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Hitachi Develops New Chip For Cell Phones

The chip is for cell phones incorporating Java technology, which is used to move animated images. Video-processing capabilities will be enhanced when the chip is integrated with image processingchips for cell phones.

The major electronics manufacturer has achieved the faster speed by having circuitry handle the work previously done by software.

Cell phones have been able to process just 10 frames per second until now, but Hitachi’s new chip will enable a cell phone to display 46 frames per second — a level comparable to that of SonyComputer Entertainment Inc’s PlayStation 2 console, according to Hitachi.  Read more...

Device Records TV For Japanese Cell Phones

The pyramid-shape recording device, measuring 11.5 centimeters by 11.5 cm by 7.3 cm, can be connected with a TV or a videocassette recorder by a cable. It uses SD memory cards or miniSD cards for recording. A 128-megabyte card is capable of recording programs for about two hours.

The card can be inserted into handsets with video functions. Ten cell phone models

AT&T Wireless Sets Bid Deadline

According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, AT&T Wireless’ investment banker Merrill Lynch & Co. sent a letter outlining the timeframe to a number of potential suitors, including Cingular Wireless L.L.C.’s parent companies SBC Communications Inc. and BellSouth Corp., current minority shareholder NTT DoCoMo Inc., Nextel Communications Inc. and Vodafone Group plc.

Read the whole story at RCR Wireless News.

Japan’s DoCoMo Launches Smart Chip Phone

NTT DoCoMo, Inc. announced Monday that it will launch a trial of the “i-mode® FeliCa preview service,” using mobile phones equipped with FeliCa contactless IC chip technology developed by SonyCorporation.

The phones will be used for public transport tolls, electronic money, personal identification and other trial services between December 17, 2003 and the summer of 2004.

DoCoMo will supply 27 participating service providers with FeliCa-equipped mova® N504iC and SO504iC mobile phones (2,500 each) and each company will distribute the phones to its customers. Together with each company, DoCoMo encourage the customers to use the company’s trial services. The companies will represent business fields such as banking, convenience stores, television broadcasting, game software and retail ticketing. Users, services and service launch dates will vary depending on each company.

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New NEC e616 3G phone

NEC’s product portfolio for UMTS and W-CDMA handsets is extensive, providing stylish terminals, mobile Internet applications and software.

Visitors to the NEC stand in Geneva will see the latest in 3G handsets from Europe and Asia. NEC has now developed eleven unique 3G handsets worldwide. The terminals display will feature the e616 model, which will be the fourth and newest terminal to be sold in Europe. As 3G continues to roll out globally, NEC’s ongoing role in development will be significant. From providing the first handsets for NTT DoCoMo Inc. in Japan and for Hutchison Whampoa Limited worldwide, NEC continues to lead from the front in experience, design and manufacturing of 3G mobile terminals.  Read more...

NEC high definition wireless phone

This exclusive relationship offers the benefit of AT&T Wireless’ powerful network combined with NEC’s global experience in handset development and manufacturing. Available to U.S. consumers onJuly 28, the 515 HDM will serve as a premiere gaming handset delivering both enhanced game play capabilities and multimedia messaging.

Inset is the 515 High Definition Mobile (HDM)”

The NEC America-AT&T Wireless arrangement is a natural extension of NEC’s strong relationship with NTT DoCoMo, Inc., a key shareholder of AT&T Wireless. Building on NEC’s use of NTT DoCoMo’s advanced i-mode(TM) mobile internet technologies in Japan and Europe, NEC America in conjunction with AT&T Wireless will provide U.S. consumers with innovative technologies.

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DoCoMo announces the FOMA N2701

The phone can be set to operate exclusively in 2G or 3G mode, or set to switch automatically between the two networks according to available signal strength. Currently, the FOMA network area extends to approximately 91% of Japan, while the mova 2G network covers approx. 100 % of the nation. As the dual handset realizes a vast service area, FOMA users can be assured of nationwide access, including such vicinities as mountainous regions.

The FOMA N2701 is a multitasking handset, meaning that the user can perform multiple tasks simultaneously, such as talk on the phone while downloading a file or browsing the web.  Read more...

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