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That is just one idea that has been floating around Mobile Industry Review for sometime; and it seems like after a trial period, people like it!
The Near Field Communications (NFC) which O2 had been trialling with Nokia has had some optimistic results. Apparently nine out of ten (90%) of the five hundred trialists said they [...]
Nearly two weeks ago, Ewan announced he was sending me an iPhone, and simultaneously I announced I really do not like the device. My ramble about the iPhone only summed up a few of my displeasures about the device, but I was more than willing to accept I maybe wrong.
Firstly, I should point out, the [...]
I’m not sure if you’re already aware, but Ewan has sent me a first generation iPhone for me to have a play around with. But also, I’m not too hung up on the device either!
I’ve mentioned this before (and no, I’m not complaining), but the iPhone really isn’t my cup of tea. I’m not that [...]
I have been meeting lots of smart people and companies every Friday — and the fruits of this are due to hit the site’s editorial feed shortly.
If you’d like to meet in London this Friday so I can get a briefing on what you’re up to or write a profile piece, drop me an email [...]
Both Dan and I couldn’t get enough of this Iridium Satellite Phone that I’ve been sent for the Desert Island feature.
It doesn’t matter how much you look at your top of the range Nokia or fancy iPhone, the Iridium handset knocks everything else for six.
It works. Anywhere. Nice.
I’m really liking the look of this Polycom Communicator:
Continue ReadingThe Solio Hybrid 1000 looks rather neat. I’ve been sent one of these to check out on the Desert Island — it charges via the sun, or, rather usefully, via USB!
Continue ReadingCharges your mobile phone, MP3 player, GPS device, iPod, Sat Nav… and it’s solar based! The Free Loader arrives at SMS Text News towers:
Continue ReadingVodafone whacked me over a USB modem stick to use on the way to and from the Desert Island. (I’m given to understand that GRPS doesn’t quite work in the Maldives - so I’ll be using this one on the way to and from the airport in the UK.)
Continue ReadingIn preparation for the SMS Text News Desert Island feature, there’s been a lot of different devices arriving recently.
Here’s a quick look at the Dell:
I popped along to the Flip Video launch this evening (Recent Coverage). It was held at the rather smart Soho House Hotel — they’ve got a little cinema there which is where Ray Sangster, President of Flip EMEA, welcomed everyone and presided over the launch.
The event was very well attended with media from all [...]
Came across this today from Cisco - the study says retailers are finally waking up to the realities and possibilities of mobile.
Link: Finextra: Mobile to become ‘fourth channel’ for retailers - study
With 3.3 billion mobile-phone subscribers worldwide, compared to only 1.3 billion Internet users, Cisco argues that handsets will soon be the “fourth channel” for [...]
I can’t tell you how effing annoying it is being stuck in a Quiet Zone on a South West Train with a nutcase 50 year old woman nattering away on her mobile.
What should one do?
There are QUIET ZONE signs everywhere throughout the carriage asking people to avoid using mobile phones, not to use personal stereos [...]
I slammed the door to my place and walked three steps then cried out in pain. A lonely, regretful howl.
I’d left my Nokia E90 inside. I didn’t have the keys.
Arse.
Class-A ARSE, on many different levels.
Luckily I’ve got my trusty Vodafone Blackberry. However it’s on a data-only tariff, which means any calls or [...]
I had a chat yesterday afternoon with Sulim, CEO and, I think, Co-Founder, of Blue Systems. They offer real time financial information on the desktop — the sort of stuff you need if you’re trading millions on the stock market and so on.
They recently launched a mobile version for their customers that works on [...]
Following on from Arif’s viewpoint earlier, I’m pleased to bring you the perspective of a telecoms expert.
Colin Orviss is senior vice president at Patni Telecoms Consulting and deputy chairman of the Telemanagement Forum. Orviss has bucketloads of experience in the telecoms industry — he’s been providing business consultancy to a who’s who of mobile and [...]
As promised, here’s the first perspective of the iPhone 2.0 — from an executive who doesn’t work directly in the mobile industry. All too often we can get sucked up with the.next.best.thing — and the Apple magic does tend to stun and blind.
How does someone in the online IT world react to the iPhone [...]
I’ve been enjoying reading the iPhone 2.0 opinions that we’ve received from around the industry — and outside. I was hoping to be able to bring you some external opinion from executives not directly connected with the mobile industry and I’m pleased to say I’ve got quite a few submissions. Standby. I’m going [...]
Continue ReadingIt was a brilliant evening tonight at Unlimited Drinks, London.
Thank you all for coming.
I have a huge pile of business cards that I now have to ‘write-up’. It is seriously going to take me ages. But I will get through it and do a few lines on everyone and a link to their [...]
I got into the lift just now to go and get some water from the downstairs tap. That’s where the sparkling mineral water is. Aye. Nothing but the best at SMS Text News Towers.
A guy joined me in the lift — or elevator, if you’re North American — and promptly started typing [...]
I asked Carsten Brinkschulte, CEO of mobile email software company, Synchronica, (the first company to synchronise the original iPhone with Microsoft Exchange without needing to jailbreak the device), to give us his perspective on the latest iPhone launch.
According to Brinkschulte, the newly launched 3G Apple iPhone is an indication that applications will be key in [...]
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Yes, you can now have your Bloomberg experience on your Windows Mobile handset, courtesy of Microsoft.
Bloomberg — the premier real-time financial information network — provides business and financial professionals with comprehensive tools and data on the all-inclusive BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL(R) service. With the availability of Bloomberg on [...]
SMS Text News reader Julian sent me this thoughtful viewpoint on the iPhone and platform-as-a-service. Have a read…
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I am blown away by the vision of the platform. People keep harping on about ’software as service’ and ‘the cloud’. The network operators want to be service providers, Nokia is trying everything [...]
I caught Ben’s post on the We Love Mobile blog and asked permission to republish it here. We Love Mobile is a creative mobile advertising and media agency. They handle every aspect of a campaign - from strategy, creative and delivery to mobile media buying. They’re independent, ideas-led and will, they reckon, help you [...]
Continue ReadingI just talked with Rebecca at Carphone Warehouse’s PR. She tells me that, in a change to previous strategy, customers will have to sign-up for contracts in-store.
Previously, you just walked out with your iPhone and self-activated over the phone. The in-store activation will make it rather challenging (or annoying) for you to sell [...]
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