AT&T has unveiled the first remodeled Cingular Store which is more than 5,000 square-feet. The store features eye-catching tattoos, high-tech speakers, pulsating beats, four dozen screenst, the latest, coolest, hottest wireless phones. AT&T Inc. want's a new way to shop for and experience an array of communications and entertainment services with the official re-branding of a Cingular retail store in Houston. It is the first of many planned conversions of company-owned Cingular stores from wireless-centric spaces to a high-energy retail format that showcases AT&T’s complete provider profile.The new AT&T Experience Store, larger than the typical Cingular store, not only received an extreme makeover – both inside and out – but is the first to demonstrate the benefits of housing AT&T’s product suite under one roof.  [Read]

Samsung Electronics Co. today announced it has begun shipping samples of an eight gigabyte (GB) memory chip to major mobile electronics manufacturers - the highest density embedded flash memory developed to date.Samsung's high-density moviNANDTM memory solution consists of four 50-nanometer, 16Gigabit NAND flash memories, a high-speed MultiMediaCard (MMC) controller and associated firmware. It can store up to 2,000 songs or enough map data to implement global positioning system (GPS) and points of interest for the entire western world. In addition, it can also be used with removable media cards to permit virtually unlimited memory expansion. [Read]

Check out Nokia Sensor application.  It's a sociable application for spontaneous, sociable people. With Nokia Sensor you can create your own personal pages - called a folio - on your phone. Then you can check out the folios of other Sensor users nearby, exchange messages, and share files.Nokia Sensor uses Bluetooth wireless technology, which means that it works within a 'circle' of up to 10 meters around your phone. When other Sensor phones come within this circle, your phone can 'sense' them and you can see their folios and send them messages. As soon as you step out of each other's circles, you are no longer able to communicate via Sensor.Because phones running the Sensor application communicate directly without going through an operator network service, communication is free of charge. However, if you send SMS or MMS messages to other Nokia Sensor users, regular operator fees apply. [Read]

AT&T Inc. announced yesterday an exclusive content agreement with World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., resulting in the largest collection of mobile WWE content to date.In a few months, AT&T and WWE will launch a number of wireless related services. Fans will have access to a custom-built, cutting edge mobile internet WWE portal that will provide access to a deep library of content, and will prove to be a model for a new generation of mobile connectivity. There will be an exclusive collection of WWE-themed videos, ringtones, voice tones and graphics so fans can personalize their mobile experience. In addition, AT&T intends to use WWE content to explore text-based programs that will offer AT&T's 61 million customers and WWE fans a unique interactive experience. Headlining the debut of WWE in the mobile arena is an extensive arsenal of video content. WWE Mobile will feature a basic package of short-form videos each month, as well as a premium package, providing a deeper view into WWE.  [Read]

Motorola,  today gave a modern-day twist to an old classic, announcing the launch of StarTACIII in Seoul. A state-of-the-art handset in its own right, StarTACIII is the modern reincarnation of StarTAC, widely recognized as a revolution in mobile technology and design.In recognition of StarTAC’s classic heritage, Motorola is organizing a range of marketing activities around the launch of StarTACIII themed to reflect the ‘Retro Style’ that was popular during the 1960s.Motorola’s StarTACIII naturally retains many of the original aesthetic features that made StarTAC so classic. The new handset will be instantly recognizable by its chic black coloring, specially-developed scratch-resistant façade, shoulders that curve gracefully around the hinge, a smoothly contoured front, and of course the distinctive StarTAC opening chime.   [Read]

AT&T Inc. today announced the availability of the Motorola M900, a powerful and durable mobile voice solution that enables state-of-the-art in-vehicle communications ideal for the needs of homeland security and emergency management professionals.The M900, which is available through AT&T's wireless Government sales organization, is a robust, high-performance unit easily installed into service vehicles used by the military, federal, state and local government and emergency management agencies. The unit's physical design, state-of-the-art technology and specially designed vehicle interfaces are dedicated to delivering dependable, easily accessible communication so that homeland security and emergency management professionals can stay connected when carrying out mission-critical tasks.Motorola's M900 delivers extended network coverage over standard portable cell phones through a 2-watt radio frequency (RF) amplification for enhanced connections in urban and remote locations. The unit also delivers superior hands-free audio quality for clear and sharp pickup, background-noise suppression and echo cancellation.   [Read]

