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Google enters UK mobile market

According to the numbers released there are twice as many Mobile phone users in the world as there are PCs. Mobile is growing at a much faster pace than PCs, and Google is certainly keeping an eye on it.

Google have decided to tap this market in the UK and launched their email and news aggregation services for mobile users. The mobile players will not be unhappy with this as more and more customers will opt for WAP and GPRS on their phones to access these services by google. So as long as the telecom companies are being paid for data transfers no one should have any objection.

All in all this is great progress and certainly in the right direction.

Source: Google news and email launched to the UK mobile market

Nokia 6235i

Nokia and cellular provider Alltel announced that the CDMA phone Nokia 6235i with built-in FM tuner is now available to Alltel subscribers.

The phone features an integrated VGA camera with digital zoom, camcorder capability and 640×480 pixel resolution, voice dialing, speakerphone, built-in FM radio and supports EMS (Enterprise Messaging Server) and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) messaging.

“In addition, the Nokia 6235i is Alltel’s first handset that lets customers purchase ring tones and phone wallpapers without leaving the Mobile Web portal,” said Wade McGill, vice president of wireless product management at Alltel.

The handset supports Alltel’s Axcess MobileWeb 2.0 enabling data transfers at up to 144K bps. Users will have Internet access, including Web browsing, e-mail, news, sports, weather and entertainment applications. Axcess Mobile Web additionally offers video, picture and text messaging and downloadable ring tones which you can get from free t-mobile ringtones. Alltel users can add Web access to their service plans for an extra $5.99 per month.

The phone is available through Alltel for $69.99 with two-year service agreement. On shorter-term, the phone is available for $129.99 with only one-year agreement.

Source: Softpedia

Lenovo ET980

Details at : Lenovo ET980

Nokia 6680 Smartphone Starts Selling in Japan

Nokia announced today that it started deliveries of Nokia 6680 to Vodafone K.K. in Japan.

The handset is the third Nokia 3G product available in Vodafone KK’s device lineup. “We are extremely pleased with Vodafone’s decision to offer the Nokia 6680 to Japanese consumers,” said Heikki Tenhunen, President of Nokia Japan.

The Nokia
6680 is optimized for video calls with its two integrated cameras. The multimedia functions of the product are further enhanced by functions like digital music player. The 702NK II (Nokia 6680) is a great business tool as it lets customers view Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and other documents on their handsets, thereby enabling them to check business materials on the go without carrying notebook PCs.

The 702NK II is also Vodafone K.K.’s first handset to support „Vodafone Office Mail”, a push email service that lets customers remotely access company email, address books and schedule details in real-time. Nokia 6680 (Vodafone 702NK II) is enriched by robust data communication functions including WCDMA and Bluetooth wireless technology, which makes it fast and convenient to browse the Internet, send and receive emails with attachments, and link with other electronic devices such as PCs.

The device is expected to be commercially available in Japan beginning 17 December.

Source: Softpedia

CDMA Version of Motorola RAZR Launched

The sophisticated Motorola RAZR is now ready to be experienced by users of CDMA technology. In addition to the phone’s coveted ultra-thin design, the Motorola RAZR V3c comes equipped with Verizon Wireless V CAST multimedia service. V CAST from Verizon Wireless is the first true wireless broadband multimedia service in the country, allowing customers to view crystal clear
video clips on demand.

V CAST programming includes content from trusted news sources, the greatest sports and a huge variety of entertainment programs. V CAST runs on Verizon Wireless’ Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) network - the largest high-speed wireless broadband network in the United States. The V CAST coverage area, which mirrors the Verizon Wireless EV-DO network, is available to more than 140 million Americans in 171 major metropolitan markets and is expanding coast to coast.

Hidden in its slim shape is powerful technology, including a 1.3 megapixel camera, EvDO technology for video-on-demand and broadband-like connections and Bluetooth wireless technology. Video capabilities and an integrated MP3 player complete the mobile entertainment offerings.

The Motorola RAZR V3c is expected to be available in Q4 2005 and the expected price is about $199.99 after $100 rebate with two-year contract.

Source: Softpedia

Nokia 9300i

With the announcement of the Nokia 9300i, Nokia has added another member to its family of high-end smartphones. The company says that 9300i has the right combination of design and functionality and is ideal for professionals on-the-go.

The Nokia 9300i features WLAN connectivity with full keyboard, 65k-color screen, support for a wide range of email solutions and an attachment viewer. WLAN connectivity enables the 9300i to provide a reliable and cost-effective data connection for downloading large files or emails with attachments.

80 MB of memory capacity (expandable up to 2GB with an optional MMC card) provides ample space for file storage, and the wide color screen makes it easy to view different types of documents, spreadsheets, presentations and web sites. Mp3 and Polyphonic free ringtones can be downloaded directly via GPRS or WAP.
The Nokia 9300i smartphone supports E-GPRS (EDGE) and WLAN 802.11g, five party conference calling via an integrated speakerphone and multiple email clients (with attachments), including BlackBerry Connect, IBM WebSphere, Oracle Collaboration Suite, Seven Always-On Mail and Visto Mobile. The Nokia 9300i smartphone also integrates infrared and Bluetooth capabilities, giving users two different ways to wirelessly synchronize their devices to a desktop PC or laptop, as well as exchange data with other mobile devices.

Planned to be available strating Q1 2006, Nokia will offer one tri-band version of the Nokia 9300i optimized for mobile networks in Europe and Asia (900/1800/1900 MHz) and capable of operating in compatible GSM networks in the Americas.

P990’s “mini me” Photos Unveiled

Pictures of a so called “mini me” of Sony Ericsson’s P990 can be found on the Internet. The new phone is dubbed to be named P970, and it’s a slimmer and smaller version of its much bigger brother P990.

It is not known if the photos are official or real, but the phone looks really good. The P970 is the reduced size version of P990. At first sight the main difference is the lack of the QWERTY keyboard. Instead of the old keyboard, only numerical buttons are present, like in any other phones.

Also, P970 is said to feature the Symbian UIQ 3.0 interface and all the functions that P990 has, plus Wi-Fi. The phone is said to be 3G enabled and
might feature also Sony’s Walkman mp3 player capabilities.

The P970 will probably be youth oriented, as it is rumored to sport a 2 or 3 megapixel camera. This might just be true, as Sony Ericsson’s W900 has a graphic chipset capable of dealing with a 3 megapixel camera.

If a phone like P970 will finally be launched, it might be a hit, because it features PDA capabilities, decent photo camera, mp3 player capabilities and an attractive design.