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News
Issue #2002 - 25
(July 2002)
(Updated July
3, 2002)
DEVICES
Nokia and SonyEricsson Unveil
MMS-Enabled Phones
Building on the runaway
success of its predecessor SMS, multimedia messaging service (MMS)
will be the catalyst that drives the next generation of network
services, according to research firm Ovum. However, a key factor
will be the critical mass of MMS-enabled handsets needed to entice
consumers to take up data services. Knowing this, handset makers
like Nokia and SonyEricsson are already pushing MMS-enabled
handsets, with advanced imaging features, into the marketplace.
Nokia 7650
The Finnish handset maker said it has begun shipping the Nokia
7650; an MMS-capable phone bundled with a host of advanced imaging
functions, including an integrated camera with a VGA resolution and
a large 176x208 pixel display, all to enhance the user’s MMS
experience.
According to Juha Putkiranta, senior vice president of Nokia’s
Imaging Business Unit, "Nokia is a firm believer in MMS, and
already next year, more than half of all new phone models we will
launch will be MMS-capable."
To date Nokia has introduced six MMS-enabled phones: the Nokia
7650 and Nokia 3510 for GSM 900/1800 operating frequencies; the
Nokia 7210 and Nokia 6610 for GSM 900/1800/1900; and the Nokia 6590
and Nokia 3590 for GSM 850/1900.
The Nokia 6610
For the mobile professional, Nokia has unveiled its MMS-enabled
device the Nokia 6610 with a color screen and mobile Java
capabilities. Nokia expects to begin shipments in the third quarter
of 2002.
Besides supporting MMS, the Nokia 6610 features a color screen
and mobile Java technology for downloading applications. With
support for 4096 colors, the Nokia 6610 phone’s high-quality color
display enriches the use of Java applications, MMS and games and is
well suited for WAP browsing, calendar entry and managing contacts,
the handset maker said.
Polyphonic ring tones can be used as personal ring tones and SMS
alert tones. New sounds can be received over MMS, downloaded from
Club Nokia via WAP or via the Internet with Nokia PC Suite.
SonyEricsson T300
SonyEricsson has introduced the T300, a MMS-enabled mobile
phone, supporting an array of features to enrich the user’s
multimedia experience, including a large 256 color screen,
polyphonic sound, and a new snap-on camera, the CommuniCam MCA-25,
for sending high quality photos. Now users can create, send and
receive messages that include picture-perfect photos, formatted text
and recorded sound clips.
Even with its advanced imaging features and 7.5 hours of talk
time, ideal for the heavy user, the T300 is still priced for the
mass market.
For more information: http://www.nokia.com
http://www.ericsson.com
MobileInfo.com’s Comments & Advisory:
We said elsewhere in this issue that MMS will gather some
adoption.
Note: This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Readers should take appropriate caution in
developing plans utilizing these products, services and technology
architectures. All trademarks used in this summary are
the property of their respective owners.
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