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Some kids dream of becoming astronauts. Others dream of becoming doctors. But Elena always wanted to grow up to be a writer. Pursuing her passion early, she wrote her first poem at age 5, dedicating it to the big yellow moon. She now spends most of her days as a wireless technology reporter at InformationWeek, but occasionally makes a date with her muse, a pen, paper, and a good cup of Java (of course).
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Verizon Wireless To Release Network Specs For Outside Devices
InformationWeek, February 26, 2008 Version 1.0 of the specs will let others create mobile devices that are compatible with Verizon Wireless' network even if they are not offered directly by the carrier. Photo-Sharing Startup Expanding Internationally InformationWeek, February 25, 2008 Tiny Pictures received $7.2 million in investment funding to build its Radar Gallery service, which allows instant sharing of pictures and videos taken with camera phones and camcorders. Social Network LinkedIn Goes Mobile InformationWeek, February 25, 2008 The site's 19 million members can now search profiles with photos and bios, make introductions, and invite other professionals to join a network while on the go. Nokia Uses Nano Tech For 'Morph' Concept Cell Phone InformationWeek, February 25, 2008 The research could lead to mobile devices that use transparent materials, repel dirt and fingerprints, and use solar energy to charge up. Vocera Reveals A Wi-Fi Phone For Workers InformationWeek, February 22, 2008 The T1000 single-mode phone is best suited for vertical industries, such as hospitals, where staffs have a need for in-building communication, the company says. Alltel Wireless Expands GPS Applications Nationwide InformationWeek, February 22, 2008 Subscribers can now use their GPS-enabled mobile phones in more than 45 major metro areas in the United States. SIM Card Lets International Travelers Avoid Roaming Charges InformationWeek, February 21, 2008 Long Distance Post's prepaid international cell phone service is targeted to travelers and companies that manage fleets of phones overseas. Disabled Seek Better Cell Phone Features, Survey Finds InformationWeek, February 21, 2008 Requested features include allowing a service dog to call for help in an emergency and compatibility with hearing aids or cochlear implants. Sprint Launches Two Samsung Mobile Devices InformationWeek, February 20, 2008 The Samsung Ace is a smartphone geared toward business travelers, while the M520 is aimed at multimedia-hungry consumers. Startup Brings Second Life To Cell Phones InformationWeek, February 20, 2008 Those who are already registered as "residents" in Second Life can log in and play as they would on a desktop. RIM, Motorola Launch Flurry Of Patent Lawsuits InformationWeek, February 19, 2008 The two companies had a cross-licensing agreement in place that expired in 2003, and they haven't been able to negotiate a renewal of the agreement. AT&T, Verizon Wireless Offer Unlimited, Flat Rate, Wireless Voice Calling Plans InformationWeek, February 19, 2008 For around $100 a month, AT&T and Verizon Wireless customers can talk all they want on their cell phones. AT&T Begins Offering Palm's Centro Smartphone InformationWeek, February 19, 2008 The $100 smartphone comes with multimedia capabilities and several services exclusive to AT&T. Disney, Microsoft, HP, Others Build 'House Of The Future' InformationWeek, February 14, 2008 Innoventions Dream Home in Disneyland's Tomorrowland will exhibit everything from mobile phones and PCs to digital music and gaming. Nokia Opens N-Gage To Homemade Game Developers InformationWeek, February 14, 2008 Players can now add their own content to different mini games, then play the games and share them with friends and others in the cell phone maker's Yamake community. Next-Gen Mobile Phones Strut Their Stuff In Barcelona InformationWeek, February 14, 2008 LG Electronics, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, and Nokia all unveiled new phones with touch screens. Adobe Launches Rich Mobile Content Apps InformationWeek, February 13, 2008 Flash Home and Flash Cast 2 let providers offer branded mobile home screens and subscription-based services. Nokia's 'Remade' Cell Phone Made Of Recycled Materials InformationWeek, February 13, 2008 It's a concept cell phone for now, but it demonstrates what can be done using nearly no new materials to build a mobile phone, the company said. Yahoo Launches 'oneConnect' For Mobile InformationWeek, February 12, 2008 The communications service is scheduled to be rolled out as part of Yahoo Go 3.0 and Yahoo's new mobile home page in the second quarter of this year. Fujitsu Adds Mobile Phone With Fingerprint Sensor InformationWeek, February 12, 2008 The FOMA F905i comes with a fingerprint sensor that sits on the back panel, letting users authenticate themselves with a finger swipe. Nokia Adds Google Search To Cell Phones InformationWeek, February 12, 2008 Previously only available on Nokia's Internet tablets, Google will now be introduced on the Nokia N96, N78, 6210 Navigator, and 6220 classic mobile phones. LG Introduces Several Touch Screen Mobile Phones InformationWeek, February 11, 2008 Other features in five mobile phones introduced Monday in Barcelona include high-quality digital cameras, virtual navigation keys, and videoconferencing capability. Nokia Launches Navigator Phone With GPS InformationWeek, February 11, 2008 Nokia also began offering a beta version of Nokia Maps 2.0, its mobile mapping software, through the Nokia Beta Labs Web site. Sony Ericsson Unveils Xperia X1 Windows-Based Smartphone