Today in Japan McDonald and NTT DoCoMo, Inc. announced they have agreed to allow customers to buy a big mac using their cell phones.  The companies will jointly promote e-marketing based on DoCoMo Osaifu-Keitai™ e-wallet services. The agreement will form a joint company that will plan and manage e-marketing promotions to McDonald's planned membership club, and introduction of DoCoMo's iD™ platform for mobile-phone credit cards and ToruCa™ information-capture service at McDonald's stores.McDonald's plans to establish the membership club by October 2007 to offer enhanced membership services and to strengthen customer loyalty. Members of a current membership club will be invited to join the new club.Mobile services for iD credit-card payments and ToruCa information capture will be introduced in McDonald's stores throughout Japan beginning in October 2007.   [Read]

Skype Ltd. is asking the U.S.Federal Communications Commission to open up the country's mobile phone industry for "unlocked" devices and third-party applications. Skype is using the precident set back in 1968 by the FCC when telephone companies were forced to allow other companies to sell products that can be added to telephones (i.e., answering machines, wireless phones, caller I.D.)   [Read]

Nokia has announced the Nokia E61i which is the third new E-Series handset following the Nokia E65 and Nokia E90 Communicator.Targeted for the business consumer, the Nokia E61i allows the user to set up email using the settings wizard, then get easy access to your email at work or away through an extensive range of connection methods: EDGE, 3G*, GPRS and WLAN.  You can check your email on the go. Nokia E61i supports Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email and a variety of third-party email solutions: Nokia Intellisync, Mail for Exchange (delivered via Nokia Download! Application), Visto Mobile, BlackBerry Connect, and Good Mobile Messaging (email clients are dependent on operator variant).A direct competitor of BlackBerry, the E61i allows you to open your email inbox quickly using the dedicated email key, get immediate notification of new emails via the LED indicator light, read emails easily, including attachments, on the large, high-resolution screen and view and edit email attachments with Quickoffice, ZIP Manager, and Adobe Acrobat Reader.   [Read]

Motorola recently announced the Motorola W510 featuring a 1.3 megapixel camera, an integrated audio player, quad band connectivity and quick sharing of pictures, music and files with 15MB of internal memory and optional external microSD card up to 2GB. Inspired from the iconic slim MOTOKRZR design, the Motorola W510 is streamlined and compact making it easy to fit in the palm of your hand.  The handset is 17.5mm thick and features a large 1.9” color display.  With quad band GSM connectivity, the Motorola W510 lets you travel without worry whether it’s New York or New Delhi. Main Features: Sleek and stylish flip design Quad band GSM technology for international roaming 1.3 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom Integrated audio player     [Read]

Motorola recently announced the candy bar Motorola W205 featuring a 500 entry internal phone book, SMS messaging and iTAP (software that knows what you’re trying to type), large color screen, directional keypad, and large icons. The Motorola W205 is equipped with a 2.5 millimeter headset jack, compatible with a number of headset accessories.  Simply plug it in, press send, and you’re off.  This feature keeps you connected, sans distractions.  With crystal clear quality, feel free to talk to friends and family as if they were sitting right next to you. Main Features: GSM technologyCandy bar form factor108 x 44 x 14.9 millimeters in sizeBands: 850/1900, 900/1800  [Read]

Nokia was recently granted a patent for a cell phone using orientation sensors to determine what orientation (held upside, on its side or right side up) a phone is in to automatically change the phone labels (keypads and screen information) (read patent).  Additionally, the patent states that the phone will have embedded chips to sense velocity and direction when the phone is being moved.  The patented features are similar to the popular controller for Nintendo's best-selling Wii videogame device.What is claimed is:"1. A mobile communication terminal having a user interface comprising: a display for showing information, a keypad including a plurality of hard keys, at least one of the hard keys being formed by at least a partially transparent key body that allows objects under the key to be seen through the top of the key, a pair of polarized films mounted, one over the other, for movement relative to one another under the keypad, labels disposed beneath the polarized films for viewing through the polarized films,   [Read]

Nokia recently filed a patent design that features a cell phone with a removable built-in joystick for cell phone gamers (read patent).The invention claimed is:"1. A handheld device comprising: a main body having processor components operatively connected together for performing predetermined functions; a stylus; a ball defining an orifice configured for receiving said stylus; and a socket defined by said main body for rotatably receiving said ball, socket being configured for generating to said main body electrical signals indicative of movement of said ball in response to movement of said stylus, said processor components including pointing device logic for responding to said signals."No word yet from Nokia when this phone may be available.   [Read]

