- NTT DoCoMo customers can remit up to $208 just by inputting the DoCoMo payee's mobile phone number
NTT DoCoMo announced a new service that will enable an individual subscriber to use their DOCOMO mobile phone to easily and quickly remit money to another DoCoMo user, beginning on July 21 in Japan. Customers of Do Como’s i-mode mobile Internet service on the FOMA 3G network will be able to remit up to 20,000 yen (about 208 U.S. dollars) per transfer, basically just by inputting the payee's mobile phone number. The payee receives a mail notification via their DoCoMo mobile phone and is given the option of depositing the money in a domestic bank account or having the amount credited to their monthly DoCoMo phone bill. The payee can receive remittances totaling up to 200,000 yen (about 2,080 U.S. dollars) per month. In addition to anytime, anywhere convenience, DoCoMo’s mobile remittance service does not require the payee to register for the service or open a new bank account.
- July 2, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
- LG ARENA Wins the iF Communication Design Award for its 3D S-Class User Interface
LG has won the iF Communication Design Award 2009 for the 3D S-Class User Interface featured on its latest handset, LG ARENA (LG-KM900). LG ARENA was awarded Gold in the Product Interfaces category, which includes all graphic user interfaces. The top thirty iF Gold Award winners were chosen from a total of 1,368 entries this year. LG ARENA is the first to be awarded Gold in the Product Interfaces category, a newly created division of the iF Communication Design Award. This award proves that the S-Class UI is user-friendly in operation and superior in design.
- July 1, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
- Pre-orders for the Samsung Jet high-end phone crosses two million units!
Pre-orders for the new phone Samsung Jet have already crossed 2 million units. Samsung Jet will hit showrooms in some 50 countries this month. This is the first time that a Samsung phone has exceeded the 2 million mark during the pre-order period. Some 1.8 million units of Samsung UltraTouch, released earlier this year, were ordered before its worldwide release. The Samsung Jet launched last week in London, Singapore and Dubai, offers high color resolution while consuming 40 percent less energy than existing mobile screens.
- June 22, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
- Disney Stich cell phone charger
Disney Stich cell phone charger from Century, Japan works with all the latest phones, PDA’s (FOMA / SoftBank 3G) and even has iPod Compatibility. It gives up 40 minutes of power using two batteries so you can chat or listen to your tunes for even longer. To keep you amused, the Disney Stitch eyes light up when it is charged. You can charge the device via USB also. The device connects to emergency calls also. Just pop the Emergency Charger in your pocket and relax, safe in the knowledge that you've taken all necessary precautions to avoid a temporary personal power cut.
- June 18, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
- LG-GM730- the first smartphone to offer the new version of Windows Mobile 6.1
LG today announced the launch of the LG-GM730, its newest handset in LG’s smartphone line with advanced features that are also easy to use. This is the first smartphone to offer the new version of Windows Mobile 6.1, integrated with LG’s advanced 3D S-Class User Interface. LG’s S-Class UI is designed to make smartphones easier to use while still delivering the advanced, familiar capabilities of Windows Mobile. Built-around a 3D cube layout, the S-Class UI eliminates nested menus wherever possible, providing more direct access to features and applications. A simple flick of a finger rotates the cube so that any one of its five faces can be accessed instantly. Advanced multimedia features such as a 5 megapixel camera, MP3 player and numerous action-packed games make this phone a full-featured entertainment device.
- June 16, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
- Samsung Omnia Pro B7610 slider revealed!
After much speculation and secrecy, Samsung has finally revealed the Omnia Pro B7610 (aka, B7610 Louvre) QWERTY slider at CommunicAsia. The Omnia Pro B7320, is very similar to the Jack candybar already available to AT&T customers.
- June 15, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
- STMicroelectronics announces world’s thinnest three-axis digital MEMS accelerometer
STMicroelectronics announced the world’s thinnest three-axis digital MEMS accelerometer. The LIS302DLH is a high-performance high-stability 16-bit device that is only 0.75mm high and shares the 3 x 5mm footprint of other devices in ST’s Piccolo MEMS family for use in ultra-space-saving product designs. Applications for ST’s LIS302DLH digital three-axis accelerometers include motion sensing, orientation awareness, free-fall detection, and vibration monitoring. Low-voltage operation and low power consumption make this device ideal for battery-powered products. It has a power-saving shutdown mode, and wakes automatically when motion is detected.
- June 15, 2009 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
- DOCOMO Unveil New Brand for GSM Service in India
NTT docomo announced today the new Tata docomo brand for a GSM service to be provided in India by Tata Teleservices Limited (TTSL), in which Docomo owns a 26 percent stake. The new brand developed by the Business and Technology Cooperation Committee that Docomo and TTSL have jointly established, symbolizes the two companies' strong partnership and their commitment to the development of India's rapidly growing mobile phone market. From the day of the launch itself, the reach and coverage of the Tata docomo GSM network will be far greater than that of any other operator in India at the launch stage.
