Mobileshop Archive from October 2008
Buying parking tickets with mobile phones
Posted: 31 October 2008
Mobile phones could soon be used to buy Pay and Display parking tickets under a new initiative launched by the government.
It is hoped that the new scheme will reduce the number of parking fines that are imposed on consumers as well as making life easier for the transport industry, South Yorkshire newspaper the Star reports.
The publication adds it will also mean excuses such as having to go and get change for the Pay and Display machines will no longer be acceptable to the transport authorities.
Citing a report made to a scrutiny committee meeting recently, the newspaper states that one officer said the technology is available and should be an effective solution.
"There a ...
T Mobile G1 vs BlackBerry Storm
Posted: 31 October 2008
The T Mobile G1 may be an exciting addition to the UK mobile market, but one newspaper has said there are a number of other exciting handsets also available.
According to the Telegraph, the mobile phone's use of Google's Android operating system is set to see a number of imitators follow, but adds that Research In Motion (RIM) also has some innovative tricks up its sleeve.
It states that RIM's latest model, the touchscreen BlackBerry Storm, is an "exciting" new model that tops the G1 by offering a virtual keyboards, making it an interesting alternative to the T Mobile's slide-out qwerty-equipped offering.
However, it adds that in Google Android the search engine company has c ...
New Samsung to utilise "innovative" UI
Posted: 31 October 2008
A new Samsung handset has been launched that combines a touchscreen with the manufacturer's dedicated user interface (UI).
Mobile Burn reports that the Samsung SCH-r800 Delve, is a new touchscreen model that comes equipped with the TouchWiz UI, the system currently used on models such as the Tocco and Omnia.
"The TouchWiz user interface allows users to drag-and-drop widgets onto a special home screen, for the ultimate in personalisation," the site states.
It adds the phone will also come equipped with a two-megapixel camera, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 2.0, microSD support and an integrated media player.
Earlier this year Samsung launched its TouchWiz-enabled Tocc ...
Nokia 6220 Classic put to the test
Posted: 31 October 2008
A new mobile phone from Nokia has been put to the test this week by US industry news resource MobileBurn.com.
The site states that the Nokia 6220 Classic is a good combination of style and functionality and adds that it is also small enough to make it attractive to those looking for a compact model.
Equipped with a five-megapixel, Xenon flash camera and built-in VGA camcorder, the 6220 classic could be a great option for those looking for photography-focused mobile phones.
It also features A-GPS navigation, Nokia Maps, a 2.2-inch TFT QVGA display and 3.5G connectivity, which the article adds comes in "very handy".
"In light of its solid performance and good featu ...
Metal Gear Acid Mobile wins best game award
Posted: 31 October 2008
The votes have been counted and the game of the year for mobile phones has been unveiled by one website.
It is reported that more than 3,000 votes were collected by What Mobile and the title of Best Game prize at the Mobile Game Awards was revealed as Metal Gear Acid Mobile (MGAM).
Commenting on the accolade, Frank Keeling managing director of publishing at Glu Mobile, one of the companies behind MGAM, said that the company was "delighted" to receive the award and credited its collaboration with Konami.
Pocket Gamer added this week that the title had been "recognised for its imaginative approach to bringing the advanced stealth game to the mobile platform by adapting it i ...
N-Gage gamers get new EA titles
Posted: 30 October 2008
Gamers with N-Gage enabled Nokiamobile phones have been advised that they can expect a range of new titles over the coming months.
Electronic Arts (EA) has confirmed that some of its most popular games will be coming soon to the platform, including a new version of the football franchise that has proved so successful on home consoles for many years.
In addition to EA Sports' FIFA 09, gamers can expect to see Spore Origins head to mobile phones as well as The Sims 3 and Tomb Raider Underworld, starring the iconic Lara Croft.
Peter Parmenter, director of worldwide OEM at EA Mobile, said that the company was "delighted" to be able to continue its support of the Nokia platform wit ...
Mini notebook firm eyes up Android
Posted: 30 October 2008
A manufacturer more noted for its innovative range of notebooks is to begin making Android-powered mobile phones, according to reports.
T3 states this week that following this week's launch of the T Mobile G1, the first handset to be equipped with Google's next generation operating system, Asus has expressed an interest in producing a phone which uses the platform.
It notes that this "G1 killer" could be made available as soon as early 2009 and adds that the 3G smartphone will be available initially in the company's native market Taiwan before being "customised" for the rest of the world.
"Asus already produces smartphones, but with Windows Mobile 6 as its opera ...
Gossip Girl stars snapped with BlackBerrys
Posted: 30 October 2008
The latest celebrities to be spotted out and about with their trusty BlackBerry to hand include the cast of US teen drama Gossip Girl, it has been reported.
As ever, the Celebrity BlackBerry Sightings website has been busy collating the latest snaps of the stars with their Research In Motion mobile phones and has found that three of the show's lead actors are fans of the brand.
Ed Westwick, who plays Gossip Girl heartthrob Chuck Bass in the series was spied with BlackBerry in hand along with co-stars Leighton Meester and Taylor Momsen.
Natalie Portman was also recently seen on a park bench taking a moment to spend some "quality time with her BlackBerry".
The site also ...
Sony Ericsson's X1 hits Europe
Posted: 29 October 2008
The latest next generation mobile phones from Sony Ericsson have hit the European market, it has been noted.
Latest-Mobile reports this week that consumers will now be able to get their hands on the much-anticipated Sony Ericsson X1 - which also goes under the name of the Xperia X1 - and this could be cause for celebration.
Originally, it adds, the phone was set to debut on the last day of the month but this has now been brought forward by three days - allowing buyers to check out the handset's range of features.
The Sony Ericsson X1 is a Windows Mobile-powered smartphone which is manufactured by HTC and comes equipped with a three-inch touchscreen, slide-out qwerty keyboard and 3.5 mm ...
T Mobile G1: the wait is over
Posted: 29 October 2008
The wait for one of the most eagerly-anticipated mobile phones of the year ends tomorrow, the Daily Mail reports this week.
It is noted that with the launch of the T Mobile G1, the world's first handset powered by Google's Android operating system, the Apple iPhone 3G and recent entries into the Blackberry range could have a serious competitor on their hands.
The G1 is praised for offering open source software, which means it can be added to and adapted by developers with downloadable applications available through an online store - Android Market.
According to one industry expert, Ernest Doku, the phone marks a significant time for Google, as it will no doubt be hoping to build on the ...
