype, Mytopia and “On the Road”
Sony Ericsson unveiled four new panels for its Xperia X1 smartphone that will be available for download from mid-march March 2009. Without further ado, let’s roll, shall we? CNN panel keeps you updated with all the latest news, sport and/or weather information from CNN. In addition, you can access to CNN’s popular citizen journalism tool…
Toshiba booth tour from Mobile World Congress
Let’s take a look at Toshiba’s booth at the Mobile World Congress in beautiful Barcelona, Spain. Toshiba’s presence was understated, to be sure. The electronics maker wasn’t showcasing much in the way of mobile phones, just a single Windows Mobile smartphone – the Toshiba TG01. But, as the first mobile phone to take advantage of…
Stantum, Vision Objects bring their multi-touch, handwriting recognition screen technologies together
We’ve already covered Stantum and their quite promising multi-touch technology. Now we have more to add to their side. Along with Vision Objects, they are demonstrating multi-touch/handwriting recognition screens, which was produced as a result of combining the two companies’ technologies. From the press release: Integrating with Stantum’s multi-touch technology is Vision Objects’ MyScript, a…
14th GSMA Global Mobile Awards winners announced
It’s the last day of the Mobile World Congress and it’s time to announce the winners of the 14th annual Global Mobile Awards. The ceremony, which unfortunately we haven’t attended, was held at a gala dinner at the National Palace in Barcelona, and hosted by the rising star of comedy, Michael McIntyre. Black Eyed Peas’…
Digicel Coral-200-Solar is a low-cost solar powered handset
Digicel Group launched the Coral-200-Solar, what they say is the world’s first low-cost solar-powered mobile phone. Manufactured by ZTE, the new device uses technology from Dutch company called Intivation. The idea is to provide users in emerging markets with a device that doesn’t have to be connected to the power grid. There are an estimated…
Fring to come pre-installed on the upcoming Samsung OmniaHD
Fring announced that its popular “VoIP/IM/social networking” client will be pre-installed on the upcoming Samsung Omnia HD smartphone. As a result, future buyers of the device will be able to instantly connect with their IM buddies, while on the go. Although it has the same features as the “standard edition,” this version of Fring was…
Synchronica’s Mobile Gateway 4.0 updated with support for social networks and RSS feeds
Synchronica announced a new functionality within its Mobile Gateway 4.0 solution that pushes social networking and news updates to any mass-market mobile phone. Among the supported services are Twitter, Flickr, Picasa, LinkedIn and Plaxo; as well as thousands of other news, financial and sporting feeds. As with the push-email, these updates are automatically pushed to…