Daily Archive: January 5, 2008

Cellphones / Samsung

Samsung Mobile Launches Samsung Solid

January 5, 2008

Samsung Mobile and O2 today launched Samsung Solid, the ‘first ultra durable handset’. Housed in a thick rubber body, Samsung Solid is rugged enough to endure tough treatment, making it perfect for extreme sports fans or anyone else likely to give their phone a bit of a knocking. It features anti-shock protection, as well as water and dust resistance; it will survive water splashes and the occasional knock or drop.

It comes with a built-in FM radio, Bluetooth connectivity, camera and a long life battery. There’s also a built-in flash light if you find yourself in environments in need of light.

Samsung Solid is available now. It costs £60 on O2 Pay As You Go deals.

Samsung Solid features:

* GRPS dual band (900/1800Mhz)
* VGA camera
* Resistance to water, dust (IP54), anti-shock
* Flash light
* Long life battery
* WAP 2.0
* SMS/MMS, Java
* Mobile tracker, SOS dialling

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Services

Verizon Wireless Launches Mobile Banking Services

January 5, 2008

Verizon Wireless and Firethorn announced that customers of major financial institutions
in the U.S., including Wachovia, SunTrust, FirstBank, and BancorpSouth, can access their accounts from their mobile. The mobile banking solution powered by Firethorn allows Verizon Wireless customers to manage their finances while on-the-go, enabling them to check bank account balances, transfer funds between accounts within the same bank, and review and pay bills that are already set up through the financial institution’s online account service. Sounds great.

The Firethorn application is secure and utilizes both PIN and device lock-out capabilities, which are in addition to the security that is already incorporated by the financial institution. As another layer of security, customers will need to register with their financial institution’s online banking service in order to use mobile banking.

Firethorn application is currently available on several phones from Verizon Wireless, including the Chocolate, enV, X8700, VX8600, VX9400 by LG, and the Samsung SCH-a950, with support for new devices to be added in the coming months. Users can download the Firethorn application for free from Verizon Wireless Get It Now virtual store.

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