http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/cell-phone-blog.html Breaking news in the field of cell phones and wireless communications Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:29:27 GMT en-us http://www.technology-blog.com/images/blogs/cell-phone-blog.jpg http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/cell-phone-blog.html 103 68 http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/10-2008/emblaze-mobile-gets-ready-to-scorch-the-smartphone-market.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/10-2008/emblaze-mobile-gets-ready-to-scorch-the-smartphone-market.html Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:29:27 GMT A hitherto modest Israeli company called Emblaze Mobile has set out to challenge the smartphone majors such as HTC, RIM and Apple in (what else but) introducing smartphones that are rumored to have some key enhancements - welcome the Emblaze Edelweiss and Emblaze Monolith. Emblaze Mobile has apparently set its sights on leaving the competitor products gasping for breath with the launch of Edelweiss (October 2008) and Monolith ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/10-2008/introducing-the-motorola-q11-smartphone.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/10-2008/introducing-the-motorola-q11-smartphone.html Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:00:49 GMT The Motorola Q11 Smartphone is the successor of the Motorola Q9 Smartphone and it has recently been caught on a video by the folks at Zumo. It comes with a fresher look and some impressive set of features and might prove to be a hit amongst Motorola's loyal customers. However with so much competition in the Smartphone Industry, I guess it won't be enough to save Motorola from the mess it finds itself in. Tell us what you ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/10-2008/blackberry-app-center-coming-soon.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/10-2008/blackberry-app-center-coming-soon.html Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:47:50 GMT Good news for Blackberry users as RIM has announced that it will be launching an application center for the Blackberry Storm and other upcoming Blackberry devices featuring the OS 4.7. The Blackberry App Center will be similar to Apple's App store and it will allow Blackberry users to easily find, browse and install third party applications and games on their Blackberry devices. Considering the fact that third party Blackberry applications are in high demand these days, this move by RIM will certainly add to the popularity of the Blackberry Storm and other upcoming Blackberry ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/8-2008/google-maps-mobile-now-has-voice-recognition.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/8-2008/google-maps-mobile-now-has-voice-recognition.html Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:23:44 GMT Google has moved its popular Google Maps Mobile application one step ahead and added Voice Recognition to it. This allows users to easily search for their desired location by just saying where they want to go. This is a beta version for test purposes and it is currently available on a limited range of handsets including Blackberry Pearl 8110, 8120, or ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/7-2008/eco-friendly-packaging-for-3g-iphone.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/7-2008/eco-friendly-packaging-for-3g-iphone.html Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:57:43 GMT For those of us plagued by thoughts of waste when contemplating ditching our old iPhones to upgrade to the 3G iPhone, there''s a bit of good news, as it turns out that the packaging for the new iPhone to be released on July 11th is made of recyclable potato starch. Dutch company PaperFoam, maker of carbon-friendly packaging, is providing millions of paperfoam packages to ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/7-2008/the-google-iphone-affair.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/7-2008/the-google-iphone-affair.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:30:59 GMT Google has its own Android initiative but there are other statistics that suggest the there is more love for the iPhone. Recent statistics have shown that the access to the search engine from Apple's slick device is ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/7-2008/new-laws-restrict-cell-phone-usage.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/7-2008/new-laws-restrict-cell-phone-usage.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:23:12 GMT © David the Pimp ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/7-2008/gold-plated-samsung-sgh-d780.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/7-2008/gold-plated-samsung-sgh-d780.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:17:10 GMT Russia is one of the strongest contenders in the coming Olympics in Beijing and Samsung has thought of the perfect marketing strategy by announcing a Gold Plated version of Samsung SGH-D780 as the official phone for the Russia Olympic team. ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2008/dont-let-cyberspite-destroy-your-good-name.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2008/dont-let-cyberspite-destroy-your-good-name.html Thu, 22 May 2008 03:46:48 GMT YOU buy a television on eBay. When it arrives, you eagerly unwrap it, only to find it is badly scratched. You return it, and leave a negative comment about the seller on the site. The next day, you find the seller has retaliated by posting a nasty comment about you, branding you as a time-waster. Suddenly, no one wants to sell to you and your reputation is in tatters........ ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2008/free-applications-for-nokia-n95-and-nokia-smartphones.