Mobile Phones Cause Stress and Sleep Disorders in Teenagers
	We live in an age in which for many of us, life without a mobile phone would be inconceivable. And we’re not talking about busy professionals here, who – quite understandably – need to keep in touch with their colleagues and clients. In today's world, many teenagers live in a virtual universe, in which face to face communication rarely occurs, and in which friends are made and kept via social networking websites and via mobi ... [read more >>]
	11 June 2008, 16:19GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

MWC 2008: The First Linux Handsets From LiMo Unveiled
	LiMo Foundation, the global consortium of mobile leaders providing an open handset platform for the entire mobile industry, announced today at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, the first handsets based on the LiMo Platform – the world’s first globally competitive, Linux-based software platform for mobile devices. The initial LiMo-based handsets are confirmed by industry leaders including Motorola, ... [read more >>]
	11 February 2008, 12:08GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Recycling Business Gets Boost from Cell Phones
	Now, don't get any crazy ideas by believing that your mobile telephone device has been manufactured from anything but recycled materials. Do you believe that old machinery such as airplanes just disappear into the darkness overnight? No... they get recycled like a great part of the materials our days. Do you know how expensive it is to extract new aluminum metal from the ground, or how much precious metal is being used every year for ... [read more >>]
	14 January 2008, 09:52GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

No More Porn on Cell Phones!
	Yep, it's official! Parental control for mobile phones! I guess teens are over-joyed with this, but it's only natural for the bill-payer to have some control over what they pay for. AT&T has released a web-based feature (that costs about $5) that will allow parents to stay in touch with their children while controlling their (the kids') mobile phone use. This is all for the children's benefit. With thi ... [read more >>]
	05 September 2007, 04:15GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

The Horror! Gadgets Get Banned!
	The number of people who use various types of gadgets almost on a daily basis has skyrocketed over the past few years and now you can see a mobile phone, an iPod or a PDA wherever you look. However, it would seem that this gadget overflow is affecting quite a lot of people in a negative way, as they want to escape their presence at least when they're on vacation, if not more often. And this is exactly the reason why a Caribb ... [read more >>]
	30 August 2007, 06:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Jamming Cell Phones in One Easy Step
	Are you getting tired of all those mobile phone ringtones disturbing your well-earned sleep while you travel by train or by bus, or you simply want to play a little James Bond with your friends? Well, whatever your actual purpose might be, the Personal Cell Phone Signal Blocker Device presented by the people over at DealExtreme might help you accomplish it, as this device can block the cell phone signal on a 0.5 – 12 meter area ... [read more >>]
	27 August 2007, 09:26GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

“The Bourne Ultimatum” Reaches Mobile Phones
	Vivendi Games Mobile has announced the release of "The Bourne Ultimatum", a mobile game based on Robert Ludlum's best-selling novel, with the same name. There will also be a movie hitting theaters in North America today, which makes this game release come at an even ... [read more >>]
	03 August 2007, 10:13GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

MegaPhone Turns Mobile Phones into Game Controllers
	MegaPhone is "a real-time multi-player Collaborative Gaming Platform" designed especially for being used on big screens and in public spaces. It can find application in virtually any situation when a handset can be used for controlling objects around. Mega ... [read more >>]
	26 July 2007, 11:08GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

WaveSecure, a Revolutionary Mobile Phone Security Service
	The number of mobile phone which end up being stolen or lost is considerably large. In both cases, the device has high chances of ending up in the hands of the wrong person who then has access to a large amount of personal data. This is where WaveSecure's part starts. This ap ... [read more >>]
	06 July 2007, 06:57GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Mobile Linux Solutions at LinuxWorld Conference
	A series of conference programming and Developer Days are set to take place at this year's edition of LinuxWorld Conference & Expo. Some of the most important representants of the mobile communication world will attend, as to support the future ado ... [read more >>]
	29 June 2007, 09:04GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Cellphone Music onto Philips Audio Systems: with Bluetooth!
	The last years have witnessed an immense boost in what multimedia is concerned and portability has been the key-word. Even more, combining the portability issue with multimedia has generated an even bigger spree as both customers and manufacturers started to chase the ultimate borders of integrated multimedia and compatibility. At the same time, a new problem emerged: how should things be done such as to be able to interconnect as many ... [read more >>]
	21 June 2007, 05:00GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Levi's Brings a Mobile Phone to Match Your Jeans
	Levi Strauss Europe and Modelabs Group have decided to launch their own line of mobile phones, as this seems to be a considerably profitable trend for many companies. The jeans company has just unveiled at Paris their Accessory Collection which also includes th ... [read more >>]
	20 June 2007, 10:32GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Ubuntu Mobile Linux Receives Upgrade
	Canonical has just revealed several other features of the Ubuntu Linux for mobile phones edition. A release date has been set for this software in Octomber, which makes the waiting somewhat easier for those that eagerly want it on their mobile phones too. The new ... [read more >>]
	07 June 2007, 04:51GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Brits Lose Almost 900,000 Mobile Phones in Toilets
	Ever wondered which are the most common ways of losing a mobile phone? A British study has thoroughly looked into this matter and the results are surprising. It seems that, by far, the most common way of losing a handset device is to flush it away in the toilet. Almost 900, ... [read more >>]
	05 June 2007, 08:53GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

