The MOTO Z10 will make us all mobile filmmakers

Motorola has released the MOTO Z10, a 3G mobile phone that runs on Symbian OS and UIQ platform. The slim and pocket sized MOTO Z10 boasts not only of advanced mobile phone functionality but most importantly of a selection of software, content and applications that includes full feature film capturing, editing and sharing. This software and applications include; the ArcSoftMedia Editor Mobile Edition for editing photos and producing videos directly from the MOTO Z10, ShoZu for sending photos and video clips captured on MOTO Z10 to various social networks and web-based uploading sites including Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Blogger and more, Muvee for transforming videos and pictures in the MOTO Z10 into great looking home movies, music videos and photo slideshows. Aside from making users budding film makers, the MOTO Z10 is also a full-featured entertainment device on the go. It features “ready to play” EA Mobile Games that include – Burnout, The Sims, Bowling, SKATE, Tetris and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07. It also comes preloaded with Gameloft games sucha s Asphalt 3, Street Rules and Juke Box combo. The MOTO Z10 also comes equipped with Mobiclip that helps deliver a unique and exciting mobile video experience to Z10 users. It is also preloaded with Roxio software for mobile for letting users drag and drop photos, videos and music between their PC and mobile devices for home entertainment on the go. And finally the MOTO Z10 also has Veveo vTap which helps users to quickly and easily search, browse, discover, keep and share web videos from the Internet. In addition to all this multimedia features, the MOTO Z10 also touts of better mobile web browsing experience with applications such as Google Maps, Google Mail, Opera Mobile, and Yahoo! Go 2.0 The MOTO Z10 is now available in the UK’s O@ retail shops while full European release will follow middle of May.

Nokia Announces Classic 6124, A Vodafone Exclusive

Nokia has added a new model to its stable of classic mobile phones with the Nokia 6124. Released exclusively for Vodafone, the Nokia 6124 gives users faster and easier access to all of Vodafone’s high speed Internet and entertainment services.

At the click of a button, Nokia 6124 users will have instant access to the Internet including full suite of communications, content, browsing and seamlessly integrated Vodafone services.

Running on Symbian OS, the Nokia 6124 lets users download third-party applications and mobile contents from the web. The Nokia 6124 also allows users to do multitasking, that is, listen to music while browsing the web or answering a phone call.

The Nokia 6124 is packed with powerful mobile features including superior data rates with 3G broadband that allows downloads of up to 10 times faster than 3G networks. Hence, Internet browsing when using the 6124 as a modem to connect laptops and notebooks becomes more exciting. Reading SMS, watching videos or viewing pictures is a breeze with the Nokia 6120’s large 2.0” display that displays outstanding brightness and clarity. Not to be outdone by most camera phones today, the Nokia 6124 is equipped with a 2.0 megapixel camera with a built-in flash and panorama mode. Data storage is not a problem as well with the Nokia 6124’s memory card slot which allows 8GB memory expansion. Nokia 6124 users will definitely have more rooms for storing their snapshots and downloaded MTVs.

The Nokia 6124 will be available at all Vodafone distributing outlets by the second quarter of 2008.

GPS Equipped Samsung SGH-i550

Introducing the world’s first GPS navigator equipped smartphone, the Samsung SGH-i550, which is currently showcased at the Symbian Smartphone Show in London. Powered by Symbian OS v. 9.2 and S60 3rd dition, Feature Pack 1, the SGH-i550 allows users to personalize the applications they wish to install on their phone thanks to the numerous S60 apps library, and these programs can also easily accessed via dedicated hot keys on their phones.Aside from the GPS navigator function, other features include a 2.6″ LCD screen, a 3.2 megapixel camera with video editing capability, 128MB RAM, 3.6Mbps HSDPA, FM radio and 150mb oboard memory, to name a few. The smartphone is slated for a November release in Europe.[ The Samsung SGH-i550 via MobileWhack ]

