December 2007 Archives
ABI Study – Recycled Handsets > 100 Mil in 2012
Shipments of recycled handsets (old handsets recycled for reuse) are expected to exceed 100 million units in 2012, according to a recent study from ABI Research. Shorter handset replacement periods, growing demand for low-cost handsets in emerging markets, regulatory requirements, and growing consum…
Mobile Banking Expected to Be a Big Hit Says Aite Group
A new report from Aite Group, LLC gauges mobile operators' current perceptions of mobile transactions. The report, which is based on an October 2007 survey of 12 international mobile operators, provides insight into how mobile operators view mobile transaction adoption and how they perceive payments…
Armadillo Dollar Stops RFID Skimming
The Armadillo Dollar, created by Wisteria House Products of Gilbert, Arizona, protects against new wireless ID theft and RFID monitoring. When put into a person’s wallet, the Armadillo Dollar blocks the transmission of sensitive private information from RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) en…
MOTORAZR2 V9M Available from Cricket
Cricket Communications, Inc., is now offering MOTORAZR² V9m as part of its handset lineup. The RAZR² V9m features greatly enhanced dual screens, giving consumers the largest in its class two inch external screen for crisp picture caller ID and external text message display. The device also suppo…
Cricket Leaps to offer Clamshell Samsung SCH-r500
Samsung and Cricket Communications, Inc., announced that the Samsung SCH-r500 handset, a sleek clamshell phone for Cricket customers, will be available to Cricket customers on Monday, December 24, 2007. The phone features: Changeable faceplates Internal antenna262K TFT internal display1.2”…
OED Goes Mobile with Mobifusion
Mobifusion, Inc., a global developer and publisher of mobile applications and technologies announced an agreement with Oxford University Press to create and deliver mobile editions of Oxford’s world-leading dictionaries to mobile phones and devices through key wireless operators and other sale…
National Survey Says GPS More Desired Than Web Surfing
Due to soaring consumer interest in navigation services based on the Global Positioning System (GPS), a new national survey by Leo J. Shapiro and Associates (LJS) found that cellphone users cite GPS capability more frequently than Internet access as a desired feature. Based on data from phone inter…
AT&T & Rock the Vote Gets to Youth Via Mobile
AT&T and Rock the Vote will use new technologies like mobile to educate and engage these young voters. “The AT&T and Rock the Vote campaign will engage young people where they are — through a device that nearly never leaves their hands — and encourage them to actively par…
Net Applications Says More iPhones Web Browse than Windows Mobile
Net Applications tracked iPhone usage since its launch. Total web browsing on the iPhone has topped the web browsing on all Windows Mobile devices combined, their report shows. Their report is a listing of the top operating system versions in use. It is not a measure of units sold, but t…
Santa Snow Globe Slashers Caught After Leaving Cell Phone
According to Newsday, two young Santa and snow globe slashers were caught by a homeowner firefighter, after they left a cell phone at the scene of the crime. …
What Cell Phone or Mobile Device Should Santa Use?
Santa Claus needs a new cell phone this year. What would be the best cell phone or mobile device for Santa? Commentary Feature from Wireless and Mobile NewsAware of the latest mobile phone trends because of letters from very good girls and boys asking for iPhones; Nick of the Silent Holy Night…
Mobile Navigation without GPS & Web Mapping Service Launched by Fugawi
TORONTO, Canada - GPS software manufacturer Northport Systems, Inc., has launched Fugawi Touratel, a new cell phone-based outdoor navigation software and interactive web site, for use in the United States. Designed to enhance outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting and…
Unsolicted Facebook SMS Suit Settled
A lawsuit filed in October, accused Facebook of sending unsolicited text messages to out of date/recycled numbers. Plaintiff Lindsey Abrams of Patriot, Ind, said Facebook kept sending her numerous text messages, for which she was charged 10 cents apiece and Facebook got its share of the fee. Her num…
LA’s New Parking Meters Offer Text Alerts, Accept Credit Cards & Mobile Payments
Los Angeles, California, Mayor Villaraigosa kicked off the multi-phase Parking Management Program (PMP) and unveiled the new "Easy Park - Easy Pay" parking meters in a parking lot in North Hollywood, last week.The "Easy Park - Easy Pay" meters - which will replace the outdated single space parking m…
2.3 Trillion Mobi-Messages in 2008 Says Gartner
As the popularity of mobile messaging services continue to grow, Gartner, Inc. forecasts 2.3 trillion messages will be sent across major markets worldwide in 2008, a 19.6 percent increase from the 2007 total of 1.9 trillion messages. Mobile messaging revenue across major markets will grow 15.7 perce…
Cellfire Coupons MetroPCS
Cellfire, Inc. has signed an agreement with MetroPCS Communications,, to provide mobile coupon and discount offers. Cellfire is now available to any MetroPCS customer with a compatible phone and MetroWeb service. Cellfire makes it easy for MetroPCS users to find and use valuable deals delivered dir…
Cellware Socializes with Free Mobile Content with Ads
Cellware.com is offering free mobile content, including ringtones, wallpaper, videos, games and applications, for all types of mobile phones. Created by Advertising.com’s co-founder, John Ferber, Cellware combines a robust social network along with the ability to explore, create, and share gre…
WiMax Future Uncertain, Says In-Stat
WiMAX continues to make gains, with network trials becoming commercial deployments, and well known vendors adding the technology to their product portfolios, reports In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com). Despite many positive events over the last 12 months, however, WiMAX still faces much uncertainty, t…
Free AD Supported 800# Directory Assitance fromn AT&T in US
AT&T announced that callers coast to coast can get free directory assistance thanks to a new service, AT&T 1-800-YellowPages. The service, which has rolled out to several markets in 2007, is now available from every wireline and mobile phone in the United States. The service gives consumer…
LG Voyager vs iPhone Debate Review of Reviews
Reviewers are debating whether Apple's iPhone or Verizon's LG Voyager is the best phone. Who is the winner? Reviewers make comparisons between the phones because the major features they both offer are touch interfaces and full Web access. The iPhone offers the most computer-like browser experienc…
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