InformationWeek, February 11, 2008 The company also released handsets for mobile professionals, music lovers, photo enthusiasts, and prosumers that want a mix of functionality, advanced features, and small form factors. Timbaland To Release First Mobile Album On V-Cast InformationWeek, February 08, 2008 The artist widely known for hits like "Apologize" and "The Way I Are" will become Verizon Wireless' first Mobile Producer in Residence. Gemalto, LG Partner To Build Advanced Mobile Phone InformationWeek, February 08, 2008 The phones, available later this year, will have a Web server embedded in a SIM card, which is accessed through a phone's browser. Samsung Unveils Multimedia Mobile Phone Soul InformationWeek, February 08, 2008 Soul is about a half-inch thick and comes with a 5-megapixel camera and camcorder. Ericsson Offers Mobile Multimedia Platform InformationWeek, February 07, 2008 The U500 can be deployed in phones or other devices to offer features such as a camcorder, camera, 3-D gaming, CD-quality audio, and high-res video for mobile TV. China's ZTE Enters U.S. Mobile Phone Market InformationWeek, February 07, 2008 The company offers the C88 handset, a basic phone that includes Internet browsing, Bluetooth, a VGA camera with zoom, text and multimedia messaging, and mobile instant messaging. Startup Modu Launches Modular Mobile Phone InformationWeek, February 07, 2008 Mobile users can use different Modu jackets, or phone enclosures, and Modu mates, which are Modu-enabled consumer electronics devices. LG Phone Highlights Tactile User Interface InformationWeek, February 06, 2008 The company's upcoming KF510 mobile phone is 10.9 mm thick and made out of metal and tempered glass. CBS Mobile Offers Location-Based Mobile Ads InformationWeek, February 06, 2008 The technology, in partnership with Loopt, taps into GPS and other location technology to target consumers. Alternative Offered To Analog Alarm Owners InformationWeek, February 06, 2008 LaserShield Systems' product promises to keep older security systems operating after the Feb. 18 analog cellular sunset. ThinkPad Goes For Speed With Ericsson's HSPA Modules InformationWeek, February 06, 2008 This is the first time the mobile technology will be included in a Lenovo laptop to provide users with a DSL-like experience. Opera Upgrades Mobile Web Browser InformationWeek, February 05, 2008 Opera Mobile 9.5 uses Opera's zoom technology to enlarge content on a Web page. Kodak Builds Sensor For 5-Megapixel Camera Phones InformationWeek, February 05, 2008 The sensor combines Color Filter Pattern technology with a CMOS pixel, allowing a high level of resolution in small optical formats using smaller pixels. Apple Adds Memory To iPhone, iPod Touch InformationWeek, February 05, 2008 The iPhone now is available in a 16-GB version and the iPod Touch has 32 GB of memory. Both cost $100 more than earlier models. Missing iPhones May Be in Hong Kong InformationWeek, February 01, 2008 Online retailer Wireless Imports says it has shipped units to Hong Kong to be redistributed elsewhere and unlocked by their owners. It estimates that there are 100,000 to 200,000 iPhones in Hong Kong alone. Linux To Challenge Symbian, Microsoft In Mobile Phone Market InformationWeek, January 31, 2008 Purple Magic is a 3G Linux reference feature phone that costs less than $100 and combines video telephony, music playback, high-speed Internet browsing, and video streaming. Garmin Adds A Cell Phone To Its GPS Device InformationWeek, January 31, 2008 The Nuvifone's built-in camera takes pictures that are automatically tagged with latitude and longitude. Apple Developers Get Ready For iPhone SDK InformationWeek, January 31, 2008 As Apple prepares to release its software development kit, developers are already cobbling together iPhone Web-based apps. An interview with a developer sheds some light on what they're up to. Windows Mobile-Based VoIP For Smartphones Offered InformationWeek, January 30, 2008 Raketu says its software helps people make cheap international calls in more than 40 countries. HyperOffice Links Business Software To iPhone InformationWeek, January 30, 2008 The company's collaboration tools are meant to serve as an alternative to Microsoft Exchange, which the iPhone doesn't support at the moment. 9 (More) Smartphone Alternatives To Apple's iPhone InformationWeek, January 29, 2008 The latest and best in smartphones -- most with 3G capability -- from Nokia, HTC, Research In Motion, Sharp, and more. Ribbit Jumps On VoIP Wagon At DEMO InformationWeek, January 29, 2008 The new service, code-named Amphibian, will become available to consumers in the second quarter of this year. Nokia Grows Faster Than Other Mobile Phone Makers InformationWeek, January 29, 2008 Still, Nokia remains a small player in North America, where its market share dropped to 5.1% in the fourth quarter. Red Bend Unveils Concept Linux Cell Phone InformationWeek, January 29, 2008 The handset, called Mast, is based on Trolltech's Qtopia application Linux platform. Skyfire Unveils Mobile Browser At DEMO InformationWeek, January 28, 2008 The software serves up Web pages created using dynamic Flash, advanced Ajax, and Java on cell phones, so users can interact with the pages the same way they would on a desktop Security Fix Issued For Nokia Smartphone Virus InformationWeek, January 28, 2008 Several security firms are warning against a Beselo worm that targets Nokia 6630, 7610, 6680, and N70 smartphone models. Cell Phone Software Reads To The Blind InformationWeek, January 28, 2008 K-NFB Reading Technology's text-to-speech program will be available starting on the Nokia N82 handset. |
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