One of the more interesting new devices from Samsung is the UbiCellâ„¢ base station. A small white box that looks like a WiFi access point, the UbiCell is actually mini cell tower designed for CDMA 1x networks. The device connects to a mobile network through a broadband connection and is designed to provide enhanced cell coverage for the home. Unlike UMA technology, nothing special is needed for mobile handsets to take advantage of the base station. Samsung will be distributing the UbiCell through Sprint, though other versions (such as GSM) may appear on other carriers.
For end users, Samsung CDMA Ubicellâ„¢ provides service continuity by securing indoor coverage in homes and SOHOs. In addition, for telecommunication service providers, it enhances indoor call quality. Thus, service providers can lower their churning rate and secure their competitive advantage. Samsung CDMA Ubicellâ„¢ is designed for easy installation, operation, and use, taking into account that typical users do not have deep knowledge of communications and equipment.
Verizon Wireless has launched MediaFLO mobile TV handset, the LG VX9400. Sporting a unique form factor (the screen swivels into landscape orientation) and MediaFLO, the device is designed to work with V Cast TV.
Features of the LG VX9400 include:
QVGA screen with 262k colors
EV-DO 3G data
Bluetooth with A2DP stereo support
1.3 megapixel camera
microSD card slot
The Jabra BT3030 Bluetooth Stereo Headsethave a unique dog tag design. This device features universal connection, personalized equalizer, exchangeable headphones, 2 different wearing styles, exchangeable dog tag frame and lanyard. It boasts of 200-hours of standby time and Bluetooth 2.0.
High-end mobile phone manufacturer Gresso has release of the Steel series – two new luxury handsets that integrate aircraft steel into the slim-line design. Sol Steel and Luna Steel, both models measure 119 x 48 x 14 mm and feature a 65K colors, 240 x 320 pixel TFT screen framed by sapphire crystal glass, Bluetooth connectivity, 2 MP camera, audio player and 64MB internal / 2GB external memory. Both the Sol Steel and Luna Steel sell for 3500 Euro. read more…
On Thursday the 5th of July Neonode will hold a global launch party of the new Neonode N2 mobile phone at Babae club in Athens together with MyPhone S.A., its distributor for south-eastern Europe with operators such as Vodafone and Wind as customers. Neonode N2 will be available in south-eastern Europe this summer in selected shops. In addition, Neonode is currently finalizing distribution agreements for the Neonode N2 in the rest of Europe and other major markets.
