25 result(s) displayed for mobile phone (26 - 50 of 101):

Talkonaut 4.0 native Symbian S60 edition released

The GTalk2VoIP dev team just released their VoIP+chat application for Symbian S60 phones that runs as a native (.sis file) application. I should stress that several Nokia smart phones come with a SIP stack, however they are limited to WiFi...

Posted on February 28, 2008 1:05 PM

Garmin nuvifone

Garmin is the big bad boy in the GPS market, but they've now thrown their hat into the mobile phone ring with the Garmin nuvifone (not nuviphone). Garmin recently announced the quad-band nuvifone, a full-fledged GSM HSDPA smartphone built...

Posted on February 12, 2008 10:25 AM

Polycom Kills the Buzz Factor

Who hasn’t been on an important conference call and heard the infamous “buzz” sound on the speakerphone caused by cell phone interference. Nextel two-way “push to talk” phones are notorious for causing this “buzz” sound, as well as Blackberries. Still...

Posted on January 31, 2008 5:16 PM

D2 Technologies mCUE mobile convergence softphone launches

D2 Technologies today released at CES what they claim is the industry’s first embedded mobile convergence software solution for dual-mode phones.  D2’s mCUE mobile convergence software solution combines a communications user interface with the company’s vPort MP VoIP software platform...

Posted on January 7, 2008 12:33 PM

Thin out your George Costanza Wallet with Just One Club Card

I previously wrote today about my George Costanza wallet, which was replaced with a Men's Digital Photo Wallet from Brookstone. Even with my new gadgety wallet, I still had to do some pruning of various club cards to reduce the...

Posted on December 27, 2007 12:02 PM

Packet8 MobileTalk Launches

8x8, provider of Packet8 broadband VoIP services, today announced the launch of Packet8 MobileTalk - a mobile calling service that utilizes a downloadable software application that can currently reside on any Windows, Palm or Symbian based mobile phone. It connects...

Posted on November 19, 2007 1:54 PM

Minimizing network load when routing to Ported Mobile Phone Numbers

Tyntec launched their new Voice Network Query service that enables major carriers to route voice calls to mobile phones directly to destination operator, minimizing network load. Now that regulations force the carriers to allow customers to port their mobile phone...

Posted on October 17, 2007 10:12 AM

Sony takes on Apple

Sony must be reading my blog, since just last week I suggested Sony take on Apple by offering a universal multi-media device that does gaming, mobile calling, video playback, MP3 music, and GPS navigation. I jokingingly called this hypothetical...

Posted on September 4, 2007 9:54 AM

Nonoh takes on Jajah in cheap mobile calling

Nonoh is a new mobile application that lets you make free calls leveraging your browser (PC or mobile phone browser). Unlike Jajah's free worldwide calling option which requires both legs of the call to be registered, Nonoh lets you dial...

Posted on August 23, 2007 12:34 PM

TellThem.mobi enables remote MySpace messages and picture sending

MySpace users will find this brand new web-based utility from TellThem.mobi useful. As MySpacers know, there isn't an easy way to connect to all your MySpace friends when you're on the go away from you PC. With TellThem.mobi, you can...

Posted on August 23, 2007 11:07 AM

Celebrate the 4th of July with Free Calls!

MOBIVOX is celebrating the U.S.'s 4th of July Independence Day with $10 of free international calls. MOBIVOX states, "Declare your independence from long distance phone charges this July 4th when MOBIVOX offers free international calls from the U.S this...

Posted on June 26, 2007 3:42 PM

fring coming to Windows Mobile phones

Some big news from fring, a popular free mobile VoIP software. fring will soon announce support for Windows Mobile 5.0 and 6.0 devices. Currently, Fring only works on Nokia phones which use the Symbian operating system. What, no iPhone support?...

