Phone Charger
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Universal phone charger offers vast opportunities
News Manufacturers pledge support for new standard in mobile phone charger, which GSM Association says will give rise to product and retail innovation in mobile market.
Tags: Development/design, Nokia Corp., RIM BlackBerry, Phone Charger, Phone, cell phone, mobile, Smart Phone, Spokesperson, Mobile Device
Universal phone charger OK'd
News Branch of U.N. approves standard for one-size-fits-all phone charger that will work on any future handset, offering less hassle to consumers and reduction in e-waste.
Tags: Development/design, Green IT, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, U.N., greenhouse gas, Phone, Green IT, Telecommunications, greenhouse gas emission, GSM Association
Smartphone batteries need 'breakthrough'
News Getting smartphone power usage to acceptable levels will take "years" and need technology "breakthrough on multiple fronts", says Nokia's research head.
Tags: Development/design, Mobile processors, Nokia Corp., Battery, Phone, cell phone, Smart Phone, Cloud Computing, Smartphone, high-performance
Universal charger for Asian mobile users?
News Manufacturers will likely introduce handsets that support one-fits-all chargers in Asia, following European Commission accord on universal chargers, analyst says.
Tags: Cellular phones, Smart phones, RIM BlackBerry, Smart Phone, Asia, Research In Motion Ltd., Cell Phone, phone, agreement, LG Electronics Inc.
What to pack when travelling
Blogs This week, I'm bringing The M Files halfway across the globe from sunny Singapore to rainy Seattle. Here's what I packed...
Tags: Mobile/Wireless, Storage, Mobile
Nokia SU-1B Digital Pen
Reviews Nokia’s slimline Digital Pen does everything expected of it and more, offering both Bluetooth and USB connectivity.
Asus Eee PC 701
Reviews The Asus Eee PC 701 is a great notebook. It's extremely affordable, attractively designed and highly portable. If you're looking for an ultraportable travelling companion or a cheap second computer, there are few better options.
Apple, others agree to universal phone charger standard in Europe
News European Commission gives green light for Apple and other phone giants to sell phones with universal cell phone charges starting next year.
Tags: Handhelds, Regulations, Business development/management, Apple Inc., Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, Mobile, Cell Phone, Europe, Micro-USB, phone
Universal cell phone charger coming soon
News Mobile-industry leaders agree to use Micro-USB as a single standard for phone chargers, promising to reduce the number of chargers shipped and the number needed by users to revive their handsets.
Tags: Cellular phones, Smart phones, PDA phones, Mobile, Cell Phone, GSM Association, mini-USB, Micro-USB, Micro-USB Slot, phone
Sony Ericsson recalls exploding phone charger
News Sony Ericsson has recalled hundreds of thousands of faulty phone chargers because they could explode, electrocute users and cause a fire.
Earth Day a good time to rethink power use
News Devices in your home as well as your interactions with Internet servers can waste electricity.
Tags: Green IT, Energy, Electronics, Microsoft Windows Vista, Spam, Cell Phone, software, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, carbon dioxide
Micro-USB to be phone-charger standard
News An industry forum has agreed mobile handsets will be charged using a micro-USB connector, with positive implications for the environment.
Tags: Cellular phones
Motorola's mobile mission
News At CES, CEO Ed Zander says mobile communication "is coming down to cool experiences and simple things".
Tags: Cellular phones, Smart phones, PDA phones
Mobile charger on the go
News Your mobile phone goes flat while you are on the move...and you donˇ¦t have a spare battery. Sound familiar? Cell phone accessories maker Emporia Telecom (Asia) Pte Ltd, might just solve the problem--with a Korea-made device called "Yap," that charges mobile phone in public in a secure manner.
