Monthly Archive: December 2007

Services

Google and NTT DoCoMo Share Mobiel Services

December 29, 2007

NTT DoCoMo, the largest mobile operator in Japan, will sign a deal with Google in order to offer e-mail and web search services via the company’s mobile phones. From the 2nd quarter of 2008, NTT DoCoMo’s subscribers will be able to access directly from their handsets Google’s features via the carrier’s i-Mode Internet network.

NTT DoCoMo also plans to work on a next-generation device to run on Google’s free mobile operating system, Android. The device should be ready somewhere at the end of 2008 and could represent the beginning of a new era for high-end mobile phones.

There are no further details about the future deal between Google and NTT DoCoMo.

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Ericsson

Ericsson Technology Enables New Safety Device Launched by NTT DoCoMo

December 27, 2007

Ericsson has announced that a brand-new security device with positioning capabilities, enabled by Ericsson technology, has been launched in Japan.

NTT DoCoMo, Inc., the Japanese telecoms giant, has launched a safety device that gets high-precision location information by using the GPS function. The device is designed to provide family members or authorities with positioning information or to enable location tracking when the user pulls the slide switch in a dangerous or emergency situation. The slide switch also triggers a crime prevention buzzer on the device.

The device is based on the U310 platform developed by Ericsson. The platform enables the modem and GPS functionality within the device, which is small enough to be carried inside a pocket or bag for easy activation in case of emergency.

Robert Puskaric, Head of Ericsson Mobile Platforms, said, “This shows that our platform technology is flexible and small enough to be implemented in devices other than the traditional mobile phone. We are also pleased to see that our platform has been included in a security device within the DoCoMo portfolio, as this proves its stability and quality.”

The product, CTG-001G, has been developed by Giant Electronics on behalf of DoCoMo, and was launched on the Japanese market on December 7.

Source: Ericsson Press Release

3G / Cellphones / LG / News

LG Electronics Launches LG-KH1800 in Korea

December 24, 2007

LG Electronics launches its 13.3mm-thick 3G phone ‘LG-KH1800’ dubbed as ‘Orange color phone’ in Korea market, which enhanced orange colored keypad.

By adopting an additional multitasking button, you can use SMS service, telephone directory, and alarm setting, even while calling.

Other features included its 3G WCDMA automatic roaming service, MP3 playback, text viewer, camera and electronic dictionary function.

It is expected to be available for 352,000(KRW) via KTF telecom.

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Network / Services

3 Launches Pay As You Go mobile broadband

December 22, 2007

This is a good news for you, internet surfer. 3 has launched a Pay As You Go (PAYG) version of its popular mobile broadband service. To join customers must first purchase a USB modem ‘dongle’ at a cost of £99.

From here customers can ‘top-up’ their mobile broadband credit in increments of 1GB, 3GB or 7GB at a cost of £10, £15 and £25 respectively. Credit can be purchased online at the 3 website, over the phone, or from any shop displaying the 3 Top-Up logo.

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Cellphones / News / Sharp

Sharp to Launch W61SH Next Year

December 20, 2007

For you in Japan, get ready for this. Sharp expects to launch its cycloid style mobile phone called W61SH in Japan market, which supports 1-Seg for mobile.

Adopting 2.8-inch wide display, the W61SH supports up to 2,000:1 contrast ratio and Super Vivid engine. Nice. It is expected to be available in January 2008.

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