Archive Category: Voice
May 4, 2004 | Permalink | m-Travel.com
Voice-over Wi-Fi handsets to top 50 million by 2009
Although dual-mode cellular/voice-over Wi-Fi handsets will not be available until later this year, ABI Research is predicting that these devices will represent about 7% of all handsets shipped by 2009. Driving the near term interest in these phones are the enterprise user and the need for data-intensive applications. Ease of use, the convenience of mobility, and access to information stored on cell phones has made it more practical for office users to continue to use their cell phones versus switching to the enterprise telephone system when at the office.
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January 9, 2004 | Permalink | m-Travel.com
Audible, PortalPlayer plan audio book service
Not every mobile device for the frequent traveler needs to be wirelessly connected, and pre-recorded programming of books, news and music played on a pocket-size device appears to be the current hot item meeting a demand. Audible, Inc. and PortalPlayer, Inc., are planning to integrate listening features and audio format support for audiobook and spoken word audio fans.
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