The future of mobile communications has begun: Equipped with a GPS module and navigation software, the SXG75 has everything necessary for innovative location-based services. Siemens’ new mobile presents multimedia at UMTS speed. This high-tech third-generation mobile telephony device will be on sale from as early as October 2005. With its built-in FM radio and MP3 player, the mobile turns into a portable stereo system by attaching the superior speakers of the “Mobile Music Set” (optional accessory). The integrated 2-megapixel digital camera and the high-resolution QVGA color display ensure high-quality visuals. A second CIF camera above the mobile’s display is a practical aid for video telephony. An organizer, Bluetooth, an email client, Multimedia Messaging (MMS), Instant Messaging and a fast XHTML web browser are also among the extensive features of this UMTS all-rounder.

With the integrated GPS module and navigation solution from Siemens VDO Automotive, finding the way is always straightforward with the SXG75 – even in a strange city. This high-tech mobile is already equipped with Assisted GPS functionality, making it capable of receiving future operator services. The SXG75 also supports location-based services such as restaurant tips, special offers in shops or guides to major cities. Other applications that are practical when on the move include the built-in translation aid for English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish, as well as a photo editor.

For high-quality photos and video recording, the SXG75 comes complete with an integrated 2-megapixel digital camera. A second CIF camera on the front of the casing supports video telephony. Movies and video clips can actually be played directly off the Internet via video streaming on the 2.2-inch TFT display (262,144 colors, 240 x 320 pixels). The integrated MP3 player and RDS-compatible FM radio receiver provide superb musical entertainment, while the active loudspeakers of the portable “IMS-700 Mobile Music Set” (Siemens original accessory) make listening a pleasure with their superb audio quality. A particularly useful feature is that the music is automatically muted as soon as an incoming phone call is signaled on the attached mobile. In addition, further music sources such as a PC, MP3 or CD player can be attached to the active speakers.

Be it Multimedia Messaging (MMS), e-mail client or Instant Messaging – the SXG75 caters to the entire spectrum of mobile multimedia communications. A fast (XHTML) web browser is provided for surfing the Internet, whilst Bluetooth technology allows the integrated organizer for appointments and contacts to be synchronized in a flash with MS-Outlook by running the Mobile Phone Manager application on a PC. The 128-MB internal phone memory (of which 64 MB available for use) provides more than enough space for images, music tracks, large data volumes and applications. Moreover, if additional memory capacity is required, interchangeable RS (reduced-sized) multimedia cards can be plugged into the phone.

Weighing a mere 134 grams and measuring 111.5 x 53 x 20 millimeter, the sleek design of this slim UMTS phone features light colors, clean-cut, striking shapes and a sophisticated appearance that accentuate its advanced technical capabilities and lend it a unique character.

Apart from the “IMS-700 Mobile Music Set” and an attachable camera flash, further original Siemens accessories are also available for the SXG75. These include a selection of convenient headsets such as Bluetooth headsets, a stereo headset (supplied with the SXG75) for superior digital speech quality as well as the “Purestyle” designer headset. Siemens’ hands-free Bluetooth solutions are practical for wireless in-car use.

Available in the colors “Metallic White” and “Metallic Black”, the SXG75 will be on sale in the premium price range from October 2005.

Press Release

Tags: Siemens, SXG75

UMTS convenience within everyone’s reach: Siemens presents the SFG75, an exceedingly compact clamshell mobile for the new UMTS networks. Video telephony, music downloads as well as sending photos and film clips by MMS on the move are all pleasure now thanks to swift data transfer. With its large color display, 1.3-megapixel digital camera and video function, the SFG75 is at the cutting edge of technological development. However, this high-quality mobile phone also has much to offer visually. Moreover, Bluetooth ensures wireless convenience and any amount of original accessories round off the equipment.

Measuring only a slender 89.9 x 45.1 x 23.95 mm and weighing a mere 110 grams, the Siemens SFG75 shows how exceedingly compact a UMTS device can be. This modern, clamshell mobile with external antenna functions equally well in the new UMTS networks as it does in the conventional mobile telephony infrastructure (GSM 900/1800). With its extensive range of technical features and its sophisticated design, the mobile has an especially attractive price-performance ratio.

