Thursday 07 February 2008

Mobile phones not responsible for cancer, according to Japanese University    [ 07-02-2008 16:05 ]

Author: Klimov Oleg   Source: Cellular News     Translation by: Administrator     

A study conducted at Tokyo's Women's Medical University, and written up in the British Journal of Cancer, has found no evidence that the use of mobile phones plays a part in the rise of cancer rates in the brain. Over the years, there have been numerous studies on the subject, but no concrete evidence was found in regards to mobile phone usage and cancer of the brain.

The study covered greater, and outer Tokyo, as well as 25 other cities. By the end of the study, the researchers were able to compare 322 brain cancer patients, along with 683 healthy people. The team handed out a set of questionnaires, detailing the subjects phone use over the past few years. Phones were categorised in four different types – clamshell, candybar, slider etc, to see if any one of the four types was more susceptible to causing cancer than the other three. By the end of the study, no concrete links were found between mobile phone use, and brain cancer. Well, it is always nice to know that another mortal danger is at least not right at our ears!

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Spb Mobile Shell 2.0 at 3GSM in Barcelona    [ 07-02-2008 15:36 ]

Author: Klimov Oleg     Translation by: Rytchkova Anja     

Many PDA users might remember Spb Mobile Shell 1.0 application announced at 3GSM forum last year. It implies great changes in desktop interface of a PDA or communicator. The users enjoyed a phone-styled menu, weather forecast, quick photo dial, world time and much more.

The software developer has recently announced that the new version Spb Mobile Shell 2.0 will be showcased at 3GSM event in Barcelona next week. Reportedly, the new version offers advanced opportunities, improved graphical interface and more settings.

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8GB microSDHC storage by Apacer    [ 07-02-2008 15:27 ]

Author: Klimov Oleg     Translation by: Rytchkova Anja     

Apacer Technology Inc. has announced the release of a new storage card series for mobile phones – microSD(tm) High Capacity (microSDHC(tm)) class 6.

Apacer makes full card line-up for mobile phones: microSD and microSDHC with 1 to 8 GB onboard. If we compare a microSD (2GB – maximum capacity) and an 8GB microSDHC card, the latter can store much more data: 2048 audio tracks, over 2400 high resolution images or up to 34.3 hours of high quality MPEG4 video.

Being of identical size microSDHC cards aren’t fully compatible with microSD devices, including card-readers. Before you buy a microSDHC card, make sure the target device carries a microSDHC logo on it or in the manual.

The 4GB microSDHC card is already available in stores. The company expects to launch the 8GB card soon.

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Nokia E51 now ships without camera    [ 07-02-2008 12:18 ]

Author: Serge Novikov   Source: EngadgetMobile     Translation by: Administrator     

Much like what Nokia did with its E50 smartphone, today marks the release of its E51 smartphone, without a camera, although, the E51 camera version is still on sale. Technical specification remains the exact same as the original E51, bar the camera, of course.

The camera less E51 retails at approximately $147/100Euro less than the original E51. This is good news for those looking for a phone without a camera, businessmen in particular, as quite a lot of businesses do not permit cameras of any kind in workplaces, for fear of pictures of confidential documents being taken, and the like.

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The smallest RF module for Mobile WiMAX devices    [ 07-02-2008 12:09 ]

Author: Serge Novikov     Translation by: Rytchkova Anja     

Fujitsu announced today the launch of the world smallest RF module for mobile devices, a Mobile WiMAX System-on-Chip solution. The MB86K71 uses 90nm CMOS process technology. The first samples will be shipped later this month.

The new RF module measures mere 15x15x1.5 mm and packs RF chip, antenna switch, power amplifier, filter and quartz crystal unit. In addition it supports MIMO technology ensuring high-speed and secure communication for Mobile WiMAX devices.

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Rock legend joins Advisory Council to support musicians    [ 07-02-2008 10:39 ]

Author: Serge Novikov     Translation by: Rytchkova Anja     

Today Nokia reported that a legendary musician, producer and singer Dave Stewart teams up with Tero Ojanpera, executive vice president and head of the new Nokia Entertainment & Communities business group to create The Nokia Artists’ Advisory Council. The task of the Council is to create an artist friendly environment inside the company, ensuring the artists’ point of view is considered in creating new business paradigms.

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Ericsson U500 platform: capable of 12 Megapixel handsets    [ 07-02-2008 08:57 ]

Author: Serge Novikov   Source: Unwiredview     Translation by: Administrator     

Now, most people are aware that Megapixels are not the only factor in creating a good cameraphone, but, you have to admit that 12 Megapixels in a handset is an impressive technological feat, no less. The promised features of the Ericsson U500 platform are set to include:

• High quality camcorder
• 12 Megapixel camera
• 800 x 480 (WVGA) display support
• Advanced 3D gaming, and 3D User Interface
• CD-quality audio performance
• High resolution video, allowing for a true mobile experience

Obviously, these features need power, and that they have, thanks to three ARM 11 CPUs, and hardware accelerators, an ARM Mali200 GPU, as well as digital baseband, all of which is promised in a small and energy efficient package. The U500 platform is slated to be available within the first six months in 2009.

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