ARM ships 10 billionth chip
ARM (Advanced RISC Machines) have announced that they have shipped their 10 billionth chip - a stat which I find amazing….
These days the chips are providing the processing power for everything from iPod to your Netgear router - but some time ago, the origins of ARM were far more humble.
Anyone in the UK will probably remember the Acorn series of computers, including this veritable bad-boy - the Archimedes (A3010):
Acorns sold pretty well in to Schools back in the day, and I’m sure many of you will remember using them (not to be confused with RM - Research Machines). Well things have come on a bit since then, and now you would find ARM chips in numerous mobile devices - recent examples of which being the LG Viewty, Nokia N95″ target=”_blank”>Nokia N95, and Sony Ericsson P1i - oh, and this not very well know device, called an iPhone?!
Crucially though, ARM doesn’t manufacture the chips itself (can you imagine the size of a facility that was shipping 3bn chips per year?) - it licenses it’s technology.
One of those rare instances of a company you may not have heard of, making a massive impact on the world of Mobile devices - chances are you probably own a device (or more than one) with an ARM chip in it - amazing!
[Via: Tech.co.uk]
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ARM (Advanced RISC Machines) have announced that they have shipped their 10 billionth chip - a stat which I find amazing….
These days the chips are providing the processing power for everything from iPod to your Netgear router - but some time ago, the origins of ARM were far more humble.
Anyone in the UK will probably remember the Acorn series of computers, including this veritable bad-boy - the Archimedes (A3010):
Acorns sold pretty well in to Schools back in the day, and I’m sure many of you will remember using them (not to be confused with RM - Research Machines). Well things have come on a bit since then, and now you would find ARM chips in numerous mobile devices - recent examples of which being the LG Viewty, Nokia N95″ target=”_blank”>Nokia N95, and Sony Ericsson P1i - oh, and this not very well know device, called an iPhone?!
Crucially though, ARM doesn’t manufacture the chips itself (can you imagine the size of a facility that was shipping 3bn chips per year?) - it licenses it’s technology.
One of those rare instances of a company you may not have heard of, making a massive impact on the world of Mobile devices - chances are you probably own a device (or more than one) with an ARM chip in it - amazing!
[Via: Tech.co.uk]
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Sony Ericsson K850i available in new color - Quicksilver black
K850i that is available in new color - Quicksilver black. If there were a press release — here I go again crying like a baby — we would tell you where (which markets) it is available. As usually, I guess the “select markets” is the answer to that question. ’ class=’wp-smiley’ /> </p>
<p>[Via: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://sonyericssonblog.wordpress.com/2008/01/19/sony-ericsson-to-release-quicksilver-black-variant-k850/" target="_blank">Unofficial SE Blog</a>]</p>
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Nokia N82, which one will you pick?
K850i that is available in new color - Quicksilver black. If there were a press release — here I go again crying like a baby — we would tell you where (which markets) it is available. As usually, I guess the “select markets” is the answer to that question. ’ class=’wp-smiley’ /> </p>
<p>[Via: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://sonyericssonblog.wordpress.com/2008/01/19/sony-ericsson-to-release-quicksilver-black-variant-k850/" target="_blank">Unofficial SE Blog</a>]</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.intomobile.com/2008/01/13/sony-ericsson-looks-hotter-than-ever-signs-maria-sharapova-as-the-brand-ambassador.html " >Sony <b>Ericsson</b> looks hotter than ever; Signs Maria Sharapova as the brand ambassador </a>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.into<b>mobile</b>.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/maria.jpg” alt=”Maria Sharapova” class=”none” /></p>
<p>Sony <b>Ericsson</b> has just brought Maria Sharapova to its side. Under the agreement, the beautiful Russian player player will become the Swedish-Japanese handset maker’s first global brand ambassador. The mentioned position — at least for Maria — doesn’t just include promotion of the Sony <b>Ericsson</b>’s handsets and accessories — she will also be working with the SE’s design team on a range of products and accessories.</p>
