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 Samsung Instinct for Sprint is the latest entrant in the hot new field of touchscreen cell phones. With just a flick of your finger, the Instinct allows complete control through its huge, colorful display. The Samsung Instinct also features GPS, a 2-megapixel camera for photos and video, threaded messaging, a slot for extra memory, an adaptive web browser with motion panning, voice-control, and a slew of customizable options. The Samsung Instinct – slim, light, and truly distinctive.
Highlights
Exciting Sprint Phone With Tactile Touchscreen Technology
Advanced Bluetooth Wireless Technology Lets You Stream Stereo Music
Display Changes Orientation Through Motion-Based Technology
Control Everything Through The Large Touch Display, And Customized Menus
2.0 Megapixel Camera/Camcorder Lets You Capture The Moment
Use Built-In GPS To Take Advantage of Sprint Navigation Services
Surf The Internet – Visit Your Favorite Web Sites At Broadband Speeds
Expandable Memory Through Memory Card Slot
What’s In The Box With The Phone
Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger, USB Cable, Stereo Headset w/ Adapter, Leather Case, 512MB Memory Card, Stylus
Advanced Features
Digital Camera – Yes, 2.0 Megapixel (1600 x 1200 Pixel Resolution Max)
Streaming Multimedia Support – Yes, Experience Sprint TV and Streaming or Downloadable Sprint Music
MP3 Player – Yes, Playback MP3 Playlists, Stereo Speakers, USB Mass Storage
Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, v2.0 Handsfree, Headset and DUN, OPP, HID Profiles Supported
Video Capture / Camcorder – Yes, QVGA Resolution, 15 FPS In MPEG4 Formats, Length Limited Only By Available Memory
