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3GSM 2007: dotMobi builds mobile content directory
dotMobi, the company who oversees the .mobi top-level domain suffix designed specifically for mobile phones, is embarking upon the launch of a range of directories that will be publicly available from the second half of 2007. The dotMobi database is…
3GSM 2007: Nokia to cooperate with YouTube over mobile video
Nokia has announced that it will cooperate with Google's YouTube and allow its mobile phone users to access YouTube on their handsets. A new version of the YouTube website, called YouTube Mobile, will be accessible from a user's mobile web…
3GSM 2007: Nokia N77 mobile TV phone
Nokia unveiled their N77 multimedia TV mobile phone at 3GSM. It features DVB-H technology, a dedicated TV key, and a powerful internal antenna to allow a digital TV signal to be received whilst on the move. Nokia say it…
3GSM 2007: SanDisk launch 8GB iNAND embedded flash drive
SanDisk have unveiled their JEDEC-standard iNAND embedded flash drive standard, capable of capacities up to 8GB. iNAND is compatible with the SD bus and commands, and is designed for use with applications such as mobile TV and multimedia storage, gaming,…
3GSM 2007: Microsoft claim signups to Windows Mobile 6
Microsoft, who officially launch Windows Mobile 6.0 at 3GSM this week, have claimed that several mobile phone manufacturers have signed up to use the new incarnation of their mobile operating system. LG Electronics, Toshiba and HP will make smartphones that…
3GSM 2007: Mobile phone and software manufacturers urge a cheaper mobile Web
Mobile phone operating system maker Symbian, whose software is found on about 70% of the world's smartphones, together will leading mobile phone makers, have appealed for mobile operators to make their wireless Internet services cheaper to appeal to more customers….
Nokia offers free mapping software for mobile devices
Nokia has annouced that its smart2go mapping and navigation platform will be made available free-of-charge for anyone with a compatible mobile handset to make use of. Initially, the software will work on Nokia phones, and smartphones running the Windows Mobile…
Switching broadband provider to become easier from 14th February
At long last, after a number of customers have experienced problems switching between broadband suppliers, February 14th sees a new Ofcom ruling come into effect that should make it easier and far less painful to change providers. From February 14th,…
HSDPA will dominate mobile broadband, WiMax to go niche
Broadband on mobile phones will continue to grow in popularity as coverage and speed improve. A new study by Arthur D Little suggests that HSDPA will become the dominant method of delivering high-speed Net access to mobile devices, receiving the…
Two New York Apple stores rank in America's Favourite Architecture top 150
As Apple expands its retail stores around the world by opening its first Australian store, in Sydney, there's an interesting survey that has placed two US Apple stores in America's Favourite Architecture top 150. America’s Favourite Architecture is the result…