T-Mobile has followed allTel's My Circle plan and launched myFaves which gives you unlimited calling to your 5 favorite people on any cell phone network. Simply choose the five numbers you call most often and add them to your Fave 5. myFaves plans include:Unlimited nationwide calling to any five numbers on any network, even landlines One-touch calling, text messaging, and photo sharingNo nationwide long-distance or roaming charges on any calls Change each of your five numbers up to once per calendar month - on the phone or on the Web On a FamilyTime plan?  You can each choose your own five contacts Personalize your five numbers with your favorite photos or downloadable icons   [Read]

Verizon Wireless has launched the Motorola MOTOKRZR K1m, a fully integrated music player with exterior touch sensor controls, mirrored by a 1.3 mega pixel camera and expandable memory, all encased in a design narrow enough to reflect any hand that holds it.Motorola recently launched the same MOTOKRZR in Hong Kong.  Last July Motorola had introduced the MOTOKRZR & MOTORIZR Handsets.The MOTOKRZR meets and surpasses the MOTORAZR standard for slimness, with more than a centimeter shaved off its width. Showcasing a multi-dimensional, metallic gloss finish for visual depth, the MOTOKRZR exhibits subtle elegance through magnesium, polished chrome and hardened glass. The solid piece of glass on the front of the phone – a technological first for a large volume mobile – results in a high-gloss luster balancing the velvet-like soft touch finish on the back.  [Read]

The Sony Ericsson Z550a is coming to a cell phone retailer very soon.  The Z550a sports a Media player – music and video, Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support, Bluetooth™ wireless technology, Full HTML browsing, 1.9 inch 262 color TFT screen,1.3 egapixel camera, 4x digital zoom, RDS FM radio and Standard push email among other cool features.  Other features and specs. include:Screen    * 262.144 color TFT    * 176x220 pixelExternal screen    * Monochrome STN    * 128x36  [Read]

Fossil, Inc., today announced the availability of the first mainstream Bluetooth™ fashion accessory, the Caller ID wristwatch. Incorporating Bluetooth wireless technology, the watch will simplify how people interact and engage with their mobile phones. Combining fashion forward technology with added functionality and efficiency, the Bluetooth watch enables users to stay connected without compromising style. The watch designs were adapted from top selling Fossil models.The analog/digital watch links effortlessly via Bluetooth to certain cellular phones allowing users to view incoming caller ID information on the watch face. Users are notified when their phone rings and when a text message is received. When users are unable to answer their phone, a single button press can mute or reject an incoming call. When a voicemail or text message is received, users are alerted by an icon of an envelope that appears on the watch accompanied by a slight vibration.  [Read]

ESPN will cease its Mobile ESPN MVNO operations later this year but remains committed to growing its presence in the wireless industry through licensing its critically acclaimed Mobile ESPN application to existing service providers.Mobile ESPN’s wireless voice and data services, including the Mobile ESPN sports content, will remain active for current customers until at least December 31, 2006. Current customers will continue to receive complete billing and customer care support during the transition. Future sales of Mobile ESPN handsets and service plans are discontinued immediately.ESPN, which has licensed content to multiple wireless carriers for more than a decade and is the number one wireless Internet sports content site in the U.S. with eight million unique visitors a month, will also continue its successful Mobile ESPN Publishing business.  [Read]

Nokia is on a roll this week launching a series of Music Handsets. Today Nokia launched yet another music handset, the Nokia 5300. It showcased at Nokia Theatre in New York's Times Square. Headlined by the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic, which features a stylish slide design and holds up to 1,500 tracks, these music phones  [Read]

Nokia today introduced the Nokia N95, an all-in-one multimedia computer with a pioneering 2-way slide concept, integrated GPS functionality, a 5 megapixel camera and support for high-speed mobile networks, making it easier to watch and record videos, listen to songs, take high-quality photos, browse the internet, or catch up on email while on the move.The innovative 2-way slide concept  [Read]