<p>Commenting on the <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/corporate/press/pressreleases/pressreleasedetails/key.PressResource.Sony%20Ericsson%20signs%20Maria-20080113" target="_blank">announcement</a>, Maria Sharapova said, “It is really exciting to be working with a cool brand like Sony <b>Ericsson</b> which has such a strong reputation in the entertainment industry.” It certainly does… Now Maria if you want to volunteer for Into<b>Mobile</b>, we’ll make you our global brand ambassador as well. Just please hurry up, we have Ana Ivanovic standing in line too… <img src=){kind=icon}
mobile.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif’ alt=’;)’ class=’wp-smiley’ />
[Via: Women’s Tennis Blog]
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announcement, Maria Sharapova said, “It is really exciting to be working with a cool brand like Sony Ericsson which has such a strong reputation in the entertainment industry.” It certainly does… Now Maria if you want to volunteer for IntoMobile, we’ll make you our global brand ambassador as well. Just please hurry up, we have Ana Ivanovic standing in line too… ’ class=’wp-smiley’ /> </p>
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<p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.intomobile.com/2008/01/07/sony-ericsson-announces-z555-w760-w350.html " >Sony <b>Ericsson</b> announces Z555, W760, W350 </a>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.into<b>mobile</b>.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/se-telefoni.jpg” alt=”Sony <b>Ericsson</b> announces Z555, W760, W350″ class=”none” /></p>
<p>Yap, we <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.intomobile.com/2008/01/06/sony-ericsson-w350i-z555i-w760i-to-be-announced-at-ces.html">knew</a> this is coming. Today Sony <b>Ericsson</b> unveiled three new phones: Z555 - stylish mid-range clamshell, W350 and W760 Walkman phones. Every mentioned device sports stereo Bluetooth, FM radio, PlayNow support, and the Memory Stick Micro (M2) expansion slot. In addition, all three phones come with such pre-installed software as web browser, email and instant messaging client, RSS reader, picture blogging app, as well as other standard applications like calendar, alarm, stopwatch, calculator, notes and more. However, there are some differences to say the least…</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.into<b>mobile</b>.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/z555.jpg” alt=”Sony <b>Ericsson</b> Z555″ class=”none” /></p>
<p><strong>Sony <b>Ericsson</b> Z555</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>breathtaking aesthetics (”diamond design”, hidden OLED monochrome display), clamshell form factor</li>
<li>gesture control</li>
<li>1.9″ 262,144 color 176×220 TFT screen, external 128×36 OLED monochrome</li>
<li>1.3 MP camera with 4x digital zoom</li>
<li>up to 12 MB of internal memory, expandable with memory sticks</li>
<li>size: 95×49×16.5 mm, weight: 95 grams</li>
<li>will hit markets of Europe and America (the site mentioned Z555i and Z555a) in Q1 2008</li>
<li>official release is <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/corporate/press/pressreleases/pressreleasedetails/sonyericssontakesnewdirection-20080107" target="_blank">here</a></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.into<b>mobile</b>.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/w350.jpg” alt=”Sony <b>Ericsson</b> W350″ class=”none” /></p>
<p><strong>Sony <b>Ericsson</b> W350</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>unique flip design (actually we’ve seen something similar on some older <b>Ericsson</b> phones)</li>
<li>Walkman player, album art support</li>
<li>1.3 MP camera with 4x digital zoom</li>
<li>comes with 512 MB Memory Stick Micro (M2)</li>
<li>size: 104×43×10.5 mm, weight: 80 grams</li>
<li>W350 will be available in selected markets (Europe, China, America) from Q2 2008</li>
<li>official release is <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/corporate/press/pressreleases/pressreleasedetails/walkmanphone-20080107" target="_blank">here</a></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.into<b>mobile</b>.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/w760.jpg” alt=”Sony <b>Ericsson</b> W760″ class=”none” /></p>
<p><strong>Sony <b>Ericsson</b> W760</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>slider form factor, kinda reminds on W910i</li>
<li>Walkman player, album art, Shake control, SensMe</li>
<li>built-in GPS along with pre-installed Wayfinder Navigator and Google Maps for step-by-step directions</li>
<li>HSDPA - yeah, it’s 3.5G ready phone</li>
<li>2.2″ QVGA 262,144 color display</li>
<li>3.2 megapixel camera, video recording/blogging</li>
<li>comes with 1 GB Memory Stick Micro (M2)</li>
<li>3D <b><a target="_blank" href=){kind=spacer}
