Archive for June, 2005

Send VoiceMail, Be Prosecuted

Monday, June 27th, 2005

The Register reports of a prank voicemail circulating amongst mobile phone users which threaten the recipient in a very disturbing manner. The recorded message claims to be from a man who says he's found your number on his girlfriend's mobile phone. During the message he says he "knows where you live" ...

Vodaphone Chief Slams Crappy Games

Monday, June 27th, 2005

Moconews.com reports that Vodaphone content boss slammed the publishers and developers of mobile games. "I'm still amazed after three years at Vodafone to see some fantastic licenses with really terrible games," he said. "Some of these games, even now, are really rubbish." "Consumers aren't mugs," he concluded. "They won't keep ...

Multitask on Your Mobile Phone

Monday, June 27th, 2005

Esmertec and LG announced a multi-tasking Java technology on an LGE F2400 cellular phone. The "F2400 phone is a GPRS camera phone equipped with features including SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Bluetooth, Java, WAP and USB port. This phone will be commercially available in the coming months." What does this mean? According to ...

Cingular - First to Carry iTunes Phone?

Monday, June 27th, 2005

Reuters reports that Cingular may be the first wireless provider to carry the forthcoming iTunes phone from Apple and Motorola. Apparently they are hammering out the revenue sharing details between Apple and Motorola. [Link](http://www.reuters.co.uk/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=8890682) (via [The Register](http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/06/27/cingular_itunes/))

5 Megapixel Mobile Coming Soon

Monday, June 27th, 2005

Samsung announced they have completed the development of a 5 megapixel image sensor intended for use in mobile devices. In addition it can shoot "VGA quality moving pictures at 30 frames per second with no deterioration of picture quality has also been incorporated to shoot faster high-resolution images." The press release ...

Motorola E895 - Linux, Java, Bluetooth, 1.3MP Camera !!!

Monday, June 27th, 2005

Motorola expanded their line of Linux-enabled mobile phones with the E895. The clamshell designed phone has expandable memory for your multimedia and data needs. With the Motorola E895, you can: * Develop great still images, even in low light, with the 1.3 megapixel camera featuring pan/zoom capabilities ...

Waterproof Your Mobile Phone

Saturday, June 25th, 2005

Make any phone waterproof with [Aquatalk](http://www.ishizakishizai.co.jp/aquatalk.htm). It looks as if this enhanced ziplock bag could also waterproof remote controls. And, if that's not enough it appears to come in different colors to match your waterproofed wardrobe! The Aquatalk would make for a great "as seen on tv" type product. I ...

Download a Samsung Phone

Saturday, June 25th, 2005

[ThePaperShaper.com](http://www.thepapershaper.com/index.asp?action=plan&shape_id=6) has an actual-size "build-your-own-phone" pdf or gif available for download. The phone is a Samsung 3500. via [mobileblog.it](http://mobileblog.it/post/samsung-in-download-gratuito)

Tamagotchis Reborn on Mobile Phones

Friday, June 24th, 2005

Moconews reports that the Tamogotchi has been reincarnated on mobile phones. The original Tamagotchis were AI-enabled devices which simulated pets and required virtual feeding, care, and attention. In 1996 these devices were all the rage amongst school children worldwide. The new mobile version will allow Tamogotchi's to interact with eachother ...

Skype To and From Your Mobile Phone

Friday, June 24th, 2005

PC Advisor reports that IPdrum, a Norwegian company, has developed a software and a cable which will turn your old mobile phone into a VoIP gateway. The IPdrum Mobile Skype Cable connects a mobile phone to the USB and sound ports of a computer. When the software is installed, the handset ...