Archive for October, 2006

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Idokorro Launches Mobile File Manager for BlackBerry

October 31st, 2006

Idokorro Mobile announced today the availability of Mobile File Manager 2.0 for BlackBerry handsets. Mobile File Manager offers users the ability to access and manage local and remote files from their BlackBerry handset.
Users will now have the ability to securely connect to a remote computer back in the office, and then access files for […]

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Microsoft and Orange to Launch Live Messenger for mobile

October 31st, 2006

Microsoft and Orange announced today plans to support a mobile version of Microsoft’s Live Messenger (previously MSN Messenger) for use by Orange subscribers. Live Messenger is set to initially release in France and then other European countries, including the UK, during 2007.
Pricing and device support have not yet been released, other providers are also […]

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Verizon Wireless Customers Set Record: 5 Billion TXT Messages in September

October 30th, 2006

Verizon Wireless’ customers sent and received more than five billion TXT Messages in September 2006. This record - for both the company and the U.S. wireless industry - marks the most TXT Messages ever sent and received by Verizon Wireless customers in a single month.
The growth in TXT Messages reflects an increase of 150 percent […]

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Nokia 330 Auto Navigation Announced

October 30th, 2006

Nokia announced plans today release its first personal navigation device, the Nokia 330 Auto Navigation. The Nokia 330 offers seamless coverage from one European country to the next with spoken and visual directions on a 3.5 inch touch screen. Nokia plans to release the new personal navigation handheld in select channels across Europe later this […]

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How to: Tether BlackBerry Pearl to PC for use as a modem

October 30th, 2006

More providers are encouraging the use BlackBerry handhelds as tethered modems, but few are detailing how it’s done. We have created the following article to assist in the set up of your GSM/GPRS BlackBerry for use as a tethered modem for your Windows based PC.
The following article applies to users of the new BlackBerry […]

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Cingular Continues 3G Expansion

October 27th, 2006

Cingular Wireless is working hard to complete its nationwide HSDPA expansion. Earlier this year the provider announced plans for a nationwide rollout with the majority complete by year end. This week alone Cingular has announced four market expansions including Tampa, Charlotte, Baton Rouge and South Florida.
Dubbed Broadbandconnect, Cingular’s 3G network provides average download […]