Esato News Archive

Sony Ericsson Launches Spiderman 3 Limited Edition phones
Sony Ericsson have have launched special edition Spiderman 3 limited edition box sets in Hong Kong.

Sony Ericsson announced as official handset partner for Virgin Mobile's V festival 2007
Sony Ericsson has been announced as the official handset partner for Virgin Mobile's V Festival this year.

New Sony Ericsson S500i?
Here is some interesting pictures and a video of a new Sony Ericsson slider handset.

The Google Phone Design Concept
Take a look at this very tastefull "Google Phone" concept by Chinese Designer Dogor.

13-Year-Old Wins Text Message Competition
This past weekend 13-year-old Morgan Pozgar was crowned the LG National Texting Champion.

Sony Ericsson P990 Reloaded
9 months in the making, the Sony Ericsson P990 has finally reached a stage where its firmware can start to be taken seriously.

Esato Exclusive: Sony Ericsson P700 photos posted
Esato member PeterKay today posted his first impression of the upcoming Sony Ericsson P700 smartphone.

SanDisk and Sony announce SxS memory card specification for proffesional camcorders
SanDisk Corporation and Sony Corporation today announced that the two companies have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the intention of developing the SxSTM (S-by-S) memory card specification, with high-speed transfer technology compliant to the ExpressCard industry standard

Radia Mobile Phone Concept
As mobile phones become a standard, the statement they make as a symbol and a fashion accessory has become increasingly important.

The AK-47 Mobile Phone
If you've always fancied owning a AK-47 well knows your chance,only this one is the phone variety and non-lethal.

The new HSDPA Nokia 6120
More and more consumers are using their mobile phones for tasks such as downloading music, streaming video, browsing the Internet or receiving emails with attachments.

Sony Ericsson W999i
According to an xml file on the Sony Ericsson website it gives some details of a new W999i phone.

The Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold
Nokia today unveiled the Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold a bold and prestigious new style statement, encased in a luxurious 18-carat gold plating.

Sony Ericsson's "Shinobu" and "Nicole"
According to rumours Sony Ericsson may soon be announcing the code named handsets "Shinobu" and "Nicole"

Samsung’s Braille Mobile
Samsung has a Braille mobile phone for the visually impaired by the model name: Touch Messenger.

Presidents Music Video Shot on Sony Ericsson Phones
Check out the video from the new "Presidents" album "Love Everybody" Shot on Sony Ericsson phones.

Study Shows Mobile Phone Barring Works
There's now less reason for criminals to steal mobile phones as recent changes made by mobile phone networks, at the government's request, mean most phones stop working within hours of being reported stolen.

The "Intruder" Concept Phone
Here's an unusual circular mobile phone design concept by Dennis Hopkins that looks more like a UFO than a phone.

Motorola STNKR phone on the way
Motorola wants to make using your phone a more fragrant experience,It was recently granted a patent for a way of making a handset release scents by heating a special cartridge.

T-Mobile has announced the Sidekick iD
T-Mobile USA announces the new T-Mobile Sidekick iD, offering the latest in personalization on a communication device at an accessible price.

S-series Wood Finish Concept Phone
Today's range of phones leaves a lot to be desired in terms of design, the aim of the game being to cram as many functions as possible into a lumpy box of endless buttons.

deeda Pi creates iphone lookalike
Deeda is an unknown manufacturer that claims to have the “next generation of portable consumer multimedia devices".

Pantech Bets on New Phone Concepts
BusinessWeek reports on the revival efforts of Korean mobile phone manufacturer Pantech after seeing no returns from their 3-year hardcore focus on design.

Samsung is to open an island in Second Life
Samsung is opening an island on the online virtual space Second Life to promote their phones.

PDA with Detachable Mobile Phone
A Patent has been filed for a PDA with detachable mobile phone housed in the back.

KFC to Use MosquitoTone Ringtone in Advert
KFC has struck a cross-branding partnership with the company behind the MosquitoTone mobile ringtone that inserts the high-pitched sound in one of the fast-food company’s latest TV advertisements.

Nokia N73 God Father Edition
To celebrate the fact that it is 35 years since the first Godfather film was released Nokia has announced a special Godfather Special Edition of the N73 handset.

Tomtom and Garmin may make Mobile Phones
According to some sources Garmin and Tomtom are looking into getting GPS enabled phone market.

Nokia N95 Spy Phone
The Nokia N95 is probably the most advanced mobile phone in the world but a London based company called Spycatcher has taken it one step further.

Motorola Makes Limited Edition Action Toy Figures
Motorola has announced a partnership with famous toy designer Eric So to create action figures for Motorola

"What You See Is What You Get" Concept Phone
"What You See Is What You Get" is a Mobile phone featuring a clear upper section as a photo viewfinder.

The Real Banana Phone from LG
LG makes my dream come true by releasing an actual banana phone,its purely built with ergonomics and handling in mind.

The Second International Conference on Persuasive Technology
Can a mobile phone motivate you to exercise more? Can a web site persuade you to be politically active? Does computerized feedback in automobiles change how people drive?

IRAN to Make Mobile Phones
Iran's first domestically made mobile phones will hit the market in June, says a senior Iranian telecoms industry official.

Mobile Phone Bike Rentals
The OYBike is a bike rental system which allows users to hire and return a bicycle via their mobile phone.

Sony Ericsson to Make PSP Mobile Phone?
Rumour has it that Sony Ericsson is working on a PSP like Gaming Phone,although not a lot known at this stage the phone may have a PSP like User Interface.

Sony Ericsson leads Nokia in 3G handset segment
Sony Ericsson outperformed Nokia as the largest vendor of 3G handsets in the Taiwan market in February, according to Steve Yeh, president of Sony Ericsson Taiwan.

Worlds Highest Phone Call Record Attempt
British mountain climber Rod Baber plans to climb Everest and then establish a world record by making a mobile phne call from the summit.

Dr Who Coming to Your Mobile
Following a deal with the BBC Vodafone, 3 and Orange users will soon be able to watch Eastenders, The Apprentice and Doctor Who on your mobile.