GPS Navigation Tool for the T-Mobile G1

A GPS navigation tool has been launched for the T-Mobile G1. The Android version of the GPS application “Trimble Outdoors” has arrived. Currently only a US version is available.

Using Trimble Outdoors allows G1 users to use their G1 as a fully featured GPS navigator. There is also a geotagging application which is good for all sorts of outdoor activities such as backpacking.

Trimble Outdoors lets users :

- get maps of desired locations
- use GPS breadcrumb trails
- mark / edit waypoints
-use the in-built compass with co-ordinates / speed

When combined with Trimble Outdoors website, the applications can be used for outdoor planning activities :

- plan routes on-line
- receive maps and route plans on the G1
- use on-line logs and other users

"We developed Trimble Outdoors for the G1 to give Android enthusiasts an easy, convenient and affordable solution for outdoor navigation," said Rich Rudow, managing director, Trimble Outdoors. "With Trimble Outdoors, G1 users can harness the power of GPS right from their phone to make the most of their trip. And there's less to pack because no other equipment is needed. Just grab your phone, head to the trail or waterway, and go."

Source : www.3g.co.uk

Entry Level LG Social Networking Mobile Phone

LG in Spain has released details of a new GPRS / EDGE mobile phone which will be launched for the European market in the first instance. It’s called the LG GW300 and looks to us to be an entry level mobile phone which will attract a price accordingly. We would call this a social mobile phone as it targets those interested in mobile social networking and in particular the Facebook community.

Only the bare details are currently available as follows :

1. Facebook special client on board
2. Supports GPRS and EDGE
3. QWERTY keyboard
4. 2.4 inch display ( 240x320 pixels )
5. Weight 95 grams
6. Stereo Bluetooth
7. USB stick
8. MP3 player on board

Pricing and availability to be announced nearer to the official LG launch.

Source : www.3g.co.uk

LG Arena 3G Mobile Phone Sales Excel

LG Electronics announces the success of the LG Arena (LG-KM900), selling 300,000 units in first month in Europe. With customers pre-ordering over one million of these handsets even before its launch, the LG Arena has quietly gained momentum from strong word-of-mouth. Much of this attention has been centered on LG’s 3D S-Class User Interface (UI), specifically designed to deliver an amazing multimedia experience.

Following the success of the LG Arena and the S-Class UI, LG has launched the 3D S-Class website, purposely developed to allow users to download a desktop widget and S-Class screensaver, as well as play 3D games. This interactive website is consumer focused element to a global promotional campaign highlighting the S-Class UI and its ease of use.

Through the website, LG will be giving away an LG Arena handset every day to a lucky participant who downloads the widget, while a LG Arena will also be awarded every week to the top scorer in the 3D game. To download the widget or screensaver, or to try out the S-Class UI online, visit http://sclassui.lgmobile.com.

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O2 UK to Get Palm Pre 3G Smartphone As An Exclusive

The Palm Pre phone will firstly be available in Europe – the UK, Germany and Ireland – as an exclusive for O2. Also to be launched at the same time as an exclusive for Movistar in Spain.

The Palm Pre has the new Palm webOS mobile platform on-board and is in fact the very first phone to have this. The Palm Pre was recently launched in the US with Sprint and in its first weekend of availability broke Sprint’s previous first weekend sales records.

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BIC Mobile Phone Ready to Go

The BIC phone is to be launched in Spain by Orange after its success in France. The BIC phone is pictured above and is an off the shelf ready to use mobile phone. It’s purchased with a fully charged battery, the SIM card in place and the battery is rechargeable.

Focusing on ease of purchase and also ease of use, the BIC phone can be bought at supermarkets, petrol stations and airports etc. Want a basic phone – then this one has all the basic functions for calls and texting.

The Spanish BIC phone has the same features as the French version and is on sale at the RRP of 29 Euros. It comes with 20 minutes of calls which have to be used within 60 days of the BIC phone being activated.

In France, over 110,000 BIC phones were sold since August 2008. A survey conducted by LH2 which involved 600 respondents clearly showed that the BIC phone was a “must-have” phone for people who were looking for ease of use and simplicity.

Source : www.3g.co.uk

Orange Announces HTC Touch Pro2

Orange announced the availability of the HTC Touch Pro2 for all business customers, combining multimedia and powerful business tools with smart styling.

The HTC Touch Pro2 makes organising, hosting and participating in conference calls easier than ever before. The appointment reminder tool will cue up dial-in details and the call agenda and with a tap of the screen you can effortlessly join the call. Further taps to the screen allow the user to also confer privately with a single person and then return to the conference call if they so wish. The HTC Touch Pro2’s quad-band 3G+ connectivity also delivers reliable high quality voice calling and with Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional, users can very simply synchronise all Microsoft Outlook email, contacts and calendar information directly with their phone.

Business users can also use the HTC’s Straight Talk™ feature to switch from an email account to single or multi-party voice calls by pressing the image icon of the email sender. For those on the move, the HTC Touch Pro2 transforms into a professional quality speaker phone with a noise-cancelling microphone and speakers, just by placing it face down on a surface.

The device also boasts a 3.6-inch high-resolution touch screen, while a slide out QWERTY keyboard with adjustable tilt allows users to easily write emails or amend documents. With capacity for an 8GB MicroSD card, professionals can use the HTC Touch Pro2 to watch a film, listen to music or browse the internet on the move.

“The HTC Touch Pro2 is packed with features to make everyday business tasks a great deal easier and is the ideal mobile companion for the busy business user,” said François Mahieu, Director of Devices at Orange.

Source : www.3g.co.uk