The Phone that Gives You a Massage
	Mobile phones have lately been pimped with a variety of features that make them more than just a phone for their users and, thus, give them comfort. Did I say comfort? Then how about taking this one step further and let the mobile phone give you a massage. Who could ever pass ... [read more >>]
	16 May 2007, 10:14GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

VX-818 Veritronix: Trendy, Credit-Card Sized Bluetooth Speaker
	If you don't have a loud Bluetooth phone, then you might take a look at this baby: Veritronix's latest 13-mm thick Bluetooth speaker, dubbed "VX-818". The speaker can connect to any Bluetooth enabled gizmo. The main ingredients have to be the Bluetooth connection and the support for a handsfree profile. It also features a miniUSB port meaning you can also wire it to your phone (for instance), standard aud ... [read more >>]
	04 May 2007, 05:07GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Nokia Aims to Merge Mobile Phones with PCs
	Finish phone manufacturer Nokia has recently expanded its presence in Sillicon Valley and is believed to be exploring a wireless network that would allow local developers to try out new applications. The recently opened Nokia Research Center in Palo Alto, Califo ... [read more >>]
	25 April 2007, 05:44GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Sony Ericsson MBR-100 Streams Music from your Cellphone
	You're probably used to hear about lots of strange mobile accessories. Headsets passing as “Fashion for heads”, headset radiation shields (proved really futile), Bluetooth Car Kit Packs (to help you stay “legal” whilst driving), tiny-winy 0.1W speaker systems and much more. Some accessories may look cool, but the last thing normal people want to see is another freaking hilarious “head fashion” model. Here's a device ... [read more >>]
	24 April 2007, 06:10GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Mobigater-Skype Calls to Your Mobile Phone
	Skype VoIP calls are free, but if you want "PC-free" conversations (no strings attached to your PC, no headphones or Skype compatible phone), you better dig deep into your pockets to pay for this mobile Skype solution. The Mobigater is a device which transfers your Skype calls to your mobile phone via an internal SIM card. So, whether you are in front of your PC or not, you will probably never miss out a Skype call. B ... [read more >>]
	17 April 2007, 11:11GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Half of The World's Mobile Phones Made In China
	Not only does China impress when it comes to the number of subscribers its mobile operators have, with China Mobile's number of customers surpassing the whole population of the US, but also with the number of mobile phones manufactured in the ... [read more >>]
	16 April 2007, 03:46GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Mobile Phones Made in Iran
	Mobile phones are being manufactured in quite a few countries, with most phone companies opening factories in quite a few locations. Sony Ericsson, for example, has announced some time ago that it will begin to produce low-cost color screen and music phones in India, while Nokia has recently announced that it has chosen Romania for its phone manufacturing facility. Iran is up next on the list. Less than a month ago, ... [read more >>]
	07 April 2007, 03:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Aliph's Jawbone Bluetooth Headset
	Headsets were designed to make you live in harmony with your phone. Forget about simply talking on the phone. Feel free to enjoy Bluetooth headsets even if you really don't use them. After all, Bluetrek says that they're “fashion for heads” and “jewel-headsets”. Most of the Bluetooth headsets come in a goofy design and some hold a fleshing light that reminds me of Star Trek Enterprise's annoying "trim LED" ... [read more >>]
	31 March 2007, 04:29GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Sony Working On Folding Mobiles
	Sony's Tokyo labs are working on a way to create handheld computers, phones and portable game consoles that can fold when the user needs to carry them around and become rigid again for use. This is in many ways similar to Origami, the art of paper folding. The company has recently filed a patent for getting bulky electronic devices to fold and become more pocket-friendly. Reportedly the body and screen of the folding gad ... [read more >>]
	29 March 2007, 06:26GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

What Your Phone Has To Say About Who You Are
	While a few years ago it didn't really matter what mobile phone you owned, since all of them were large brick-like devices and could only be used for calling and texting, these days, the mobile phone has become more of an accessory and a person's lifestyle can sometimes be determined simply judging by the handset s/he’s using. A survey conducted in Australia by Panorama and released by Nielsen Media Research shows that the phone ... [read more >>]
	29 March 2007, 05:26GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

DLP Pico-Projector, Almost Mobile Integrated
	Texas Instruments will unveil a prototype of a DLP (Digital Light Processing) pico-projector during the 2007 CTIA Wireless Convention. TI's DLP pico-projector technology is supposed to change the way people view content on their mobile devices. The fingertip sized device (1.3 inch) comes with a trio of lasers and a DLP chip. The projector is capable of delivering widescreen TV images in DVD-quality images. That means mob ... [read more >>]
	27 March 2007, 07:57GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Keep a Bluetooth Eye on Your Kids
	I don't know about you, but I'm quite amazed by the huge number of kidnapping cases presented on the news, most of them involving children who manage to “escape” their parents' supervision. However, since the kids can't be kept on a “short-leash” all the time, modern technology has managed to offer some pretty interesting solutions to this problem, one of them being the ID Watch developed by the people over at ... [read more >>]
	13 March 2007, 04:03GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Mobile Phones Are Safe to Use in Hospitals
	According to US researchers, mobile phones and calls made with them will not affect medical devices in hospitals, but store anti-theft alarms could make implanted heart devices misfire. Tests conducted at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota proved that the normal use of mobile phones caused no interference with patient care equipment, which is why mobile phone use in hospitals doesn't harm anyone, although the vast m ... [read more >>]
	12 March 2007, 05:08GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia