We always envisioned Kyocera as a low-end handset maker and they seem to like just the way it is. That being said their latest CDMA line-up doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone. Few lines are tweaked, but basically all their new phones are considered low-end. Let’s roll: Neo E1100: 2.2 inch QVGA display, Bluetooth…
Microsoft official with Windows Mobile 6.1, new version of Internet Explorer Mobile
Well folks it’s not an April Fools’ joke – it’s happening for real just as we’ve expected. The Redmond giant announced an update to its mobile OS at the CTIA. Aside from the new version of Internet Explorer, Windows Mobile 6.1 includes “new time-saving features, easier phone navigation and management, and increased security safeguards.” We’ve…
AT&T launches Motorola Z9, GPS enabled slider
So far we’ve only heard from Verizon, but that doesn’t mean other carriers in the U.S. are sleeping. AT&T today announced the new Motorola’s music-centric slider Z9, which we previously saw leaked by the FCC. Specs include such things as a built-in GPS receiver, 3G radio, music player, microSD card slot (up to 8GB cards…
Sony Ericsson: Yes, that’s Windows Mobile 6.1 with our very own XPERIA panel UI running on top of it
I guess aside from announcing a new head of marketing, Sony Ericsson doesn’t have much to unveil for the CTIA, hence they are confirming something we already know – the XPERIA X1 will run Windows Mobile 6.1. The Swedish-Japanese catch is in their XPERIA panel user interface that runs on top of Microsoft’s mobile OS.…
Verizon customers sent nearly 20 billion messages in February 2008!
Verizon has 65.7 million customers and during the month of February this year they’ve managed to send 20 billion text messages. That’s almost 305 SMS sent per user on average. Last year in June, somewhat smaller Verizon’s customer base (they did grow in the meantime) sent more than 10 billion text messages. Commenting on the…
ChaCha adds a voice service
Right from the floor of CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas, the human powered search engine ChaCha is announcing the voice service. Simply dial 1-800-2-ChaCha (800-224-2242) ask (speak) any question, and get an answer sent to you via SMS. Every SMS capable handset will work, whether it’s a simple feature phone or a powerful smartphone. In…
Emoze enhances user experience; Makes it more PC like
Our friends from Emoze have been so busy during the Mobile World Congress (3GSM) in Barcelona that today at the CTIA, they have only an enhanced user interface to announce. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not blaming them at all. On the contrary, I’m glad to see them further improving their service now that both…
Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth headset looks weird; Fashion freaks love it
It’s CTIA time and Plantronics is releasing the weird looking yet stylish headset called Discovery 925. Originally introduced at the Spring 2008 New York Fashion Week, the Plantronics Discovery 925 has already received rave reviews among fashion press, stylists and celebrities. The unique design is marked with what the headset maker calls “VFrame” design and…
Future iPhone to be x86 powered, Intel inside
Now I’m not saying the next iPhone due to come out this year will have an Intel chip inside, but the one after that, think summer 2009, is looking like a strong candidate for Intel’s upcoming Moorestown chip. This slide from my friend Charlie over at TheINQ pretty much says it all:
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 shows AT&T graphic at CeBIT
At this year’s CeBIT in Germany, Sony Ericsson is showing its latest super-baby XPERIA X1. What struck us down is the AT&T’s logo located at the center of menu. What could that possibly mean? Is Swedish-Japanese handset maker trying to indirectly pitch the U.S. based carrier through media? Or the deal is already done and…