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Artists unsure about Nokia unlimited music downloads
The new Nokia Comes With Music package has been met with some scepticism by some musicians. According to Mobile Choice, some artists are concerned that their work is being used as a "loss leader" and fear that they will suffer financially from the scheme. Handsets such as the XpressMusic 5800 are now capable of holding a library of free music. This has led some mu...
Thursday, 9th October 2008 - by Charles Kane
Preloaded Sony Ericssons to challenge Nokia
Nokia's dominance of the music mobile phone market is set to be tested by the release of the Sony Ericsson PlayNow plus music download service. The Finnish firm currently offers some of its subscribers the opportunity to acquire as much music as they like but Sony Ericsson is now unleashing its first mobile phone to feature its integrated PlayNow plus service, reports Cellular News. Its new han... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 24th September 2008
New LG phone set for October release
LG has announced that it will be releasing its new smartphone, the LG Lotus in October this year. It will feature a full QWERTY keyboard to make it easier for users who need to regularly create documents and send texts, reports MobileChoiceUK.com. The Lotus will have an in-built two-megapixel camera as well as Bluetooth capabilities so that it can be used with headsets and other accessories. L... Read the full story »
Monday, 15th September 2008
Release date for Sony Ericsson XPeria X1 set
Sony Ericsson has announced that it will be releasing its new slide-top smart phone on September 30th. The XPeria X1 has been scheduled to hit the shelves by the end of month to ensure it is out in good time for the traditional Christmas rush on mobile phones, reports Mobile Mentalism. Sony Ericsson's latest offering is designed to compete with the Nokia E90 and the hugely successful iPhone 3G. ... Read the full story »
Thursday, 11th September 2008
Orange gets exclusive on new Sony Ericsson
Mobile phone buyers who wish to acquire the new Sony Ericsson G705 will have to sign up to Orange as it has an exclusive deal on the handset. The item will be available for purchase later this month and will offer users text messaging, email and web access, reports T3.com. It features a 2.4-inch screen, which supports automatic rotation, and a 3.2-megapixel camera. Those who are easily lost are... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 10th September 2008
Sony may be splitting with Ericsson
Recent reports suggest that Sony is currently looking for a way to end its partnership with Ericsson. A German newspaper recently quoted the chief executive of Sony saying that the firm was considering going its own way in the sector, reports Mobile Choice. According to Reuters, Howard Stringer told Die Welt: "It's certainly been a difficult year but buying out a partner is never an easy th... Read the full story »
Thursday, 4th September 2008
Sony Ericsson unveils T700
Sony Ericsson has unveiled the slim T700 mobile phone, which combines "timeless design" and "premium features" for the mainstream market, according to the handset manufacturer. The 10-mm thin handset boasts a 3.2 megapixel camera, built-in stereo speakers, a self-portrait mirror, a film clip download facility, colour display, bluetooth and a 512 MB memory card "Become a ... Read the full story »
Friday, 8th August 2008
Sony Ericsson unveils new Walkman phones
Sony Ericsson has unveiled three new handsets and a new generation of fashionable music accessories to coincide with the Walkman phone's third birthday. The W902, W595 and W302 are now available to buy and Sony Ericsson says they boast superior sound quality, great imaging and video capabilities. The next generation of accessories includes three new sets of speakers, the MBS-200, MBS-400 and MPS... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 23rd July 2008
Sony Ericsson reports 70% fall in profits
Mobile phone manufacturer Sony Ericsson has reported a 70 per cent fall in profits, with second quarter net income declining to about £160 million. Sony Ericsson has reported 12 months of falling profit as spending on mobile networks diminishes. Although sales of Sony Ericsson mobiles in the US have picked up this year, the same cannot be said of Europe, where sales have remained on the s... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 22nd July 2008
Sony Ericsson to pioneer wireless technology
Sony Ericsson has teamed up with Eastman Kodak, Hitachi, Nikon and Samsung, among others, to develop new wireless technology for mobile phones and other media devices. Known as TransferJet, the new interoperable wireless transfer technology enables the rapid transfer (560 Mbps) of high resolution music, images and video. The new technology means that consumers can send files simply by putting ... Read the full story »
Friday, 18th July 2008
Sony Ericsson issues second profit warning
Handset manufacturer Sony Ericsson confirmed last week that it will not reach its financial targets this quarter. The joint venture between the Japanese and Swedish firms has already issued one profit warning this year and said that it will now only break even during the second quarter. Sony Ericsson has fallen victim to a general decline in mobile phone sales brought on by economic conditions, ... Read the full story »
Monday, 30th June 2008
Sony to split from Ericsson for gaming phone?
