August 2006
3D spatial search links with physical environment
Japan Corporate News network (JCN) has an interesting article on NEC Magnus’ new 3D spatial search service for mobile devices. The system, developed in partnership with NETDIMENSION, CAD Center, Asia Air Survey, Asahi Kasei Microsystems and Cyber…
Stat Spot: Mobile broadband subscribers
2.5m
…3.5G mobile broadband subscribers in 2006. Apparently this will grow to 300m in 2011. Source: Informa.
Mobile web browser comparison
OSnews.com has an interesting comparison of mobile web browsers, covering Opera Mobile, NetFront, Nokia’s Series 60 and Series 40 browsers, Pocket Internet Explorer, Obigo, Openwave, Opera Mini and in-house efforts from Sony Ericsson and Motorola….
High capacity SIMs offer new platform for experience management
What is stored on your SIM card? Some phone numbers, perhaps a few text messages. It also holds security information to identify your handset to the network, a list of preferred roaming partners to access when travelling abroad, a pre-paid top-u…
Interview: Anuraj Gambhir, BenQ
Anuraj Gambhir is the Head of Technology Marketing & Industry Relations for BenQ Mobile, the Taiwanese handset manufacturer which acquired Siemens’ mobile business. He is one of the industry’s most experienced visionaries, with a career spanning …
Stat Spot: HP’s Memory Spot
4 Mb
…of data can be stored on HP’s prototype Memory Spot, a wireless chip smaller than a shirt button and capable of transmitting data at 10 Mb/s. The technology could be used to imbed intelligence in physical objects. Source: ZDNet.
Tool for comparing handsets
Phonescoop.com offers a great tool for comparing handset features. The site is based in the US and aimed primarily at that market, but covers handsets from most global markets.
In this example we’ve compared three messaging handsets to highlig…
Stat Spot: Sony Ericsson Walkman sales
25%
…of the 15.7m Sony Ericsson handsets sold during Q2 2006 were Walkman-branded music phones. Sony Ericsson has sold a cumulative total of 10m Walkman handsets up to end of June 2006. Source: Sony Ericsson.