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Researchers Develop the Cell Phone / Medical Scanner
Soon cell phones may be coupled with hand held medical scanners to save lives. According to a research report today in the Journal PLoS ONE, researchers have used off the shelf cell phone technology and coupled it with a portable scanner to use as an ultrasound and X-ray machine.
It's estimate that about three-quarters of the world's population do not have access to ultrasounds, X-rays and other imagers used for everything from detecting tumors to monitoring fetuses. The cell phone /scanner could become very helpful in developing countries. Additionally, the cell phone /scanner can be used in ambulances, or rural clinics.
The cell phone /scanner works by transmitting raw scanning data to processors, which create images to relay back for viewing on the cell phone screen. The device would much cheaper than medical imaging because one processor facility could serve multiple imagers.
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Cricket to Offer Unlimited Mobile Phone & Wireless Internet Services in Las Vegas
Cricket Communications, Inc will offer its simple and affordable mobile phone and wireless internet services in Las Vegas beginning on May 13. Cricket’s unlimited services, which do not require contracts or credit checks, will provide a simple wireless solution to Las Vegas consumers.
Cricket is known for providing unlimited wireless services at a predictable and affordable flat rate. The company offers monthly rate plans ranging from $30 to $60 per month, which include unlimited anytime minutes, unlimited U.S. long-distance, unlimited text and picture messaging, unlimited text to Mexico, unlimited Mobile Web, unlimited directory assistance, nationwide roaming minutes, and the freedom to travel within any of Cricket’s calling areas stretching across 23 states. The company does not require customers to sign contracts or pass credit checks.
In addition to unlimited mobile phone services, Cricket is also offering Cricket Wireless Internet Service, allowing customers unlimited internet access anywhere in Cricket’s coverage areas. | 
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DoubleClick Mobile to Integrate wth Mobile Ad Networks
| DoubleClick today announced that DoubleClick Mobile, the company's advertising delivery system for mobile devices, is integrating with mobile ad networks including AdMob, Google's AdSense for mobile content, and Millennial Media's premium MBrand network as well as its Decktrade performance network. This upgrade helps mobile publishers fill more of their available inventory and ultimately earn more revenue. Now, publishers using DoubleClick Mobile can sell mobile display inventory indirectly, through automated access to one or more networks of mobile advertisers. Publishers, of course, can continue to sell directly as they have always done. | |
Mobile Handset Leaders Form SPMT to Create Memory Interface Standard
ARM, Hynix Semiconductor, Inc., LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Silicon Image, Inc., Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, and STMicroelectronics today announced the formation of a working group committed to creating an open standard for next-generation memory interface technology targeting mobile devices.
This first-of-its-kind memory standard for dynamic random access memory (DRAM), named Serial Port Memory Technology (SPMT), will enable extended battery life, bandwidth flexibility, significantly reduced pin count, lower power demand and multiple ports by using a serial interface instead of the parallel interface commonly used in today's memory devices.
This technology will be ideal for mobile handset manufacturers and consumers because it will dramatically extend battery life while allowing high-performance media-rich applications that will be the norm on next-generation mobile phones. | 
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More Games by Nokia - SNAP Mobile Now Available in China & Taiwan
Nokia announced today that SNAP Mobile, its connected mobile Java gaming platform, has expanded games distribution channels in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Taiwan.
Through further cooperation with SINA Corporation, a leading online media company, Chinese consumers can access more connected games on Nokia devices and download them through local online storefronts. In Taiwan, people can experience a new connected games service through gaming portals run by Taiwanese service provider PocketNet Technology Inc. as well as through Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), the country's largest mobile operator.
