Mobile version of Firefox Finally Show Up

Firefox on mobile phone

Mozilla Firefox browser also owns a mobile version. This browser called “Fennec” and is still available in beta version. Fennec beginning to be trying their action in new handheld devices such as the Nokia N810 and N880. Mozilla also set up a PC emulator so the developer can try the browser in the other platforms.

According to the Mozilla platform Evangelist, Mark Finkle, who cited from Vnunet, Fennec has been tested but still have a lot of bugs. Mozilla working to fix the bugs and continue to test the performance of their browser.

The browser will be equipped with nifty features such as plugins to disable Flash, which is currently still continue to be refined. Fennec can not yet be ascertained about when the final version of the browser is launched. The browser will be released for Windows Mobile first time in the near future.

October 19, 2008 | Filed Under Gadgets | Leave a Comment 

Sony Ericsson’s Profits Decreasing

In this third quarter, Sony Ericsson must swallow a bitter reality. Their sales decline by 10 percent. After all, profit also decreased. The number of mobile phones which Sony Ericsson sold in the quarter was decreasing to 25.7 million units from 25.9 million units in the same period last year. However, the number of sales is still better than the previous quarter, that is 24.4 million units. In this third quarter, the total sales is 2.8 billion euros, or about U.S. $ 3.7 billion.

The consumers demands for cheap mobile phone and fluctuations in currency values are the main cause of decline. It can not be denied that, in general, consumers prefer cheap phones for their needs. In the third quarter, Sony Ericsson profits is 12 million euros, or about U.S. $ 16.2 million. If the restructuring cost is counted then Sony Ericsson experienced a loss of 23 million euros.

The average selling price of a Sony Ericsson mobile phone have declined, namely, from 116 euros to 109 euros. This trends is not only experienced by Sony Ericsson. Nokia reported in the third quarter, their profit’s also experienced a decrease of 30 percent. Market share become tight because the price war.

October 18, 2008 | Filed Under Handphone | Leave a Comment 

Software Protector From Using Phone While Driving.

Its has been common though that using mobile phones while driving is dangerous. Even many cases of accidents have occurred because of it, mainly among teenagers. This is the origin of the expression Canadian company called Aegis Mobility introduce DriveAssist. That is a software that functions lead to atik to prevent the mobile phone while driving. DriveAssist called Aegis is able to detect when the phone is brought in the car. If there is an incoming call, the caller will be told that people who are driving their contact. The caller suggested to leave a message or call back later. However, if the call is detected an emergency, the driver can still be contacted.

In addition, DriveAssist technology also allows the caller to know the location of the person they call. All is possible with the use of satellite navigation technology. DriveAssist are currently offered in a variety of local telecommunications operators to implement a monthly subscription fee.

October 16, 2008 | Filed Under Handphone | Leave a Comment 

Motorola Releasing A New TouchScreen Phone

Free Image Hosting At ImageCows.Net

To maintain its position and rivals the Apple iPhone, the third largest mobile phone manufacturer in the world, Motorola, released a mobile phone touchscreen Krave ZN4. This Touchscreen mobile phone will be sold at U.S. $ 149.99 by bundling the service from Verizon Wireless with a term of two years contract.

Mobile phone design is similar to glimpse Sunday Series Motorola phones which sold in China. Quoted from-n-CDMA gsm.com, Krave try to target the users who love the touchscreen technology and offers a form of a clamshell phone.

Krave only have one display on the inside, with a TFT touchscreen display 2.8 inch size of 240×400 pixels. Users can access popular features such as mobile TV and navigation by just touching cover without having to open the phone. Users can also make calls via the Bluetooth headset or speakers without the need to open the cover. Krave is equipped with POP3 and web-based email access, 3G technology and HTML browser.

With 2 megapixel camera, This phone also supports V Cast Music service, video and television. There is also a headphone jack, support the visual voice-mail, on-board VZ Navigator, QWERTY keyboard with haptic feedback and accelerometer.

October 15, 2008 | Filed Under Handphone | Leave a Comment