Posted by The Mobile Technology Weblog on June 17th, 2008
How often do you update the firmware on your phone? If you're like me you never even think about it. Except, maybe when you come across a post or article such as this.
You should know that many of the firmware updates are now done in the background without you even knowing it. Red Bend Software's vCurrent Mobile client software for Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) has been adopted by many manufacturers of mobile phones and was awarded Product of the Year for 2007.
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Posted by YDogg on June 17th, 2008
Commerce over mobile devices is accelerating in the U.S., according to data released recently by The Nielsen Company. Already, 9 million U.S. mobile subscribers say they have used their mobile phone to pay for goods or services, and half of all data users say they expect to participate in mobile commerce in the future.
Nielsen Mobile, a service of The Nielsen Company, presented an overview of the opportunities in mobile commerce at the Internet Retailer Conference and Exhibition in Chicago, IL. Among their findings:
-Men are more likely than women to use their phone for commerce
-Adults ages 25–34 are the most likely to have made a purchase using their phone
Purchasing items via text messaging is another growing form of mobile commerce. Some services allow consumers to send text messages to a phone number or mobile shortcode in order to be charged for goods or services directly on their mobile phone bills. Already, 6.5 million U.S. mobile consumers say they’ve used text messaging to purchase an item.
"For many of the millions of consumers who are already shopping online, mobile commerce is an obvious and useful extension of that opportunity," said Nic Covey, director of insights at Nielsen Mobile who presented the data at the Internet Retailer Conference. "As more mobile commerce services become available and consumers develop a greater trust for phone-based transactions, we expect commerce to be an increasingly important part of the mobile experience next year and beyond."
Posted by The Mobile Technology Weblog on June 17th, 2008
Sure the industry seems to have all attention focused on the Apple iPhone of late, Sony Ericsson has a different type of user in mind with the announcement of their forthcoming C905a handset: particularly the photographer on the go. With an internal 8.1-megapixel camera with Xenon flash, the C905a offers up such goodies as face detection auto-focus, smart contrast and image stabilization.
GPS functions not only keeps users on course b8ut actually allows photos to be geo-tagged! Photos can be stored on the included 2GB Memory Stick Micro (M2). A USB adaptor provided in-box allows for easy transfer of photos to-and-from a PC. Photos can be viewed on the 2.4-inch (scratch-resistant) mineral glass display before transfer.
The C905a won't be hitting markets until the 4th quarter of 2008 and the price hasn't yet been released.
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Posted by Kim Poh Liaw on June 17th, 2008
The next Sony Ericsson entry-level phones announced today is the Sony Ericsson J132. Also with torch functions and FM Radio, the J132 is a talk and text phone with FM radio, stereo hands free kit and equip with a dust-resistant keypad.
Everything about the J132 is uncomplicated. Its clear and bright screen coupled with its one-click shortcuts and easy-to-use navigation key means that you are ready to text, search for a number or access the FM radio without fuss. The J132 will be available in Night Black and Heaven Blue in selected markets from Q4 2008.
The J132 will support GSM 900/1800 frequencies and the J132a for US markets will support GSM 850/1900.
Sony Ericsson J132 Specifications
- Display: 65,536 color CSTN, 128×160 pixel
- Phone memory 4MB
- Sizes: 103.0 x 45.0 x 15.0 mm
- Weight: 76.0 gr
- FM Radio
- Talk time: Up to 9 hrs
- Standby time: Up to 450 hrs
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Posted by Kim Poh Liaw on June 17th, 2008
Sony Ericsson today announces two new entry-level phones, one of them is the K330 with a VGA camera. With superb talk and standby times, torch functions and FM Radio, the K330 also comes with the camera and Bluetooth functions.
“There are certain phone features, such as a large phonebook and torch functionality, that are considered key to consumers in developing markets ” says James Marshall, Head of Portfolio Marketing at Sony Ericsson. “We’ve made sure that both of these phones pack all of the essential features and appeal to anyone wanting a durable, no-nonsense mobile.”
Although there isn’t any memory card slot available on the K330, with the VGA camera you can store up to 250 photos or 12 minutes of video footage (2 minutes each clips maximum). Similar to the torch application in other Symbian phones, the K330 has pre-loaded with Torch function, which will light up the display screen to guide your way home or find objects in the dark.