SNAP Mobile and PocketNet offer Chunghwa Telecom customers the first open Java-based connected mobile gaming platform in Taiwan. | 
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Verizon & Vodafone to Deliver First Ever Live Global Mobile Simulcast Of Madonna
| Verizon Wireless and Vodafone announced they are teaming up to deliver the first ever live global mobile simulcast, with performances from Madonna’s exclusive up-close and personal show at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City where she will debut songs from her new “HARD CANDY” CD. On April 30 (morning of May 1 in the UK), Verizon Wireless and Vodafone will broadcast four songs live from Madonna’s historic performance. Available exclusively in the U.S. to Verizon Wireless V CAST Music customers and in Cyprus, Egypt, France (SFR), Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Romania, South Africa (Vodacom), Spain, and UK to Vodafone customers, this mobile broadcast will reach hundreds of millions of Madonna fans via their mobile phones, celebrating the release of Madonna’s 11th studio album for Warner Bros. Records, “HARD CANDY.” The mobile broadcast is currently scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. EST via Verizon Wireless V CAST Performances and 3 a.m. GMT on May 1 on Vodafone Live. | 
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Mobile Search to Have 1.3 Billion Users by 2013
| According to a new report from industry analysts, Juniper Research, nearly 1.3 billion mobile users, 30% of the subscriber base, are expected to utilize local mobile search services by 2013. The report argues that the best equipped regions for the delivery of mobile local search are currently Western Europe and North America, as all countries within these regions have good local digital information suppliers (yellow and white pages, city guides, restaurant and entertainment guides, traffic information, etc.) and also good mapping data (both on and off road) with good coverage of points of interest (POI). | |
SIMable Breakthrough Cell Phone Unlocking
| Today saw the launch of an innovative little device called SIMable, which effectively puts an end to the complicated business of mobile phone unlocking. SIMable is an ultra thin chip, that when attached to a SIM card, immediately fools most mobile phones into thinking that they have been unlocked. It is compatible with the majority of mobile handsets, including all the latest 3G devices, which are becoming more and more difficult to be freed from their original Network. Introduced to the market by Essex based company 24/7 Mobile Solutions Ltd, SIMable can be installed and working in a Network locked handset in a matter of seconds. By using a customised manufactured cutting press, which comes with each unit, a tiny hole needs to be pressed out in the SIM card. Next SIMable needs to be aligned with the SIM and inserted into the locked handset. Using the cutting press, SIMable can be used more than once by transferring to any other SIM card. | 
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Nokia & ARC Trans to Offer Real Time Traffic on Cell Phones
| Nokia and ARC Transistance, the European network of automobile clubs, announced today that they are working together to provide Real Time Traffic Information to users of Nokia mobile devices. Nokia will offer the service as a premium offering in Nokia Maps 2.0 and in future versions of Nokia Maps. By adding RTTI, Nokia can save precious time for drivers by alerting them of traffic, construction or other road hazards that could affect their journey. When Nokia Maps receives the road updates from ARC Transistance, the application can dynamicly re-route during navigation and provide a faster route. This is a significant milestone for Nokia Maps, which makes navigation an even more compelling experience for Nokia device owners. ARC Transistance Traffic Information services aggregate the real time road and traffic conditions of 16 countries in Europe, and growing. The leading navigation industry players also use the ARC Transistance Traffic Information services to enhance the routing guidance and navigation experience of their customers. | 
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Telegent Systems Survey Reveals Free-to-Air Mobile TV is a Killer App
Telegent Systems, the company that makes television mobile with its high-performance single-chip mobile TV solutions, today revealed key findings of the industry’s first post-sale mobile TV survey. The survey shows that mobile TV can have a significant impact on handset sales, with 85% of respondents stating that the primary influence driving their handset purchase decision was the built-in free-to-air TV feature, as opposed to screen size, camera, music capability, or fashion.
The study, conducted in China where there are now more than three million users of free-to-air mobile TV, also reveals that free-to-air TV continues to be a compelling feature after purchase, with 74% of respondents watching television on their handset for thirty minutes or more at a time, and 54% watching five times a week.
The consumers in Telegent’s survey not only integrated free-to-air mobile TV into their daily routine, but also found long-term value in the feature.
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Slifter & LG Mobile Phones Launch Wireless Consumer Sweepstakes
Slifter today announced its partnership with LG Mobile Phones to help launch an innovative wireless Web sweepstakes connecting consumers with local LG merchandise. Slifter is a popular mobile shopping tool that enables millions of mobile users to search and share nearly 250 million products and promotions at over 150,000 US locations, straight from their cell phones.
Slifter worked closely with LG Mobile Phones to create the mobile component of a recently launched national sweepstakes, by constructing the text messaging campaign and building a wireless sign-up site that links to local LG Mobile products.
The sweepstakes, which runs through May 15th, gives consumers the chance to win a $7,000 LG Electronic Makeover and daily prizes ranging from LG Mobile Phones to movie tickets.
To enter the sweepstakes from a Web-enabled mobile phone, consumers are directed to text "LG" to 42229 or to visit http://m.lg2win.com.
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Nokia Singapore Music Store Now "Live" with Millions of Songs
Nokia announced today that the Nokia Music Store in Singapore is now "live" at www.music.nokia.com.sg. With millions of tracks from major international artists, independent labels and Asian artists, the Nokia Music Store brings true freedom to music lovers, letting people buy and enjoy music directly from their Nokia device or personal computer 24/7.
Music from Asian Artists: Besides making available digital music from international labels at the Nokia Music Store, prominent independent labels in Asia including Ocean Butterflies Music and Rock Records Singapore have partnered with Nokia to distribute their content. Additionally, RS Digital, an independent label from Thailand is offering Thai music via the Singapore website. The combined Asian music content by the international and Asian labels gives consumers a very comprehensive array of Chinese, Malay and Thai soundtracks in addition to local music. | 
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View Movie Trailers & Purchase or Rent Movies on Your Cell Phone
CinemaNow.com is now allowing U.S. consumers to use their cell phones to view movie trailers and order full-length movies to watch on their home television or computer through via its mobile website.
The service is available at mobile.cinemanow.com and it lets U.S. consumers immediately purchase or rent a movie. The service automatically downloads movies to an Internet connected consumer device such as a home computer. The movie will then ready to watch when the customer gets home and saves time because full length movies can take an hour or more to download via the Internet.
