Mobile leaders to unify the Symbian software platform
Posted by Jack Cook on 06/24/08 in Press Releases
and set the future of mobile free
Foundation to be established to provide royalty-free open platform and accelerate innovation
Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Motorola and NTT DOCOMO announced today their intent to unite Symbian OS, S60, UIQ and MOAP(S) to create one open mobile software platform. Together with AT&T, LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments and Vodafone they plan to establish the Symbian Foundation to extend the appeal of this unified software platform. Membership of this non-profit Foundation will be open to all organizations. This initiative is supported by current shareholders and management of Symbian Limited, who have been actively involved in its development. Plans for the Foundation have already received wide support from other industry leaders.
To enable the Foundation, Nokia today announced plans to acquire the remaining shares of Symbian Limited that Nokia does not already own and then contribute the Symbian and S60 software to the Foundation. Sony Ericsson and Motorola today announced their intention to contribute technology from UIQ and DOCOMO has also indicated its willingness to contribute its MOAP(S) assets. From these contributions, the Foundation will provide a unified platform with common UI framework. A full platform will be available for all Foundation members under a royalty-free license, from the Foundation’s first day of operations.
It’s not a Secret anymore
Posted by Jack Cook on 04/25/08 in LG, Press Releases
This is one device that has had a lot of coverage lately, well the Secret is out! LG Electronics has launched the third LG Black Label Series handset LG Secret.
Following the success of its predecessors, LG Chocolate and LG Shine, the third model from the LG Black Label Series resonates a highly stylish design and enriched technological features including the slimmest 5 megapixel camera and innovative materials. The phone was developed to satisfy the refined tastes of trendsetters who desire a sophisticated design with an enduring elegance.
The name Secret symbolizes a slender and stylish handset that does not compromise benefits and convenience of smart, digital technology. The meaning of the pet name, ‘LG Secret,’ is to tantalize the user with the intrinsic features of the phone and engage in a continual process of exploring the inner workings of the handset that will never go out of style.
LG-KF700 … integrating three separate input methods
Posted by Jack Cook on 04/22/08 in LG, Press Releases
LG Electronics launched its LG-KF700, a new multimedia phone that combines three input methods to create an amazingly intuitive user interface and provides instant access to features.
The LG-KF700 is the first phone to integrate three separate input methods, including a 3-inch touchscreen, alpha-numeric keypad and Shortcut Dial. Each of these input methods is assigned to the tasks at which it is most best suited, creating a user-optimized interface and making all of the phone’s functions and features instantly accessible.
The LG-KF700’s 3-inch full touchscreen provides easy access to features and widgets, an adaptive onscreen interface and a wide aspect ratio that is perfect for watching movies or browsing the internet.
The Shortcut Dial on the back of the phone quickly scrolls through six user-selected features by controlling a virtual dial on screen, eliminating the need to dig through menus. The Shortcut Dial can also be used to zoom in on web pages, scroll through e-mails or adjust volume.
LG INNOVATION CHALLENGE
Posted by Jack Cook on 04/20/08 in Pocket PC Phones, Smart Phones
DESIGN THE NEXT LG PHONE
LG is kicking off the “LG Innovation Challenge” series where you have the ability to send your innovation ideas directly to LG for the chance to win cash, home electronics, and new LG mobile phones.
The first challenge in the “LG Innovation Challenge” series is for users to design their dream phone and explain what the inspiration for it is and what makes it unique. The 1st place winner will not only receive cash and prizes, but will also have the chance to have their dream phone mineralized into a future LG mobile phone. Users can get more information about the LG Innovation Challenge at www.lginnovation.com. The current challenge ends 4/30/08, and if users miss this one, LG will be hosting other challenges throughout the year.
So take part in the LG INNOVATION CHALLENGE and have your design be the next LG phone.
LD has an impressive lineup at CTIA
Posted by Jack Cook on 04/1/08 in LG, Press Releases
Innovation, Style and Leadership at CTIA Wireless 2008
Handset Lineup Reflects LG’s Dedication to Advanced Feature
Development and Meaningful Consumer Marketing Initiatives
LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) will be featuring its stylish line of advanced mobile phone technologies at CTIA WIRELESS 2008 – the largest wireless industry tradeshow in the world – held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. LG Mobile Phones will be displaying handset technology from their 2008 lineup that will continue to fuel their growth throughout North America. In addition to the latest in North American handset and mobile entertainment technologies, LG Mobile Phones will also be showing innovative products from Europe and Asia including the widely anticipated Viewty and various smart phones.
LG Mobile Phones continues to demonstrate industry leadership and strength in the United States, ranking third across all mobile technologies and as the number one manufacture in the CDMA mobile handset market in 2007 according to IDC Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker. This year at CTIA, LG Mobile Phones will debut the company’s latest CDMA device, the enV2 by LG – successor to the best-selling enV messaging mobile phone in an even more compact, pocket able size and complete with a full QWERTY keypad.
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