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PREVIEW-Mobile software, data fees in the spotlight at CTIA
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* Mobile software stores steal limelight at wireless show* Carrier dilemma on cheaper data service plans
* Technology alternatives to boost network performance
* CTIA in Las Vegas from April 1-3
By Sinead Carew
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Move over, fancy pricey cellphones. The buzz ahead of the annual CTIA wireless show next week is all about cheaper data plans and mobile software stores, where a few dollars can get you a game or other cool application to impress your friends.
With consumers more cautious than before about shelling out for new smartphones, vendors are hoping applications will help sales. As a result, they are turning to online stores to compete with Apple Inc, which sells downloadable software, ranging from the practical to the ridiculous.
Carriers in turn hope the new applications will increase interest in data services and boost revenue -- though with the economy in tatters, a big debate is brewing over whether phone operators need to lower the price of data plans.
"Last year (CTIA) was really focused on devices like Android and the iPhone. Now people are realizing the power of applications for these devices," said Gartner analyst Michael King. "I think this year it's going to be all applications."
The U.S. wireless showcase will take place in Las Vegas from April 1-3, with attendance expected to be down 15 percent from last year's 40,000 people due to the weak economy. Speakers include executives from Verizon Communications Inc, Research in Motion, Deutsche Telekom's T-Mobile USA, Microsoft Corp and Clearwire Corp .
While there will be many new phones on display, applications have stolen the limelight in the battle to capture consumers' imaginations and their cash.
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion is expected to officially launch its mobile application store at the show and Microsoft is expected to talk up its applications marketplace due out later this year.
Sprint Nextel Corp will also demonstrate Palm Inc's widely anticipated Pre phone, which is designed to stand out by making it easier for consumers to use multiple applications simultaneously.
But some analysts are doubtful if these companies can attract the variety of software developers that were drawn to the hugely popular iPhone and Apple store.
"I think they're struggling to get the massive volume of developers Apple has," King said, referring specifically to RIM, which is better known among corporate clients than consumers.
King expects a lot of attention at CTIA to go to new applications that put mobile users in a context, such as their location or if they are online and available.
DATA FEE DILEMMA
While Apple's App Store has proven popular, with over 800 million applications downloaded so far, it remains to be seen how many consumers can afford today's monthly data fees on top of voice rates.
Some analysts see data growth slowing unless carriers offer cheaper service plans. "Sixty dollars a month is a lot to ask in a recession," said NPD analyst Ross Rubin, referring to typical U.S. data service charges for wireless connections to portable computers. These are separate from phone data plans.
Monthly data plans for smartphones are cheaper -- usually about $30 for subscribers with contracts of two years -- but are still too high for many consumers, analysts say.
"There are only so many consumers willing to sign on upfront for data on top of voice plans with today's rates," said Current Analysis analyst Avi Greengart. "There are a lot of people who want smartphones who are held back by the cost of the data plan."
But Gartner's King said that carriers are not ready to budge on retail prices partly because many corporate clients are already renegotiating cellular contracts to cut costs.
One big concern is that big discounts could lure so many new users to a network that performance becomes visibly weaker for carriers, which want to cut capital spending this year.
"The mobile Internet has finally taken off. Now we need to cope with the traffic," said IDC analyst Scott Ellison. "I think carriers are going to be very leery of encouraging usage they can't support."
As a result, discussions about technology alternatives will abound at the show. One option involves installing Wi-Fi on more phones. The short-range wireless technology offers fast Web access but is independent of carrier networks.
Another option is an emerging technology known as femtocells, which boost network coverage indoors and alleviate the strain on carrier networks. But prices for femtocells may take time to reach the $99 or less level needed for mass adoption, Ellison said, compared to more than $200 now.
In the meantime, carriers could experiment with cheaper fees that limit a user's Internet access. As the price of phones and wirelessly connected computers fall, so must service fees, analysts said.
"If they're going to go with lower-priced devices, they'll have to have lower-priced services," said Gartner analyst Ken Dulaney.Sunday, March 29, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
iPhone apps of the week
Conquer the world or conquer the universe - iPhone apps of the week
(Credit: CNET)The Game Developer's Conference (GDC) was in San Francisco's Moscone Center this week and I got a chance to walk the show floor in search of new iPhone games and sample gaming technologies on the horizon for other platforms. As I walked the floor, I was lucky enough to be able to talk to a couple of iPhone game developers, including the guys from Subatomic Studios, developers of Field Runners ($2.99), as well as Phil Hassey who created Galcon, one of the games I mention below.
It's exciting to see the iPhone and iPod Touch on display at a convention like this and it only bodes well for Apple's handhelds as serious gaming platforms. But the most exciting event I attended was a live interview this afternoon with legendary game developer, Hideo Kojima, the creator of the popular Metal Gear Solid series. His most recent game is Metal Gear Solid Touch (link opens iTunes Store) for iPhone and iPod Touch, so Apple set up an event at the Apple Store in downtown San Francisco for people to ask questions about the game. With a packed audience and an interpreter by his side, Kojima answered questions about the Metal Gear Solid franchise, why he decided to make a game for the iPhone, and spoke about several other fascinating topics. With people like Hideo Kojima recognizing the potential for gaming on iPhone and iPod touch, the future for gaming on the platform can only continue to get better.
