Let’s talk about Mobile 2.0
The hotlines of Pakistani providers were running hot because of a rumor that a virus could be spread over the mobile network. I don’t talk about a computer- or mobile-virus but a virus which infect humans.
The fear of such a virus was that big, that the telcos had to announce statements to calm down the costumers.
It is not known who brought up this buzz, but it’s a funny little story!
Via: futurezone.orf.at (German)
Apr 13, 2007 in market, mobile tv
Pic by rrho
The German telco’s Vodafone, T-Mobile and O2 want to bid together for mobile TV licenses. Therefore they sticked together and created a alliance.
Starting from spring 2008 16 channels should be broadcasted in Germany. EURO 2008 should push the start-up and help introducing the service. I’m looking forward how this service will be accepted and how many devices will be available.
Apr 13, 2007 in devices, future
CrunchGear announcet really amazing news from a OEM. f-Origin is the leading provider of innovative touchscreen, motion control, and UI technologies and announced a new Force-Sensitive Touchscreen for Mobile and Fixed Display Devices.
This new device has fantastic new features and let you forget the iPhone. I’m looking forward to see a Nokia Phone with such a display.
HaptiTouch Features:
- Force-sensitive touchscreen that can be programmed to provide different responses based on touch force
- Touch surface may be any color and can support any design
- Shape and surface independent the touch-sensitive area can be irregular, uniquely shaped or larger than the display area
- Ideal for mobile devices, portable computing devices, kiosks and terminal devices
- Easily implemented as a sub-assembly or fully integrated solution
- Optional variable and programmable tactile feedback
Apr 13, 2007 in location, operator
30% of Disney Mobile’s subscribers use GPS location-tracking services once every other day, and about 70% come from the handset.
Disney Mobile is a MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator), which was founded last year and has special services for families.
It’s up to you if you find this kind of control good or bad. This service offers some good possibilities for parent for younger kids, but I can’t imagine that in Europe such a service would be accepted.
Facts found at GigaOM
Apr 13, 2007 in devices, future, lifestyle
When we talk about Mobile 2.0 we have also to consider the development of other mobile technologies. As mobile phones and PCs grow together more and more (eg. Apple’s iPhone or the Nokia N95) PCs and phones shift together.
The video perfectly shows how the future could look like. Very nice!
Found at GigaOM