Looks like India will soon beat the US in mobile telephony and will become the second-largest wireless market in the world after China by April 2008. According to the data compiled by telecom regulator TRAI, in February alone India had 8.53 million new mobile users.
“India’s monthly wireless subscriber addition is the highest in the range of 8-9 million. Thus, India’s wireless subscriber base during the first half of April 2008 will surpass that of the US and become the second-largest wireless network in the world. Not only this, the total subscriber base (wireless plus fixed line) of India will also cross the 300-million mark in April 2008,” TRAI said in a statement.
Nowadays cell phone virus’s are not exceptionally prevalent. There are a few who cause cell phone to make unwanted calls and send expensive messages. Most security holes however are very quickly fixed. As new open platforms such as Android start popping up cellphone virus’s are a somewhat growing concern.
According to a Gizmodo poll (still in the works) 2/3 of people use their cellphone to tell the time rather than a wristwatch. Current results of the poll have the cellphone pulling in close to 63% of the votes with the wristwatch coming in a 33% and no watch at 4.4%.
The Nokia WH-700 stereo headset was today unveiled at the Nokia World Event. The WH-700 is meant for audiophiles on the go and also offers seamless changeover between calls and music. Available with the option of three different ear cups, the headset will cost an estimated 50 EUR without taxes.
For many of us, traveling by air means being at the mercy of the mind-numbing inflight programming for entertainment. But that may not be the case any longer for those who would be traveling to China via Shenzhen Airlines. The company announced that their passengers would soon be able to use their mobile phones and connect to the Internet during flights thanks to the Swiss-based technology firm OnAir.
Shenzhen Airlines President Li Kun said: "We are very proud to be the first airline in China to provide passengers with the ability to communicate during flights."
Another new mid-range handset announced by Nokia is the Nokia 6121 classic which supports quadband GSM and WCDMA 900/2100 technology. One will also be privy to multimedia features like; 2MP and a VGA Camera, support for HSDPA technology and video support. The Nokia 6121 will retail for UR 260, before taxes and subsidies.
"With the introduction of these threes new devices, we are expanding our mid-range offering to give consumers even more choice when it comes to mobile connectivity," said Peter Ropke, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "Whether they are looking to capture moments, share music or utilize the Internet, they can always find a stylish Nokia phone that meets their needs."
The Nokia 3500 Classic is ideal for first time users and those looking for an affordable yet functional device. The handset has a 2 mega pixel camera, instant messaging capabilities and FM radio to its credit. Talk Time is around 3 hours and Stand By time is 12 days. Expect the phone to retail for around EUR 135, before taxes and subsidies.
When a phone goes by the name of Atom Van Gogh, you know the manufacturers have some grand ambitions for it. Available on the WNDtelecom, the Atom Van Gogh has a nifty detachable Bluetooth earpiece which when not in use folds right back into the phone. The Tri-band (900/1800/1900 MHz) Phone also includes a 3MP camera for still images and a VGA camera for video conferencing, telephony etc.
Sony may well have crushed the dreams of thousands of PSP Fanboys by dismissing the PSP Phone. The company denied that it’s developing a cell phone based on the PSP model even though it did file a U.S. patent for a cell phone with gaming functionality.
Sony Ericsson spokeswoman, Merran Wrigley was heard saying:
“We’re continually evaluating other propositions, but they have to be credible propositions. We’re not interested in sticking parts on phones that destroy the brand equity that’s been built up by Sony”.
Sharp Corporation recently announced the successful development of a 2,000,000 pixel auto focus CMOS camera module with an optical size only 1/4-inch in size. The LZ0P39DS module hence has the privilege of being the “industry's most compact, thinnest module” and is thus ideal for mobile phones. The module is also capable of achieving full-motion video capture at 15 frames per second (fps).
Casio Japan announced their new cellphone, the CDMA Casio W53CA. This one has a whopping 5-megapixel camera to its credit and looks like 1.3 MP cameras are passé! The handset will appeal to users with its slim clamshell design and multimedia features. Available in colors like Red, Black and White, the W53CA also includes a dedicated music player and up to 2GB of storage capacity.
IAC/InterActiveCorp unveiled their new mobile phone service, Ask Mobile GPS," which will be available on the Sprint Nextel Corp Network. One can subscribe to the service for $9.99 per month and users can then access maps and other location-based services via their cellphones.
