Target Launches Phone-Based Coupon Program

Target announced a scannable mobile coupon program launching nationwide today at its retail stores. Consumers will have several different ways to opt into the program (PC browser, mobile browser, short code), which will then distribute coupons to mobile phones …(follow link to read)

Alpine Integrates Nokia Phones for Ovi Maps

Alpine today announced a partnership with Nokia to bring, among other features, Ovi Maps to Alpine’s car stereo line. The new feature, called Terminal Mode, has been developed as a future standard for interoperability between mobile phones and automobile …(follow link to read)

Dolby Brings 5.1 Audio to LG Phones

Today Dolby announced a new version of Dolby Mobile that offers simulated 5.1 multichannel audio to mobile phones. The new software means that phones will be able to offer a more immersive experience during multimedia playback, such as movies. …(follow link to read)

Adobe Joins LiMo Foundation, Will Add Flash

Today Adobe announced that it has joined the mobile Linux organization. In addition to joining the LiMo Foundation, Adobe has committed to bring Flash to LiMo-based mobile phones, though Adobe didn’t specify when.

Samsung Announces Two New Camera Modules

Today Samsung announced new camera modules for mobile phones. The S5K4E2 CMOS image sensor rates 5 megapixels, has extended depth of field, can focus from 15cm to infinity, and can record video at 15 frames per second. It is …(follow link to read)

Samsung to Mass-Produce AMOLED Touch Displays

Samsung recently revealed that it is mass manufacturing a new 3.3-inch AMOLED touch display for mobile phones. Samsung was able to take a 0.001mm touch sensor and place it over an AMOLED display, making the world’s first touch-enabled AMOLED …(follow link to read)

Verizon Pushes Free Calling to Haiti Out to Feb. 14

Today Verizon Wireless said that it is extending its free calling services to Haiti from Verizon landline and mobile phones to February 14. The program was originally set to expire Jan. 31.

Quantum Rail Tech Promises Ultra High-Color Phone Displays

Nanosys and LG Innotek recently announced an agreement to jointly develop new displays for mobile phones. LG Innotek, which is LG’s display manufacturing unit, has agreed to use Nanosys’ quantum dot phosphors for use in displays. The major improvements …(follow link to read)

Workers on Strike at Apple iPhone Touch-screen Supplier

The iPhone more than the sum of its many parts, but when the part in question is the touch-screen itself, and workers at the manufacturer’s Suzhou, China facility go on strike, we have to wonder what that will do for supplies in the medium term?

More than 2,000 workers gathered and damaged facilities and vehicles after rumors that the factory may not pay a planned bonus for 2009, the [21st Century Business Herald] said, citing the statement. The plant belongs to ..read more

Samsung launches Shark Range of handsets

Samsung has newly hurled its eye catching Shark variety of mobile handsets. Three good looking phones, the Shark S5350, Shark 2 S5550 and Shark 3 S3550 are part of the novel launch. These candy bar handsets particularly objective the social networking clusters. The novel mobile phones offer one touch access to social networking sites. With a single click you can access Facebook, GoogleTalk, Bebo and several (Read More)

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