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Sony Ericsson brings Java, Flash together

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:59:55 -0400

Sony Ericsson is set to debut its Project Capuchin, which will allow developers to create applications for mobile phones that make use of both Java ME and Adobe's Flash Lite. Sony Ericsson will unveil a set of APIs and an SDK in the second half of this year for developers. The new platform would allow developers to use Flash Lite for menus while making use of Java's slick 3D graphics, for example.

For more on Sony Ericsson's Capuchin:
- read this article from CNET

ALSO NOTED: T-Mobile's Android promise; Blyk hits 100K; and much more...

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:59:50 -0400

> Nokia does the right thing with Spike Lee.

> MMA releases mobile advertising guidelines.

> Sony Ericsson adds Veveo video discovery service.

> T-Mobile USA confirms Android-based handsets will ship this year. Article

And Finally... Blyk hits 100,000 users for its ad-funded MVNO. Article

SPOTLIGHT: Trend: Teenagers turning backs on Nokia

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:59:52 -0400

According to a survey conducted by Habbo across 31 countries, most teenagers agree that Nokia is the No. 1 mobile phone brand worldwide, but since the autumn of 2006 Samsung and Sony Ericsson have ranked higher than Nokia in markets like the U.K., Switzerland, Denmark and Germany. Article

Hands-on with Sony Ericsson's Xperia

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:59:54 -0400

Just about the most hyped handset to come out of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona earlier this year, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1, a white labeled HTC phone, comes equipped with a hiptop-style slideout keypad that has a gliding motion to it. The device runs Windows Mobile 6.1 but manages to cover up the OS with a number of user-selectable custom skins--including one for Google users and one for world travelers. The UI runs on a 800 x 400 resolution touchscreen that was running slowly during our demo at CTIA, but Sony Ericsson has yet to announce a release date for the handset outside of "late 2008."

For more on the Xperia X1:
- see this photo slideshow

ALSO NOTED: Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 handset; Xanadoo goes WiMAX; and much more...

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:59:50 -0400

> Hands on handset: Sony Ericsson Xperia X1. Photos

> Column: Getting on deck with off deck. Article

> Check out this quick slideshow of some new technology at CTIA Wireless. Slideshow

> Xanadoo upgrades to WiMAX. Article

> U.S. wireless subs top 255M. Article

> WiFi Alliance focuses on driving the uptake and development of WiFi-enabled devices. Article

> FusionOne moves forward on content backup. Article

And Finally... Check out this slideshow of photos of the keynotes on the first day of CTIA. Slideshow

ALSO NOTED: Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 handset; Xanadoo goes WiMAX; and much more...

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:59:50 -0400

> Hands on handset: Sony Ericsson Xperia X1. Photos

> Column: Getting on deck with off deck. Article

> Check out this quick slideshow of some new technology at CTIA Wireless. Slideshow

> Xanadoo upgrades to WiMAX. Article

> U.S. wireless subs top 255M. Article

> WiFi Alliance focuses on driving the uptake and development of WiFi-enabled devices. Article

> FusionOne moves forward on content backup. Article

And Finally... Check out this slideshow of photos of the keynotes on the first day of CTIA. Slideshow

Sony Ericsson launches its first U.S. HSDPA phone

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:59:57 -0400

Sony Ericsson launched its first 3G/HSDPA handset for the U.S. market: the Z750a. AT&T is the exclusive carrier for the handset, which features a reflective mirror clamshell casing and a "hidden" OLED reflective display screen that illuminates to display caller ID. Other features of the phone includes a 2MP camera and AT&T's Mobile Email application. AT&T stores and other authorized retailers will being carrying the phones in April for $49.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate and new two-year contract.

For more on the handset:
- read this press release

ALSO NOTED: Sony Ericsson marketing head resigns; AT&T's customized ringtones; and much more...

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:59:50 -0400

> Motorola's facing its troubles in the public eye, but is Sony Ericsson having some troubles of its own? Sony Ericsson's global marketing chief Dee Dutta left the company after six years. Article

> AT&T debuts customized ringtone service. Article

> Nokia and music labels are deep into Comes With Music talks. Article

> Mobile video quality and speed are vexing users. Article

And Finally... The inventor of the McMuffin, Herb Peterson, died at the age of 89 today. Peterson also wrote McDonald's first national advertising slogan: "Where Quality Starts Fresh Every Day." Article

Nokia: Replacement sales to buoy earnings

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:59:57 -0400

Nokia went on the defensive after Sony Ericsson announced that its handset sales are slowing down and Texas Instruments said it expected 3G chipset sales to fall: The Finnish phone maker said that it expected the replacement handset market to boost its market share in 2008. Nokia said replacement sales would account for slightly over 70 percent of its volume in 2008, after accounting for just less than 70 percent in 2007. The company expected color screens, cameras, email applications and music players to help drive the market. Nokia noted that growth in China and APAC countries have boosted the falling sales in EMEA, North America and Latin America.

Also, InterDigital announced today that it was in talks with Nokia over settling a patent dispute over 3G technology. While Nokia confirmed that the parties were in talks, neither side would comment further.

For more on Nokia's expectations:
- read this article from Washington Post
- check out this AP article about InterDigital

ALSO NOTED: Azulstar looks to WiMAX; iPhone data metrics; and much more...

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:59:50 -0400

> Muni-WiFi player Azulstar shifts gears to WiMAX. Article

> Intel: WiMAX/WiFi chip coming to ultramobile PCs. Article

> In case you hadn't heard yet: iPhone users are big data users. Article

> The Nokia 6500 handsets: "Everybody's preferred handset." Release

> Sony Ericsson launches the W580i Grey and W910i music phones. Release and Release

And Finally... How to start a merger rumor. Article