The K330 will be available in Gold on Black and Green on Black, again in selected markets from Q3 2008. The K330 will support GSM/GPRS 900/1800 and the K330a: GSM/GPR 850/1900.
Sony Ericsson K330 specifications:
- Display: 1.7-inch 65,536 color TFT, 128×160 pixel
- Phone memory 10MB
- Sizes: 100.0 x 45.0 x 12.0 mm
- Weight: 75.0 gr
- 0.3 megapixel camera
- FM Radio
- Bluetooth
- Java
- Talk time: Up to 7 hrs
- Standby time: Up to 300 hrs
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Posted by Kim Poh Liaw on June 17th, 2008
Sony Ericsson today unveils the MD400 and MD400g, the first HSPA USB modems from Sony Ericsson that also combined M2 Memory Stick Micro and a microSD slot. Apart from an in-built antenna, you also get an additional swivel antenna optimizes the performance when in use. When closed, it covers and protects the retractable USB connector.
With the new USB modems, users can receive 7.2Mb/s in download and up to 2.0Mb/s in upload speeds. The MD400g also has an in-built GPS receiver which automatically shows the user’s current location. GPS utility comes together with the MD400g, you can use it to link directly in to Google Maps and mark current location.
“The MD400 and MD400g are high performance and stylish devices that enable you to have all your essentials at hand even when you are out of reach from broadband at home or in the office. The USBs are simple, quick to install and the multiple technologies guarantee internet access every time,” said Johan Tysklind, marketing director mobile computing at Sony Ericsson. “The combined M2 Memory Stick Micro and the microSD slot really makes these products stand out from the crowd and the MD400g even includes a GPS receiver.”
MD400/MD400g Mobile Broadband USB Modem At a glance
- USB
- Size: 70 x 28 x 15 mm (open)
- Weight: 28g
- Dual antenna solution featuring Receiver Diversity optimisation which ensures highest possible data rates. the USB connector retracts when the swivel antenna is folded. Completely closed it covers the port
- Combo M2 Memory Stick Micro and microSD slot
- GPS (MD400g): Integrated GPS receiver (NMEA 2.0 interface)
- HSPA: Up to 7.2 Mb/s, downlink Up to 2.0 Mb/s, uplink
- HSPA/UMTS: Triple band 850/1900/2100 MHz
- EDGE/GPRS: Quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- MS Windows® 2000, XP, Vista, MAC-OS X supported
- Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager
- Auto-installation and auto-configuration
- Multi color LED illumination indicating communication status (and GPS status - MD 400g)
- 25 supported languages
- Sony Ericsson update services
Both the MD400 and the MD400g USB modem will be available globally in Q4 this year.
Posted by Kim Poh Liaw on June 17th, 2008
AT&T announced today the launch of two new mobile applications - JuiceCaster 6.0 and Buzzwire - that keep you connected to your online world. JuiceCaster 6.0 enables you to use your AT&T wireless device to instantly share and post your mobile videos and photos with your favorite online communities - including exclusive mobile video postings to YouTube and Flickr. With Buzzwire, you can access and customize an extensive streaming media library that spans popular video and audio content, as well as live Internet radio, directly from AT&T phones.
The JuiceCaster 6.0 lets you share videos and pictures from your wireless device to the Web’s most popular social-networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. AT&T customers also have exclusive access to post directly to YouTube and Flickr as well. Family and friends can instantly view, rate and comment on content directly from their own phones or directly from an online social-networking site.
AT&T customers can use JuiceCaster to:
- Post mobile pictures and video to popular social-networking Web sites and blogs, including Blogger, Facebook, LiveJournal, MySpace, Twitter and Xanga
- Set their status to update automatically on Facebook and Twitter, and receive friends’ status updates on their own phones
- Broadcast existing or new mobile videos and photos to global audiences using YouTube and Flickr, without requiring a computer or Internet connection
- Make content public or create custom groups by adding and connecting with friends directly from AOL, JuiceCaster, Gmail, Hotmail, MS Outlook and Yahoo!
- Meet new friends within the JuiceCaster community
JuiceCaster 6.0 is available for $2.99 a month on compatible 2G and 3G AT&T handsets.
