While Sprint is banking on WiMAX as the next-generation wireless data network of choice in the US, all other carriers are looking to bring on 4G LTE technology in the coming years. With AT&T and Verizon Wireless already planning LTE network roll outs for 2011 and on, the smaller guys risk falling behind in the [...]

Pico projectors, as they're called, promise to bring the convenience of projector technology into the mobile space. With miniaturization advances allowing projectors sizes to scale down to fit in cellphones, it won't be long before we can all start projecting our most obnoxious images and videos across our co-worker's cubicle wall. And, to make the prospect [...]

Remember that Apple patent application that hinted at the Cupertino-based fruit-company working with Starbucks? Right, well it's looking ever more likely that Apple will come through with a location-based solution allowing iPhone owners to interact with their surroundings. The previous patent application surfaced in December. The USPTO documentation outlined a method by which iPhone users could [...]

Toronto, ON GAO Tek Inc., supplier of test and measurement equipment, has recently released a new series of selected SFP transceivers. The transceivers are completely compatible with HPs C Version SFPs. Depending on the intended use, GAO Teks array of transceivers support distances varying from 20km to 80km.

Here's how the upcoming Palm Treo 800w looks like. As you can see from the image above, it combines the Treo's keyboard with Centro-like main controls. The screen is 320×320 pixels, and there's also WiFi, EV-DO Rev. A, GPS, Bluetooth, and microUSB plug on board. Windows Mobile 6.1 will apparently be running the show. Now, [...]

Last month, we saw it passing the FCC hurdle, and now it's here! It's the Jawbone 2, not a headset but an earwear. Those are the words Aliph, the maker of the stylish headset uses, and they're right on target. The new Jawbone headset rocks! It is 50% smaller than the original award-winning Jawbone, and [...]

Samsung launched the F400 dual-slider, for which the Korean company used some of the Bang & Olufsen's technology and I guess some of their designers. The phone looks awesome and is built out of high-quality materials. The specs include 3 megapixel camera with auto-focus, 2.2-inch 262K color screen, HSDPA support, dual stereo speakers, standard 3.5mm headphone [...]

Today, France Telecom-owned Orange released a short announcement: Orange today announced a new agreement with Apple to bring the iPhone to Orange customers in Austria, Belgium, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Jordan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Switzerland and Orange’s African markets later this year. Again, we see that exclusive country deals are out — Switzerland, Egypt, Portugal and [...]

Vodafone announced that it has agreed to acquire 100% of Denmark-based ZYB for 31.5 million EUR. We've already wrote about ZYB in the past– to recap, it's a social network and an online management tool that enables mobile phone users to back-up and share their phone contact and calendar information online. The acquisition of ZYB is [...]

I think we all (or at least most of us) agree the newly announced HTC Diamond rocks. It's not just the look of the device — it's also the specs (gorgeous VGA screen) and that ultra-cool UI that makes me want one. So I wasn't surprised to learn HTC plans to sell 2 million of [...]

Recently, location-based social networking service GyPSii improved its service by adding a couple of very neat features, including: New and improved (faster) user interface for Windows Mobile users. Extended contact invitation methods - members can now invite their friends through Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, AOL, FastMail.FM, Gmail, GMX, Hotmail, Indiatimes, Mail.com, Yahoo, Facebook, Friendster, Hi5, Linkedin and [...]

Ad-supported mobile games distributor Greystripe announced a deal with Sega to offer three classic game titles through its Catalog Platform partners. Sega will monetize their mobile game content via Greystripe's AdWRAP advertising network, which includes brands like Diet Coke, Yahoo!, New Line Cinema and eBay. Under the agreement, Sega and Greystripe are launching the following popular [...]

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Samsung's Mobile WiMAX infrastructure and devices pass Sprint's rigorous commercial acceptance criteria with flying colors Read the full story here.

Orange, one of the largest carriers in the world, has announced an agreement with Apple to distribute the iPhone in several countries this year. The agreement allows Orange to offer the iPhone in Austria and Belgium, as well as in several African and Middle East countries. Read the full story here.

Alltel recently announced that it will join AT&T and Verizon for its next generation 4G network by using LTE. The carrier also stated that this upgrade would likely not happen for 3-4 years, due to the costs involved. Read the full story here.

The FCC has recently approved the Motorola L800t, a candybar handset destined for the Chinese market. The L800t offers what appears to be a standard 2 megapixel camera, with a secondary front-facing camera. Read the full story here.

05/16/08 - Listen Azan (Athan) automatically five times a day on every prayer time in your mobile phone.

The Wall Street Journal claims to have confirmed recent rumors of a touchscreen-equipped BlackBerry model from Research In Motion. The handheld, rumored to be called the Thunder, will apparently be a lifelong exclusive to Verizon and Vodafone. Read the full story here.

While South Korean companies like Samsung enjoy all the good graces of the South Korean government, outsiders have typically had a hard time breaking into their market due to regulations governing the entry of foreign manufacturers. For example, RIM has been closed out from the South Korean market, leaving push-email junkies in the country unable [...]