Broadcom unveiled a new Bluetooth + GPS + FM combo chip solution that also integrates advanced media processing – InConcert BCM20751. As a result, the new chip delivers high performance Bluetooth connectivity along with GPS and FM radio, while at the same time enabling a range of media playback and recording functions that would otherwise…
Pumaphone teaser site – quite literally bonkers
Okay so our buddies over at Electricpig.co.uk made us aware of this one, which is a good thing, because they had to deal with the insanity that is the pumaphone.com site! Puma, the venerable training shoe maker, have decided to release a phone, in partnership with Sagem Wireless. In fact, they are going to release…
Samsung Wave to be first Bada OS powered smartphone; “most impressive device of MWC10” – Eldar
In less than 24 hours my ass is going to be on a plane, walking up and down the aisles, freaking out that time is crawling at a snail’s pace, all the while excitement will be flowing through my veins due to Mobile World Congress. We’re going to see many things this year, and while…
IntoMobile will be LIVE at Mobile World Congress 2010 in Barcelona
It’s February, and you know what that means. No, we’re not talking about Valentine’s Day. It’s time for mobile geeks the world over to flock to Mobile World Congress like swans to San Luis Obispo (or is it swallows returning to Capistrano?)! Yup, it’s that time of year when the IntoMobile team packs their bags,…
Windows Mobile 7 to kill multi-tasking?
One of the things we’re most excited to see at Mobile World Congress 2010 is the unveiling of the Windows Mobile 7 platform from Microsoft. Ever since the iPhone came on the scene and showed the world just how horribly behind the times Microsoft’s Windows Mobile operating system had become, we’ve been hearing a lot…
Samsung to introduce SUPER AMOLED device at MWC 2010
Our buddies at Oled-display.net have let us know about a nifty new Samsung handset that is going to be announced at MWC 2010, packing a SUPER AMOLED (yes, SUPER!) touchscreen! We do a little bit more, but not much – the AMOLED will be WVGA, and around 3.3 inches. Apparently Samsung have suggested that the…
Sagem Wireless, UPEK team-up to bring fingerprint identity capabilities mobile devices, Android phones included
Sagem Wireless and UPEK are teaming up to bring fingerprint identity capabilities to a range of new devices that Sagem Wireless is expected to launch later this year, including new Android-based smartphones. UPEK is the company that is considered to have a superior fingerprint technology, which offers industry-leading recognition accuracy, ruggedness, power efficiency, and enhanced…
AdMob to keynote the Mobile Premier Awards event
Mobile Premier Awards announced that this year’s program will have a new twist. AdMob, which is arguably the most successful startup in mobile history, will keynote the show. More specifically, Russell Buckley, AdMob’s Vice President Global Alliances will be sharing thoughts on how to start and grow a successful company in mobile; whereas Richard Wong…
13 days until Mobile World Congress: What does the IntoMobile team want to see, and want to avoid?
It’s difficult to describe what attending Mobile World Congress is like. I’ve only been there once, in 2008, and I’m excited to be going again this year. For those of you who have never heard of Mobile World Congress, it’s a trade show where everyone in the mobile telecommunications industry, from device makers, to infrastructure…
DoCoMo to showcase eye-controlled interface, handset made of real wood at the MWC
We do know NTT DoCoMo will be showing off the first LTE-enabled devices at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. And here are few more juicy tidbits of what to expect from the Japanese carrier: Headset with eye-controlled interface that converts eye movements into system commands TOUCH WOOD demonstration handset made of real wood i-concier…