In recognition of this week's Game Developers Conference (and the fact that I love games), this week's apps are both excellent time killers, and coincidentally, both strategy games.
Battle for different regions on the Gold Rush map and get extra armies from gold mining tiles
(Credit: CNET)Lux DLX ($7.99) is the full version of Lux Touch, which I've talked about before. Though it seemed pricey to me (which kept me from downloading initially), now that I have it, I can't imagine not having it on my iPhone. Played like the classic boardgame RISK, armies are randomly distributed across a map of the world, and your job is to conquer the entire map. Also like RISK, conquering a country gives you a game card, and once you get 3 cards of the same type, you get more armies. But what makes Lux DLX even more interesting is the ability to play on several different maps so you can reenact historic battles from WWII, the Civil War, and even the conquering of territory during the California Gold rush. The game comes with a bunch of maps and you can quickly download more from within the game. Though the $7.99 pricetag is a little steep, I think people who loved RISK or have tried Lux Touch will appreciate this more feature-packed version.
Touch and drag to send fleets of ships to other planets
(Credit: CNET)Galcon (99 cents until Monday only!) is a strategy game that, like Lux, challenges you to take over a map. But in Galcon, you're given a map of planets which you must conquer and quickly move armies to other planets to set up the next assault. What makes this game different than the turn-based Lux, is how the action happens continuously, with enemy ships flying across the screen conquering planets while you try to maneuver your ships. As the game progresses the screen can be almost filled with ships moving around, adding to the excitement. Once you conquer the entire randomly generated map, you win the game.
There are several difficulty levels and a few different game types, and Phil Hassey explained that each of those games are a way of training you to play against other players online. I should have listened to his advice, but I had to try it out (and lose horribly) to find out how the online game worked. Games are decided fairly quickly in Galcon, making it a great game to play while sitting on the bus or any time you have a few spare moments to kill. I highly recommend it.
What's currently your favorite iPhone app? Have you tried any of the downloadable maps for Lux DLX? Can you beat those Galcon pros online?Friday, March 27, 2009
Phone3G Replica
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With fast 3G wireless technology, Maps with GPS, support for enterprise features like Microsoft Exchange and the new App Store, Apple® iPhone™ 3G puts even more features at your fingertips. And like the original iPhone, it combines three products in one—a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod and a breakthrough Internet device with rich HTML email and full web browsing. iPhone 3G. It redefines what a mobile phone can do—again.
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
The Slim Samsung -Latest Design
Slim Samsung B7300 pops up, runs WinMo 6.1
The sleek Samsung B7300 is the latest leak concerning a Samsung handset. This time around it's a Windows Mobile phone, which however has inherited the looks of the Samsung S8300 UltraTOUCH, which will obviously be their 2009 styling.
Samsung B7300 leak photos
From what we see of the images, the Samsung B7300 will have a large display and apart from the standard WinMo interface will also implement the latest TouchWiz UI, which allows for a nice customization of the homescreen.
Samsung B7300 leak photos
Besides the 3 megapixel auto focus camera, Samsung B7300 clearly pots a miniUSB slot and a microSD card slot.
Currently we don't know whether Samsung B7300 will be released for the European market.
Photos of Samsung S8000 leak - 5 MP camera, the rest is a mystery
Photos of a new Samsung touch phone leaked today - the Samsung S8000. It seems to be positioned between the S8300 UltraTOUCH and the S5600, at least judging by camera specs and model number.
Unlike the Samsung S8300 it has a bar form factor with looks similar to the S5600, save for the cube like center button. The other difference is the camera - a 5 megapixels camera with autofocus and dual LED flash. This should make it cheaper than the S8300, which sports an 8 MP module.
The rest of the specifications are yet to be announced, though similarities with the Samsung S8300 and S5600 give a probable baseline. The most probable resolution of the S8000 is 240 x 400 pixels. Averaging out the specs of the S8300 and S5600 further makes a GPS and 7.2 Mbps 900/2100 HSDPA quite likely.
Samsung S8000 leaked photos
It's quite possible that the S8000 is one of the phones in the Style line of the recently leaked photo of 13 new Samsung touch phones, though that picture is too fuzzy to tell for sure.
The hardware buttons suggest that it will have the same user interface as other Samsung feature phones - the usual TouchWiz. The unusual Cube-like hexagonal key below the display suggests there may be some other UI enhancements as well. Of course all this is just guesswork, there's no way to be certain until it's official.
Update: A bit later today we've spotted the images of another mysterious Samsung handset - S8000`s twin-brother (in terms of looks, at least), the M8000.
Samsung M8000
It has 3.5 mm audio jack and a touch-sensitive Media key above the touchscreen's top right corner - just like the uber-popular Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. We are not really sure however whether that's enough to call it a Symbian device just yet.
A main camera with dual-LED flash and a secondary video call one are also on display. Stay tuned for further details.
So what's next? Samsung W8000 with Windows Mobile and Samsung A8000 running on Android OS? This is beginning to look like the Clone Wars episodes.
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