games including Need for Speed ProStreet
As you can probably guess, we like the W760 the most. When you think about it, once it hit the markets, it will be one of the best feature phones. Can’t wait to give it a try…
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knew this is coming. Today Sony Ericsson unveiled three new phones: Z555 - stylish mid-range clamshell, W350 and W760 Walkman phones. Every mentioned device sports stereo Bluetooth, FM radio, PlayNow support, and the Memory Stick Micro (M2) expansion slot. In addition, all three phones come with such pre-installed software as web browser, email and instant messaging client, RSS reader, picture blogging app, as well as other standard applications like calendar, alarm, stopwatch, calculator, notes and more. However, there are some differences to say the least…
, clamshell form factor</li>
<li>gesture control</li>
<li>1.9″ 262,144 color 176×220 TFT screen, external 128×36 OLED monochrome</li>
<li>1.3 MP camera with 4x digital zoom</li>
<li>up to 12 MB of internal memory, expandable with memory sticks</li>
<li>size: 95×49×16.5 mm, weight: 95 grams</li>
<li>will hit markets of Europe and America (the site mentioned Z555i and Z555a) in Q1 2008</li>
<li>official release is <a target=)
here
</li>
<li>Walkman player, album art support</li>
<li>1.3 MP camera with 4x digital zoom</li>
<li>comes with 512 MB Memory Stick Micro (M2)</li>
<li>size: 104×43×10.5 mm, weight: 80 grams</li>
<li>W350 will be available in selected markets (Europe, China, America) from Q2 2008</li>
<li>official release is <a target=)
here
</li>
<li>3D <b><a target=)
games including Need for Speed ProStreet
As you can probably guess, we like the W760 the most. When you think about it, once it hit the markets, it will be one of the best feature phones. Can’t wait to give it a try…
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- Sony Ericsson W890i hits the FCC
plenty of preview-pics of Sony Ericsson’s new Walkman phone, so it isn’t really surprising to see the Sony Ericsson W890i pop up on the FCC website. Still, it’s good to finally see this sleek, slim (12mm thin, to be exact) musicphone get the green-light from the US regulatory agency.We know the Sony Ericsson W890i will be rocking a quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900Mhz) radio with UMTS on the Euro-friendly 2100Mhz band. And, seeing as how this SE W890i is part of Sony Ericsson’s music-oriented lineup, the W890i will be packing Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP (for rockin’ out on wireless headphones), TrackID (to help you identify songs based on their audio-fingerprint), SensMe (for mood-based playlist creation), FM radio (with RDS), and a Memory Stick Micro card slot to expand storage.
There’s also a 3.2 megapixel camera and a front-facing video-call camera on the Sony Ericsson W890i Walkman Phone. You can be sure that the main-shooter on this handset won’t be up to CyberShot standards, but at least you won’t be left wanting for a decent camera when you need it.
Of course, standard 3.5mm headphone jack and USB ports are not going to make it into this little beauty.
Keep reading for more pictures of the Sony Ericsson W890i, FCC-style.
mobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/sony-ericsson-w890i-fcc-3.png” alt=”Sony Ericsson W890i shows up at FCC” />
mobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/sony-ericsson-w890i-fcc-5.png” alt=”Sony Ericsson W890i shows up at FCC” />
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plenty of preview-pics of Sony Ericsson’s new Walkman phone, so it isn’t really surprising to see the Sony Ericsson W890i pop up on the FCC website. Still, it’s good to finally see this sleek, slim (12mm thin, to be exact) musicphone get the green-light from the US regulatory agency.We know the Sony Ericsson W890i will be rocking a quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900Mhz) radio with UMTS on the Euro-friendly 2100Mhz band. And, seeing as how this SE W890i is part of Sony Ericsson’s music-oriented lineup, the W890i will be packing Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP (for rockin’ out on wireless headphones), TrackID (to help you identify songs based on their audio-fingerprint), SensMe (for mood-based playlist creation), FM radio (with RDS), and a Memory Stick Micro card slot to expand storage.
There’s also a 3.2 megapixel camera and a front-facing video-call camera on the Sony Ericsson W890i Walkman Phone. You can be sure that the main-shooter on this handset won’t be up to CyberShot standards, but at least you won’t be left wanting for a decent camera when you need it.
Of course, standard 3.5mm headphone jack and USB ports are not going to make it into this little beauty.
