Top Ten Mobile Phone News Stories of the Week - 3rd October.

Posted October 3rd, 2008 by Andrew Boxall in Mobile Phone Round-up

Last week it was the G1, this week Nokia have swept in with the official launch of their first full touchscreen mobile phone, the long-awaited 5800 XpressMusic! Sony Ericsson also have some phones in the news, albeit prematurely, and we get a glimpse of a new Porsche phone.

1. T-Mobile G1 Unboxing!

Although we never quite seem to get the attraction of a video of someone taking a product out of its box, we can’t resist some unboxing pictures, especially of the G1! Apparently sent to Tmonews blog, these super-clear pictures show exactly what you get in the brand new G1 Android phone, which includes an HTC Touch-alike leather pouch to protect your snazzy G1!

2. Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Phone Announced!

After having seen it everywhere including the cinema during the summer, Nokia have finally told us - more or less - when we can buy the Nokia 5800 and it will be before … continue reading "Top Ten Mobile Phone News Stories of the Week - 3rd October."

Vintage Era of Mobile Phones

Posted October 1st, 2008 by Patrick in Mobile Technology

The iPhone did not just magically appear in the hands of Jonathan Ive - the path was first forged by far uglier, bulkier and more expensive phones.
Lets take a step back in time to look at the vintage designs that paved the way clear for today’s modern handsets:

1920 - Payphone

Here’s the founding father of telecommunication which for many of us was the only way we could keep in touch whilst on the move until the mid 1990’s, however that familiar figure in the distance kept us mobile rather than the other way round.

More information: Wikipedia

What else was released this year? - The tea bag is invented by Joseph Kriege

1964 - Motorola: Motorola H12-16 ‘Handie-Talkie’

Now this is a true work of art. Forget the immense weight and dangerously dangling cord, this phone should have ‘timeless classic’ etched into the side. This 2 way radio was key in pushing the communication industry forward towards true mobility. However it might have taken a while to perfect the art … continue reading "Vintage Era of Mobile Phones"

Could the Sony Ericsson Xperia run on Google Android?

Posted September 30th, 2008 by Patrick in Mobile Phone News

The first versions of the Sony Ericsson X1 Xperia are coming to the UK very soon and the operating system will be Windows Mobile. However speculation is arising that future versions of this high end smartphone might run a version of Googles Android software.

Xperia is a whole new brand from Sony Ericsson and the X1 is just the start of it. … continue reading "Could the Sony Ericsson Xperia run on Google Android?"

The Mobile Phone in 2010

Posted September 30th, 2008 by Kathryn in Mobile Industry News

2010 sounds like such a futuristic year but the truth of the matter is that this date is right around the corner. Are the handsets of this future era going to be really different from what they are today? Will the mobile phone industry have changed a lot in just the scant year-and-a-half it takes to reach this milestone year? Or will the wireless phones we see in 2010 be strikingly similar to the ones that are emerging on to the market today? While some people predict that phones will be projecting 3D holograms by 2010, others say that the industry is going to just look like a slightly more grown-up version of what it looks like right now. Regardless of which side of the debate they are on, a lot of people are out there talking about the 2010 cell phone market.

Here is a look at some of the things that people are predicting for 2010 in terms of wireless phones and the industry surrounding them:

3D Holograms on Handsets

One of the more fun predictions that people in the industry are making is that 2010 is going to be the year that three-dimensional holograms are going to come to handsets. That’s because a tech company in India called Infosys has patented technology that makes it possible for … continue reading "The Mobile Phone in 2010"

Metro to launch MMS classifieds service

Posted September 30th, 2008 by Patrick in Mobile Industry News

Metro, the free UK newspaper, is about to launch an innovative MMS classifieds service.

The system will allow users to send classified ads, with images and text, for publication in the newspaper and online. Powered by Mobiya it will allow users to take a photo of an item with their camera phone and input it directly into … continue reading "Metro to launch MMS classifieds service"

Top Ten Mobile Phone News Stories of the Week - 26th September.

Posted September 26th, 2008 by Andrew Boxall in Mobile Phone Round-up

It’s been Google-mania this week thanks to the unveiling of the Gphone, or G1 as it’s now officially known, by T-Mobile in the USA, plus Sony Ericsson have decided to let Europe Play Now, RyanAir get set for in-flight mobile calls and Nokia gear up for the Tube release.

1. The G1 Android phone is Here!

On the 23rd September, T-Mobile, Google and HTC unveiled the world’s first Android-based mobile phone, named the G1, in New York. Set to be released on the 22nd October this year, the HTC Dream looks better then expected (or are we just getting used to it) and has a decent enough set of features. The UK is expected to get the G1 before Christmas via T-Mobile complete with tariffs offering unlimited browsing. Very exciting indeed!

2. Visa Prepare Android Based Services.

Credit company Visa are busy preparing an application which will allow Android users to monitor their card status in almost real-time. … continue reading "Top Ten Mobile Phone News Stories of the Week - 26th September."

Samsung and Armani Return with the M7500 Night Effect

Posted September 25th, 2008 by Andrew Boxall in Mobile Phone Handsets

September last year saw Samsung, along with world-famous designer Giorgio Armani, release the touchscreen P520 Armani and now, almost exactly a year later we have the second collaboration between the two: the M7500 Samsung Armani Night Effect. Despite its mouthful of a name, it’s a sleek little thing, this time shunning the touchscreen for a traditional candybar design. Here’s what to expect: … continue reading "Samsung and Armani Return with the M7500 Night Effect"

People Want Mobile TV But Don’t Want to Pay For It

Posted September 25th, 2008 by Kathryn in Mobile Technology

Being able to watch television on your mobile phone is something that consumers have been interested in for years. It is also something that has been successful in some parts of the world but which has seen barriers to development throughout most of the globe. Many of those barriers have recently been lifted and new trials of mobile TV technologies have been launched. However, many of those trials have failed to be as successful as they were originally anticipated to be. This is not due to the fact that people aren’t interested in mobile TV services because that interest remains high. Instead, it appears to be due to the fact that people don’t want to have to pay to be able to access television shows on their mobile phones.

A Brief History of Mobile TV Services

Mobile TV services have been around for a few years now although they are more successful in some countries (like Japan) than in other countries (like the U.S. and the U.K.) There was a brief surge in interest in mobile TV in … continue reading "People Want Mobile TV But Don’t Want to Pay For It"

Motion Powered Mobile Phones Due 2009

Posted September 25th, 2008 by Patrick in Green Mobiles / Environmental Issues

The possibility of a mobile phone that charges while you walk around might seem far-fetched but according to M2E Power we might see devices featuring kinetic batteries on the market as early as 2009.

The M2E Power company was created last year to investigate how kinetic engery could be harnessed to power batteries in small commercial devices such as mobile phones as well as cars and military devices. According to their website this technology isn’t far away from market:

Google Android Phone Released Today

Posted September 23rd, 2008 by Warren in Mobile Phone News

Google’s G1 handset is to be launched at a T-Mobile Press Conference in New York today and we feel that the hype and anticipation that has been cleverly instigated by the team at Google, is certainly warranted. Judging from past experience, Google has a great knack for throwing tough challenges at historical industry leaders and household names. The new handset, which has been produced by well-known Taiwanese smartphone manufacturers HTC, will feature the much anticipated open-source mobile operating system Android. … continue reading "Google Android Phone Released Today"