Although the Japanese have already created Direct Methanol Fuel Cells for usage in cell phones, they have embarked on a mission to come up with something smaller and more practical. The future will see a convenient method of refilling DMFC powered cell phone batteries, somewhat akin to buying refill packs from convenient stores and vending machines alike. Head on to Slashphone for more pictures on the latest DMFC powered cell phone prototypes.
[Via Portable Gadgets]
Toshiba has expanded its Dynastron CMOS image sensor line with the 3.2 megapixel ET8E99-AS. Meant for use in high-end camera enabled cell phones, this new chip offers low-power consumption, smearless imaging and high-speed operation. It can also achieve 15fps in QXGA output and 30fps via 3-to-1 vertical pixel binning. Expect this chip to be mass produced by the end of this year. (specs below)
[Via Slashphone]
The Knapsack phone provides essential information should the child get lost and doubles up as a preventive kidnapping measure. It comes with GPS functionality and a crime prevention buzzer that even the youngest tots can be taught to operate it. 3 large buttons, labeled 1, 2, and 3 can be programmed to dial specific numbers by a simple push of the button. Holding down the 0 key will ping the kid’s location info. Parents can request for their kid’s whereabouts via GPS anytime they want. (Publisher: somehow I'm really doubtful about the efficiency of such solutions... )
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The quirky looking Samsung SGH-E910 aka Serene looks pretty much like something out from a lady’s makeup pouch. This trapezium shaped cell phone is shorter than the RAZR, but it is rather bulky at 2.5” thick. The navigation wheel inside the circle of numbers is a pure iPod ripoff. This phone comes with Bluetooth connectivity, a sub-par VGA camera, and a funky looking charger. 2 versions tagged at $1,000 will be marketed at the end of November, where one is DECT friendly. (Publisher: I think that Samsung is losing it)
[Via Gizmodo]
Delivering big features in a small device with a stylish design, Samsung and T-Mobile USA released their smallest slider phone, the SGH-E635.
Smaller in length than a credit card, its sturdy slide-up design allows for both a vibrant screen and a user-friendly keypad. The E635 is suited both for trendsetters seeking the most fashionable mobile phone, as well as wireless users seeking advanced communication features.
An exclusive to T-Mobile, the little device packs a powerful punch of features one might not expect in such a compact phone, including a speakerphone, digital camera with zoom and flash, and built-in instant messaging (IM).
- Samsung SGH-E635 Review
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Nokia and Symantec Corporation today announced that the two companies have signed an agreement that enables Nokia to provide its Series 60 based smartphones with Symantec Mobile Security. Through this agreement, Nokia will be able to preload their Series 60 and Symbian OS based mobile devices with Symantec’s mobile security solutions, offering increased protection for consumer and business users against mobile malware threats.
"As the leading mobile device manufacturer, Nokia is determined to be active in the development of security controls and preventive measures against malware. The collaboration with Symantec, the leading security solution provider, is another step in our aim to bring the most advanced security features into Series 60 based devices," says Matti Vanska, Director, Nokia Technology Platforms.
As smartphone purchasing and usage become more prolific Nokia and Symantec want to offer security solutions that will help protect personal information, such as contact databases, stored on smartphones in addition to connected networks.
"Mobile devices are changing the way consumers and businesses live and work," said Sarah Hicks, Vice President of mobile and wireless solutions, Symantec Corp. "As more and more data, including financial and personal details, are being stored on mobile devices, they are increasingly at risk to malware threats. This agreement with Symantec allows Nokia to provide key security features to the Series 60 Platform and Series 60 based smartphones."
Symantec has been working with Nokia for more than two years to develop mobile security technology and systems for mobile devices. The new agreement strengthens the existing relationship by enabling Nokia to provide increased protection for the smartphones running the Series 60 Platform. The agreement also will enable the other Series 60 licensees to evaluate and test Symantec’s mobile security solutions for their Series 60 based smartphones.
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