Mobile cloud services are set to boom and smart companies know that. Hence, we have SEVEN — which is usually known for its push email solutions — launched a new suite of services called Ping to allow operators and handset makers to “push enable” messaging and social networking on a range of devices, feature phones…
LG, Dolby demonstrate 5.1 multichannel surround sound on an Android smartphone
LG is known to use Dolby’s audio technology in its phones, and now at the Mobile World Congress, the two companies [LG and Dolby] are demonstrating 5.1 multichannel surround sound on an Android-powered smartphone! Dolby Mobile is the name of the solution and is made to “deliver rich, vibrant audio and dramatically improve listening enjoyment.”…
SanDisk introduces 64GB iNAND embedded flash drives
SanDisk introduced the new iNAND Embedded Flash Drives (EFD) based on 32nm 3-bit-per-cell (X3) NAND flash technology and with support for the e.MMC 4.4 specification, offering up to 64 GB of capacity in a single device! You’ve read that correctly, phones with 64GB of built-in storage are coming, like or not (and you like it).…
Freescale unveils new 3-axis accelerometer for mobile phones and smartbooks – MMA8450Q
Freescale Semiconductor unveiled what they say is the “latest in motion-sensing technology” for mobile phones – the highly accurate, power-efficient MMA8450Q accelerometer. The solution is designed for next-gen smartphones and smartbooks, and will “play a key role in Freescale’s smartbook tablet reference design,” which debuted last month at CES 2010. It offers a range of…
EPIX teams up with Adobe to bring its service to mobile users
EPIX — the service formed by such giants as Viacom’s Paramount Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Lionsgate — announced that it has added mobile capabilities to its multiplatform offer, “expanding the viewing experience across the third screen.” As a result, all interested parties (including cable, telco and satellite distributors) will be able to expand the EPIX…
Samsung, Handmark announce Global Venture Fund winners
Back in October of last year, we talked about Samsung and Handmark’s Global Venture Fund initiative, which was established to assist companies and/or individuals with the development of apps and services for next generation Samsung phones such as the Wave. The two companies used the Mobile World Congress to announce 30 winning titles, among which…
novero’s Lexington is a modern man’s Bluetooth headset which will cost a fortune
A company called novero announced Lexington, a fancy Bluetooth headset made for modern men. The device is crafted in brushed steel and piano black finish, making it look really expensive. Moreover, an accompanying charging case, wrapped in fine Italian Napa leather further points out this isn’t a headset for everyone. But Lexington is not only…
Windows Phone 7 Series UI hands-on demo from MWC 2010
Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 7 Series unveiling wasn’t just a new product launch for the software maker, it was a re-branding of the company’s mobile operating system – moving away from “Windows Mobile” and moving towards the new age of “Windows Phone.” The press conference gave us an interesting look into the future of Windows Phone…
Sagem launches Cosyphone for seniors
Sagem Wireless launched a new device for the over 50’s market – Cosyphone. As you can presume for yourself, it’s an easy to use, candybar-shaped phone with clear UI and big separated buttons that additionally micro-vibrate to assure the user has pressed the right key. However, there’s a twist thanks to the use of NFC…
Huawei launches 4/5 Android phones in Barcelona, first HSPA+ Android smartphone included
China’s Huawei has unveiled 4 (or that’s 5) phones in Barcelona, all of them apparently running Android OS. It’s a big step for the company, which aggressively pursues the mobile phone market in Europe and elsewhere. Without further ado, here what they’ve announced: Huawei U8800 HSPA+ support providing download speeds of up to 14Mbps Android…