Intra-segment evolution – complexity in the user interface
The concept of user interfaces with evolving levels of complexity has come up in several recent conversations I’ve had with companies involved in this space. The basic premise is this: a user’s needs change constantly throughout the ownership lif…
New Pantech advanced camera phone
Following our article on Pantech’s international ambitions, the company has announced a new camera phone with a 2 megapixel camera and a form factor designed specifically for photography. The PG-8000 has a wide, horizontal LCD display. The phone …
Brad Rees to deliver ‘Media opportunities’ keynote at MEX
Brad Rees, Managing Director of Mediacells, will give the keynote presentation in the session entitled: “Media opportunities, MVNO partnerships and alternative business models,” on Day Two of the PMN Mobile User Experience conference.
Mediacell…
Sony Ericsson, DoCoMo combine radio and TV in Radiden
Sony Ericsson and Japanese operator NTT DoCoMo have been working together to create an experimental handset which combines radio, TV and telephony in a single device. The Radiden builds on Sony Ericsson’s dual-front concept, which has already bee…
Intel, Freescale invest in mobile TV chipset start-up
Intel and Freescale are among the companies supporting a EUR 24.5m funding round for DiBcom, the French fabless mobile TV chipset provider. DiBcom is developing a DVB-H chipset capable of receiving mobile TV broadcasts even at high speeds, such a…
A question of organisation
With just a week to go before the PMN Mobile User Experience conference opens in London, I have been reflecting on some of the things we have learnt in bringing this event together. After more than nine months of talking to people from all parts …
Meet the speakers: Mike Grenville
Mike is the founder of 160characters, an organisation which promotes awareness of mobile messaging through a range of activities such as newsletters, seminars and the Global Messaging Industry Awards. A recognised expert in this field, Mike is al…
Pantech focusing on fashion and design
Pantech, the South Korean handset manufacturer which incorporates Curitel and the recently acquired SK Teletech, has recently unveiled two new handsets which highlight a new emphasis on fashion and design. The manufacturer, relatively unknown out…