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2008/free-applications-for-nokia-n95-and-nokia-smartphones.html Thu, 22 May 2008 03:46:48 GMT Mippin is the free application that allows you to get your favorite web content and information delivered directly to your Nokia Smartphone. It delivers latest news, videos, pictures, blogs and more. For more information visit ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2008/a-new-role-for-cell-phones-in-telemedicine.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2008/a-new-role-for-cell-phones-in-telemedicine.html Tue, 06 May 2008 01:42:19 GMT After launching a communications revolution, cell phones are talking up a potentially life-saving new role in telemedicine the use of telecommunications technology to provide medical diagnosis and patient care when doctors and patients are hundreds or thousands of miles apart. Scientists in the United States and Brazil describe development of a simple, inexpensive telemedicine system that uses ordinary cell phone cameras to collect medical data from patients and transmit the data to experts located offsite for analysis and diagnosis........ ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2008/samsung-soul-u900-phone-launched.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2008/samsung-soul-u900-phone-launched.html Tue, 06 May 2008 01:42:19 GMT Korean mobile phone giant Samsung has launched its new phone known as the Samsung Soul (Spirit of Ultra) in the European region. Announced at the 2008 Mobile World Congress, this phone is available for purchase in the UK, France and Germany. It will be available in three exciting colors: sterling steel, Soul gray, and platinum silver and expected to be priced at 400 ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2008/do-you-book-travel-on-the-mobile-internet.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2008/do-you-book-travel-on-the-mobile-internet.html Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:25:31 GMT © ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/3-2008/skyfire-browser-for-windows-mobile-smartphones.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/3-2008/skyfire-browser-for-windows-mobile-smartphones.html Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:21:37 GMT We know that web browsing is one area that is still in its premature stages due to the unavailability of user friendly browsers with powerful features. We also know that mobile manufacturers and mobile software vendors are trying to come up with browsers that are more powerful and would give a boost to mobile web browsing. ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/3-2008/students-with-cell-phones-may-take-more-risks.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/3-2008/students-with-cell-phones-may-take-more-risks.html Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:10:53 GMT Carrying a cell phone may cause some college students - particularly women - to take risks with their safety, a new study suggests. A survey of 305 students at one campus observed that 40 percent of cell phone users said they walked somewhere after dark that they normally wouldn't go. A separate survey observed that about three-quarters of students said that carrying a cell phone while walking alone at night made them feel somewhat or a lot safer........ ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/2-2008/tiny-solar-charger-for-cell-phones.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/2-2008/tiny-solar-charger-for-cell-phones.html Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:10:53 GMT From Strapya World, the mecca of miniatures that dangle from cell phones, comes this tiniest solar charger (which, unfortunately, only works with cell phones in Japan). The idea behind it is that it dangles from your cell phone to charge it whenever it''s exposed to sunlight. You can also charge it at home with the AC adapter. It''s more of a novelty item, as it takes 6 to 10 hours to charge up in the sun (though I suppose it could be a life saver in a true emergency). $18 from ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/1-2008/nokia-pc-phone-needs-some-more-work.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/1-2008/nokia-pc-phone-needs-some-more-work.html Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:43:31 GMT The folks at Technograph found that Nokia PC Phone, a utility that turns Firefox or Explorer into a remote control panel for a Symbian S60 or S40 smartphone, works as ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/12-2007/motorola-now-number-3.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/12-2007/motorola-now-number-3.html Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:39:42 GMT Ouch. According to Gartner, Motorola has sold 38% less phones in the third quarter of this year than the same quarter of last year. Samsung has taken over the number 2 spot, while Nokia now enjoys 38% market share. All despite total mobile sales increasing by 15% to reach 289 ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/10-2007/motorola-razr2-luxury-special-edition.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/10-2007/motorola-razr2-luxury-special-edition.html Thu, 25 Oct 2007 03:45:35 GMT Phone Scoop take a quick look at the new Motorola RAZR2 V8 Luxury Edition. ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/10-2007/at-t-tilt.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/10-2007/at-t-tilt.html Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:40:57 GMT AT&T's newest Mobile Phone is very aptly named. As you can plainly see, the screen can tilt (get it?) at a 40 degree angle and provide you with a nice little QWERTY keyboard. ......... ]]>