Samsung SGH-i450 Two-Way Slider

Things are heating up for the Samsung SGH-i450 as it is often compared to the Nokia N95 due tot he similarities in design execution. Both phones are two way sliders.The GSM triband phone SGJ-i450 is powered by Symbian S60 third edition platform, and features (unconfirmed) a 2.0 megapixel camera with flash, a second camera in front for video calls, HSDPA< EDGE, Bluetooth, microSD card slot, USB 2.0, 1GB internal memory, MP3/AAC/AAC+/AAC+e/Real/WMA music player, FM radio, viewed on a 2.3″ 256k colors TFT (240 x 320) screen.[ The Samsung SGH-i450 via SlashPhone ]

Sony Ericsson P1 Debuts

Announcing the debout of the Sony Ericsson P1, which features a dual function keyboard (full alphanumeric keyboard and one hand phone usability, including word completion and handwriting recongnition), a range of push email solutions (Blackberry Connect and ActiveSync), web browsing applications, plus Wi-Fi and VoIP, maing it a perfect offie companion. But that’s not all, as the device is also equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera with business card scanner, a large 2.6″ touchscreen with Transflective Display which makes it easier to use the P1 even in bright light conditions, and powered by Symbian v9.1 and UIQ 3.0. We are curious to see how the P1 performs against the Blackberry 8820.

[ The Sony Ericsson P1 via SlashPhone ]

Yahoo to Sell Cell Phones with SBC

In a partnership with SBC Communications, Yahoo will introduce a cell phone that will integrate wirelessly with its popular web portal. Yahoo users with the new phone will be able to integrate photo, music and email services with their mobile phones. In addition, address books will sync between users’ accounts with Yahoo and their mobile phones.

This is evidence of the further movement of the Internet from being a medium accessed primarily through one’s computer to a medium that is ubiquitously available. Manufacturers are combining devices that integrate cell phones, web surfing, wireless email and mobile music.

The SBC-Yahoo cell phone will be manufactured by Nokia and will be available early next year for a cost of between $200 and $300 (with contract). In addition, the phone will be offered on the Cingular network and will come with MP3 player, 1.3 megapixel camera and removable memory card.

[Via WSJ.com.]

The Nokia N92: TV Goes Mobile

Nokia this month introduced the world’s first integrated DVB-H mobile device. The N92 is the latest phone to take move the world’s phone makers toward the realization of the “Third Screen” of interactivity (the First Screen being the TV and the Second Screen being the computer).

The N92 will provide access to TV programs on the go. Among its feature list are the following:

• the ability to create reminder lists of favorite TV programs
• subscription services to TV channel packages
• 2.8 inch anti-glare QVGA screen with 16 million colors and dedicated media key
• electronic service guide (think “TV Guide”)
• web browser
• music playback with 2 GB memory card support
• built-in stereo speakers
• 2 megapixel camera
• Symbian OS

The availability of the Nokia N92 is limited to Europe, Asia and Africa where DVB-H services are available.

Official press release and photos below:

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New Symbian Virus CommWarrior

First there was Cabir, now there is CommWarrior. CommWarrior is the newest virus to hit Symbian phones, especially those operating on the Nokia Series 60 handsets. CommWarrior spreads by sending messages via MMS or Bluetooth but only affects Nokia Series 60 even though messages can be sent to other mobile devices.

To combat Symbian viruses, antivirus company Kaspersky Lab is beta testing mobile phone antivirus software. The software will enable users to receive automatic updates. Similar to desktop antivirus software, the Kaspersky solution will automatically intercept viruses as they arrive.

Nokia 6680

Nokia introduced the Nokia 6680 imaging smartphone today. With two integrated cameras, the Nokia 6680 is optimized for visual sharing. Along with the two integrated cameras are flash and bright screen capable of displaying up to 262,144 colors.

The Nokia 6680’s camera is hidden by a sliding cover on the back side of the phone which, when open feels like a regular digital camera. Beyond the photo capability, the 6680 comes with a number of other multimedia devices, including:
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Symbian OS Virus–Lasco.A

Phones using the Symbian operating system have another virus to worry about–the Lasco.A. Lasco.A spreads by searching for all SIS installation files on an infected phone and imbedding itself within those files. When users trade programs, the imbedded worm is also spread. More information at F-Secure.

[via bluetooth.weblogsinc.com]