Samsung has another phone in the oven. FCC has just approved its new Samsung SGH-T301G mobile phone. Actual specs for this device is not known yet. Even after scouring the internet, no info has come up. This could either be something big or just mediocre.

Anyway, we’ll keep you posted on any updates for this new device. As with its features, release and pricing for the SGH-T301G is also unknown.
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Nokia wants to make their mobile games more popular, therefore they are holding a Mobile Games Innovation Challenge and the top 10 developers have been announced.

As it usually happens on this kind of contests, the creators of the 3 best game concepts will receive a contract to be released under the Nokia Publishing brand. On top of the glory and fame, there is money involved: first winner will go home with a cheque of €40,000, while the second place takes €20,000 and the last one receives €10,000.

And now for the list of top 10 developers, respective countries and name of the game of the Mobile Games Innovation Challenge:

- Active Tecnologia e Consultoria Ltda. (Brazil) - Cinemarena
- CreatePlayShare (India) - Ball
- A Different Game (Sweden) - Ghost Wire
- Eclipse Interactive (UK) - Watchers
- Int13 (France) - Kweekies
- Jadestone (Sweden) and C4M (France) - Melokey
- LemonQuest (Spain) - Wave Pirates (more…)

Tags: games, mobile, Mobile Games, Mobile News, Nokia, Nokia

If you’re the type of person that carries plenty of gadgets everywhere and needs to recharge them constantly, check out the latest IOGEAR device also known as Mobile Hub. It is a 3-port USB 2.0 gadget that has usability and usefulness as the 2 main characteristics.

Like you can see on the image, the USB ports have plenty of space between them which makes it easy to use, and the main point - there won’t be any blocked ports. Since there are 3 ports you can recharge 3 devices at the same time - that is the usefulness part. In addition to the USB interface, there is also Mini-B USB.

The IOGEAR Mobile Hub has another obvious feature besides recharging gadgets, which is to transfer files at 4800Mbps.

- Tuck-away cable management for convenient storage
- Lightweight and no power supply required

IOGEAR 3-Port USB 2.0 Mobile Hub

Tags: hub, igoear, mobile, Portable Devices, usb

So Firefox is coming to the mobile world. Sure it’s only the Alpha version and we might be in for a longer trip to the final mobile version. But that’s the way to go, baby steps.

What’s surprising is the device that’s going to get the Alpha. It’s not even a phone! It’s Nokia’s N810 open-source internet tablet which will receive the Alpha some time next week. Firefox Mobile is based on Firefox 3 and it will have the smart URL bar and support for various add-ons. Get ready to enjoy the Alpha! The Beta is arriving in 2009. As I said, baby steps!

Tags: Firefox, mobile, Mobile browser, Mobile News, Mobile Software, software

It was only a few weeks ago when we heard that Mozilla will launch their Firefox Mobile browser sometime in 2010. We were rather surprised to hear that we’ll have to wait about two years to get a mobile version of one of the most popular Internet browsers created so far.

But it looks like those were only rumors. We have to trust John Lilly who is only the CEO of Mozilla, when he says that the Firefox Mobile Alpha is coming in a few weeks.

We want to make sure that the Web on mobile is more like the Web than what the mobile industry offers today, which is closed, separate networks and not a very good information-getting experience for the user. The first thing is to bring Firefox to mobile devices. We’re working on that, and we’ll see some alphas in a few weeks.

What more do you need? Waiting for the Alpha here!

Tags: Firefox, mobile, Mobile browser, Mobile News, Mozilla, software

Now you can have faster and better access to Google browsing with the new Google Mobile App launched for Blackberry. It comes with a free download option and allows you to perform searches made in Google easier. With this application, the earlier tedious wait for a browser to load is over.

This faster Google search application also comes with options of Search History which allows you to access and edit your previous search keywords/ queries in a more organized manner. Also it lets you to get your queries complete with fewer requirements for typing them out.

At the same time this App also gives you a better access to the products and web-based services of Google. What more? With this, you get direct link to the Google Apps support like Google Apps Calendar, documents and Spreadsheets as well. Moreover, with the Update alerts, downloading and updating newer versions of Google mobile applications is just a click away. So, happy browsing!

Tags: app, BlackBerry, Faster, Google, Google, mobile

Sony Ericsson has unveiled MD400g and MD400 first HSPA Mobile Broadband USB Modem. The Mobile Broadband USB Modems integrate M2 Memory Stick Micro™ and a microSD™ slot. These trendy modems will let you easily communicate with clients, friends, colleagues and family. The astonishing 7.2Mb/s in download and up to 2.0Mb/s in upload speeds assure that you can send your files, emails, etc. at a five times greater speed.

