November 2005
New Wireless Transmitter Will Disable Cell Phone Bombs
US Defense equipment contractor, Raytheon, has recently filed an international patent application for a transmitter that prevents remotely controlled cell phone bombs from detonating.
Samsung Introduces Mobile VoIP Application
Samsung has introduced its latest enterprise-level wireless application, called OfficeServ Wireless, which is designed to transfer voice data over a wireless VoIP connection.
Nokia Blurs the Lines of Multimedia and Communication
The world’s largest mobile phone manufacturer, Nokia, is about to launch a new line of multimedia handsets that clearly aim to combine communication with information technology, and consumer electronics with broadcasting.
October 2005
Mobile Phone Makers Strive for Technological Sophistication
With customer demand moving towards attractive and advanced mobile devices, technological sophistication is becoming a requirement for any competitive mobile communications business.
Mobile Phones and Consumer Electronics: Do They Mix?
With many companies integrating consumer electronics technology, such as hard drives, into mobile phones, industry analysts are predicting that the practice will result in many new challenges.
Motorola Kicks off New Mobile Computing Product Line
On Monday, Motorola unveiled the HC700-L, the first in a series of mobile computing solutions planned by that company.
Cell Phones Could Soon Recognize their Owners Movements
Scientists in Finland have developed a security sensor, which responds to a person’s movements, and is able to adapt to recognize the legitimate owner of a wireless device by the way they walk.
Ericsson and Rogers Collaborate on High-Speed Mobile Technology
Rogers Communications is working with Ericsson Canada to test a new form of high-speed mobile voice, data, and audio/video technology.
Nokia Introduces Enterprise-Level Smartphones
As of this Wednesday, Nokia has introduced a new line of mobile smartphones, which are primarily targeted at enterprise-level IT departments, and will become available by early 2006.
Motorola CEO Complains About Lack of Engineering Students
CEO, Ed Zander, of Motorola has expressed concern about the woefully low number of engineering students in the United States.
September 2005
Wireless Networks Not Foolproof in Times of Disaster
Thousands of wireless customers in the Gulf Coast regions have discovered the hard way, that even cellular networks aren’t immune to natural disasters.
Garmin Releasing GPS Applications for Mobile Phones
Garmin has just announced that they are releasing “Garmin Mobile”, a new suite of GPS applications for cellular phones.
iPhone to Hit Stores This Weekend
As expected, Apple has now officially announced the release of its new iTunes Phone. The phone, which can hold up to 100 songs, will be fully available in stores starting this weekend.
August 2005
Camera Phones may be Increasing Digital Camera Sales
According to a recent survey from the IDC research firm, the belief that camera phones will ultimately replace digital cameras is a myth.
Future Uncertain for New iTunes Cell Phone
Recent reports indicate that the FCC has approved Motorola’s much anticipated iTunes cell phone, however, the future of the device is still uncertain.
Telecommunications Industry News
Interesting news about the telecommunications industry.
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