Video telephony permits eye-contact with friends while chatting to them on the phone – wherever the mobile user happens to be. Fast data transfer via UMTS technology (up to 384 kbps) lets mobile users see the other party on the screen in real time during a phone call. Apart from the high-quality 1.3-megapixel camera with LED photolight, 10x digital zoom and video function, the SFG75 has a second CIF camera especially integrated for video calls.

Photos and movies are shown in 262,144 colors on the brilliant 2-inch TFT internal display with 176 x 220-pixel resolution. Even when closed, the SFG75 is still a riot of color. In fact, the 1.2-inch external display offers 65,535 colors and photo resolution of 96 x 96 pixels.

The SFG75 boasts a broad range of multimedia functions. Apart from music in MP3 format, the mobile phone will also play tracks in the new memory-saving AAC, AAC+ and AMR formats. Large data volumes can also be downloaded in a flash with UMTS. Thus, the latest video clips can be received directly onto the mobile from the Internet via video streaming, for example. A separate button provides fast access to all music and video functions at any time. The internal phone memory (32 MB) can also be extended using a mini SD card if required. Hence the best entertainment is always ensured on the road. In addition, the SFG75 can be personalized using individual background pictures, logos and animations.

A stereo headset and a USB data cable for synchronizing data with a PC are also supplied with the SFG75. The SFG75 will be on retail sale in the color “Silver-Black” from November 2005 and is priced in the mid-range segment.

Press Release

Tags: Siemens, SFG75

UMTS can be as small as this: The Siemens SG75 is less than 10 centimeters long and is full of surprises. This elegant mobile phone comprises email and organizer functions, Internet access as well as a high-quality 1.3-megapixel camera and a second camera for video calls. Entertainment is ensured too: Mobile users can view both their own and downloaded videos or listen to their favorite songs on the integrated MP3 player in their leisure time.

It features a well thought-out design with semiautomatic slider (ProSlide) function. Sliding the front of the device upward reveals the mobile in its full length with its number keypad. However, while it is still closed, the dynamically designed device can be easily stowed. Yet even in this compact form, the most important applications are instantly to hand – thanks to the navigation button and the side buttons on the front.

Movie trailers, video clips or real-time sports transmissions – whichever takes the fancy, everything becomes a feast for the eyes on the two-inch display with more than 262,000 colors! The desired content can be downloaded from the Internet onto the mobile at lightning speed via the UMTS data turbo. For smaller volumes of data, or at times when the UMTS network is currently not accessible, the mobile also has GPRS on board. If required, the SG75 can also be used as a modem to surf the Web or access emails quickly and wirelessly on a laptop.

However, this precision-engineered mobile phone has even more to offer to real multimedia fans. The 1.3-megapixel camera on the back allows not only videos but also high-resolution photos to be captured and sent as MMS to business partners, friends and acquaintances. How about a face-to-face conversation? Using the SG75, this is no problem – after all, there is a second camera built into the device that turns self-portraits into child’s play.

Moreover, the SG75 is an elegant companion for “daily business”, with numerous organizer functions at the ready which can be synchronized fast and effortlessly with the PC, ranging from an e-mail client up to a diary. In everyday work life, the “Today Screen” can be particularly handy. One glance at the mobile’s display reveals whether current appointments are pending, new messages have arrived or calls have been received in absentia. For instance, an MP3 player with a good sound , which is compatible with the most varied music formats (like AAC, WAV and MIDI ), can make the journey to work more pleasant. Of course, with 70 megabytes of internal memory as well as the option to use a supplementary memory card, the Siemens mobile has any amount of storage space at the ready for favorite songs and much, much more.

