Microsoft TellMe - Talk to Your Phone
The president of Microsoft’s Entertainment & Devices Devision, Robbie Bach previewed the latest version of Microsoft’s integrated voice-and-visual mobile service “Tellme” which allows people to give voice commands to gain what they wish to see and hear on their mobile phones screen.
2008 Nokia Mobile Filmaking Awards
Source: Coller | March 20, 2008
Espoo, Finland - In a world where people are often divided by borders, differences and conflicts, it’s easy to lose sight of what we have in common. Pangea Day is an event that seeks to overcome these barriers by helping people see themselves in others through the power of film. Nokia is inviting everyone to enter the 2008 Nokia Mobile Filmmaking Awards by creating and submitting their short videos to www.ovi.com/pangeaday to be considered for inclusion in the first Pangea Day broadcast event on May 10, 2008.
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UGC Content for Mobile
According to Telecom Tiger, Spice Telecom is about to launch UGC content for its Mobile TV service; the idea is that “citizen reporter” will be able to submit content that others can download. Along with some existing services Spice Telecom is using MMS on the upload leg, while a portal is used for downloading and browsing.
Spice has teamed up with CNN and BBC World for news content, and is currently endeavouring to create its own content with such channels as the Cartoon Network, Bindaas, and other companies.
GSmart t600 comming to France
GIGA-BYTE seem to be somewhat struggling when it comes to the European continent, although they do endeavour to push their mobile handsets. Recently GIGA-BYTE announced the launch of their GSmart t600 Windows Mobile smartphone on MVNO Neuf Cegetel in France.
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