Japanese technology giant Sony could launch a PlayStation-branded handset without its mobile phone partner Ericsson, it has emerged. While rumours of a mobile device incorporating Sony's popular games console have been circulating for a while, several industry sources are now speculating that the firm will eventually release the product without Ericsson. According to Marketing Week, relations be... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 25th June 2008
Sony Ericsson launches Sharapova accessories
Mobile manufacturer Sony Ericsson has decided to unveil a new range of phone accessories to coincide with next week's Wimbledon championships. The collection is a result of the firm's collaboration with tennis star Maria Sharapova, who was confirmed as Sony Ericsson's first global brand ambassador in January this year. With Sharapova due to take to the Wimbledon courts for the start of the tourn... Read the full story »
Friday, 20th June 2008
Sony Ericsson unveils motion-sensor mobile
A new device from Sony Ericsson will attempt to bring Nintendo Wii-style gaming to the mobile arena, it has emerged. Featuring similar technology to the popular console, the F305 handset will be fitted with a motion-sensor which allows users to play games by swinging an arm or moving a hand. Sony Ericsson went head to head with Apple's iPod by launching its Walkman range of phones and now looks ... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 17th June 2008
Sony Ericsson launches MTV phone
Mobile phone manufacturer Sony Ericsson has released a new MTV-sponsored handset in Europe. The W760i MTV Edition comes with a distinctive colourful design and advanced music functions, with tri-band HSPDA enabling users to download the latest songs using a rapid broadband connection, Phonesreview.co.uk reports. Described as "kinda jazzy" by the website, the device also includes a mult... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 10th June 2008
World record set for most expensive mobile
While many people may feel that their mobile phone is a luxury item, a new phone form GoldVish surpasses all previous standards. The World Records Academy has confirmed that a new mobile made from 18-carat white gold has entered the record books as the most expensive phone in the world at $1.3 million (£0.65 million). Le Million by GoldVish is inset with 1.800 diamonds and was bought by a R... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 1st April 2008
Phones follow fashion, says 3
Mobile phone operator 3 has announced the launch of the new Sony Ericsson K6601, available exclusively on its network, which follows the fashion trend of the season. The new model comes in lime green and white, following a trend for the colour in the fashion world during spring 2008. Marketing director for 3 John Penberthy-Smith commented: "For many years, mobile phones meant functions and ... Read the full story »
Thursday, 13th March 2008
Sony Ericsson supports women's health
Mobile phone manufacturer Sony Ericsson has announced that it is supporting women's health as part of its commitment to this year's International Women's Day. Sony Ericsson's pledge will involve the use of mobile phones and mobile broadband to improve awareness about health issues and socioeconomic status of females around the world. Elaine Weidman-Grunewald, director of corporate responsibility... Read the full story »
Monday, 10th March 2008
Sony Ericsson wins mobile award
The W910 Walkman phone from Sony Ericsson has been awarded the Best Handset prize at the Global Mobile Awards 2008. By "redefining music on mobile," the phone features services such as shake control and expandable memory, which allows mobile users to store over 900 songs. President of Sony Ericsson Dick Komiyama said: "We are very proud to receive such a prestigious award for what... Read the full story »
Friday, 15th February 2008
Ericsson: Mobile broadband benefits society
After a breakthrough year for mobile broadband in 2007, the continuation of technology development could mean consumers see the "true power of mobile broadband", according to Carl-Henric Svanberg, chief executive and president of Ericsson. Speaking at the Mobile World Congress, taking place this week in Barcelona, Mr Svanberg has discussed the importance of mobile broadband and televisi... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 12th February 2008
Sony Ericsson turns up music service
Sony Ericsson has announced that it will be adding five million new tracks to its PlayNow catalogue, thanks to upcoming deals with ten record labels. The deals, with companies such as Warner Music Group and Sony BMG, will expand the available range for mobile phone customers who wish to pre-listen then download mastertones and music tracks, as well as themes and wallpapers. "Consumer experi... Read the full story »
Monday, 28th January 2008
New addition to Sony Ericsson mobile phones
The latest model from Sony Ericsson, the W910i, offers new features such as a shake control feature, allowing users to change tracks with the flick of the wrist. The mobile is part of the Walkman range and comes with a 1GB memory stick, which allows 900 songs to be stored, as well as FM radio and Track ID recognition. Sony Ericsson has also made the phone 3G enabled, with EDGE technology for fas... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 16th January 2008
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