Keep reading for more pictures of the Sony Ericsson W890i, FCC-style.
mobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/sony-ericsson-w890i-fcc-3.png” alt=”Sony Ericsson W890i shows up at FCC” />mobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/sony-ericsson-w890i-fcc-5.png” alt=”Sony Ericsson W890i shows up at FCC” />mobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/sony-ericsson-w890i-fcc-7.png” alt=”Sony Ericsson W890i shows up at FCC” />—
Related Articles at IntoMobile:- Sony Ericsson unveils R300, R306 radio phones for the emerging markets
, 1.8″ 128×160 screen and a VGA camera for R300, and 1.9″ 128×160 screen and 1.3 MP camera for R306.</p>
<p>The R300 will hit the “select markets” in Q2 2008 in two colors “Antique Copper” and “Steel Black”, while the R306 will be available from Q3 2008 in “Coffee Black” and “Champagne White”… Full release follows after the jump.</p>
<p><strong>PRESS RELEASE</strong> - Sony <b>Ericsson</b> today announced the launch of two new <b>mobile</b> phones, the R300 Radio and R306 Radio, both designed to deliver a credible radio-listening experience to a global audience, and ideally suited to emerging markets such as India.</p>
<p>“The R300 Radio and R306 Radio allow you to tune-in to your favourite music shows or sports reports, across both AM and FM broadcasts,” said Howard Lewis, Vice President and Head of Entry Level Products at Sony <b>Ericsson</b>. “They certainly look and sound the part, offering a radio-inspired design and feature set on a choice of either a candy bar or clamshell phone.”</p>
<ul>
<li>True radio design - Dedicated radio speakers and preset channel buttons</li>
<li>Loud sound - 3D sound enhancement and volume boost for noisy environments</li>
<li>AM/FM Frequencies - Tune-in to your favourite station</li>
</ul>
<p>True radio design</p>
<p>Both of these new phones are designed to have a clear radio look-and-feel. Sit either phone on its side and let the radio blast out through the dedicated loudspeaker…in stereo in the case of the R306 Radio.</p>
<p>Preset buttons on the front of both the R300 Radio and R306 Radio let you switch easily between your favourite stations. It takes just one click to boost the volume when you want to share music on the radio or the live action from the sports ground.</p>
<p>These two phones really let you get the most from the radio. Set it as your alarm clock or record the final moments of your team’s winning match and play back the commentary again and again. You can even record a clip of a song and use it as your ringtone.</p>
<p>Who sang that song?</p>
<p>TrackID is now a familiar feature on many of Sony <b>Ericsson</b>’s high tier phones. It now comes as standard on both the R300 Radio and R306 Radio, turning listeners into instant music experts! Record a clip of a song from an external source, such as a sound system in a coffee shop or bar, and find out within seconds who sang it, the name of the track and which album it is from. All in just one click.</p>
<p>Play it loud!</p>
<p>With the R300 Radio you can listen-in via the stereo headphones provided or ‘play it loud’ thanks to the high performance speaker integrated into the phone. Switch on 3D sound enhancement or volume boost with the dedicated Audio Enhancer key on the phone.</p>
<p>True radio experience</p>
<p>The R306 Radio opens up into a clamshell with two integrated stereo speakers that face the listener. Again featuring the Audio Enhancer key, you can activate volume boost when listening to the radio through the speakers or 3D sound enhancement when you have the stereo headset plugged in, ensuring a first-class radio listening experience even when it is noisy around you. See which station you are tuned-in to on the phone’s external display.</p>
<p>Perfect harmony</p>
<p>Both phones feature Bluetooth technology, allowing you to handle your phone calls handsfree with optional accessories such as the Bluetooth Headset HBH-PV703.</p>
<p>The R300 Radio offers a built-in VGA camera and the R306 Radio boasts a step-up to a 1.3 megapixel camera on-board. So whether you are listening to the radio or not, these two new phones are set to hit the right note.</p>
<p>The R300 Radio will launch in two colours: Antique Copper and Steel Black. It is a GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets from Q2 2008. The R300a Radio is a GSM/GPRS 850/1800/1900 phone, available in the same timeframe.</p>
<p>The R306 Radio will launch in two colours: Coffee Black and Champagne White. It is a GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets from Q3 2008. The R306a Radio is a GSM/GPRS 850/1800/1900 phone, available in the same timeframe.</p>
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<p style=)
, 1.8″ 128×160 screen and a VGA camera for R300, and 1.9″ 128×160 screen and 1.3 MP camera for R306.</p>
<p>The R300 will hit the “select markets” in Q2 2008 in two colors “Antique Copper” and “Steel Black”, while the R306 will be available from Q3 2008 in “Coffee Black” and “Champagne White”… Full release follows after the jump.</p>
