Voice and SMS has long been the mobile cash-cow, but usage models - and network capacities - change perhaps pushing data to the fore. In this Mobilize panel discussion, several industry professionals discuss the future of mobile web data products, exploring a market that bypasses voice for alternative monetization strategies. In the video, products such as the Amazon Kindle, Sony PSP ... continued »

There has been a bit of talk here and there about the possibility of a PSP branded phone. Thus far there hasn't been a whole lot of official word coming from Sony on the subject, however, Marketing Week has a little bit of insight on the subject. continued »

A recent patent application by Sony Ericsson documents what could be the basis of the well-rumored PSP Phone which even the official Sony magazine has suggested is in development.  Titled "Orientation based multiple mode mechanically vibrated touchscreen display", the document basically describes a handset with a full touchscreen that can be reconfigured to display gaming or more traditional cellphone controls, using haptic feedback to ... continued »

The fear of a dead cellphone battery no doubt prompts me to "top up" my handset more often than is either necessary or good for the battery pack itself, which is why I'm seriously eyeing up FreeLoader's Portable Solar Charger.  Version 8.0 of the device - which has both a solar panel array as well as an onboard battery pack - can apparently power ... continued »

A PSP-style gaming cellphone from Sony is one of those perennial rumors you generally see rolled-out in naff "the year ahead" prediction features, but this time around it's Sony Magazine itself that's dropping hints about the manufacturer's mobile plans. According to the article, the "PSP-Style Phone" could be in shops as early as February. continued »

Owners of Sony's PSP Slim'n'Lite portable games system that were hoping to get their VOIP action going once the Skype client was released for the handheld will now be disappointed; after testing the microphone add-on, it was found that it failed to meet Skype's hardware requirements and as such will be sent back to the engineers to be rejigged. "SCEJ planned ... continued »