This little communication genius also makes the perfect traveling companion. The SG75 can transmit not only in the domestic D and E networks, but also in the United States . Bluetooth is integrated for additional convenience. This radio technology permits the use of accessories such as the wireless HHB-700 Bluetooth headset, which stands out among other things for its light weight, its high portability and superior speech quality. The HKW-710 Bluetooth car kit is an equally practical in-car handsfree solution. Even Bluetooth printing can be carried out using this multimedia mobile. Photos can be transmitted directly from the mobile to a Bluetooth-capable printer without any cables. Besides, the SG75 supports Bluetooth Microsoft Remote Control, which allows computer applications to be operated conveniently from the mobile – whether they are Powerpoint presentations or the PC’s media player.

The SG75 will be priced in the mid-range segment and will be available from November 2005 in the color “Titanium”.

Press Release

Tags: Siemens, SG75

O2 announces the launch of the O2 Xda Exec, the first integrated PDA and mobile phone device to feature 3G (the network’s own-brand version of the HTC Universal 3G smartphone), offering a completely new look and feel to the highly successful O2 Xda® II range. A laptop replacement device, the new O2 Xda Exec is also the first handheld device to incorporate the Windows Mobile 5.0™ operating system, complete with a laptop style keyboard, making it the ultimate all in one device for the mobile executive.

Since its launch in 2002, the O2 Xda range has grown both in capability and popularity, with more than 140, 000 sold across the UK, Germany and Ireland. The O2 Xda Execs sleek black finish combined with the faster operating system, hi-resolution video camera, tri-band functionality and improved battery life make for the ultimate mobile PDA experience for both business and consumer users, and represents a significant step forward in the O2 Xda range.

The Wireless LAN, 3G and GPRS functionality allows customers to flexibly connect to the Internet, access emails and work on attachments, faster than before, as well as accessing a richer range of content. With longer talk time the O2 Xda Exec allows customers to keep on browsing when they have had enough of work. Pocket PC games are available and customers can download the latest news and music videos or take pictures and video clips with the in-built camera.

Windows Mobile 5.0 enables the O2 Xda Exec to operate more efficiently and offer more flexibility, giving users greater scope to customise the device for external services such as video-conferencing. The updated platform also includes an improved media player, making it easier to transfer songs, videos, and pictures between O2 Xda Exec and PC and persistent memory storage for more efficient data management.

In summary, the new O2 Xda Exec offers:
• Messaging on the move - with no need to log onto a PC, customers can have web-based email such as Hotmail sent directly to them, or access office emails with Pocket Outlook. They can even view Word, Excel, Powerpoint or PDF documents letting customers stay in touch wherever they are.
• Internet – you can access any web site in full colour wherever you are*, faster than before (using built-in WirelessLAN or 3G technology)*, just put in the sim card and surf away
• Text Messaging – the large screen and keypad make it easier to text and with MSN messenger customers can instantly catch up with friends
• Media Messaging – The O2 Xda Exec has a 1.3 megapixel camera with built in flash and a second CIF camera for video calls. The high quality screen gives fantastic results
• Voice calls – The O2 Xda Exec is a tri-band mobile phone that can be used all over the world*. It comes with a stereo quality headset (or with the option of using a Bluetooth™ headset) and calls even get through when customers are surfing the web.
• Entertainment on the move – customers can play the latest audio and video clips using Windows Media Player, play games such as Solitaire and Jawbreaker and take pictures and video clips to send to friends

Russ Shaw, Marketing Director at O2 said: “The O2 Xda Exec takes the Xda range to the next level, giving busy professionals the ultimate mobile experience. The laptop style keyboard combined with the responsive and intuitive operating environment make this device easy to use and an effective laptop replacement for when people are out and about. Combined with our service bundle, we believe that the O2 Xda Exec will build on the success of the Xda range, extending our market share still further into 2006.”