Nokia today introduced the Nokia N75, its smallest multimedia computer, offering digital music playback, quality photography, telephony and rich internet communication. The Nokia N75 provides a complete multimedia experience in a thin and elegant clamshell, while utilizing Nokia's renowned ease of use. Soundtrack to your lifeThe Nokia N75 music experience excels even with the device closed. The  [Read]

Today, Nokia unveiled music editions of three Nokia Nseries multimedia computers, the Nokia N70 Music Edition, Nokia N73 Music Edition and Nokia N91 8GB. The Nokia Nseries Music Range combines sleek black design with heightened mobile music experiences appealing to the music enthusiast in everyone. Key benefits include dedicated music access keys, Nokia PC Suite and new software for  [Read]

Nokia has reported that forty leading independent music stores from around the world are working with Nokia to create unique and customizable music recommendations. Music Recommenders brings together great new music across continents and genres, keeping music enthusiasts in touch with the latest tracks as well as helping them discover new artists. Internationally influential independent record stores including Fat  [Read]

T-Mobile has launched the expected Samsung t719 as reported back in April 06. The Samsung t719 is a compact flip phone that hides a great organizer – and e-mail powered by BlackBerry Connect® – inside. The Samsung t719 has excellent voice quality and real-time BlackBerry e-mail. An enhanced address book keeps information for up to 1000 contacts at  [Read]

Cingular has just launched the Sony Ericsson W300i, the first clamshell style Walkman phone. Like other Walkman phones, the W300i sports a music player, stereo headphones and desktop music transfer software.The monochrome 1” sub display on the outside of the clamshell allows users to view media player information or caller display without opening the phone.  [Read]

4INFO has recently announced their Open Platform which enables developers, content providers, and individuals to utilize 4INFO short code and platforms to deliver mobile content and alerts services. Using 4INFO’s web-based forms and tools, anyone can quickly and easily setup a keyword that triggers the retrieval of the appropriate data from a content feed on your existing web server.  [Read]

3jam Inc., a company focused on new and better ways to keep people in touch with their friends, today announced its 3jam reply-all text messaging service at DEMOfall 2006. Available now at www.3jam.com, 3jam enables users to send a text message to any number of friends at once, have everyone know who got the message, and have the replies  [Read]

Agere Systems today introduced the TrueNTRY™ X125, the industry’s first platform for delivering much more affordable entry-level cell phones that feature compact disc-quality music. Agere’s TrueNTRY™ X125 platform consists of semiconductor system chips, software and a product development kit. The platform delivers the entry-level segment’s fastest processing speed -- three times faster than most typical cell phones in use  [Read]

Nokia today announced that it has reached an agreement with Microsoft to integrate Live Search capabilities into its Mobile Search platform, thus enabling consumers access to Live Search directly from their Nokia Nseries multimedia computers and other compatible Nokia S60 devices. Live Search will provide advanced web search results in 14 languages to enable on-the-go access to the information  [Read]

Motorola, Inc. today announced it is the first mobile device manufacturer to offer its products to consumers through robotic retail stores in a pilot program providing automated, on-demand retail solutions in key markets.Moving beyond the traditional retail experience, Motorola is testing this new automated vending format as a way to directly connect with consumers in places and at times  [Read]

According to a recent London survey, approximately 51% of 10-year-olds in Britain own a mobile phone. However, the figure jumps to 91% by the time children are 12 years old.Also according the the survey, most children used their phones to text rather than talk. On average, 11-17 year olds kids, send 9.6 text messages a day and  [Read]

Sprint has launched the BlackBerry® 8703e with updated features, including EV-DO support and Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) capability in a sleek and light design. The BlackBerry 8703e is the latest BlackBerry handset offered by Sprint that is capable of taking advantage of broadband-like speeds provided by the Sprint Power VisionSM Network(1) - the nation’s largest mobile broadband network  [Read]

Nokia today unveiled the new Nokia 6288, a 3G slide phone that adds high-quality video playing capabilities to its mix of features. With real-time video sharing and video ringtones, the Nokia 6288 is designed to take full advantage of the benefits of 3G technology. The Nokia 6288 is expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of 2006  [Read]