Launched last month, the Buzzwire lets you use your AT&T mobile device to access a broad media library with more than 5,000 clips, including everything from your favorite Webisodes, unique user-generated video content and other video programming created specifically for the Web audience, such as news, sports and entertainment.
Today’s Buzz, which is a daily feature on Buzzwire, gives you a list of the top 10 most popular video clips on the Web. You also have the flexibility to create your own personal media channel - video, audio and live radio - and stream it to your phones with just one click. You can also bookmark any of the content in Today’s Buzz for viewing at a time more convenient for you.
The Buzzwire mobile media application is $4.99 a month and is available today for download via the AT&T MediaMall at www.att.com/mediamall.
Posted by Kim Poh Liaw on June 17th, 2008
Following the success of World View 2007, which received more than 70,000 entries from every corner of the world, World View is back for its third and biggest year yet. This competition gives everyone the opportunity to share their camera phone photography with a global audience.
World View 2008 has launched a new website www.sonyericsson.com/worldview. Visitors to the site can look through the lens of mobile phone photographers all over the world thanks to a new flash photo gallery, which offers participants the option to include a mini biography and photo description of themselves. Get an insight into photographers’ lives, the story behind their image and see their own ‘world view’.
World View 2008 also introduces a phenomenal new prize open to everyone who enters. The People’s Choice prize puts the power in the hands of the public. Awarded to the person who receives the most votes from the public around the world, it is a trip of a lifetime worth £5,000/€6,250. The Experts’ Choice winner, chosen by Sony Ericsson’s panel of elite photography judges, will receive a once-in-a-lifetime trip worth £10,000/€12,500.
Posted by Kim Poh Liaw on June 17th, 2008
Branching out from the Cyber-shot camera series, Sony Ericsson today introduces the Snapshot series with the new Sony Ericsson S302. The S302 introduces a premium looking, yet affordable phone with a snapshot camera at-hand when needed.
With a 11 mm thickness body and high gloss finish, the S302 looks and feels as good as the photos it’s capable of taking. When your picture didn’t come out as you wanted it to, you can use the Photo fix software to improve it. The affordable S302 camera phone comes with a 2 megapixel camera, 20 MB internal memory, support Memory Stick Micro and Bluetooth connection.
The S302 Snapshot will be available in Crystal Blue and Thunder Grey in selected markets from Q4 2008. The S302 (and S302c for China markets) will support GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900.
Sony Ericsson S302 specifications
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Posted by Kim Poh Liaw on June 17th, 2008
Here is it, the first ever 8.1 megapixel camera phone from Sony Ericsson. The new C905 Cyber-shot phone allow consumers around the world to capture and share vivid photos whatever their needs. With an 8.1 megapixel camera and real camera flash amongst its cutting-edge capabilities, it offers easy photo-taking in a phone that derives its looks from a digital camera and offers the picture quality to match.
Not only it has a 8.1 megapixel camera, the camera is complete with Xenon flash, auto focus, face detection auto-focus, smart contrast and image stabilizer. 2GB memory stick micro is included in the package together with the 160MB built in memory, good enough to store your photos. When the camera protection cover is opened, the phone will change to landscape mode with its 2.4″ scratch-resistant mineral glass display.
Camera features
- 8.1 megapixel camera
- Xenon flash
- Auto focus Face detection
- Smart contrast
- Image stabilizer
- Red-eye reduction
- BestPic
- Digital zoom - up to 16x
- Photo fix
- Photo flash
- Photo light
- Video light
- Video recording
- Video stabilizer
- Picture & Video blogging
- Geo-tagging
- Photo feeds
- PictBridge printing
Although the camera module has caused the slider phone to be thicker (104 x 49 x 18 mm - 19.5mm over the lens), Sony Ericsson has also built in the WiFi with DLNA support and the GPS for geo-tagging your photos. DLNA Certified TVs will be able to work as a Digital Media Player (DMP), enabling you to share your photos via WiFi on your TV. You can also use the new TV-Out Cable ITC-60 (not included) to connect to your TV.
The Sony Ericsson C905 cyber-shot will be available in Night Black, Ice Silver or Copper Gold colors in early Q4 this year. Here are the different variants for different regions and networks
C905: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSDPA 2100
C905a: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/1900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSDPA 850/900/2100
C905c: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
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