[Nokia offers the first devices in its new Nokia Supernova range - the 7610, 7510, 7310, and 7210.]
Espoo — Recognizing that no one style fits all, Nokia today unveiled a new range of products to let consumers express their personal styles on a number of levels ranging from stylish designs, to personalization through vibrantly hued exchangeable covers.
The first four devices to launch as part of the new Nokia Supernova range feature a mix of bold colors and of-the-moment designs, evoking the allure of the latest statement handbags or must-have sunglasses. Aimed at style conscious men and women who want to stay connected, the new range delivers exceptional mobile functionality alongside a variety of music and internet experiences.
“As we rely more heavily on mobile phones to stay connected, they increasingly know everything about us and have become a window into our worlds,” said Jo Harlow, vice president, LIVE category, Nokia. “With the Supernova range, we set out to give people the ability to set themselves apart in the same way that they would with a traditional statement accessory.”
Xpress yourself
The new Nokia 7610, 7510 and 7310 Supernova devices give people an option to truly personalize their look by matching the style of their phone to their ever-changing moods with a choice of exchangeable Xpress-On covers in striking colors and glamorous surfaces.
Nokia 7610 Supernova
Featuring a slide design and smooth curves, the Nokia 7610 Supernova offers Xpress-On covers in a choice of a set of ’steel blue’ and ‘red’ covers offset by a muted gray front surface, or ‘bright lilac’ and ’steel blue’ contrasted against a pristine white front surface. The innovative Theme Colorizer feature lets people identify and capture any color and further tailor a look by applying captured colors to the phone’s key illumination and wallpaper.
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Additional features include a 3.2 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and 8x digital zoom, instant messaging and TV out for image sharing. With the Nokia 7610 Supernova, consumers can also enjoy and manage music with a dedicated music key, FM-radio, an MP3 player and access to Nokia Music Store* through the Nokia Music PC Client. The Nokia WidSets service gives access to enjoy and share content on favorite websites through the device.
The Nokia 7610 Supernova is available in the third quarter of 2008 with an estimated retail price of 225 EUR before taxes and subsidies.
Nokia 7510 Supernova
The Nokia 7510 Supernova boasts an iconic fold design with a push-to-open side key. Available with Xpress-On front and back covers in ’storm blue’, ‘red’, ‘emerald green’ and ‘espresso brown’ the Nokia 7510 Supernova features magical light effects with a hidden-until-lit display and a reminder light. With outstanding mechanical quality, a soft feel and solid metal hinge, the phone features a 2 megapixel camera with NIPS, LED flash, 4x digital zoom, a 512MB microSD card**, a large 2.2 inch QVGA display and a new user friendly Nokia web browser for easy access to Nokia Search, Share on OVI and Flickr.
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With the Nokia 7510 Supernova, consumers can enjoy and manage music with an FM Radio, an enhanced MP3 player, access to Nokia Music Store and Nokia Music PC Client. Additional features include a link to YouTube, access to Nokia Maps 1.2 to navigate with free mapping, routing and local search, support of A-GPS and the Nokia WidSets service.
The Nokia 7510 Supernova is available in the fourth quarter of 2008 with an estimated retail price of 180 EUR before taxes and subsidies.
Nokia 7310 Supernova
The slim and sleek Nokia 7310 Supernova includes Xpress-On covers etched with daring 3D textured designs available in ’steel blue’ plus a second front and back cover in ‘wasabi green’ or ‘candy pink’. A further five front and back cover options will be available for purchase in select markets in ‘mushroom silver’, ‘plum jam’, ‘electric blue’, ‘yellow mellow’ and ‘espresso brown’.
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Additional features include a 2 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and TV out for image sharing, instant messaging and playing the preinstalled games on TV. An FM RDS radio and an MP3 music player complete the offering for style conscious individuals that want to enjoy their music anytime, anywhere.
The Nokia 7310 Supernova is available in the second quarter of 2008 with an estimated retail price of 155 EUR before taxes and subsidies.
Nokia 7210 Supernova
For trend watchers who want simplicity with style, the Nokia 7210 Supernova has a chic, slim design and is available in a choice of ‘bubble gum pink’ and ‘vivid blue’ in a gloss finish. With the Nokia 7210 Supernova, people can enjoy music sideloaded from a PC or purchased from Nokia Music Store, as well as manage music with the new Nokia Music PC client, which is available for download. With an SD memory card slot, favorite music and videos can be easily played and saved. A 2 megapixel camera and access to Flickr provide one click access to share photos.
