Thursday, May 31, 2007

'Text protest' blocks China plant

"When this massive toxic chemical product goes into production, that will mean an atomic bomb has been released all over Xiamen island" Rapid economic growth has badly damaged China's environment Residents of the eastern Chinese city of Xiamen have blocked construction of a chemical plant with a text message campaign, media reports say. via BBC News - Original Story

Monday, May 28, 2007

Wondering what that song is? Just ask your cell phone

Has this ever happened to you? You're listening to the radio. You hear a tune you really like and the announcer doesn't tell you the name of the song. via KCBY-TV Coos Bay - Original Story

Saturday, May 26, 2007

Web 2.0 Weds the Cell Phone

"To run a television network used to require expensive cameras, a satellite connection and studios. But the production costs have gone down to zero. Now you can share your life over a phone and someone is always connected, watching." Other than the mobile phone companies that will obviously profit from an extension of social networking to the cell phone, how will the social networking companies make a profit on this phenomenon? The answer ... via TechNewsWorld - Original Story

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Bank of America Formally Launches Mobile Banking Service

"If you own a cell phone with mobile Internet access, you are connected to your finances anytime, anywhere. We're pleased to continue to set the standard for introducing industry-leading financial tools for customers." All Bank of America customers can now bank on the go through their mobile phones and other devices. via Local Tech Wire - Original Story

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Mobiles conquer Everest

"I can't feel my toes, everyone is in good spirits - we got here in record time, it is amazing" A BRITISH man has set a world record by making the first mobile telephone call from the summit of Mount Everest, taking the blessing - or curse - of the cell phone to new heights. via NEWS.com.au - Original Story

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Schools warned as concerns grow over wireless computer networks

"I believe there is a need for a review of Wi-Fi and other areas." WIRELESS computer networks in schools can give off levels of signal radiation three times greater than a typical mobile phone mast, an investigation has revealed. via Scotsman.com - Original Story

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Celent Research Finds Mobile Banking Will Be a Significant Financial Services Channel

The relevance of mobile banking and the likelihood of its success have been in question. via Customer Interaction Solutions - Original Story

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Hey there

This is my first post on what is hopefully gonna be a great Cellphone blog.
Each week I'm gonna write about new cellphones that comes out on the market. Everything from ordinary cellphones to really advanced smartphones.