Nokia today launched a service which would cut the time a GPS-enabled cell phone takes to pinpoint its whereabouts, opening new opportunities for location-based online services. The service will cut the startup time to one minute, from up to three minutes currently. The slowness has so far hampered takeup of cell phone navigation. Nokia intends to equip all of its future devices that have built-in GPS with this service. The first devices to use this service are the Nokia 6110 Navigator, which ha... [Read]

Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the BlackBerry 8820, the first BlackBerry to combine EDGE/GPRS/GSM cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity for data access and voice support through UMA (unlicensed mobile access). Featuring RIM's thinnest smartphone design with a full QWERTY keyboard, large and bright display (320 x 240 px), trackball navigation system, the BlackBerry 8820 also includes built-in GPS (Global Positioning System), RIM's latest media player enhancements, and a microSD / microSDHC (m... [Read]

Sprint today announced the Sanyo Katana DLX, a device that retains the thin profile introduced on the original Katana phone updated with a new luxurious finish. Also available in Platinum Ice, Champagne and Pink Satin, the Katana DLX includes power save mode, phone as modem, Bluetooth wireless technology, wireless backup for easily restoring contact information if the phone is ever lost, stolen or damaged and a large QVGA main display. It is GPS-enabled supporting Sprint Navigation, powered by T... [Read]

Samsung today introduced the SGH-L760, a new 3G mobile phone that offers essential features to aid users in maintaining their blogs. The L760 allows users to update content and photos to their blogs anywhere with just one-click, by uploading contents as in the form of title + description + tag. The L760 is a sexy UMTS 3G slider equipped with the most of popular mobile features including a 2.0-Megapixel Camera, Really Simple Syndication (RSS) Reader, FM Radio with Radio Data System (RDS), the lat... [Read]

Following the success of the first LG Shine handset within the Black Label Series, LG Electronics today unveiled the LG Shine 'Titanium Black.' Offering the same award-winning features as the original LG Shine, the full metal bodied jacket has received a makeover, turning it a dark and sophisticated metallic grey. The LG Shine 'Titanium Black' offers users a stylish phone with a high technical specification. Taking influence from futuristic trends, the Titanium Black has a mature and refined finish. Edgier than black and more chic than silver, the Shine Titanium Black combines the best of both looks. The sleek design defies its high-tech functionality which includes a 2.0-megapixel camera by Schneider Kreuznach. Access to LG Shine's menu system is by an easy-to-use multi-function scroll wheel and on board software includes a comprehensive... [Read]

Verizon Wireless today announced the availability of Music Manager software, a PC-based music player accompanying Verizon's VCAST Music service. Simplifying how customers manage, play and add digital music libraries, customers can now play music directly from an audio CD on their PCs. Music Manager is now available as a free download from Verizon Wireless at www.verizonwireless.com/musicmanager . Users will see four intuitive tabs to help them manage their music: "VCAST Buy Music" is a direct li... [Read]