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The Nokia 7210 Supernova is available in the third quarter of 2008 with an estimated retail price of 120 EUR before taxes and subsidies.
[Reuters has picked up a WSJ story stating new phones running Google’s Android software are having difficulties meeting a fourth quarter delivery date.]
New York (Reuters) — “New mobile phones being developed by Google Inc and more than 30 partners based on software called Android will arrive in the fourth quarter, a schedule that some cellular carriers and program makers are struggling to meet, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.”
[New phones support T-Mobile HotSpot@Home service providing unlimited nationwide calling over any accessible Wi-Fi connection.]
Bellevue, WA — T-Mobile USA, Inc., today announced the availability of the Nokia 6301 and Samsung SGH-t339, the newest additions to the growing lineup of phones that support T-Mobile HotSpot @HomeSM service, which provides unlimited, nationwide calling over any accessible Wi-Fi connection in addition to great in-home coverage.(1)
The Nokia 6301 and Samsung t339 bring two stylish phone options to the expanding T-Mobile HotSpot @Home family. The groundbreaking wireless service was first introduced a year ago with two handset options. Now T-Mobile customers can choose from eight HotSpot-enabled phones, including three smartphones and a variety of Nokia and Samsung phones.
With a stunning red finish and a thin flip form factor, the Samsung t339 provides the right balance of style and technology. This Wi-Fi-enabled phone is outfitted with stereo Bluetooth, a 1.3 megapixel camera with video capture, a music player and instant messaging capability.
The Nokia 6301 provides the style of a home phone with the look of a mobile. The sleek, stainless steel bar phone comes with a standup charger so customers can conveniently dock their phone, similar to the design of a home cordless phone. The Nokia 6301 is also equipped with a robust feature set, including a 2.0 megapixel camera with video capture, stereo Bluetooth and a music player.
“Since launching T-Mobile HotSpot @Home nearly a year ago, T-Mobile has remained committed to building our portfolio of handsets to support this innovative wireless service,” said Sajal Sahay, director of product marketing, T-Mobile USA. “These new phones are stylish offerings for our customers who want to take advantage of unlimited nationwide calling and great wireless coverage - all for an affordable price.”
Key features of the Nokia 6301:
* Wi-Fi-enabled; supports T-Mobile HotSpot @Home
* T-Mobile myFavesSM-enabled
* Music player (supports WMA, MP3, AAC and eAAC+)
* Stereo Bluetooth connectivity
* 2.0 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and video capture
* Expandable memory with microSD (support for up to 4GB)
* Instant messaging; supports AIM, ICQ, Yahoo! Messenger and Windows Live
* Speakerphone
* FM radio
* Tri-band 850/1800/1900 MHz; GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMA
* Display: 240 x 320 pixels, TFT, 16 million colors
* Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.7 x 0.5 inches, 3.2 ounces
Key features of the Samsung t339:
* Wi-Fi-enabled; supports T-Mobile HotSpot @Home
* T-Mobile myFaves-enabled
* Music player (supports MP3, AAC and AAC+)
* Stereo Bluetooth connectivity
* 1.3 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and video capture
* Expandable memory with microSD (support for up to 2GB)
* Instant messaging; supports AIM, ICQ, Yahoo! Messenger and Windows Live
* Speakerphone
* Tri-band 850/1800/1900 MHz; GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMA
* Display: 176 x 220 pixels, TFT, 262k
* Dimensions: 3.62 x 1.83 x 0.78 inches, 3.3 ounces
The Nokia 6301 and Samsung t339 will be available beginning June 23, 2008, at select T-Mobile retail stores and online at www.t-mobile.com. For more information about the new phones, please visit www.t-mobile.com. For more information about T-Mobile HotSpot @Home, visit http://t-mobile.com/talkforever.
(1) Unlimited nationwide Wi-Fi calling requires HotSpot @Home plan, qualifying rate plan, broadband Internet connection and wireless router. Regular plan minutes are used when call does not originate on Wi-Fi network. For more information about HotSpot @Home, visit t-mobile.com/talkforever. 2112
[Motorola announces the first MOTOZINE handset - the label for its multimedia-optimized devices. The MOTOXINE ZN5 combines Motorola’s ModeShift Technology and KODAK Imaging Technology and features a 5 megapixel camera, 4 GB of external memory and optimized settings for low-light environments. ]
Beijing — Motorola and Kodak today announced MOTOZINE(TM) ZN5, the first product combining world-class innovation from both companies. The MOTOZINE ZN5 combines a high-quality phone and camera experience to help content-craving consumers seize inspiration and share the content they create and love with the world.