“The MD400 and MD400g are high performance and stylish devices that enable you to have all your essentials at hand even when you are out of reach from broadband at home or in the office. The USBs are simple, quick to install and the multiple technologies guarantee internet access every time,” said Johan Tysklind, marketing director mobile computing at Sony Ericsson.

The MD400g comes with an in-built GPS receiver to automatically exhibit the user’s current location. Both the models support MS Windows® 2000, XP, Vista and, MAC-OS X. It is expected to be available globally in Q4 2008 in a choice of two colors Exquisite Ebony and Lustrous White.

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Tags: broadband, Ericsson, MD400, MD400g, mobile, modem, Sony, Uncategorized, usb

NPD, the leader in market research for the wireless industry, said that the mobile phone handset sales to consumers in the U.S. reached nearly 31 million units in the first quarter of 2008. Some of you might say this is a lot, but in fact, this is a 22 percent decline since the same period a year ago.

The manufacturer that did maintain its lead in the U.S. market is Motorola. However, its share of unit-sales declined from 35 percent in Q1 2007 to 27 percent this year. In addition, RIM Blackberry improved its ranking, edging out Sanyo as the fifth largest mobile phone manufacturer based on the number of handsets sold in the U.S. in Q1 2008.

Here is breakdown of the top five manufacturers’ share of units sold in Q1 2008:
Motorola - 27%
Samsung - 18%
LG - 17%
Nokia - 8%
RIM Blackberry - 5%
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Tags: Cell Phones, mobile, Mobile News, news, Phone

FCC has given approval to Sharp Japan’s PV210 GSM mobile phone. This one is a Sidekick model. As per the test reports, Jabra’s Bluetooth headset will be compatible with the Sharp PV210 cell phone. Also, a little disappointing, it is without 3G connectivity. I think they have kept it highly confidential. There are no pics on FCC!!! Only the label information is provided. Check it out after the break:
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Tags: Cell Phones, GSM, mobile, PV210, Sharp, Sharp

Not a long time ago I was telling you guys how Steve Ballmer has done it again by not being able to get Yahoo to sign an agreement with Microsoft. After the Windows Vista mega hit, this was another unsuccessful but dramatically debated move from Microsoft.
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Heads up, ladies! Through Korea’s three wireless carriers, LG now releases the Bikini phone (LG-SH640/KH6400/LH6400). Aside from its sleek and attractive design, the Bikini phone is packed with other features as well.

Touching the menu at the bottom of the display activates the upper part of the phone’s LCD screen. For making calls and sending text messages, the keypad is there. But the Bikini phone is also equipped with a unique feature — the InteractPad switches the menu at the bottom of the display with the menu of the current running application such as the camera, game, or MP3. Enabling auto focusing and allowing 12 consecutive shots, the phone includes a 3-megapixel camera. And for phone connectivity, there’s Bluetooth.

The phone was release under different names, Venus in the United States and of Touch Menu phone in other countries. Over a million units have been sold since November, and the numbers are only getting bigger.

via: lg

Tags: Cell Phones, device, LG, mobile, Mobile News, Phone

Sony Ericsson has released another phone into the Japanese market. Here is a brief introduction to the Sony Ericsson W62S Phone.

The Sony Ericsson W62S Phone is a global roaming clamshell phone. Its features include a 2-megapixel camera, WQVGA (432×240) screen, and microSD slot. It also comes in with three stylish colors, namely the Silver-Leather, Black-Rose and White-Lime.

Lastly, the W62S supports KDDI’s EV-DO service, CDMA 1X WIN and international roaming service in over 180 countries. It has a micro card slot expandable to 2GB and the W62S offers 240 minutes of continuous calling.

via: Sony Ericsson

Tags: mobile, Phone, Sony, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson

AT&T has announced officially a new member of their ever increasing family of supported mobile phones. This time, its the Sony Ericsson Z750a. The clamshell phone comes in with different colors namely: grey, purple, and pink. It has a built-in 2-megapixel camera, a 2.2″ QVGA 262k color display, an FM Tuner, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP support, and a full HTML web browser.

The phone is already available now for $49.99 with a 2-year contract and mail-in rebate.

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Sony Ericsson G502 Phone Announced
Sony Ericsson W908c Phone
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Tags: mobile, Phone, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson

Samsung has recently unveiled the latest SGH-P960 Mobile TV supporting DVB-CBMS and OMA-BCAST. Equipping DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcasting) the device will be available in Europe in the month of May. However, it seems like that it will never land on the US territory. The P960 delivers a seamless mobile TV playback on its 2.6 inch QVGA screen. A time shifting feature pause the mobile TV while receiving calls. It is interesting to note that this small device comes with the picture in picture option that lets the users view two shows at one time.