Well we all know it's coming.  Sooner or later a cell phone carrier will try to push pornography onto cell phones.  Why you ask?  Because there is big money in pornography!  According to industry analysts Jupiter Research, adult content on mobile devices will be worth $3.3 billion by 2011, up from $1.4 billion this year. Most people don't realize that the biggest pedler of pornography are the cable and satellite companies such as Comcast, Direct TV, AT&T, Dish Network, etc.  You get the message.  Well last month Telus, Canada's second-largest cell phone operator, tried to quietly sell pornography to cell phone subscribers.  However, it back fired after the New York Times ran a story about the new service. Religious groups and Telus subscribers were very upset.   However, I'm sure Canadian cable and satellite operators sell pornography.   [Read]

How much do you think these BLING BLING phones cost?  Click on any phone below!   [Read]

Digital Cyclone, a subsidiary of Global Positioning System product maker Garmin, and the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research has developed a cell phone service that provides subscribers with several tools to help them in a medical emergency.Among its offerings, the new service provides first-aid tips, a symptom checker health-related video news alertsnearby emergency and urgent-care facilities.The service called Mayo Clinic InTouch cost $2.99 a month on Alltel, Cingular Wireless, Sprint Nextel and Verizon Wireless networks and will starting this month. [Read]

What will they think of next?  A company called Waleli has developed the GSM-doorbell which allows you to remotely open your door/gate/etc. using your mobile phone.The system is build up of 4 parts:An intercomThe GSM-doorbellAn electronic lockA simcard for the GSM-doorbellRing the doorbell (intercom); the intercom signals the GSM-doorbell. The GSM-doorbell rings the number that is displayed. The occupant answers the call and is able to speak to the visitor. By entering a pincode on their mobile phone the occupant is able to open the door. What will they think of next? [Read]

Suprisingly, today Cisco and Apple announced that they have resolved their dispute involving the "iPhone" trademark.  A few weeks before Apple announced the iPhone we found out that the name was already taken by Cisco Systems, however Apple still announced the iPhone. Under the agreement, both companies are free to use the "iPhone" trademark on their products throughout the world.  Cisco has always maintained since the start of the dispute that it was not about money, even though it stood to profit generously from any settlement.In a joint statement, both companies stated they are free to use the iPhone trademark on their products throughout the world, and each side will dismiss any pending actions regarding the trademark. Additionally, both companies will explore opportunities for interoperability in the areas of security, and consumer and enterprise communications. Other terms of the agreement are confidential. [Read]

The Palm Treo 700wx smartphone running Microsoft's Windows Mobile 5.0 with Direct Push TechnologyVerizon Wireless is now available at Verizon Wirless. The Palm Treo 700wx is perhaps the best all around smartphone we’ve ever seen. The first Treo for Sprint with Microsoft Windows Mobile, the Treo 700wx is a breed apart. With the amazing “Today” screen that delivers current information and one click access to key Treo features, ability to synch your email and calendar over the air, Word, Excel and PowerPoint document editing, a 1.3 Megapixel camera, broadband download speeds and Bluetooth, the Treo 700wx represents the latest in mobile technology.HighlightsFirst Treo For Sprint With Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0Amazing Microsoft “Today” Screen Gives You Immediate Access To Current Info and Key Treo FunctionsBluetooth Wireless Technology [Read]

Nokia has joined creative forces with talented fashion designer Giambattista Valli to craft the Nokia 7373 Special Edition. For this one-of-a-kind cooperation between a thriving creator of new designs and the pioneer in mobile fashion accessories, Nokia returns to the style capital of Paris during Fashion Week. Here the efforts to fuse fashion with mobility began in 1999 with the introduction of the Nokia 8210. A true fashion phone, the Nokia 7373 Special Edition combines the splendor of the L'Amour Collection and the trendsetting talent of Giambattista Valli. The Nokia 7373 Special Edition comes in two contemporary colors, both enticingly paired with signature Giambattista Valli phone accessories. The Nokia 7373 Special Edition Powder Pink marries the faded luxury of grand architecture of the L'Amour Collection with Valli's iconic pearl necklace for a strap and a miniature pink skull. This unique set is Valli's interpretation of the contradictory elements of an intensive romance. The Nokia 7373 Special Edition Black Chrome fuses its elegant glossy black appearance with an en vogue gros grain and onyx-like crystal strap.   [Read]