<p><strong>PRESS RELEASE</strong> - Sony <b>Ericsson</b> today announced the launch of two new <b>mobile</b> phones, the R300 Radio and R306 Radio, both designed to deliver a credible radio-listening experience to a global audience, and ideally suited to emerging markets such as India.</p>
<p>“The R300 Radio and R306 Radio allow you to tune-in to your favourite music shows or sports reports, across both AM and FM broadcasts,” said Howard Lewis, Vice President and Head of Entry Level Products at Sony <b>Ericsson</b>. “They certainly look and sound the part, offering a radio-inspired design and feature set on a choice of either a candy bar or clamshell phone.”</p>
<ul>
<li>True radio design - Dedicated radio speakers and preset channel buttons</li>
<li>Loud sound - 3D sound enhancement and volume boost for noisy environments</li>
<li>AM/FM Frequencies - Tune-in to your favourite station</li>
</ul>
<p>True radio design</p>
<p>Both of these new phones are designed to have a clear radio look-and-feel. Sit either phone on its side and let the radio blast out through the dedicated loudspeaker…in stereo in the case of the R306 Radio.</p>
<p>Preset buttons on the front of both the R300 Radio and R306 Radio let you switch easily between your favourite stations. It takes just one click to boost the volume when you want to share music on the radio or the live action from the sports ground.</p>
<p>These two phones really let you get the most from the radio. Set it as your alarm clock or record the final moments of your team’s winning match and play back the commentary again and again. You can even record a clip of a song and use it as your ringtone.</p>
<p>Who sang that song?</p>
<p>TrackID is now a familiar feature on many of Sony <b>Ericsson</b>’s high tier phones. It now comes as standard on both the R300 Radio and R306 Radio, turning listeners into instant music experts! Record a clip of a song from an external source, such as a sound system in a coffee shop or bar, and find out within seconds who sang it, the name of the track and which album it is from. All in just one click.</p>
<p>Play it loud!</p>
<p>With the R300 Radio you can listen-in via the stereo headphones provided or ‘play it loud’ thanks to the high performance speaker integrated into the phone. Switch on 3D sound enhancement or volume boost with the dedicated Audio Enhancer key on the phone.</p>
<p>True radio experience</p>
<p>The R306 Radio opens up into a clamshell with two integrated stereo speakers that face the listener. Again featuring the Audio Enhancer key, you can activate volume boost when listening to the radio through the speakers or 3D sound enhancement when you have the stereo headset plugged in, ensuring a first-class radio listening experience even when it is noisy around you. See which station you are tuned-in to on the phone’s external display.</p>
<p>Perfect harmony</p>
<p>Both phones feature Bluetooth technology, allowing you to handle your phone calls handsfree with optional accessories such as the Bluetooth Headset HBH-PV703.</p>
<p>The R300 Radio offers a built-in VGA camera and the R306 Radio boasts a step-up to a 1.3 megapixel camera on-board. So whether you are listening to the radio or not, these two new phones are set to hit the right note.</p>
<p>The R300 Radio will launch in two colours: Antique Copper and Steel Black. It is a GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets from Q2 2008. The R300a Radio is a GSM/GPRS 850/1800/1900 phone, available in the same timeframe.</p>
<p>The R306 Radio will launch in two colours: Coffee Black and Champagne White. It is a GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets from Q3 2008. The R306a Radio is a GSM/GPRS 850/1800/1900 phone, available in the same timeframe.</p>
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Even though we still wait for Sony Ericsson to officially unveil the stylish ultra-thin Z660i clamshell, this morning I’ve spotted the demo video on YouTube. As you’re about to see, the device is quite slick and the built-in Google Maps suggests it will also pack the GPS receiver. Hopefully, I’m right on this one…
As a reminder, Sony Ericsson will announce new products on a day before the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Stay tuned… And in the meantime enjoy the video.
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Even though we still wait for Sony Ericsson to officially unveil the stylish ultra-thin Z660i clamshell, this morning I’ve spotted the demo video on YouTube. As you’re about to see, the device is quite slick and the built-in Google Maps suggests it will also pack the GPS receiver. Hopefully, I’m right on this one…
As a reminder, Sony Ericsson will announce new products on a day before the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Stay tuned… And in the meantime enjoy the video.
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