AP - The Associated Press-Stanford University Environment Poll on global warming was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media from Nov. 17-29, 2009. It is based on landline telephone and cell phone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,005 adults. Interviews were conducted with 705 respondents on landline telephones and 300 […]
AP - Google Inc. is determined to gain more influence over how the Web is used on mobile phones, even if the next step in the quest tramples some of the relationships forged during its two-year expansion into the wireless industry.
NewsFactor - Synaptics and several partners on Monday introduced a new mobile-phone concept to demonstrate future possibilities for user interaction. Dubbed Fuse, the phone offers multi-touch capacitive sensing, haptic feedback, 3-D graphics, and force, grip and proximity sensing.
Reuters - Google Inc will sell a version of its own-branded cellphone for a reduced price to U.S. consumers who agree to a service contract from Deutsche Telekom's T-Mobile USA, a source familiar with the matter said.
NewsFactor - TeliaSonera has launched the world's first commercial mobile services based on Long-Term Evolution (LTE) -- the final stage in the development of fourth-generation (4G) mobile technology based on the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) standard. Starting Tuesday, laptop users equipped with dedicated 4G modems in Stockholm, Swe […]
NewsFactor - Like many companies, Sony Ericsson sees green dollars in green, environmentally friendly products. On Monday, the handset maker announced two new mobile phones and an accessory as part of its GreenHeart initiative, so consumers can "make an educated green choice without compromising on design and functionality."
Reuters - Google Inc plans to sell its own cellphone direct to consumers as soon as next year, bypassing wireless operators in a rare strategic move, the Wall Street Journal cited sources as saying on Saturday.
AFP - Stein-Erik Vellan, head of Norway's Uninor, the newest Indian mobile phone operator, insists his company will be one of the survivors in what has rapidly become a very crowded market.
AFP - Every morning, Ahmed Shariar Sarwar makes it his daily ritual to call number 3000 on his mobile phone to get lessons in English -- his passport to a better life in impoverished Bangladesh.
PC World - Google has handed out a new mobile phone running its Android software to some employees, stirring another wave of speculation that the oft-rumored Google Phone is real.
The Palm Treo 800w for Sprint is a bold new version of the popular Treo line. It maintains all of the powerful smartphone features Treo users love, and adds built-in GPS and WiFi connectivity. The Palm Treo 800w lets you take your office with you by allowing you to synchronize your email and contacts anywhere, or read and edit Microsoft Office documents. The Treo 800w adds an enhanced camera and more memory as well; all in all, it’s an exciting new branch of the Treo evolutionary tree.
Highlights
Full Featured Email and Calendar Supports Corporate And Personal Accounts
Updated Treo Features GPS, WiFi Connectivity, And Expanded Memory
Over-the-air Synchronization For Your Email, Calendar and Contacts
Near-Broadband Data Download Speeds
View and Edit Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Read PDFs
Built-in Music Player, Plus Streaming Multimedia Support
2.0 Megapixel Camera Takes High-quality Photos and Video Clips
Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology
What’s In The Box With The Phone
Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger, User Guide, USB HotSync Cable, CD-ROM Software, Stylus, Stereo Headset
Advanced Features
Digital Camera – 2.0 Megapixel Camera (1600 x 1200 Pixel Resolution Max), 4x Digital Zoom, Create and Edit Albums
Streaming Multimedia Support – Yes, High-speed Downloads and Media Player Gives You The Best Multimedia Experience
MP3 Player – Yes, Pocket Tunes Software Built-in Lets You Listen to MP3 and Other Format Files In Rich Stereo
FM Radio – Yes, With Software Sold Separately
Attachment Viewing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Yes, View and Edit MS Word, Excel PowerPoint Files, View PDF Documents
Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, Version 2.0 Supported
Video Capture / Camcorder – Yes, QCIF-quality Resolution Max, Length Determined Solely By Available Memory
QWERTY Keyboard – Yes, Backlit
Infrared Port – Yes
GPS Services Support – Yes
Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem – Yes, When Connected To Your Computer Via USB Cable, Bluetooth or Infrared
PC Synchronization – Yes, Sync Via Cable, Infrared or Bluetooth, HotSync and VersaMail Software
Messaging Features
Mobile Web Browsing – Yes, Blazer Web Browser Supports HTML, SSL, JavaScript, Cookies, Bookmarks, Frames and VPNs
Multimedia Messaging – Yes, Send and Receive Pictures and Videos
HTML Web Browsing – Yes, Blazer Browser Supports HTML, SSL, JavaScript, Cookies, Bookmarks, Frames and VPNs
Text Messaging (SMS) – Yes, Plus Instant Messaging
Email Client – Pocket Outlook Supports POP, IMAP, APOP, ESMTP Protocols, Plus VPN Support