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Spot the barcode

Mobile content provider Bango.net has created 'Bango Spots', which are circular barcodes that can be read by a cameraphone. When the barcode is recognised, the cameraphone will automatically display an advertising message or connect you to a mobile internet site. The software currently works with most Symbian-based mobile phones, including Nokia and Sony Ericsson models.
3.10.04 10:24


Cameraphone catches criminal

A limousine driver who was robbed at a carwash in the USA took a photo of his attacker using a cameraphone. The photo was passed to local police, which led to the arrest of the robber.
4.10.04 21:55


Mobile email becomes as disruptive as mobile chat

A news report from the USA (subtitled "The BlackBerry effect") suggests that mobile email is now disruptive to relationships and business meetings in the same way that mobile phones used to be.
4.10.04 21:59


T-Mobile launches push-to-talk, but not in UK

Following Orange's recent launch of push-to-talk "walkie-talkie" mobile phone services, T-Mobile has announced that it is to launch P2T services in Germany.
4.10.04 22:04


Top-up problems for O2

Computer problems prevented O2 'pay as you go' mobile phone customers from topping-up their credit over the weekend. The problem has now been resolved.
5.10.04 09:27


Ceramic cellphone for Japan

Vodafone's Japanese business is launching a mobile phone with a porcelain-like ceramic finish. Congratulations to Cellular-News.com for not using the headline "China in your hand".
5.10.04 11:00


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