Sony Ericsson today announced special silver versions of the K800 and K790 Cyber-shot™ camera phones as used by James Bond in the eagerly awaited new Bond movie, Casino Royale. These exclusive new camera phones which will be available for a limited period of three months, enable the world’s most famous secret agent to stay on top of the action with exactly the same sense of style and performance as Sony Ericsson phones bring to everyday life. So whether it’s ‘enemy surveillance’ or you just want to take high quality photos and share them instantly with friends and family, the Cyber-shot™ K800 and K790 phones are a must.Casino Royale is released globally on 17 November 2006. Daniel Craig stars as "007" James Bond, the smoothest, sexiest, and most lethal agent on Her Majesty's Secret Service. [Read]

T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the upcoming availability of the new T-Mobile Dash, a Smartphone designed to help customers master their busy home and work life. The full-featured T-Mobile Dash delivers voice calling, personal and business e-mail, and Wi-Fi capabilities in a small, sleek package.Manufactured by High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC) and available exclusively from T-Mobile, the easy-to-use Smartphone, powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 with Direct Push Technology, has a soft-touch exterior and full QWERTY keyboard — great for consumers who want to have their e-mail, contacts and calendar on-the-go but are looking for a sleek device they can comfortably use with one hand. The T-Mobile Dash provides quick and convenient access to personal and business e-mail, instant messaging and text messaging, as well a great phone experience with speakerphone and Bluetooth connectivity for reliable hands-free use. It also includes a 1.3-megapixel camera for capturing those important moments and Windows Media Player 10 Mobile for music and video on-the-go. [Read]

Qualcomm Inc.'s MediaFLO mobile TV service (launched last March) is gaining momentum as Sprint Nextel Corp. confirmed it is conducting trials using the network technology and could soon join initial launch carrier Verizon Wireless in offering the service to consumers. The additional support could be crucial as competing mobile TV services come online.Sprint Nextel said it had branded its MediaFLO trial as "Vue" to help participants distinguish between the trial and its current mobile TV offering from MobiTV, which is delivered via Sprint Nextel's CDMA2000 1x EV-DO cellular network. The company explained that its Power Vision services provide sports and entertainment news, as well as more than 50 video and audio channels of live and on-demand programming. The carrier has even broadcast a live Bon Jovi concert directly to mobile phones and offers full-length pay-per-view films like "National Treasure," "Spider Man 2" and "Scarface." [Read]

Sprint today announced the launch of its Power Network Coverage Tool that will enable customers to access detailed coverage maps which zoom down to the street address level and display network signal strength.By entering an address or zip code, the maps will offer customers the ability to view the availability of wireless coverage on both the Nextel National NetworkSM and the Nationwide Sprint PCS NetworkSM, along with signal strength information. Customers will also be able to check the availability of Sprint's high-speed Power VisionSM data service. Sprint now is the first wireless carrier to show street-level coverage for EV-DO services. [Read]

Millions of loyal public radio listeners will soon be able to tune in to their favorite public radio programs and podcasts on-the-go and on-demand through the award-winning Motorola iRadio® service. (Motorola recently announced that iRadio & Taldia is offering more mobile phone news options.)A lineup of award-winning content from NPR, American Public Media and Public Radio International (PRI) takes its place today amongst Motorola iRadio’s 600+ channels of commercial-free, CD-quality music programming.Among the offerings are:NPR podcasts such as Story of the Day, NPR Shuffle, and All Songs ConsideredAmerican Public Media’s Marketplace, The Splendid Table and The Writer’s Almanac with Garrison KeillorPRI’s The World, Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen, and Open Source [Read]

Samsung reinforces its technology leadership by launching the world's first 10 megapixel mobile phone (model: SCH-B600) in Korean market.Samsung reached another milestone in camera phones by launching 10 megapixel camera phone, which was unveiled at CeBIT in March this year. Samsung has been the first to introduce mobile phone with embedded camera in 2000. Samsung has also launched the world's first 5 megapixel camera phone in October 2004 ; the world's first 7 megapixel camera phone in July 2005.Samsung's 10 megapixel camera phone (SCH-B600) is 6mm thinner and 10g lighter than the 7 megapixel camera phone (SCH-V770) and sets itself apart from its previous megapixel camera phones by combining mobile TV capability in Satellite standard. [Read]

Yahoo! recently announced the beta launch of sponsored search results on the company's Mobile Web service in the United States and United Kingdom. This beta launch further extends the reach of Yahoo! sponsored search products and services to the mobile environment, enabling Yahoo! advertisers to reach consumers on their mobile devices across major mobile operators in both countries.Beginning with this launch, Yahoo!'s web search results on the Yahoo! Mobile Web services in the US and UK will include Yahoo!'s high quality sponsored search results from a select group of advertisers. Consumers will be able to click on the sponsored search results to go to the advertisers' mobile web site or a landing page to get more information about the advertisers' offerings, including the ability to call the advertiser. As the beta phase progresses, Yahoo! will work to expand the number of participating advertisers. [Read]

Motorola, Inc. today announces the opening of “Red Square MOTO” – the company’s newest Global Flagship Store and its latest thrust in the drive to re-invent retail for consumers seeking the hottest innovations in mobile communications.Located in Red Square’s famous GUM retail center, Motorola’s newest brand destination delivers a deliberate departure from the traditional shopping experience. The company’s designers have created a consumer-centric experience, which invites visitors to discover, explore, experiment and have fun while choosing the mobile devices that best match their uniquely personal requirements.The Red Square MOTO experience embodies Motorola’s best thinking following two years of global research. During the last 18 months throughout the world, the company has unveiled and deployed more than 140 stand-alone retail spaces and experiences, including flagship branded stores, stores-in-stores and kiosks. [Read]

T-Mobile has launched the Samsung t629 which is a mid-range slider that replaces the Samsung t809. Unfortunately, the t629 has a lower resolution screen than its predecessor, however, everything else has been improved. Basic FeaturesSize: 3.9 x 2.0 x 0.6 inches Weight: 3.2 ounces Included battery: Li-ion Talk time: up to 5 hours Standby time: up to 8  [Read]

T-Mobile has launched the Samsung t619 camera phone which is a mid-range flip phone that sports a RAZR V3 like thin profile.The quad-band Samsung t619 features a 1.3 megapixel camera with video capture, Bluetooth® connectivity, and instant messaging clients, so you can stay in touch and share memories when you're on the go.Basics Features  [Read]

Remote XT, a UK company, will be launching a cell phone service that makes your cell phone scream when stolen and the scream will never stop unless the battery is removed.  When the battery is placed back into the stolen cell phone, it will continue to scream.  The service will be available in the US sometime next year.  It will take approximately two minutes from the time the theft is reported before the screaming cell phone will start.  The service also wipes out the entire phone's data.Remote XT is a total communications management solution that provides the simplest way to set-up, configure and secure data on mobile phones and PDAs.In just 8 clicks, Remote XT sets up a complete lock, wipe and restore security function - including anti-virus - on mobile devices. Remote XT provides:  [Read]

Samsung has launched the updated version of the Samsung t509 to the Samsung t509s - Plum. The deep plum Samsung t509s has an exceptionally thin profile that's packed with features: camera and video capture, large color screen, Bluetooth® connectivity, instant messaging clients, and speakerphone.  The Samsung t509s is myFaves capable.BasicsSize:     4.6 x 1.8 x 0.4 inchesWeight:     2.7 ouncesIncluded battery:     800mAh LiIonTalk time:     up to 3.5 hoursStandby time:     up to 7daysBand (frequency):     850 MHz;1800 MHz;1900 MHz  [Read]

Cingular has just launched, the Sony W810i Walkman™, a powerful music player with everything you need for a mobile music lifestyle. A digital music player, FM radio, music management software and accessories to make music listening pure pleasure.In addition, the 2-megapixel camera takes excellent photos – and if you need to catch some action, the W810i has video, too. When you want to go online, the W810i has a full-function internet browser and all the messaging you need to send pictures, video and sounds. EDGE gives the W810i the speed you need.Key features2-megapixel camera with autofocusEmail, text and picture messagingEDGE - fast mobile internetComplete music kit  [Read]

Nokia today announced WidSets, a phone manufacturer-independent Web 2.0 service, that automatically multicasts preferred RSS feeds and user-generated content. With WidSets, Nokia highlights the power behind the evolution of Web 2.0 - the people, the content they produce and the social networks dynamics, facilitating how mobility enhances Web 2.0's use and enjoyment. The easiest way to get started is to visit the WidSets website at www.widsets.com, create an account, browse the Library, and start exploring the service. WidSets allows users to build a Content Library, freely choosing from RSS feeds to blog posts to photo uploading sites that are multicasted to any new generation Java(TM) enabled mobile devices. WidSets keeps such content updated and forms a symbiotic relationship with the web, enabling both mediums to work as one.   [Read]

Nokia today introduced Wibree technology as an open industry initiative extending local connectivity to small devices. This new radio technology developed by Nokia Research Center complements other local connectivity technologies, consuming only a fraction of the power compared to other such radio technologies, enabling smaller and less costly implementations and being easy to integrate with Bluetooth solutions. Wibree is the first open technology offering connectivity between mobile devices or Personal Computers, and small, button cell battery power devices such as watches, wireless keyboards, toys and sports sensors.   [Read]

The Palm® Treo(TM) 650 smartphone with Intellisync Wireless Email from Nokia is now available for corporate users in Mexico(1). The Intellisync behind-the-firewall solution, available from Telcel, offers corporate customers the ability to access and manage their corporate email from their Treo 650 smartphones, greatly enhancing their productivity and access to work-related documents and directories. Palm, a leader in mobile computing, and Nokia, a wireless industry leader and provider of the Intellisync range of software solutions, are working together to coordinate an outreach and educational program for all businesses and individual consumers using a Palm Treo 650 smartphone in Mexico. To support this campaign, both companies will sponsor educational workshops for business enterprises throughout the country. Treo 650 customers using Telcel's Mobile Office will have the option of integrating their corporate email accounts and their personal POP3- or IMAP-based email accounts.     More Images [Read]

Alltel Wireless, and Motorola, today announced that MOTOKRZR K1m, the latest in the enormously popular MOTORAZR family of wireless phones, is available online at shopalltel.com starting Oct. 2, 2006. It will be available in Alltel retail stores nationwide Oct. 5, 2006.  Verizon Wireless recently launched the Motorola MOTOKRZR K1m.MOTOKRZR is narrower than MOTORAZR and yet the new handset includes all the advanced features customers want, including an MP3 player and video camera.MOTOKRZR features a dark pearl gray glass finish and refined metal keyboard. Exterior touch-sensitive controls enable users to control their music while the flip phone is closed. An optional microSD™ memory card provides up to 1 GB of removable storage. The phone has a 1.3 megapixel camera, video capture and playback, and BREW® 3.1 technology.   [Read]

Sprint today announced plans to launch the latest Motorola handset, MOTOKRZR; the popular MOTORAZR; and the candy-bar style handset, MOTOSLVR. Harnessing the speed of Sprint's Power Vision(SM) EVDO network, Sprint's MOTOKRZR, MOTORAZR and MOTOSLVR will enable customers to access the latest news, music and entertainment content at broadband-like speeds.   Verizon Wireless recently launched the Motorola MOTOKRZR K1m. Motorola recently launched the MOTOKRZR in Hong Kong.On Sprint's Power Vision(SM) network, MOTOKRZR, MOTORAZR and MOTOSLVR will be the only versions of these handsets to offer access to:NFL Mobile, a Sprint-exclusive wireless application that brings fans access to same-day video highlights, customizable real-time statistics, scores, injury reports and other information updated every two seconds.   [Read]

Cingular Wireless has just launched the Nokia E62. The E62 is Nokia's North American version of the E61 which has a QWERTY keyboard. The E62 has email, contacts and scheduler all in one, View create & edit MS Office® attachments, Music and Video Player support and much more.Specifications:Weight: 5.1 ounces Dimensions: 4.61 x 2.74 x 0.7 inches Talk Time: Up to 5.5 hours Standby Time: Up to 14 Days Quad-band world phone - 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE Technology 2.8" QVGA color screen 320 x 240 pixels IrDA and USB port compatibility MiniSD expansion slot fits up to 2 GB cards 235 MHz TI processor  [Read]

Sprint has launched the Samsung IP-30w which is dual-mode handset based off the Samsung i730. The handset uses the Sprint CDMA/EVDO networks in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and roams on CDMA and/or GSM networks (voice) and GPRS networks (data) outside of North America. It features a GSM radio instead of WiFi to allow for worldwide roaming. Verizon Wireless recently launched the same handset as the Samsung i830.Main FeaturesDual mode CDMA + GSM (quadband) EV-DO highspeed data Bluetooth, Speakerphone, Windows Mobile 5.0 SD I/O slot , GoodLink email QVGA display with 262k colors QWERTY keyboard   [Read]