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Tags: Cell Phones, mobile, Samsung, Samsung, SGH-P960, TV

Mobile browsers built-into your cellphones, PDA’s, and even your MP3 players (iPod Touch) have changed the outlook of a lot of people when it comes to mobile devices. A lot of people have finally realized the potential of this technology. Now, browsers in mobile devices have very limited capabilities, however, a lot of features are slowly being added into it and in fact, websites are changing their pages to tailoring it to the mobile browser market.

It is then no surprise when ABI research, a leading market research firm focused on the impact of emerging technologies on global consumer and business markets, reported that the mobile browser market will probably grow to 1.5 Billion units by 2013.

The mobile browsers won’t probably be able to catch up to the PC-based browsers, but its definitely getting there. As mentioned, the things that are hindering mobile browsers, are its limitation, like the absence of important plug-ins such as Flash, AJAX, and the memory constraints of many phones.

ABI Research’s new study, The Mobile Browser Market analyzes the market for mobile browsing, examining the primary commercial offerings from independent browser vendors as well as evaluating the growing important of open-source solutions such as Webkit. The report also looks at the push towards web applications and the use of widgets for mobile devices.

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Relevantis unveiled the first advertising platform supporting paid icons for interactive maps and navigation systems. The platform essentially places branded icons on the map, allowing customers to interact with advertisers at the touch of a button. The map publisher ends up getting a cut.

The platform supports placing an icon on the map, which the user can then interact with in a rich manner. You may receive a coupon from an advertiser, allowing you to call them directly or get directions. Advertisers are charged based on the number of impressions their icon receives, or the number of actions (an action can be click-for-coupon) enabled.

Not just mobile phone maps and in-car navigation systems, the platform works with desktop/online map products as well.

Relevantis

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If you are at the Game Developers Conference 2008 in San Francisco, you might have noticed the increasing efforts going on in the mobile gaming space. With a host of games on the N-Gage platform, Nokia is making its presence felt yet again. Some of the new titles include The Dark Knight, SPEED RACER and Super Slam Ping Pong by Glu Mobile; DChoc Café(TM) Solitaire 12-Pack, DChoc Café(TM) Sudoku and DChoc Café(TM) Hold’ Em Poker by Digital Chocolate and Worms World Party by THQ Wireless.

Nokia Games Publishing will also be bringing us Yamake, Disk Dagger and Fallen Idol, a detective adventure game. Anybody know if Digger (yeah, that classic old PC game) is available for mobile phones - specifically the Nokia S60 series? I’ve been looking for it all over.

The GDC 2008 will be on show tomorrow as well, so you can also catch a series of mobile lectures and case studies by Nokia executives. All the action will be at the North Hall of the Moscone Convention Center.

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Tags: Cell Phones, games, glu mobile, mobile, Mobile News, moscone, n-gage, ngage, Nokia, Nokia, platform, talks

Admit it, with the sheer number of people using the same handphone as yours, you’d want a sense of personalization to stand out even a bit. The back side of the new Hitachi W61H is equipped with e-display or as Hitachi calls it, “Silhouette screen.” Said screen could be designed with any of the 95 patterns available, depending on what you choose. The Hitachi handset can support 250 minutes of call time and measurees 51 x 107 x 16.9mm at 137g. The Hitachi W61H features 2.8-inch WQVGA display, 2GB microSD, 1.97 megapixel camera and 1-Seg. It will be released in Japan by the end of March.

Another pic after the jump.

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At the DEMO 08 conference, Skyfire has unveiled a mobile browser to end all mobile browsers. The Skyfire mobile web browser has the ability to view as they’re seen on computers and at the speed you’re used to. Skyfire features Ajax and Flash, ensuring optimal web browsing on your phone. Skyfire has opened its beta version to US mobile phone users for both touch screen and non touch screen Windows Mobile phones. A web browser for Symbian is in the works while versions for other OS and other locations will be announced in the future. You can sign up for beta testing in the Skyfire web site.

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Tags: browser, mobile, Mobile News

If you’re overly stressed with your life and feel harassed with the fast pace of everyday happenings, Astral Effects could help you relax. Mobile Visuals has recently released Astral Effects screen saver for your mobile phone — software containing 10 screensavers designed specifically to help you reduce stress. The aim of the screen savers is to decrease brain wave rhythm so you can easily meditate. All you need to be able to download Astral Effects is a color screen and Java. You can get Astral Effects in the Mobile Visual web site.

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Tags: mobile, Mobile News, software