www.WirelessFederation.com/news: A white-label smartphone has been launched by Orange in Spain, dubbed Boston. The smartphone is based on Android operating system and will be available at the rate of EUR 0 starting April 16. Some of the features of the smartphones are- 3.2-inch touchscreen, 5-megapixel camera, MP3 player, FM radio, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi support and GPS.
On 04.12.10, In Mobile, By Editor
On 10.02.09, In Mobile, By admin
The cost of contract smartphones may rise in the UK if a price war erupts between operators over the iPhone. Orange announced on September 28 and Vodafone on September 29 that they have successfully forged an alliance with Apple to launch the iPhone on their respective networks in the UK. T-mobile and 3 may be announcing something shortly too.
In an attempt to lure customers to the data-happy iPhone, mobiel operators will have to increase subsidies on the iPhone. Meanwhile, the cost of other handsets will have to rise as a result. Operators could shift subsidies from other vendors, such as RIM, HTC and Samsung, thus increasing their handset prices.
Orange will be selling the iPhone before Christmas, while Vodafone will only be able to launch it early 2010.
O2 has been bit hard by Apple’s decision to remove its exclusive rights on the iPhone after two years. It is thought the network may now look at alternative devices, such as the Palm Pre or Motorola’s android based range of phones to boost revenues.
The cost of contract smartphones may rise in the UK if a price war erupts between operators over the iPhone.
Orange announced on September 28 and Vodafone on September 29 that they have successfully forged an alliance with Apple to launch the iPhone on their respective networks in the UK. T-mobile and 3 may be announcing something shortly too.
In an attempt to lure customers to the data-happy iPhone, mobile operators will have to increase subsidies on the iPhone. Meanwhile, the cost of other handsets will have to rise as a result. Operators could shift subsidies from other vendors, such as RIM, HTC and Samsung, thus increasing their handset prices.
Orange will be selling the iPhone before Christmas, while Vodafone will only be able to launch it early 2010.
O2 has been bit hard by Apple’s decision to remove its exclusivity after two years. It is thought the network may now look at alternative devices, such as the Palm Pre or Motorola’s android based range of phones to boost revenues.
On 01.24.08, In Mobile, By Editor
Japanese mobile operator NTT DoCoMo and Google have formed a partnership that includes providing search services, search-related advertisement and potential applications to i-mode users. The two companies will further make various Google services accessible through i-mode handsets. The launch of the expanded search services on i-mode is scheduled for spring 2008. The new search-box will be placed on the top-page of the i-mode portal. Simultaneously with the launch of the new search services, key-word based advertisements using Google’s ad platform AdWords will also be provided on the search-result pages in conjunction with the search results. The companies are further exploring pre-installing the Google Maps for Mobile application on upcoming i-mode handsets and collaboration on other services (such as Gmail, YouTube and Picasa), other search related services and other mobile marketing services. DoCoMo and Google will also continue to study the possibility of bringing Android based handsets to the Japanese market. Android is the Google-led open mobile internet platform.