#Mobile Phones
Is the end in sight for the Sim Card as we know it?
Physical Sim Cards could become obsolete by as early as 2016 with the launch of a new embedded Sim. The Financial Times reports that Apple and Samsung are in “advanced talks” to start using the embedded Sim technology. Unlike the traditional Sim, which locks users to a network, the embedded Sim would allow ease of […]
More Aussies taking own phones to post-paid plans
There are less Australians applying for post-paid plans with new mobile phone handsets, according to telecommunications data released by Roy Morgan Research.
Non-smart phone users: the forgotten market?
Around $1.7 billion a year is being spent by “traditional” mobile users, highlighting what could be an important customer sector going unmined by Australia’s telcos.
Xiaomi earns Guinness Record for selling most smartphones in one day
The world of smartphones is being disrupted by Xiaomi, a Chinese company that has managed to break the record for the most smartphones sold on one platform – in a single day.
Samsung to release Galaxy phone with 3-sided screen
A new report reveals Samsung Electronics Co. will be unveiling two versions with all-metal bodies and 5.1-inch screens, one of which will have a display covering three sides.
Aussies doubling up on mobile phones
6 per cent of Australians are using two mobile phones, according to new research released by Roy Morgan.
Most smartphone users notice outdoor advertising
Individuals with smartphones are more likely to notice outdoor advertising, according to new research released by Roy Morgan.
Business reviews going mobile
Consumer business reviews via mobile have increased by 25 per cent in 12 months, according to a TrueLocal data report released today.
Entrepreneur fighting back against flat phone batteries
If Chargebar’s Jonathon Tanner has his way, you’ll never be caught out with a flat phone battery again.
German efficiency spells telco success
While some entrepreneurs set the bar at conquering just one country, others won’t stop until they’ve won over a continent.
Vodafone invests in new customer service system
Vodafone says a new system designed to deliver faster responses to customers regardless of how they contact the company will allow it to better meet changing customer service expectations.
Celebrating 30 years of mobile phone calls
30 years ago today the first-ever phone call was made on Australia’s public mobile network, using a car phone system weighing 14 kilograms with a 45 cm handset costing $17,000 in today’s terms.
Is mobile a game changer?
Danielle MacInnis blogs about how businesses should be making use of the mobile phone in their marketing strategies. “Mobile is a game changer. People don’t understand yet that mobile’s deliver a totally new means of interaction and mobile marketing allows you to reach an audience that are plugged in 24/7.”
HTC working on BlackBerry data transfer issue
HTC says it’s aware of an technical issue impacting users who transfer data from BlackBerry devices to HTC smartphones, and is assuring customers a software upgrade is being developed to fix the bug.
Mobile usage policy for employees necessary
Organisations without clearly defined mobile phone usage policies and monitoring systems leave themselves open to financial, reputation, legal and security risks, a Stratatel leadership paper has found.
Business mobile phone users warned of health risks
The World Health Organization (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer last week listed the signals from wireless devices, such as mobile phones, as “possibly carcinogenic”.
User privacy in the location-based apps market
As mobile technology evolves, location-based mobile phone applications pose a growing threat to user privacy. While sharing your location on line might seem harmless, consider who you’re giving that information to – and what they could do with it.
Technology enables DIY business surveillance
Security technology specialists Swann Communications have released a new surveillance digital video recorder to make it easier for business owners to install a monitoring system. But what are the legal and ethical implications?
1 in 4 Gen X & Y access work email on their mobiles
Gen X and Y are increasingly taking their work mobile, with 25 percent using their mobile phone to access work emails on the go, according to a new survey.
Optus gets MOTOBLUR with new Motorola handsets
Optus announced availability of Motorola’s MOTOBLUR with the launch of two new handsets, the Motorola DEXT and Motorola BACKFLIP.
Telstra launches UNLIMITED mobile plans
Telstra has launched its first unlimited (fair usage policy applies) mobile plan as part of its Business Mobile PLUS offer.
Telstra increasing pre-paid mobile costs
Telstra are increasing their Pre-Paid Mobile Rates effective April 13th this year. In a notice posted on the Telstra site, the telco will increase call connection costs by almost 20%. With the standard national voice call rate for calls to any Australian fixed or mobile for each 30 second block or part, increasing from 39 […]
Skype now available for Nokia mobile phones
After abandoning the Windows Mobile platform last month Skype has released a version of their software for Nokia mobile phones. Skype for Symbian will run on any Nokia smartphone using Symbian ^1, the latest version of the Symbian platform and is now available as a free download from the Ovi store. Skype for Symbian will […]
HTC announce support for Windows Phone 7
HTC, today announced plans to bring Microsoft’s next generation of Windows Phones, the Windows Phone 7 Series, to market later this year. The revolutionary new software offers a fresh approach to smartphones by bringing web content and applications together to create a phone experience that is very personal, relevant and connected. With this news, HTC […]