Unveiled today in Beijing at a gallery-inspired event, ZINE ZN5 delivers an easy and immersive mobile imaging experience. ZN5 is the first mobile phone to combine Motorola’s ModeShift Technology and KODAK Imaging Technology. Together, they redefine the quality, convenience and connectivity of mobile imaging devices. With KODAK EASYSHARE Software and easy access to KODAK Gallery(1) or other web sharing sites,(2) pictures are easily moved off the device, allowing consumers to print, share and enjoy their favorite photos whenever they want.
“Today’s creative consumers not only want to be the photographer, but also the retoucher, the exhibitor and the critic,” said Jeremy Dale, corporate vice president, mobile devices marketing, Motorola, Inc. “The MOTOZINE ZN5 lets them be all the things they want to be.”
Built to Shoot
ZN5 puts image capture first, with a high-resolution landscape screen and one of the fastest click-to-click times available. To launch the camera, simply slide open the Kodak lens cover to transform the phone into an ultra- fast 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus, a Xenon flash, 4GB of optional external memory(3) and optimized settings for low-light environments.
Built-in KODAK Imaging Technology ensures that every picture taken with ZN5 looks its best. When KODAK Imaging Technology is combined with KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, images become brighter and more vivid on the spot. Multiple capture modes, like multi-shot and panorama, which automatically stitches together continuous shots taken on the horizon line into a single, extended image(1), makes taking photos fun.
“KODAK Imaging Technology combines Kodak’s unparalleled experience in imaging science with easy connectivity to the company’s vast portfolio of products and services,” said John Blake, general manager digital capture and imaging devices group, vice president Eastman Kodak Company. “We have redefined the quality, convenience and connectivity of mobile imaging devices. We have worked closely with Motorola to create a device that not only delivers Kodak-quality pictures, but allows consumers to explore a wide range of options for sharing their photos with friends and family around the world.”
Built to Share
With one touch, photos can be viewed right from the home screen; no menus, no searching. This multimedia device provides a fun, quick and easy way to share favorite photos. Pictures can be uploaded via Gallery Link in one simple click and instantly shared to the KODAK Gallery (http://www.kodakgallery.com)(1) to be viewed, stored and shared with friends and family. ShoZu can be used to upload photos to a variety of social networking sites(1). ZN5 comes with KODAK EASYSHARE Software, the world’s most used photo software, making it easy to organize, edit, share, store and find mobile pictures(1). Consumers can transfer pictures to a computer via USB, Wi-Fi(1) or Bluetooth wireless technology(4) and print wirelessly on Bluetooth-compatible KODAK All-in-One Printers and at KODAK Picture Kiosks.
Built to Talk
In phone mode, ZN5 features Motorola’s patented CrystalTalk(TM) technology to help callers hear and be heard, even in noisy environments. With dual compatibility for GSM and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), users can connect in more areas around the world(2) and enjoy high-speed wireless connections to surf the Web via a full HTML browser(2). To complete the communications experience, ZN5 also supports SMS, MMS, IM and personal e- mail(2).
The MOTOZINE Multimedia Experience
MOTOZINE ZN5 is the first device to carry the MOTOZINE franchise name, Motorola’s new label for its multimedia-optimized devices. For the consumer who thrives on content consumption and creation, products in the ZINE portfolio give them the freedom to shape pop culture, on their terms.
MOTOZINE ZN5 will be first available in China in July 2008 and is expected to roll out around the globe throughout the remainder of the year. For more information regarding pricing and product availability in your region, please contact your local Motorola representative. 2112
[Sony Ericsson’s new F305 offers horizontal gameplay and dedicated gaming controls plus Motion Gaming for controlling games with the flick of a wrist.]
Singapore — Today’s announcement sees Sony Ericsson putting gaming at the heart of its latest phone release. Targeted firmly at a youth audience, the F305 with Motion Gaming lets users control games with the flick of a wrist or the swing of an arm, and then see the results straightaway on the screen. Using advanced motion sensor technology, the phone can, for example, follow your actions to imitate bowling or casting a fishing line.
With the F305 your favourite game is only one-click away. Enjoy the full gaming experience with stereo speakers, which also come in handy for sharing the latest track on the media player. Add a 2.0″ screen into this pocket-sized slider phone and the F305 takes playing games on your mobile to a whole new level.
