Uncategorized Cell Phone Digest | 11 Jun 2008
Germany’s Mobile 3.0 Offering High-Quality Cell Phone TV
 The service, initially available in four German cities – Hamburg, Hanover, Frankfurt and Munich – includes nine TV channels (ARD, ZDF, Deutschland 24, RTL, VOX, SAT 1, Pro 7, N-TV and N24) and three radio stations (bigMUSIC, MyFun Radio, and 90elf). It will help gather information on actual demand, expected consumption patterns, coverage and reception conditions in order to fine-tune the broadcasts and identify commercial services to be launched in the future, once Mobile 3.0 receives all the remaining licenses. |
Uncategorized Cell Phone Digest | 11 Jun 2008
Verizon the Launch the LG Dare, LG Decoy & LG Chocolate 3
| Verizon Wireless is expanding its LG line-up with three new handsets; the LG Dare, LG Decoy and the new LG Chocolate 3 are scheduled to debut through July. LG Dare: From the sleek, slim appearance, to the all touch-screen operation, the LG Dare will be the talk of the season. Loaded with multimedia functionality, this 3G V CAST-capable phone has VZ Navigator(SM), V CAST Music, and a 3.2 megapixel still and video camera that automatically adapts to low or unevenly distributed light for better quality pictures. The photo editing tool lets customers turn their photos into personal masterpieces with features that include borders, landscape and a fun doodle feature right on the screen. Customized photos can be uploaded to a social networking site directly from the phone. The intuitive and graphical contact list allows customers to find the right number with the flick of a finger for speedy texting, e-mailing and phoning. Favorite contacts can be reached with a drag and drop photo interface. Additional information on the LG Dare will be available later this month. |  |
Uncategorized Cell Phone Digest | 11 Jun 2008
Proteus Launches Via to Help Develop Mobile Marketing
| eMarketer predicts that mobile message advertising spending in the United States will more than triple in the next five years, growing from $1.4 billion in 2008 to $4.5 billion by 2012. As text messaging becomes more of a mainstream and accepted communications channel, marketers are increasingly using this platform to create innovative and interactive mobile campaigns for consumers. Proteus, a subsidiary of UK-based 2ergo Group plc and provider of mobile marketing products and solutions, today announced the launch of Via, a unique self-service messaging tool that allows clients to quickly create and track SMS messaging campaigns. With Via, global media brands, advertising agencies, retailers and local businesses can use the technology to quickly and cost effectively create SMS-based alerts, auto-responders, polls, trivia and sweepstakes campaigns. |  |
Uncategorized Cell Phone Digest | 11 Jun 2008
HP Announced Shipment Sate of the 3G HP iPAQ 900
| HP has announced the beginning shipment date of the 3G HP iPAQ 900 Series Business Messenger. The HP iPAQ 900 Series Business Messenger shines with a stylish, glossy, piano-black design and features an integrated QWERTY keyboard, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional operating system and the latest wireless technologies, to simplify the complexities of business and personal life. The feature-packed HP iPAQ 900 Series offers voice and mobile email communications, along with support for critical business applications. It uses tri-band UMTS/HSDPA and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE wireless technology to allow customers to make calls and quickly access the Internet around the world, while integrated BluetoothTM and Wi-Fi wireless technology allows for convenient connectivity. The HP iPAQ 900 Series runs on the Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional operating system for access to familiar productivity applications and a richer mobile experience with Internet browsing and texting, simpler email and wireless setup, and security enhancements. |  |
Uncategorized Phone Obsession | 11 Jun 2008
User Generated Soundtracks - Samsung F400 Ad Contest
Loads of bands have hit the big time after being featured in adverts including The Dandy Warhols, Devendra Benhardt, Jet and the Ting Tings.
Now mobile phone company Samsung is letting young, up-and-coming bands get a piece of the action. Samsung launched a website, f400share.com, to give
performe…
Uncategorized Phone Obsession | 11 Jun 2008
Cooking With Cellphones - Popcorn Popping Is Another Hoax
A few days ago we featured a video showing how to hard boil an egg using your mobile phone. Well if you are into mobile cooking, here is a great new recipe you should try. The video shows a group of friends sitting at a table and making popcorn by placing a mag of microwaveable kernels in the centre…