Another phone to be announced by the folks at Sony Ericsson is the T650 which seeks inspiration from Mother Nature! With illumination effects, stainless steel finish and scratch-proof mineral glass, this one looks like a keeper! The T650 has been equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera and the 3G handset includes Bluetooth, Music Player, Video Blogging support, memory card slot and 3D games. The T650 will be available Growing Green (whatever that is) and Midnight Blue. The phone will be a Dual mode UMTS 2100 -GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 phone.
Look what we dug up from the archives of the FCC! A new LG phone which for now goes by the name ! The handset in all probability will be renamed but what caught our interest was the feature set! The slider phone supports EDGE and also includes a 2 megepixel camera! The mandatory MicroSD Card is present too and LG continues its love affair with touch sensitive external controls!
Nokia continues its love affair with affordable yet functional handsets with the Nokia 2505. The Nokia 2505 is actually a CDMA handset and will be released in Asia/Pacific, Middle East, Africa, China and Latin America during the 2nd quarter of 2007. Equipped with a 65,536 color display, one will be privy to features like;text messaging, speaker phone, calendar, a personalized voice reminder and an alarm clock.
"The Nokia 2505 offers a slim, elegant and innovative design that appeals to the fashion sense across all consumer segments" said Larry Paulson, vice president and general manager of Nokia's CDMA business. "Nokia also recognizes that many functions, including an FM radio and quick-press flashlight are of particular importance to entry market consumers, and were included as standard features on the Nokia 2505."
The Du-635 Super Radio phone makes camera phones so passe! On the outside it looks like any ordinary phone, however flip it over and a you see a music player with a speaker! We kind of dig its Retro look which is a throwback to the 70s era! Other feature including; TV / FM / AM tuner, 1.3 Megapixel camera, Micro SD card slot and a dual band GSM. The Du-635 Super Radio Phone is available only in Taiwan.
Hell hath no fury like a Techie scorned! Check out the Cellphone Stun Gun which may look like an ordinary mobile phone but actually can discharge 800,000 volts of power! The Stun Gun is powered by CR123A batteries and comes with a safety switch which prevents you from frying yourself (we wouldn't what that would we?). Its available for $59.99 since Pepper Spray is so passe!
For reasons best known to mankind (stress on man) no tech show is complete without models! Hence Alcatel saw the CTIA Wrap Up Party as the perfect place to unveil its new ELLE Glamphone NO 3. The phone is targeted at the ladies and will be available in 4 pretty shades! Touted as the “ultimate fashion accessory”, the phone’s first recipient was none other than Supermodel Helen Houdova.
Kyocera may not exactly be in the same league as Nokia and Motorola, however the company did manage to get our attention with the Kyocera E2000. The phone manages to strike the perfect blend between sex appeal and tech appeal! Highlights include; high-gloss black, 1xEV-DO support, stereo Bluetooth (A2DP), 1.3 megapixel camera with external controls and a 2 inch QCIF+ TFT internal display.
Amnesty International USA has launched the Amnesty Wireless in collaboration with Working Assets. This cell phone service will actually make a difference as 10% of the bill will go to Amnesty International without the subscribers paying anything extra. Also next time the folks badger you about spending too much time on the phone, tell them its for a good cause!
"Our members want to do all they can to support human rights," said Larry Cox, executive director of Amnesty International USA. "But they?re also busy people. Amnesty Wireless makes it easier for them to make a difference every day."
You know it was only a matter of time when they ran out of cellphones ideas! How else can you explain the the abomination which goes by the name of the Matchbox Concept Cellphone. Lets hope it remains a concept as I have never been a fan of brown and yellow gadgets. One Brown gadget (Zune) is enough to last a lifetime! LV Zhongfang is the designer who admits he hates sleek pretty phones! I think I believe him on that!
The Nokia 8800 Monaco Edition by ISSE Russia is not for mere mortals like us. Special care has been taken to make it a connoisseur delight by encrusting it with jewels and packaging it in exotic boxes. The Monaco Edition strives to be a masterpiece and is an epitome of style, luxury and decadence! No word on pricing or availability but something tells me it won't be pretty!
Looks like India will soon beat the US in mobile telephony and will become the second-largest wireless market in the world after China by April 2008. According to the data compiled by telecom regulator TRAI, in February alone India had 8.53 million new mobile users.
Nowadays cell phone virus’s are not exceptionally prevalent. There are a few who cause cell phone to make unwanted calls and send expensive messages. Most security holes however are very quickly fixed. As new open platforms such as Android start popping up cellphone virus’s are a somewhat growing concern.
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