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UIQ Technology just announced a new version of its platform - UIQ 3.3. Based on Symbian OS 9.3, the new version is primarily focused on enhanced support for operator acceptance, hence the features added allow the upcoming UIQ 3.3 based phones to target broad audience. In addition, the new version brings: Opera Mobile 9 which guarantees full web experience UIQ Dashboard with (Opera) widgets support Unified messaging - both SMS and MMS are now under a single roof Java JSR 248 MSA Fullset - Mobile Services Architecture (MSA) support Both UIQ's owners seem pleased with the new version, with Motorola's VP of Software Platforms & ... (Full Article)

T-Mobile's push to rid the planet of landlines with their T-Mobile HotSpot @Home UMA program has started to catch on. The idea of dropping your traditional landline in favor of using your wireless minutes at home is getting more and more traction around the world. I personally haven't used a landline (although I subscribe to digital phone service in order to get the bundled TV/internet/phone deal on the cheap) in a handful of years. Why pay extra for a landline when you can just use your huge daily allotment of wireless minutes (you do have plenty of wireless minutes, don't ... (Full Article)

Boy Genius Reports is always getting the juicy scoop on upcoming handsets, and it looks like they've come through again. Their latest handset, a Motorola Q9, not only came to BGR toting a WiFi radio, but also boasts a verified Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard operating system running the show. And, the Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard OS is showing off a few minor UI changes. There's apparently support for AT&T's Video Share, updated home screen, revised camera UI, TV-out support, and a new Albums feature within the Media Player. There's also support for Windows Live, allowing users to upload their pics and ... (Full Article)

LTE is really starting to stretch its legs as the high-speed mobile broadband standard that we knew it could always be. NTT DoCoMo reportedly just achieved "a downlink transmission rate of 250Mbps over a high-speed wireless network in an outdoor test of an experimental Super 3G system." Super 3G, also known as LTE (Long Term Evolution), an evolution from current HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA standards based on WCDMA technology, is the next-generation of GSM-based mobile broadband solution. And, with NTT DoCoMo's new breakthrough, the road to LTE is looking mighty good. NTT DoCoMo hit that 250Mbps downlink speed by using a MIMO (Multiple Input ... (Full Article)

Motorola announced that it has joined the LTE/System Architecture Evolution (SAE) Trial Initiative (LSTI), the industry group which is "driving the acceleration of commercial and interoperable next-generation LTE mobile broadband systems through the collaborative efforts of leading telecommunications companies worldwide."The American handset maker will reuse its WiMAX research and development expertise, along with its heritage in cellular networking, Motorola chipsets, network and video head-end solutions, and professional services to deliver its end-to-end LTE solution. Commenting on the announcement, Moto's VP of IMS, Cellular and Broadband Network Technologies, Motorola Home & Networks Mobility said: "Joining the LSTI supports our commitment from our ... (Full Article)

In a PR stunt obviously targeted to get some media attention, modu which is also known as the phone with many coats, informed us they are now officially the world's lightest phone. Guinness World Records' crew were there to prove the claim.This doesn't come as a surprise considering that the bare naked device weighs mere 40.1 grams (1.41 oz) and has dimensions of 72.1×37.6×7.8 mm (2.8×1.4×0.3 inches). Now if you add some modu jackets on top of that, the device will naturally get bulkier, but that's only until you place it in one of the modu mates, which is how ... (Full Article)

Motorola is bringing its award-winning Good Mobile Messaging 5 software and services to India. Naturally, the idea is to meet needs of the enterprise mobility market and deliver "an unparalleled user experience aimed at making the mobile workforce more productive while strengthening security and IT control." Good, which has over 12,000 enterprise customers with users in over 90 countries on over 200 carrier networks, will be available across India through Motorola's PartnerSelect channel program. Starting early April 2008, enterprises will be able to purchase Good 5 from a global network of resellers and receive in-country sales and technical support… Full release ... (Full Article)

Sony Ericsson announced today that Dee Dutta, Corporate Vice President and Head of Marketing, has decided to leave the company on March 31st. Dee joined the Swedish-Japanese handset maker in 2002, and since 2003 he has held the role of Head of Marketing. During his time at Sony Ericsson he has built the marketing organisation throughout the company, and under his leadership the Sony Ericsson brand has climbed to No 2 in Brand Purchase Consideration. Through the sponsorship of tennis, particularly the WTA Tour, he has extended the reach of the Sony Ericsson brand across the world. Commenting on his departure, Dee ... (Full Article)