To complement the F305 there is also now a handy new accessory available for the serious gamer. Although the F305 gives you up to 8 hours of gameplay, there is always now a back-up with the Power Pack CPP-100. Attach it to your keyring and when you need it, simply plug it into the phone to receive an instant battery power boost.
The F305 is about more than just gaming. Slide it open and find it packed with the latest Sony Ericsson features. Never miss a fun or unexpected moment with the phones 2.0 megapixel camera. Share your photos or music with friends via Bluetooth or Memory Stick Micro (M2). It will also be possible to change the look of your phone with Style-up covers - two covers to choose from in box.
The new F305 with Motion Gaming - Fun and entertainment on the move
* Motion Gaming with three preloaded motion games, “Bowling”, “Bass fishing” and “Jockey” - encounter gaming in a completely new way
* Additional motion games developed by Gameloft plus 50 more 2D and 3D games available for download at PlayNow.
* Loud stereo speakers - enhance your gaming experience or share the latest music with friends
* Horizontal game play and dedicated gaming keys - play games the way you want
* 2.0 megapixel camera and Bluetooth - a complete media experience
The F305 with Motion Gaming will be available in Polar White and Mystic Black in selected markets from Q3 2008. It will be a Quad-Band EDGE phone supporting 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 frequency bands.
Power Pack CPP-100 will be available in selected markets from Q4 2008
F305 with Motion Gaming - At a glance
Gaming and Entertainment
* Motion gaming
* Horizontal gaming mode
* Cross key + Dedicated gaming buttons
* Gaming shortcut key
* 3D games
* Stereo speakers
* Java MIDP 2.0
* PlayNow
* Media player
* MP3/AAC/AAC+/ eAAC+
* TrackID
* Stereo FM radio
* Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
Camera
* 2.0 megapixel camera
* 2.0″ 176 x 220 TFT display
Internet
* WAP 2.0 xHTML
Communication & Messaging
* Picture messaging (MMS)
* Predictive text input
* Sound recorder
* Text messaging (SMS)
Design
* Style-up covers, two provided in box
Connectivity
* Bluetooth technology
* USB mass storage
Organizer
* Alarm
* Calculator
* Calendar
* Phone book
* Stopwatch
* Tasks
* Timer
Accessories
In-Box:
* Colour matched Stereo Headset HPM-60
* Wrist strap
* Charger
* Battery
* User guide
* Spare back cover
Optional:
Power Pack CPP-100
Instant boost to your battery
Design Collection IDC-21
Protect your phone in style
Stereo Bluetooth Headset HBH-DS220
Enjoy wireless music without missing a call.
M2 USB Adapter CCR-70
Transfer, store and share the content of your Memory Stick Micro (M2)
Facts and Figures
Size: 96 x 47 x 14.6 mm
Weight: 97.5 grams
Colours:
Polar White
Mystic Black
Screen:
Resolution: 176 x 220 TFT display (262,144 colours)
Size: 2.0 inches
Phone memory: Up to 10MB
Memory Stick Micro (M2) support
Talk time GSM: Up to 8 hrs
Standby time GSM: Up to 400 hrs
Availability and versions
Networks:
EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
Available in selected markets from Q3 2008.
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1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant.
2) Talk and standby times are affected by network preferences, type of SIM card, connected accessories and various activities e.g. games. Kit contents and colour options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market. 2116
[WiMAX Forum announces the first ten 2.5 GHz Mobile WiMAX products receiving the WiMAX Forum Certified Seal of Approval.]
Amsterdam — The WiMAX Forum announced the first ten Mobile WiMAX products received the WiMAX Forum Certified Seal of Approval for the 2.5 GHz profile (titled MP05) at the WiMAX Forum Global Congress in Amsterdam. The WiMAX Forum also revealed its roadmap for 3.5 and 2.3 GHz equipment certification during the show, with plans for equipment in the 3.5 GHz band to achieve certification by the end of 2008. Following months of rigorous testing to ensure that each product met the strict WiMAX Forum interoperability and conformance standards, the announcement included four base stations and six mobile station modules (also known as terminals) operating in the 2.5 GHz frequency band from eight WiMAX Forum member companies, including Airspan Networks, Alvarion Ltd., Beceem Communications Inc., Intel Corporation, Motorola Inc., Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd., Sequans Communications and ZyXEL. All of the newly certified 2.5 GHz mobile station modules passed the mandatory MIMO testing protocols.
