BROWSING: Devices

Introducing au's Android smartphone "htc EVO WiMAX ISW11HT"

KDDI | February 28, 2011 | Press Release -The first WiMAX compatible smartphone in Japan with ultimate speed- KDDI Corporation and Okinawa Cellular Telephone Company will release "htc EVO WiMAX ISW11HT" (manufactured by HTC Corporation), the first WiMAX compatible Android™ smartphone, after first half of April, 2011. "htc...

Apple revs up for iPad 2 launch on March 11

While some competitors are just launching their first tablets, Apple Inc. today announced the second version of its iPad, the iPad 2.The second tablet from Apple isn't as much of a game changer as the first iPad, but it does deliver on some popular...

The digital home will use various technologies, software to connect: Wi-Fi, 60 GB, Zigbee and more will make way into homes

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in RCR Wireless News' January Special Edition: "Unwrapping the Opportunities, the next generation of smart devices. To see all of the articles from that issue, click here.The digitally connected home will use a variety of technologies to...

See What You Missed @ MWC 2011

BARCELONA, Spain—The world's largest operators, handset makers, infrastructure providers and chip makers used the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona to show off their latest wares and discuss industry trends. This year, the 60,000 or so attendees seemed focused on cross platforms, the Internet of...

Emerging devices and the 'Internet of things'

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in RCR Wireless News' January Special Edition: "Unwrapping the Opportunities, the next generation of smart devices. To see all of the articles from that issue, click here. Considering the rate at which so many things are being connected...

A world of connections

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in RCR Wireless News' January Special Edition: "Unwrapping the Opportunities, the next generation of smart devices. To see all of the articles from that issue, click here.Every year we sit back and marvel at the advances made...

DOCOMO unveils three new smart mobile devices for Japanese market

Docomo | February 24, 2011 | Press Release TOKYO, JAPAN, February 24, 2011 --- NTT DOCOMO, INC. today unveiled the MEDIAS N-04C and Xperia™ arc SO-01C smartphones and Optimus Pad L-06C tablet computer, each of which will go on sale in Japan in March or thereafter. The MEDIAS N-04C is...

Spotlight on: Option Wireless Technology

The mobile industry has seen considerable growth over the past 10 years fueled by consumers flocking to the advances made in mobile devices and the corresponding lowering of costs associated with owning such devices. However, with wireless penetration nearing 100% in the United States,...

Fujitsu launches secure slate PC for business class

Fujitsu | February 24, 2011 | Press Release STYLISTIC Q550 combines highest levels of enterprise security with benefits of multiple touch computing Tokyo, February 24, 2011 — Fujitsu today announced the global launch of the STYLISTIC Q550, a business-class slate PC designed for the high-security requirements of...

Telstra’s BigPond TV service to use thePlatform as cloud-based video publishing system across TVs, set-top boxes, and web

thePlatform | February 24, 2011 | Press Release Telstra Customers to Benefit from Seamless Viewing Experience on Connected Devices thePlatform’s mpx Video Management System to Manage Telstra’s BigPond Video for T-Box® Set-Top Box, Connected-TVs and Blu-ray players from LG Electronics and Samsung, and BigPond Web Portal SEATTLE –...

CHT and Opera bring Hami services to more phones

The Financial | February 22, 2011 The FINANCIAL -- Smartphones are not the only phones that give people access to Internet services. Any phone can, as long as it has a smart browser. Opera Software and Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd on February 22 launched a special version...

HTC aims to build open content platform instead of app store: CEO

Focus Taiwan | February 22, 2011 | Jeffrey Wu Taipei, Feb. 22 (CNA) HTC Corp., the world's fifth-largest smartphone maker, plans to build an open platform for mobile video content on its smartphones and tablet PCs to create new value and strengthen ties with its...

Most buzzworthy devices at MWC

Research firm Integrasco has released a particularly interesting report summing up Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, based on social media buzz surrounding various announcements and devices.The firm monitored social media sites and mined them for data regarding key announcements at the show, resulting in...

Mitsubishi Electric: Filed patent lawsuit against LG Electronics

Wall Street Journal | February 21, 2011 | Jung-Ah Lee TOKYO (Dow Jones)--Mitsubishi Electric Corp. (6503.TO) said Tuesday it has filed a lawsuit against South Korea's LG Electronics Inc. (066570.SE) over an alleged infringement of the Japanese company's 3G mobile communication system patent. Mitsubishi said it...

Portable Innovate 2011: Innovation Drives Explosive Growth of Portable Devices

PR Newswire | February 22, 2011 | Press Release SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- "This changes everything, again." The large AD for the iPhone4 tells us this world was changed by apple, by innovation, and by portable technology. Thirty years ago, no one had any...

China Mobile signs first order with NIVS IntelliMedia

NIVS | February 22, 2011 | Press Release The NIVS "N61" Model was Selected by China Mobile, China's Largest Mobile Carrier, with Unique Security Features that Allow Parents to Monitor their Children HUIZHOU, China-- NIVS IntelliMedia Technology Group, Inc. ("NIVS" or the "Company") (NYSE Amex: NIV), a...

iPad 2 delayed until June?

CNET | February 22, 2011 | Lance Whitney The iPad 2 may be delayed until June due to production issues. At least, that's what one Taiwanese brokerage firm is claiming, according to Reuters. In a research note released today, Yuanta Securities analyst Vincent Chen said that...

Mobile device sales lift Taiwan telecommunications sector

Taiwan Today | February 18, 2011 | Meg Chang Taiwan’s telecommunications industry continues to gather steam on the back of strong global demand for personal mobile devices, the Industry and Technology Intelligence Services said Feb. 18. According to the latest report from the state-backed research body,...

Compal, Chunghwa picture tubes set up joint venture in China

CENS | February 18, 2011 | Steve Chuang Taipei, Feb. 18, 2011 (CENS)--Compal Electronics Inc., one of the world`s top two notebook PC makers, and Chunghwa Picture Tubes Ltd. (CPT), a display panel supplier, have together announced a US$3 million investment in setting up a...

Telefonica introduces FRIGO Reflections at the MWC, a unique experience to share the status of running applications between different devices

Telefonica | February 16, 2011 | Press Release FRIGO REFLECTIONS A unique sharing experience of your "running applications" between devices. The main objective of this project is the sharing of content and running applications between devices belonging to the same user or with third parties.  For instance, a...

Telefónica and ZTE to strenghten smartphone offer in Latin America with launch of Movistar Prime

Telefonica | February 16, 2011 | Press Release Barcelona, 16 February 2011- Telefónica and ZTE today announced they will commercially launch Movistar Prime handset in the twelve Latin American Movistar cellular operations from the second quarter of this year. The handset is the latest result of...

@ MWC: Samsung details plans for the missing link in enterprise mobility

BARCELONA, Spain — The availability of enterprise-class features, tools and security is a pervasive concern for virtually ever IT decision maker. While the major smart phone operating systems are adding some of these to their arsenal, there are many others that are being left...

Telefonica and assurant solutions to partner in Latin America for wireless device protection services

PR Newswire | February 15, 2011 | Press Release MADRID, Spain and ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Telecommunications giant Telefonica and specialty insurer Assurant Solutions are pleased to announce that they have entered into a long-term partnership, with Assurant Solutions serving as the...

Up to 400mn subscribers to own smartphone in next 5 years – América Móvil – Regional

Business News Americas | February 15, 2011 | Patrick Nixon As many as 400mn Latin Americans will have a smartphone in the next five years, as the boom in mobile data traffic use drives down the cost of these devices, América Móvil (NYSE: AMX) chief...