http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/cell-phone-blog.html Breaking news in the field of cell phones and wireless communications Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:19:48 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/11-2009/smartphone-app-illuminates-power-consumption.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/11-2009/smartphone-app-illuminates-power-consumption.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:19:48 GMT A new application for the Android smartphone shows users and software developers how much power their applications are consuming. PowerTutor was developed by doctoral students and professors at the University of Michigan. Battery-powered cell phones serve as hand-held computers and more these days. We run power-hungry applications while we depend on the phones to be available in emergencies........ ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/11-2009/the-evolution-of-mobile-phone.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/11-2009/the-evolution-of-mobile-phone.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:19:48 GMT If you agree with the line of thinking that a picture can replace a thousand words, you would surely agree with the extension - that a model can replace a zillion pictures. So assuming that it would be boring to look at a chart, however well-done, to visualize the evolution of a device, give your eyes a treat by looking at this creation by UK-based designer Kyle Bean to demonstrate the evolution of the mobile ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/11-2009/android-powered-samsung-behold-ii.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/11-2009/android-powered-samsung-behold-ii.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:24:39 GMT
T-Mobile is soon going to launch a new Android Smartphone known as the Samsung Behold II. Samsung Behold was originally launched as a feature phone but now Samsung has decided to transform the Behold into a full featured Smartphone device.

It will come with Samsung TouchWiz UI featuring a Cube menu, 3.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen display, 5MP camera with Auto focus & Flash, up to 16GB external memory, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, music player and Android market.

The Samsung Behold II will be launched into the market this holiday season.

Source: http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/9-2009/samsung-s3650-corby-coming-soon.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/9-2009/samsung-s3650-corby-coming-soon.html Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:48:38 GMT A new budget touchscreen handset known as the S3650 Corby will soon be launched in the US and European region. With its stylish design and decent features, it is bound to attract young mobile ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/9-2009/iphone-sms-due-september-25.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/9-2009/iphone-sms-due-september-25.html Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:42:22 GMT © ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/9-2009/nokia-e71x-smartphone.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/9-2009/nokia-e71x-smartphone.html Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:55:55 GMT This recent update to the popular E71 rings in (pun intended) as the thinnest smartphone available. Featuring a slim, sleek, ergonomic design packed with advanced features, it"s got beauty and brains all in ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/6-2009/cell-phone-ringtones-can-pose-major-distraction.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/6-2009/cell-phone-ringtones-can-pose-major-distraction.html Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:15:51 GMT A flurry of recent research has documented that talking on a cell phone poses a dangerous distraction for drivers and others whose attention should be focused elsewhere. Now, a newly released study in the Journal of Environmental Psychology finds that just the ring of a cell phone appears to be equally distracting, particularly when it comes in a classroom setting or includes a familiar song as a ringtone........ ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/viral-epidemics-poised-to-go-mobile.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/viral-epidemics-poised-to-go-mobile.html Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:15:51 GMT If you own a computer, chances are you have experienced the aftermath of a nasty virus at some point. In contrast, there have been no major outbreaks of mobile phone viral infection, despite the fact that over 80 percent of Americans now use these devices. A team headed by Albert-Laszlo Barabasi, director of the Center for Complex Network Research at Northeastern University, set out to explain why this is true........ ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/samsung-impression-available-now.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/samsung-impression-available-now.html Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:15:51 GMT Samsung's new messaging phone known as the Samsung Impression is now available on AT&T network. It comes with some nice features including a 3.2 inch AMOLED touch screen display and a neat full QWERTY keyboard. AMOLED screens are renowned for providing better display quality and a longer battery life. It is available for $199.99 on a 2-year ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/ultrasound-imaging-with-a-smartphone.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/ultrasound-imaging-with-a-smartphone.html Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:28:46 GMT Computer engineers at Washington University in St. Louis are bringing the minimalist approach to medical care and computing by coupling USB-based ultrasound probe technology with a smartphone, enabling a compact, mobile computational platform and a medical imaging device that fits in the palm of a hand........ ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/2-2009/google-docs-enhanced-for-mobile-users.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/2-2009/google-docs-enhanced-for-mobile-users.html Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:28:46 GMT Good news for mobile users as Google has updated its Google Docs online App. to support document viewing, editing, sorting, filtering and much more. Initially mobile users only had access to view their online documents but now they can play around with their documents using their mobile phones. It therefore enables users to record and keep track of important information without having to install any applications onto their mobile ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/1-2009/t-mobile-g2-coming-in-april-2009.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/1-2009/t-mobile-g2-coming-in-april-2009.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:49:11 GMT There are rumours floating around that the T-Mobile G2 will be launching in February 2009. The T-Mobile G2 will be more like the iPhone 3G and it will feature a large sized touch screen display but no physical QWERTY keyboard. The T-Mobile G2 will also be launched by other operators other than T-Mobile with different names. Here are the rumoured ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/1-2009/twitter-relaunches-people-search.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/1-2009/twitter-relaunches-people-search.html Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:32:54 GMT You can now search for people on Twitter - ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/12-2008/the-g1-the-mythical-google-phone.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/12-2008/the-g1-the-mythical-google-phone.html Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:47:47 GMT For well over a year, the rumors of a Google phone have been running rampant. After the iPhone made its debut a year and a half ago, hopeful Google-lovers have been fantasizing that the Google phone would address all the shortcomings of the beautiful, but in some ways, limited, Apple smartphone. ......... ]]> http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/11-2008/toshiba-g450-mobile-phone-mp3-hsdpa-modem-combo-device.html http://www.technology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/11-2008/toshiba-g450-mobile-phone-mp3-hsdpa-modem-combo-device.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:23:09 GMT Toshiba has introduced a unique device known as the Toshiba G450, which is a combination of a Mobile Phone, USB Drive, MP3 player and HSDPA modem. It's available now in the UK for around £140. Ben Robinson of Into Mobile has tried out the device and he has posted a detailed review. Check it out 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 ......... ]]>