Technical Data:
• Windows Mobile 5.0
• Intel XScale PXA272 520MHz
• 128MB Flash ROM, 64MB RAM
• 3.6” 640×480 65k transflective colour backlit LCD
• up to 8/4/15/250 GSM Talk/3G Talk/PDA/Standby time
• GSM Tri-band (900/1800/1900), UMTS Single-band (2100)
• GPRS class 10, UMTS 64/384
• Bluetooth 1.2, Infrared and mini-USB connector
• Wireless LAN 802.11b
• SDIO slot
• 3.5mm Audio Connector
• Stereo Speakers
• Integrated camera (resolution 1280 x 960) with LED flash, 2nd CIF camera for video calls
• Integrated antenna
• 15 buttons (Answer, Hangup, Backlight on/off, OK, Start, Camera, Power, VoiceRecord, 5-way navigation pad
• 62-key QWERTY keyboard with light sensor to auto-adjust the screen and keyboard backlight
• Removable battery (1620mah)
• Weight: 285 grams

Press Release via CoolSmartPhone

Tags: o2, XDA, HTC Universal, 3G Smartphone

Siemens has presented three new 3G or UMTS phones to the public today. All these technological masterpieces will be available from Fall 2005 in selected countries.

The new Siemens SG75 is a slider phone that is small in the pocket while it is big in business. Despite being less than 10 centimeters long, it features high speed internet access as well as an integrated 1.3 megapixel camera. Of course organizer functions and email features round up the features of this supreme UMTS mobile phone.

The SFG75 clamshell phone puts the power of UMTS services within everyone’s reach. Equipped with two color displays, a 1.3 megapixel camera with flash as well complete entertainment functionality such as an MP3 player, this stylish clamshell phone puts a sophisticated look to modern communication.

After being praised by network operators and media at this year’s CeBIT tradeshow, the Siemens SXG75 leaves nothing to be desired. A 2 megapixel camera, excessive entertainment features such as RDS radio or an MP3 and video player. With this mobile powerhouse all advantages of UMTS technology can be enjoyed easily. As a special highlight, the SXG75 features a mobile navigation application for finding your way even in unknown territories.

Via Communications Siemens

Tags: Siemens

Vodafone today announces an extensive range of phones to bring 3G services to the mass market. The range of phones will be marketed in the run up to Christmas and will be the best yet, offering smaller and lighter phones, longer battery life, cutting edge design and new, faster services which will be available at even better value prices.

The highlights are:

• 15 Vodafone live! with 3G handsets
• 10 Vodafone exclusive handsets
• Wide range of Vodafone live! with 3G phones from premium to entry level prices

10 of the 15 Vodafone live! with 3G phones will be Vodafone exclusives, with the total range offering a broad choice for customers from premium to entry level 3G phones based on European and Japanese designs. Six of the Vodafone exclusives will be targeted at entry level pricing to encourage the mass market adoption of Vodafone live! with 3G.

All of Vodafone’s new 3G phones will offer enhanced and new mobile services through Vodafone live! with 3G, with more than 500,000 full track music downloads available to customers, as well as an increasing range of mobile TV services and content. Further details regarding services and pricing will be released later in the year.

Peter Bamford, Chief Marketing Officer, Vodafone, said:

“Vodafone will be offering a broader range of phones at better value prices this Christmas. With our new global range we have a phone for everyone, whether you want the latest in mobile entertainment or you want a great value, stylish Vodafone live! with 3G mobile.

“A significant proportion of the range is targeted at mid to entry level price points, encouraging the mass market adoption of Vodafone live! with 3G. We are confident that this is going to be a 3G Christmas.”

Via Via.Vodafone

Live television. Anywhere. Anytime.

MobiTV is the first global multimedia network and technology company providing television and radio services to the 1.6 billion mobile phone and handset users worldwide. The MobiTV® service is available in the US through Sprint PCS, Cingular and several regional carriers; in the United Kingdom through Orange UK; and is now available to Canadian customers through Rogers and Bell Canada. The service offers many popular TV channels such as ESPN 3, MSNBC, ABC News Now, NBC Mobile, CNBC, FOX Sports, The Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, The Weather Channel, Comedy Time, California Music Channel, Major League Baseball Highlight Channel and others including country-specific channels outside the United States.

Tags: MobiTV