Nokia has agreed to include Symbian version of the GyPSii to its N95 and 6110 Navigator mobile phones.
GyPSii integrates a wide range of location-specific functions and services into a single easy-to-use interface that works on GPS and non-GPS-enabled devices alike. These functions include user-generated content, friend finding and sharing, and also Point-of-Interest (POI) proximity search for immediate surroundings, maps and directions.
Designed specifically for use on a mobile phone, the GyPSii platform is already compatible with Windows Mobile devices and by adding Symbian and Nokia support, GyPSii is now available on the vast majority of mobile phones and almost any Internet connected device. GyPSii for Nokia and Windows Mobile is available for download at the company's website- www.gypsii.com.
Source: 3G
Research In Motion is preparing a new touch-based handset and operating system, described as the "9000-series." This series will be "a complete breakaway" from the company's traditional corporate focus.
The new touch-based series is rumored to be multimedia-centric still featuring the business applications such as push e-mail.
Samsung Electronics has launched "Samsung Max"- First open market phone in the CDMA segment. Its available only in Mumbai and
The "Max" is a multimedia phone, catered to Indian needs. Key features:
Specifications:
London Underground users will soon be able to use mobile handsets as electronic train tickets, as Transport for
An NFC handset would incorporate the Oyster 'swipe card' used by millions of Londoners every day into the mobile phone, allowing users to touch their phone to the card reader on the way into or out of the station.
When a NFC-enabled mobile phoned is placed against the smart poster, it will pinpoint the exact location of the passenger and then transmit detailed information including where to go to make the next stage of the journey, how to get there, how long the transfer will take and when the next service will arrive.
Source: Telecoms.com
Geraldine Wilson (Yahoo Europe vice president of connected life) predicted that in the decade ahead, more consumers will log onto the Internet via mobile than on PC.
"In emerging markets, most people's first contact with the Internet will be with a mobile phone," Wilson said. "We have to be careful because there have been many false dawns of Internet on the mobile … but I think we will look back at 2007 as when things started to happen."
Wilson acknowledged challenges like mobile data service pricing, handset interfaces and network speeds. In 2008, Yahoo will also focus its efforts on further personalizing the user experience by adding more local content to their mobile search listings.
Source: FierceMobile
Verizon Wireless and the National Hockey League announced the launch of NHL game video alerts, promising to deliver puck fans in-game video highlights moments after they take place. Each 15-second video message will spotlight critical goals, key saves and other game-changing plays. The alerts are sent to subscribers following each period, with a maximum of four alerts per day.
The NHL service costs $2.99 per month per selected franchise.
Source: Fierce Mobile
Nokia's luxury phone arm, Vertu has started selling its expensive models in
Vertu Ascent Ti features-
Price: Rs 326,000 or US$8,200
David Arnold, the composer behind many James Bond soundtracks, has also created three bespoke ring tones for the Vertu Ascent Ti, complemented by a series of automotive themed backgrounds.
USP- With one click of a button, owners are connected to the Vertu concierge service which is available 24 hours a day from virtually anywhere in the world. Vertu Concierge can help customers with queries like recommending a local restaurant, making a theatre booking or even sending a gift around the globe.
Source: Cellular News
Researchers from the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) has come up with a software called Magitti. It automatically recommends information about "local area" activities, such as shopping and dining, matching the consumer's location, time of day and personal tastes.
Magitti software studies user’s behavior based on his text messages and mobile calendar to come up with more relevant recommendations. Once installed in a GPS-enabled mobile phone, user is not required to surf mobile Internet to search for a good place to eat, movies to watch, or other activities to do.
When a person first opens a phone that has Magitti software, she will instantly see a list of recommendations. If it's noon, the software might suggest local restaurants. If it's 3 P.M., it might recommend a nearby boutique for shopping. If it's 9 P.M., a list of pubs might appear. Over time, these recommendations will change as Magitti learns more about the user's behaviors and preferences.
Source: The Mobile weblog
