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Articles tagged with: Qwerty
Worldwide Mobile Phone Market Grew Nearly 20% in the First Quarter
The worldwide mobile phone market grew 19.8% year over year in the first quarter of 2011 (1Q11) fueled by high smartphone growth, especially in emerging markets, and gains made by market challengers. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker, vendors shipped 371.8 million units in 1Q11 compared to 310.5 million units in the first quarter of 2010. more
Related Tags: europe, micromax,, galaxy, windows-phone, feature-phones, feature-phones
Indonesian Mobile Market to Grow by 12% in 2011
According to Tavess, the Indonesian GSM market penetration is yet again expected to register around 12% growth rate in 2011. With approximately 80% penetration (for voice-services), the market is, however, nearing saturation, and the number of double-digit growth years are counted. more
Nokia Shows Off Two New Symbian Based Smartphones
Nokia has shown off two new smartphones - running its now legacy Symbian software - the Nokia E6 and the Nokia X7. The two devices are the first Nokia smartphones to contain the updated Symbian software, with new icons and usability enhancements such as improved text input, a faster browser and refreshed Ovi Maps. more
Related Tags: nokia-e6, nokia-x7, nokia, symbian, public-transport, touch-screen, true, nokia-c7
Mobile Phones for Messaging Will Grow to a Third of Feature Phone Shipments by 2015
Although smartphones get all the attention, many consumers still continue to purchase less-expensive feature phones. In 2010, feature phones comprised over 75% of the handset market. Consumers purchase feature phones for a variety of reasons including the need for a device that is optimized for a specific application, such as messaging. more
Related Tags: feature-phones, feature-phones, mobile-app
Using Facebook/Twitter makes People Like their Phones More
Overall satisfaction with mobile phones is considerably higher among owners who use their devices for social media activity, compared with satisfaction among owners who do not access social media platforms on their phones, according to J.D. Power and Associates. more
Related Tags: facebook, twitter, social-networking, linkedin, mobile-web, USA
Sprint Outlines More iDEN to CDMA Migration Plans
Sprint has outlined further plans for its migration of its Push-to-Talk services over to its CDMA network. The Sprint Direct Connect will launch with an initial portfolio of rugged devices from Motorola Mobility and Kyocera. The devices will feature most of the capabilities available on current Sprint Nextel iDEN based phones. The planned portfolio will include an ultra-rugged camera flip phone and an Android Smartphone with a touch screen and a qwerty keyboard. more
Related Tags: sprint-nextel, iden, cdma, push-to-talk, square, connect, touch-screen, USA
T-Mobile USA to Shut-Down Danger Service by June
T-Mobile USA has confirmed that it will shut-down support for Microsoft's Danger Service, used by T-Mobile Sidekick customers for data back-up services. T-Mobile said that it will provide offers for its Sidekick customers before May 31, 2011, to help make a transition from their existing Sidekick device to a new device. more
Related Tags: t-mobile-usa, sidekick, microsoft, usa, USA
Motorola Shows Off Android Based Pro Smartphone
Motorola Mobility has shown off another Android phone, the Motorola Pro, which is says is "optimized for business use" and will be launched in Europe at an unspecified date in the future. more
Related Tags: motorola-mobility, motorola-pro, android, adobe-flash
Vodafone "Keyboard" Converts Any Television into a Web Browser
Vodafone today announced the launch of the Vodafone Webbox, that enables internet access though a customer's existing television set, just by plugging in a keyboard. The Webbox has been developed specifically for customers in emerging markets, where technology and cost barriers often exclude many from enjoying affordable, ready internet access at home or in the workplace. A 14 x 25cm qwerty keyboard, the Webbox uses standard RCA connectors to plug into the television. more
Related Tags: vodacom, vodafone, apps, video, television, South Africa
HP Shows Off Two New Palm Phones; One New Tablet
HP has shown off a range of new devices from a mobile phone the size of a credit card to a new tablet device. The company, which brought Palm last year also revamped the Palm Pre with its third generation model. more
Related Tags: hp, palm, video, webos, adobe-flash
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