It seems that every day, there are new announcements purporting to redefine how we will use our cell phones: from the latest GPS-enabled gadget for social computing, to software to make your PC a phone. But what is the real future of telephony?
Soul of a New Mobile Machine
From conception to buzz, from three-way spring to soft-touch paint: inside the design of a multimedia communications gadget.
The streets are packed with teens and 20-somethings--whose business is coveted by the mobile-communications startup, Helio. The company aspires to hook them on the ultimate multimedia device: something perfect for talking and messaging, gaming and Web searching, social networking and finding buddies via GPS. Read More
Jott: Calling It In
Ever had a great idea while you're stuck in traffic? No problem. Pick up your phone and Jott yourself an e-mail.
The Evolution of Wireless
New radio technologies could allow wireless handhelds to do more, and make updating cellular base stations quick and easy.
TR10: Invisible Revolution
Artificially structured metamaterials could transform telecommunications, data storage, and even solar energy, says David R. Smith.
Encryption Software May Halt Wire Tapping
The creator of the most popular e-mail encryption program has a new application for Voice-over-Internet-Protocol phone calls.
A Sentinel to Screen Phone Calls
New software could block voice spam.
Return of the Porta-People
In a new take on teleconferencing technologies, a rotating display holds forth at the weekly meeting.
Motorola's Dumb Phone
A new mobile phone that's rather simple bucks the trend toward more complicated, power-hungry devices.
Q Is for Quixotic
Because they wanted their new Q phone to feel familiar, Motorola engineers decided it should run Windows. Big mistake.
Better Touch Screens for Mobile Phones
Keypads on smooth touch screens are prone to errors, but new ways of providing tactile feedback could make them more accurate.
Mobile Web Searches Using Pictures
A new Microsoft application lets people search the Internet on their cell phones using a camera instead of a keypad.
The Promise of Personal Supercomputers
What will it take to put thousands of microprocessors in cell phones and laptops?
A New Platform for Social Computing: Cell Phones
Cellular carriers are allowing their customers to share software, services, and content from independent companies. Finally.
The Future of Cell Phones
Nokia's head of R&D discusses technology that could shape the look, feel, and function of mobile devices in the next few years.
Blogging on the Go
Cell-phone blogging gets another boost.
Golden Gate Lark
Should San Franciscans trust Google and their mayor to improvise the city's Wi-Fi network?
Phone a Friend over Wi-Fi
A new Wi-Fi phone from Vonage is fun -- but it doesn’t make sense as a replacement for the cell phone.