“With the unwavering support of our members, the WiMAX Forum team has fulfilled our promise to ensure that WiMAX operators have the certified equipment and devices needed to deliver mobile internet services that consumers want,” said Ron Resnick, president of the WiMAX Forum, during a news conference in Amsterdam. “With the successful completion of extensive 2.5 GHz testing, we’ve laid the groundwork to speed up additional profile certifications and ultimately to continue advancing global WiMAX deployments at a record pace.”
Alvarion Ltd., Motorola Inc., Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd. and Sequans Communications each received the WiMAX Forum Certified Seal of Approval for a 2.5 GHz base station. Airspan Networks, Beceem Communications Inc., Intel Corporation, Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd., Sequans Communications and ZyXEL each received the WiMAX Forum Certified Seal of Approval for a 2.5 GHz mobile station module.
These 2.5 GHz products were certified at the WiMAX Forum’s lead certification testing laboratory, which is operated by AT4 wireless in Malaga, Spain. Products achieving Mobile WiMAX certification were tested for functionality that supports mobility through rigorous testing including interoperability amongst vendor equipment and MIMO capabilities. This achievement of being designated as WIMAX Forum Certified ensures confidence in the interoperability of WiMAX products for the 305 service providers deploying WiMAX services in 118 countries worldwide.
The WiMAX Forum estimates that more than 100 Mobile WiMAX products will be certified by the end of 2008, and by 2011 more than 1,000 products will undergo Mobile WiMAX certification. The WiMAX Forum plans to stay ahead of the demand for certification with a robust global lab infrastructure, including six WiMAX Forum partner labs that are now open and ready to accept products for certification testing in China, Korea, Spain, U.S., along with two labs in Taiwan, ADT and TTC/CS. The WiMAX Forum plans to open two more certification labs by the end of 2008 in India and Japan and an additional lab in Brazil in 2009 in order to support the anticipated growing demands in those regions.
3.5 GHz WiMAX Forum Certified Products Here by Year-End
Certification of 2.5 GHz equipment has set the baseline for subsequent profiles, speeding up the testing cycle for all equipment in the future. The WiMAX Forum also announced today that it will begin to accept certification applications for 3.5 GHz equipment during 3Q 2008, with testing to begin in 4Q 2008 and certification completed for those products before the end of the year.
“We are setting an industry precedent by conducting certification in a way that it has never been done before,” added Resnick. “To ensure interoperability for global operators and consumers, the WiMAX Forum supports the end-to-end certification process from equipment development, to test equipment validation and finally product certification. The WiMAX Forum is the only consortium to certify base station equipment which is key to ensure true network interoperability and a high quality of service among user devices and network equipment.”
The 3.5 GHz band includes the validation and certification of three profiles based on channel bandwidths of 5, 7, and 10 MHz. The WiMAX Forum also plans in 2008 to accelerate the building of certification infrastructure for 2.3GHz products (5MHz and 10MHz channels), in order to drive certification of 2.3 products as soon as possible.
Industry Impact of WiMAX Forum Certified Equipment
The WiMAX Forum Subscriber and User Forecast Study projects that by 2012 there will be more than 133 million WiMAX users globally and approximately 70 percent of forecasted WiMAX users will utilize mobile and portable WiMAX devices to access broadband Internet services.
A key WiMAX Forum objective is to ensure the sale of interoperable certified products in the retail channel and eliminate the subsidy burden to operators. Selling WiMAX products at retail will spawn a larger base of innovative products targeting many new service models, compared to the existing service models in place today. These service models will satisfy demand for low cost devices, with no subsidy required, and customers will be able to buy a product and choose the specific operator from which to purchase a WiMAX service.
“This major milestone is significant for not just WiMAX ecosystem progress, it highlights the near term reality of new data services on innovative devices,” said Barry West, president of Sprint’s XOHM business unit. “Customers will soon benefit from the global momentum behind WiMAX, including cost efficiencies, interoperability and roaming.” 2114
[The W510 is made from ‘bio-plastic’ and the F268 does not contain BFRs or PVC.]
Seoul — Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced two environment-friendly mobile handsets, W510 and F268 at World IT Show in Seoul.
W510 is Samsung’s first mobile phone with ‘bio-plastic’ made from natural material extracted from corns. Samsung has been making an effort to develop more renewable and eco-friendly material compared with common plastic produced from petroleum.
