Samsung this week announced the "UbiCell" - a femotcell product - in both CDMA and WCDMA versions. Femtocells are cellular base stations the size of a wi-fi access point that provide cellular coverage in the home. Sprint is currently wrapping up a trial of the CDMA UbiCell, and plans to launch it in early 2008, according to Samsung. A WCDMA version for America is planned for trials in 2008. The UbiCell connects to the carrier's network via a home broadband connection (DSL or cable.) Phones must be authorized to use the femtocell - meaning the signal is not available to guests or neighbors - although up to four authorized users can use it simultaneously. The CDMA version supports both 850 and 1900 bands, plus EVDO and seamless handoffs to towers on the main network. Users can travel with the UbiCell and use it wherever there is power, broadband, and their carrier has licensed spectrum. A GPS system ensures it does not operate in areas the carrier is not licensed.
LG to roll out its 3G video phone supporting Google mobile service LG Electronicspresented in Europe market its 3G video phone 'LG-KU580' supporting Google mobile service. The LG-KU580 allows users to enjoy all the representative features like 'Google Search','Google Mail', and 'Google Map'. It also has a Google icon that directly connects Google service with one simple click.
LG-KU580 incoporates all the full services of the search engine giant google. Allready available in the Asian market and its expected to hit Europe this week with a price tag between $300 and $400.
On top of the Google applications, the LG handset enables people to place or receive a phone call while seeing the face of the user on the other end because it is based on the third-generation W-CDMA system. Short for wideband code division multiple access, W-CDMA is the next-generation mobile telephony platform that is catching on across the world.
The phone boasts other peripheral devices such as a 2-megapixel camera, an MP3 player and Bluetooth technology.
Samsung Electronics, a market leader in consumer electronics, and Giorgio Armani, one of the world’s leading fashion and lifestyle design companies, have announced a groundbreaking strategic alliance for the development of innovative portable and home consumer electronics products, founded on the combination of Giorgio Armani’s iconic design aesthetic and Samsung’s cutting edge technology.
Giorgio Armani will create the design aesthetic and Samsung will provide technology and function, complementing each brand’s historical success. Portable products will be developed for both the signature Giorgio Armani and fashion-forward Emporio Armani lifestyles, while home electronics products will be developed as part of the Armani/Casa home interiors lifestyle. The new products will be distributed in upscale consumer electronics stores and through Giorgio Armani’s direct controlled retail network.
Armani phone (aka SGH-P520). The Armani Phone is a Tri-band GSM phone with a 2.6-inch LCD touchscreen, a 3 Megapixel camera, integrated media player supporting playback of AAC, MP3, WMA H.263 MPEG files, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP support, and a microSD card slot.