Posted on June 19, 2007 11:43 AM

SPIRIT's Mobile Voice Engine on Microsoft Windows Mobile

Some interesting news from the Communications Developer show. SPIRIT's TeamSpirit Mobile Voice Engine (similar to Global IP Sound's solutions) is now shipping in Aliantiz soft-phone on Microsoft Windows Mobile devices.  Here's the news... Santa Clara, CA - Communications Developer Conference...

Posted on May 16, 2007 1:19 PM

Skype cuts SMS prices

While many mobile carriers have raised their per message rates for both sending and receiving SMS, Skype announced today that it plans to slash 50% off the cost of sending SMS messages using Skype. More information about Skype’s half price...

Posted on May 3, 2007 9:28 AM

Nokia N95 unboxing

This is the unboxing of the Nokia N95 mobile phone, one of the hottest phones on the market... The N95 features a cool 2-way slide concept for switching between different viewing modes, integrated GPS functionality, a 5 megapixel camera and...

Posted on April 30, 2007 9:19 AM

Is a Zune Phone Really a Surprise?

Some surprises just don't seem like surprises, do they? If we are all waiting for the iPhone (well, maybe not all), then why shouldn't Microsoft follow Apple's lead and launch a ZunePhone? And why shouldn't Microsoft take the same route as...

Posted on March 2, 2007 11:43 AM

See Your Mobile Phone as Your Credit Card

Let's file this in the "it was only a matter of time" folder ... Here's a report from the 'Beeb about how Japan's big mobile phone operator, NTT DoCoMo, is teaming up with McDonalds to offer electronic payments and special promotions for...

Posted on February 27, 2007 10:37 AM

ZoiPPE offers free calls to China landlines and mobile phones

ZoiPPE, a Hong Kong-based VoIP service provider is offering their users a Chinese New Year gift  - UNLIMITED free calls to China landline and even mobile phones. Often times, calls to mobile phones are more expensive or not covered...

Posted on February 26, 2007 8:39 AM

What's the Best Gadget To Take on Vacation?

With many of us getting ready to travel next week, I always wonder what the best gadget there is for travel and vacation time. Would immediately dismiss the Blackberry -- too easy to get calls/messages/email from the office. Would also...

Posted on February 15, 2007 8:28 AM

You Like Ringtones? How About Horntones?

Hey, why not! You can personalize the ring of your mobile phone, so why not personalize the honk of your car's horn? (That would be cool. ) (And why not call them "horntones" with a respectful nod to "ringtones.") Put...

Posted on February 14, 2007 10:09 AM

Conan's Apple iPhone Commercial

Conan O'Brien's show had a funny video talking about all the uses of the much-hyped Apple iPhone and how it can do everything including open a bottle, change TV channels, blow dry your hair, grate cheese, and even function as...

Posted on February 2, 2007 8:59 AM

Vringo Video Ringtones

Vringo's Jon Medved launched Vringo, a mobile application that brings "video ringtones" to mobile phones. Yeah, that's right. Video ringtones. When you call your buddy, you can send or receive video clips that will appear as your ringtone. In a...

Posted on January 31, 2007 12:32 PM

Jack Bauer now must contend with GPS and GSM jammers

Agent Jack Bauer CTU (Counter Terrorist Unit) of FOX's 24 fame relies on his trusty GPS-enabled mobile phone to get him where he needs to go, as well as call in Curis Manning from tactical for backup or even airstrikes...

Posted on January 30, 2007 10:53 AM

Celltop Goes Public

I keep thinking that Celltop reminds me of Carrot Top, but I will get over that soon. Anyway, Alltel Wireless would like us to help choose the next “cell” that might be added to Celltop, their exclusive, patent-pending technology that promises to offer an...

Posted on January 24, 2007 3:19 PM

AT&T Unity brings voice minutes closer to free

The NY Times is reporting that AT&T customers who subscribe to both its Cingular Wireless and traditional phone services can now make and receive unlimited free calls to and from any other AT&T or Cingular customer. The new AT&T Unity...

Posted on January 19, 2007 2:26 PM