Handmark announced the new UK versions of its award-winning Pocket Express news and information service for Symbian S60 smartphone users. Tailored specifically for the UK market, the new Pocket Express offers free access to essential BBC news, global weather and minute-by-minute score reports for UK and European footballer fans. In addition, the premium service offering…
Telus introduces Qix Mobile Search and Discovery Engine
One of the leading Canadian carriers Telus announced they will offer Zi Corporation’s mobile discovery solution Qix on select phones and PDAs. Telus is the first North American carrier to offer the solution, allowing its customers to access the full range of features on their device simply and intuitively, all without having to remember where…
Disney launches new mobile portal in UK
During the World Mobile Congress, The Walt Disney Internet Group (WDIG) unveiled its new ad-supported Disney.co.uk mobile portal for all users with WAP-enabled devices. The new site features tons of content, including the content related to Disney’s movies, music and TV. In addition, the special part of the site, Disney Arcade, features up to 60…
HTC announces updated HTC Advantage
Here’s one for the HTC Advantage fans. In case you were eyeing the Windows Mobile superphone, maybe you should wait just a bit more, or in case you already have one, well, more luck next time. 😉 At the Mobile World Congress, HTC has unveiled the updated version of its bad-ass smartphone that now includes:…
Sony Ericsson W910 Walkman honored with GSM Association’s Best Handset 2008
I always thought the Sony Ericsson W910 is a special handset. As a matter of fact, I’ve called it the best non-smart musicphone for couple of times. So I was not that surprised to learn that GSMA honored it with the Best Handset 2008 award. We’re not sure whether judges like the shake control, auto-rotate…
Australian Telstra first one to offer new i-mate smartphones
Remember new i-mate Ultimate 8502 and 9502 smartphones? Well, it’s Autralia-based Telstra that will be the first mobile operator to carry them. The two companies have reached an agreement under which Telstra’s customers will get an unfair advantage over the rest of us to try out the new super powerful Windows Mobile smartphones. In addition,…
Vodafone to roll out self-help service directly on handsets
In an effort that’s clearly designed to cut customer support costs, Vodafone will launch advanced customer services directly on the handset to give its subscribers “customer care and billing information” in real-time. The service will not only provide users with a self care facility but also gives Vodafone an added opportunity to provide interactive promotions…
Sony Ericsson C902 5 megpixel Cybershot hands-on from Mobile World Congress 2008
The latest and greatest in Sony Ericsson’s Cybershot lineup is the Sony Ericsson C902 Cybershot. The unique sliding lens-cover comes out of the C902’s body to reveal the 5 megapixel Cybershot camera unit, complete with flash. As you slide out the camera, touch-sensitive buttons illuminate from beneath the display’s bezel, giving you a host of…
Samsung F490 hands-on video from Mobile World Congress
Ok, if you like the Croix interface, you’ll like the Samsung F490. The unique thing about this handset is that it pairs the Croix interface with a touch-sensitive display with haptic-feedback. Actually, like all Samsung handsets with vibration-feedback, the F490 uses a pseudo-haptic feedback system. The entire device vibrates to indicate a button/keypress, rather than…
Vodafone 227, 228 low-end phones announced
During the Mobile World Congress, Vodafone has announced two new own branded mobile phones – Vodafone 227 (clamshell) and Vodafone 228 (slider). As it’s usually the case with the carrier branded devices, they are pretty much simple to use and don’t actually boast lots of features. With these two, Vodafone is targeting emerging markets but…