MWC: SKTelecom Android SIM Prototype Detailed
Korean wireless carrier SKTelecom is demonstrating a rather novel concept for easing the typical tedium associated with swapping out phones and having to reapply customizations as well as the exchange of contact information from one device to another using Android. The Android SIM concept as explained in the companion video allows for a user to […]
MWC: RIM Demos New Embedded WebKit Browser for BlackBerry
RIM surprised attendees of its MWC press conference by unveiling and demonstrating its new WebKit based browser with new features. The browser features full support for HTML5, pan+zoom and full BlackBerry widget support with no word on availability at this time.
New HTC Android and Windows Mobile Handsets Leak (Updated)
Click for full size. Images courtesy of MoDaCo Two of the most highly speculated and anticipated HTC Android handsets have had their full specifications leaked in the Legend and Desire while the first image and preliminary specifications confirming the existence of the Touch HD Mini have surfaced. The Desire will feature the Snapdragon platform with […]
Qualcomm Announces FLO-EV and Smartbook Demo, Audiovox Announces In-Car System
Qualcomm has announced an update to its FLO broadcast platform during MWC today and a smartbook demo application with partner Audiovox plugging its currently available in-car system powered by FLO TV. First up is the announcement that Qualcomm has expanded its FLO broadcast platform with the forthcoming launch of FLO-EV, which it has described as […]
MWC: Microsoft Announces Windows Phone 7 Series
As expected, Microsoft has announced the next version of its venerable Windows Mobile platform in Windows Phone 7 Series during Mobile World Congress this morning in a keynote speech given by CEO Steve Ballmer. The biggest changes found in Windows Phone 7 Series are Xbox LIVE support, Zune integration and social networking. The venerable Start […]
Symbian^3 Specifications Confirmed
Symbian^3 specifications have been confirmed during MWC after the initial announcement last month. HDMI output is supported up to 1080p , the music store is now embedded within the radio and will allow identification of a song and additional information searches along with the addition of a purchase button, which links with a chosen music […]
Adobe Announces AIR Application Platform for Android
Adobe has announced during Mobile World Congress that it is porting its AIR cross platform application enviroment to Android with an eye toward deployment on iPhone. The AIR application enviroment on Android functions identically to the desktop version, with applications seamlessly functioning between both desktop and mobile platforms. Adobe has also developed a new AIR […]
MWC: Nokia and Intel Merge Maemo, Moblin to form MeeGo
Nokia and Intel have jointly announced that both companies will be partnering together to merge the respective Moblin and Maemo Linux distributions to create MeeGo. While Nokia has seen some limited success with Maemo on its lineup of Internet Tablets in the N800 and the N810 along with the popular N900, Intel had yet to […]
MWC: Samsung Announces Wave with Bada OS
Samsung has officially unveiled its first phone with the manufacturer’s new internally developed Bada OS in the Wave during Mobile World Congress. The Wave (also known as the Wave S8500) will be one of the first handsets shipped with Bluetooth 3.0. It should be noted that Bada is not a smartphone operating system according to […]