Handsets
BlackBerry Storm to launch in Hong Kong
Research In Motion (RIM) has introduced the BlackBerry Storm smartphone in Hong Kong. The smartphone features a ‘clickable’ touch-screen, which seeks to improve the touch interface and enables easy typing. The phone boasts a stunning display, 3G (HSPA) network support, desktop-style web pages and advanced multimedia capabilities including a 3.2 megapixel camera with video recording, [...]
Nokia, China PTAC strengthen strategic cooperation
Nokia has renewed its strategic partnership agreement with China PTAC Communication Service (China PTAC). Colin Giles, President of Nokia China and Senior Vice President, Greater China, Japan and Korea Sales Unit, and Tan Xinhui, Chairman of China PTAC, signed the agreement on behalf of the two parties. China PTAC is expected to purchase mobile devices [...]
RIM launches BlackBerry App World
Research In Motion (RIM) has launched BlackBerry App World, a new on-device application store for BlackBerry smartphones. At launch, BlackBerry App World will bring together a mix of personal and business applications for users. BlackBerry App World will be immediately available to BlackBerry smartphone users in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, with more [...]
EMS, Telenor and RIM launch BlackBerry Solution in Pakistan
EMS, Telenor and Research In Motion (RIM) have announced the launch of the BlackBerry solution in Pakistan. The BlackBerry solution brings together smartphones, software and services to allow wireless access to e-mail, messaging, phone, organiser, web and multimedia applications, as well as other business and lifestyle applications. Telenor customers in Pakistan will now be able [...]
Nokia introduces Nokia Point & Find service
Nokia has introduced a service concept that is aimed at enabling people on the move to access relevant information and services on the internet, by pointing their mobile phone camera at real-life objects. A beta version of Nokia Point & Find, focusing on movies, is now available in the UK and US. Capabilities will later [...]
Now, Nokia Messaging available with Windows Live Hotmail
Windows Live Hotmail, a web-based e-mail solution, is now available on Nokia Messaging, the service that enables people to access their personal e-mail on their Nokia devices. In May, Nokia Messaging will also be supported by the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, Nokia’s first mass-market touchscreen device. Nokia Messaging is currently free to download and set-up, and [...]
AT&T uveils integrated devices for texting, e-mail
AT&T has announced a fresh lineup of smartphones and quick messaging phones that are aimed at making it easier for customers to message with friends and family and manage their business and personal lives on-the-go. In the smartphone category, AT&T debuted the Nokia E71x and the Samsung Propel Pro smartphones. In addition, the Samsung Impression [...]
AIS, RIM introduce BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone
AIS and Research In Motion (RIM) have introduced the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone in Thailand. The new BlackBerry Curve 8900 is a full-QWERTY BlackBerry smartphone and it offers a feature-set in a compact and refined design that looks, feels and works great. The smartphone sports a chrome frame with a black finish. Among its communications [...]
Openmoko selects STMicroelectronics’ MEMS solution
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor company and a supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) motion-sensing chips, has announced that its LIS302DL 3-axis accelerometer is being used by Openmoko to provide motion-sensing functions in Openmoko’s Neo Freerunner LINUX-based mobile open platform. Openmoko is a project dedicated to delivering mobile phones with an open source software stack. The company is [...]
Vodafone Malta, RIM introduce BlackBerry Curve 8900 in Malta
Vodafone Malta and Research In Motion (RIM) have launched the BlackBerry Curve 8900 in Malta. In addition to the phone, e-mail, messaging, organiser, web browser and multimedia applications, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone features global connectivity support, built-in Wi-fi and GPS, a next generation 512MHz processor and a hi-resolution display. The company informed that the [...]