CinemaNow already competes with services such as Apple Inc's iTunes in Web video rentals. CinemaNow charges about $14.99 for online movie purchases and about $1.99 for rentals.
CinemaNow is using technology from uVuMobile Inc, which specializes in mobile video. | 
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Nokia Launches the Nokia 6600 Fold, 6600 Slide & 3600 Slide
Nokia today unveiled a trio of mobile devices that balance stunning and sophisticated looks with the latest in mobile functionality. All three devices, the Nokia 6600 fold, the Nokia 6600 slide and the Nokia 3600 slide present a smooth, minimalist design and an appealing array of easy-to-use features. The devices range in price from 175 EUR to 275 EUR before taxes and subsidies and are expected to start shipping during the third quarter of 2008.
With one touch of a button, the elegant Nokia 6600 fold smoothly opens to reveal a stunningly bright 2.13'' OLED screen displaying up to 16 million colors. With its seamless design, the signature "smooth back" of the Nokia 6600 fold creates a comfortable contour when open, and remains subtle and compact when closed. | 
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China Mobile, Softbank & Vodafone to Create Joint Innovation Lab
China Mobile Limited, SOFTBANK and Vodafone have agreed to establish a Joint Innovation Lab (JIL) to promote the development of new mobile technologies, applications and services. The three companies expect the initiative will help to accelerate the commercial deployment of mobile internet services.
The three companies will use the JIL as a platform to develop mobile services and drive innovation and synergy in the industry to the benefit of their combined global customer base. The JIL will launch projects based on emerging technologies and market demand.
The JIL will focus on the rapidly growing areas of mobile internet services, such as mobile widgets*. Initially, the JIL plans to develop a platform for mobile widgets to encourage the development of innovative new services that can leverage mobile operators' unique capabilities. The JIL also welcomes the co-operation of vendors and developers in the creation of new applications and services.
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Renault's Sandero to Feature Nokia N95, Maps & Accessories
| Renault Brazil and Nokia Brazil have joined forces to offer technology-savvy Brazilians an automobile that combines modern design with the most advanced mobile technology available today. The special edition Sandero Nokia will be the first Renault model produced in Brazil to come equipped with Nokia's complete mobility solution, including device, services & software and original accessories. The package includes the flagship multimedia computer, the Nokia N95, with an integrated Global Positioning System (GPS), pre-loaded Nokia Maps service, Bluetooth connection and a wide range of media solutions as well as music player, large screen and high-end camera. It also brings the Nokia LD-3W GPS module and is integrated with the Nokia CK-20W, an automobile accessories kit. Sandero Nokia is the first compact vehicle in the Brazilian market to come factory-equipped with GPS. | 
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Skype Releases Beta Version of Skype for Mobile Phones
| Following recent moves to extend Skype conversations to a wide variety of new mobile and wireless devices, Skype is taking another major step as it continues to merge its internet communications software with mobile phones. Today, the company released a beta version of Skype for your mobile, a mobile “thin“ client that works on about 50 of the most popular Java-enabled mobile phones from Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson. The beta version of Skype for your mobile is available worldwide with a feature set that includes chat, group chat, presence (seeing when your contacts are online), and receiving calls from Skype users, and through SkypeIn.* Additional features, which include the making of Skype-to-Skype and SkypeOut calls from the mobile handsets, are initially supported in seven markets: Brazil (Rio de Janeiro), Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. | |
Your Cell Phone May Cause Allergies
| Vitals.com, a doctor evaluation website listing more than 720,000 active doctors, is looking beyond the season's usual allergy triggers and bringing awareness to a new allergy phenomenon brought on by the prevalent use of modern technology. The increased use of cell phones and other wireless technologies have brought on hotly contested debates with claims that exposure to radiation and microwaves generated by excessive use have negatively impacted those with electromagnetic sensitivity, causing skin rashes, fatigue and headaches. For those already suffering from common allergies, studies also suggest that cell phone use is a trigger, increasing sensitivity to allergens and potentially making typical allergic reactions such as watery eyes or a runny nose worse. Cell phones also affect users with skin allergies who may be sensitive to various metals and materials used in manufacturing. When nickel, one of the leading reactors of skin allergies, is used in the production of cell phone casings and batteries, cell phone users become susceptible to allergic contact dermatitis, an allergy that causes rashes and skin outbreaks. | 
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IDC Reports Worldwide Cell Phone Market Grows 14.3%
| According to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, the worldwide mobile phone market experienced an expected sequential downturn in shipments following a busy holiday quarter. Vendors shipped a total of 291.6 million units during the first quarter of 2008 (1Q08), down 11.6% from the 330.8 million units shipped during the previous quarter (4Q07) and up 14.3% from the 255.0 million units shipped during 1Q07. While the first quarter results are in line with IDC's 2008 forecast, concerns over the economy may negatively impact handset purchases as the year progresses. Demand for handsets in the low cost segment will remain present in certain emerging markets throughout 2008, driving worldwide shipment growth. In contrast, more mature regions are increasingly characterized by highly competitive markets for replacement handsets and somewhat slower shipment growth. | |
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