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Three different developments in public service mapping emerged today. Microsoft announced a new widget for texting alerts, a state-wide emergency exercises in Oregon utilized ham radio and volunteer organizations to map out situation reports, and swine flu is stimulating the development of new resources and techniques in trend mapping.
Microsoft’s …
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Arbitron, the radio ratings service, is switching from giving folks diaries in which to record their radio listening, to issuing them “Portable People Meters” (PPM) a pager-like device that they wear while they’re awake.
The Portable People Meter (pdf), is worn like a pager and can track when and …
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Apple and Verizon Wireless are in talks to develop two iPhone-like handhelds that could be unveiled as soon as this year, reports Business Week.
One device is a smaller, less expensive calling device described by a person who has seen it as an “iPhone lite.”
The other is a media pad …
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Motorola’s WiMAX solution enables highly reliable and scalable communications services for Pacific island nation
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Just announced today, HTC has released a new ROM version 1.57.831.1 for Touch HD users in Hong Kong. The upgrade will disable auto-database downloading during Connection Setup, improve Bluetooth connection when using Internet Sharing and prevent displaying the roaming icon under the non-roaming circumstances. The new ROM also comes with a radio version 1.14.25.24.
While the ROM upgrade is released only for Hong Kong users, you can also use the hspl or uspl method to upgrade the ROM in other regions. Check out more details at xda-developers Touch HD rom development section here.
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A recent patent filing by Apple could lead many to believe that the Apple iPhone could possibly be equipped with a front facing video camera along with motion software states a report on apcmag.
There is the possibility of motion based gestures which would enable the Apple iPhone user to navigate the handset intuitively rather than needing to look at the device.
The front facing video camera could well be on the next gen Apple iPhone and would enable video chat along with video orientated gaming on the Apple iPhone, and there is some speculation that it could well be included in the next iPhone release.
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Virgin Trains has now installed Wi-Fi on all its Pendolino trains, courtesy of T-Mobile.
But the Wi-Fi service doesn’t come free (unless you’re a First Class passenger). A 60-minute pass costs £5, although your minutes can be used over a 24-hour period and on any T-Mobile hotspot. You can also …
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Motorola’s renewable energy purchase from NativeEnergy supports clean renewable resources
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First leaked on Sprint mobile device roadmap 2009 as HTC Willow, the HTC XV6175 below is said to be on its way for Verizon Wireless network. Detail specifications of the HTC XV6175 is not available, but expect to see it running Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard and targetting entry level smartphone market.
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The Nokia E75 gains a first look review today by vnunet, and as we know the Nokia E75 is the first Nokia mobile phone that sports a full slide out QWERTY keyboard.
They start off with the size of the Nokia E75 and as expected when carrying a slider QWERTY it is a little bulky but when compared to others of the same ilk the Nokia E75 is probably one of the slimmest in its class.
They go on to state that the display is clear and of a decent size while the navigation pad is easy to use with its dedicated email, home and calendar keys, although the keypad is somewhat crowded.
The Nokia E75 pack most of what all other smartphones pack such as GPS, WiFi, 3.2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.0 and microSD slot. They do of course class the Nokia E75 as a business phone, so for that full review hit up the link.
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