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April 28, 2006

New Motorola Phone Models Include Pink Slvr and Blue Razr

With the huge success of the Razr series phone models, and now with the addition of Slvr - a candybaresque version of the Razr. Motorola is onto producing more clones and novelties to inflate even more sales with thier Razr/Slvr line. Not that I don’t like the models, but I’ve never seen this many revisions […]

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April 25, 2006

Nokia N73 3.2 Megapixel Camera Phone

Nokia has seen prominent success with their N70 model, which focuses largely on being a high quality digital camera. The N73 is an update to the n70, and will be dished out in 3 different styles; silver grey/deep plum, frost white/metallic red and frost white/mocha brown.
Nokia N73 Features:
3.2 megapixel camera
3G or quadband EDGE/GSM (various models […]

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April 20, 2006

Motorola Rokr E2 Could Pack iTunes

The semi-successful Motorola Rokr is getting a new version to what could be a very successful series. The FCC has recently approved the Rokr E2 - and interestingly enough hints at support for iTunes in the Rokr user manula submitted to the FCC - Which was being debated as when it was announced Motorola was […]

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April 11, 2006

HSBC and First Direct to offer mobile banking service

HSBC and First Direct have teamed up with MoniLink, a joint service venture from Morse and the cash machine network LINK.
The application will allow users to query thier bank statements, as well as check pending balance enquiries. Next generation mobile bankers will be able to simpley download and install the application onto thier Java compatible […]

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April 8, 2006

EQO integrates Skype into mobile phones

EQO communications has succesfully integrated Skype into many high-end motorola phones, and some Palm Treo devices.
EQO Mobile for Skype uses technology capable in J2ME-capable mobile phone handsets combined with a presence-enabled Voice-over-IP (VoIP) signaling network.
“We’ve built a platform and a solution that is both flexible and adaptable,” said Colin Quon, Founder and CTO of EQO. […]

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MSNBC to offer mobile news service

The cable news subsidiary of Microsoft and NBC has announced it plans on testing a news feed service for mobile phone subscribers. The news will also feature related advertising in an attempt at targeting the growing mobile consumer market. MSNBC also hopes to bring in a wider audience, as well as broaden thier revenue stream […]

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NEC and Matsushita to sign deal with Texas Instruments

Two of the largest cell phone manufacturers in Japan announced this week they are in discussions with Texas Instruments to align a joint venture over the production of 3G mobile phone chips.
Matsushita, known widely for its Panasonic brand, NEC, and TI are anticipating to come to an agreement later this month. They will also be […]

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April 7, 2006

Google tests mobile ads in Japan

Google Inc, the most used search engine and internet ad provider has recently finished testing mobile advertisments for mobile phones in Japan. Indicating another new revenue opportunity for the search giant.
Yesterday in Las Vegas at the CTIA Wireless event Deep Nishar, a Google product manager, said “We’ve had a fairly successful trial of mobile text […]

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Adobe Flash for Verizon phones

The popular web animation app Flash is being installed with Verizon Wireless phones. Verizon is the number two leading service provider in the United States. Analysts are predicting a $1 billion revenue increase for Adobe, and may very well be an accurate prediction. Flash content in my opinion could be extremely useful for mobile applications […]

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Opera Mini has attracted two million users

Opera Mini, Opera Software’s new browser for mobile phones has reached two million mobile web surfers around the globe. Generating over four million daily page views from Opera Mini users alone. Using innovative compression technology the Opera Mini is able to reduce the file sizes of websites signifigantly.
CEO, Jon S. von Tetzchner, Opera Software says […]

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