Moreover, when producing W510, Samsung did not use any heavy metals, such as Lead, Mercury, and Cadmium, and applied water-soluble coating.
Samsung F268 with all the accessories including charger and headset does not contain BFRs(Brominated Flame Retardant) or PVC.
In addition, Samsung F268 has an alarm function to encourage users to unplug their charger when the devices are fully charged. The product also is following the Energy Star requirements as well, which is strict energy-efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy.
Both W510 for the Korean market and F268 for the Chinese market will be launched in June.
“Samsung is striving to continue to be a strong corporate citizen that contributes to environmental sustainability,” said Geesung Choi, President of Samsung’s Telecommunication Business. “Now we are trying not only to launch more environmentally-conscious products with more renewable material and less energy consuming, but also to expand proactively set up a phone recycling system”
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[AT&T launches new mobile apps - JuiceCaster 6.0 and Buzzwire.]
San Antonio — AT&T Inc. announced 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.
JuiceCaster 6.0
This unique application from Juice Wireless 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. AT&T customers can simply text Juice to 386 to begin connecting and communicating in a rich social- networking environment that includes profiles, pictures, videos, friend lists, comments, ratings and personal status updates. For more information on JuiceCaster, visit www.att.com/mediamall.
Buzzwire
Launched last month, this innovative mobile media service from Buzzwire Inc. 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. In addition, Buzzwire not only compiles and categorizes the popular video clips in one central library, but the content is also filtered and formatted so that the viewing experience is optimal for the mobile environment.
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 on many of AT&T’s most popular 3G handsets. 210d
[MontaVista announces its embedded Linux software has been optimized to develop low-power consumer products on the Freescale i.MX31 processor that runs intensive multimedia apps.]
MontaVista Software, Inc., the leader in embedded Linux commercialization, today announced that MontaVista Mobilinux 5.0 has been optimized to develop low-cost, low-power consumer products on the Freescale i.MX31 processor. Designed for wireless devices running computationally intensive multimedia applications such as portable media players and portable navigation devices, the i.MX31 applications processor and MontaVista Mobilinux offer power-saving capabilities, as well as impressive performance. This benefits users of mobile devices, such as smartphones, digital video recorders, digital cameras and mobile gaming consoles, with the ability to keep several applications running at once.
“We recognize the wide market application of Freescale’s i.MX31 multimedia applications processor, which includes an array of mobile devices, and are excited to provide Mobilinux to developers looking to unlock more capabilities built into the i.MX31,” said Jim Ready, founder and CTO of MontaVista. “Our customers are looking for ways to bring their products to market faster and to incorporate the power management strategies needed for the complex devices they produce. The i.MX31 applications processor from Freescale addresses these low-power needs while running at a fast 532 MHz speed, so developers can meet power management demands while also delivering optimum performance.”
MontaVista Mobilinux is an optimized Linux operating system including specialized features such as dynamic power management for designing wireless handsets and other mobile devices such as MIDs (mobile Internet devices), GPS devices, portable medical products and automotive infotainment. According to a research report published earlier this year by the Mobile Consumer Lab of the International University of Japan, “MontaVista Mobilinux currently dominates the Linux market for wireless devices, having implemented over 90 percent of Linux-based smartphones shipped in 2007.”
“MontaVista Mobilinux is a commercial-grade product with an impressive feature set that speeds time to market, which is an important consideration for Freescale customers,” said Aaron Shagrin, director of the Multimedia Alliances Network, Freescale Semiconductor. “The Freescale i.MX31 multimedia applications processor was designed to simultaneously provide low power consumption and high performance. By supporting the Freescale i.MX31 applications processor, MontaVista can supplement the success of Linux applications built by developers with both power management and performance in mind.”
The availability of MontaVista Mobilinux on the i.MX31 platform is another example of Freescale and MontaVista’s collaborative efforts to drive increased product control and shorter time-to-market for embedded design teams. In addition to the i.MX31 platform, MontaVista also supports the Freescale i.MX27 processor and eight other Freescale processors.
MontaVista Mobilinux 5.0 for the Freescale i.MX31 multimedia applications processor is available now, directly from MontaVista and through its distributors. 2114
[Motorola to move 180 research labs workers to other units.]
New York — “Motorola Inc, the No. 3 mobile phone maker, said on Friday it would roughly halve the size of its research labs to about 300 people as it plans to halt some projects and move at least 180 people to other units.”