- June 10, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
- Fujitsu F-09A-Worlds first mobile phone with built-in Exercise Monitor and location radar
Fujitsu is introducing the F-09A model, which is equipped with an approximate 3.4" large touchscreen panel. Unlike previous clamshell phone models, the screen can slide as well as be rotated into a horizontal position.The Fujitsu F-09A is equipped with an auto-focus camera with 8.1-megapixel effective resolution. In addition, it has a wide variety of advanced features, such as the world's first built-in Exercise Monitor which measures the volume of physical activity and the Location Radar which uses a geomagnetic sensor and GPS to enable users to quickly look up the direction and distance to their destination. Moreover, it is a high-spec model with such features as high-speed (7.2Mbps) FOMA, 3G and GSM compatibility, and Bluetooth capability.The Fujitsu F-09A enables immediate access to information without having to open the phone as with a flip.
- June 4, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
- Sony Ericsson C901 GreenHeart mobile shows you how much CO2 you are saving when you walk instead of taking the car
Sony Ericsson today unveiled the new GreenHeart pioneer product– the C901 GreenHeart -one of the greenest headsets on the market. The Sony Ericsson C901 GreenHeart, will include an electronic, in-phone manual to replace the standard paper version, saving over 90% in paper and reducing the environmental impact of transporting the final product through more compact packaging. The Sony Ericsson C901 GreenHeart phone casing is made from a minimum of 50% recycled plastics and includes an optimised display light sensor that uses less energy. The phone is coloured with waterborne paint that lowers exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC).
The Sony Ericsson C901 GreenHeart will also include a WalkMate application, letting users really walk the talk about being more eco-friendly by comparing the steps they take with the equivalent journey travelled by car. And Naite includes an Ecomate application helping users make greener choices in their everyday life as well as a Carbon Footprint Calculator to show you how much CO2 you are saving when you walk instead of taking the car.
- June 4, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
- LG to launch world's first transparent keypad-equipped mobile phone this month
LG will release the world's first transparent keypad-equipped mobile phone Crystal (LG-GD900), starting next month, in 40 countries, including the regions of Europe and Asia. Besides the main feature, a transparent keypad, the 3-inch LCD has adopted a full touch-screen phone offers the "Gesture Shortcut" function. With this shortcut, if users set "M" to music playing, users can play music by simply pressing "M" on the transparent keypad, regardless of which other icons are pushed. The transparent phone also features a "touch wheel", "writing recognition", and vibration feedback.
- June 3, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
- Cell phone recycling booms for a green future
These days everything is just a click away. Almost everything! Be it buying, selling or even recycling. Just type recycling cell phones in a search machine and watch out for the endless results. A significant surge in the number of websites providing this service has led to this boom on search machines. Since the awareness for recycling mobile phones has seeded amongst consumers, this business of getting rid of cell phones in a responsible manner is benefiting all, including our planet. Apart from doing their bit for environment, consumers are also lured to recycle their cell phones to gain some cash benefit too. Along with the cell phones, it is also essential to recycle the batteries that charge them up. As these batteries are short lived then the cell phones, they play a major role in feeding e-waste heaps. They need to be disposed off with care equally. Currently less than 3% of portable batteries in the UK are recycled. BatteryBack provides a FREE treatment and recovery service for all portable batteries. Even WasteCare takes care of Battery recycling with great responsibility. - May 30, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
- KDDI Releases Worlds first waterproof mobile with solar-powered battery charging
KDDI, Japan announced eight new handsets designed to create new lifestyles and blend in with customers' daily life. In total, the new line-up comprises thirteen models, including four under the already-announced "iida" brand, plus the E06SH for commercial users. The Toshiba "biblio" is an optimal model for reading, with a 7 GB data folder enabling users to carry a shelf-full of books around, and a 3.5-inch Full Wide VGA++ [1] screen supporting touch operation.
The "Sportio water beat" is a compact, waterproof model for the sports scene. The "Mobile Hi-Vision CAM Wooo" is Japan's first mobile phone with full Hi-Vision shooting capability, while the Sharp SOLAR PHONE SH002 is the world's first waterproof model with a solar panel, enabling solar-powered battery charging.
- May 27, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
- Solomon Systech announces OLED Driver with Built-in Charge Pump
Solomon Systech today announced the SSD1306, an OLED Driver designed for saving total system cost. With only three capacitors and built-in charge pump, the SSD1306 can support the OLED module at high performance using a low voltage supply (3.3V-4.2V). SSD1306 supports resolutions of up to 128x64 and has intelligent display features for applications such as USB thumb drives, watches, mobile phones and MP3 players.
- May 26, 2009 | Related Entries - MP3 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
- Sharp announces Worlds thinnest Solar Module for Mobile Devices
Sharp has developed and will introduce into the global market the new LR0GC02 Solar Module for Mobile Devices that features a thickness of 0.8 mm, the industry’s thinnest level. This newly developed Sharp solar module makes effective use of compact semiconductor packaging technology to achieve a thickness of just 0.8 mm, the thinnest level in the industry. The solar cells that make up the module are based on polycrystalline silicon and deliver a maximum power of 300 mW, and as an auxiliary power source for mobile devices, will contribute to saving energy. In addition, the electrode pattern on the cell surface can be formed to meet the requirements of device manufacturers, leading to increased design flexibility for mobile devices.
- May 26, 2009 | Related Entries - Green Energy | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
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