Nanotech phone pushing the right buttons

The ‘Morph’, a joint nanotechnology concept developed by Nokia Research Centre (NRC) and Cambridge University, will be able to recharge itself using solar energy, clean itself via micro machines that live on the surface and can be twisted like a bracelet taking on the same colour as the clothes a user is wearing. The phone is due to be launched into the market in seven years time.

Nokia Morph concept

The Morph concept phone was shown at the ‘Design and the Elastic Mind’ exhibition, which open to the public from February 24th to May 12th, 2008, at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. A joint effort by Nokia Research Center and Cambridge Nanoscience Centre, the Morph concept aims at revolutionizing the design and capabilities of a mobile phone using nanoscience.

Nokia Seeks Customer Input for New Mobile Products. Nokia Morph

Leading mobile handset maker Nokia is changing its product development rules by openly sharing futuristic new product ideas on sites such as YouTube, and inviting bloggers and other tech savvy specialists to brainstorm with the company on ideas for future mobile products.

The move represents a drastic change for the company, which formerly operated its product development under secrecy and seclusion.

Nokia recently made a video of its new ‘concept phone’, called Morph, available on YouTube. The new phone is stretchable and flexible, and literally bends to fit on a person’s wrist. The phone’s concept calls for a solar-powered, self-cleaning device which also has a sense of smell.

Nokia Morph. Putting customers to work, Nokia takes on the Web

HELSINKI, March 18 (Reuters) - A popular video on Youtube shows a 'concept phone' that could -- literally -- bend to fit your wrist. Called Nokia Morph, it's also an image of how the world's largest mobile phone maker wants to change.

As the Internet goes mobile and companies like Apple and Google find cool ways to embrace the trend, the mobile market leader is rewriting its product development rulebook. Instead of working in secrecy and isolation, it wants to start sharing.

Nokia Morph. A Cell Phone Made of ...Tapioca?

There's a video playing these days at New York's Museum of Modern Art about a curvaceous cell phone called "Morph." Unlike your typical phone, this one's form-fitting: It wraps around your wrist like a bracelet when you're not using it for calls. It also kills germs and looks out for your health by "sniffing" the surrounding air and analyzing your sweat.

Nokia Morph. Nanotechnology and the bracelet phone

Researchers from Nokia have collaborated with Cambridge University’s Nanoscience Centre to produce the Morph phone. The Morph utilises nanotechnology to break down the stale shape relations of the “brick” phone.

The Nokia ‘Morph’ mobile of the future

A concept phone now on display at New York’s Museum of Modern Art demonstrates Nokia’s vision for how handsets might evolve.

The Morph concept is the result of a collaboration between the Nokia Research Centre and Cambridge University’s nanoscience centre.

See Nokia Morph's video...

Free your mobile mind! Nokia "morph" video released

In (perhaps) seven years' time, nanotech materials will allow Nokia to build a mobile that changes shape from laptop to wrist-watch format. The company is publicising its research project, and has released a video of the concept phone.

Morph features in both the exhibition catalog and on MoMA's official website. More information about the Nanoscience Centre is also available at www.nanoscience.cam.ac.uk.

Nokia Morph

Experience Nokia's latest concept phone the Nokia Morph.

Built on nanotechnology, Nokia Morph can be worn, can be bent or streched to almost any form, can monitor the environment, is solar charged and self cleaning...

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Future of cellphones may belong to nanotechnology

The Internet has been abuzz this week about Morph, a concept cellphone developed by the Finnish company Nokia and the University of Cambridge. The Morph phone doesn't exist -- yet -- but there are images of how it might function at an exhibit in New York's Museum of Modern Art called "Design and the Elastic Mind." If you can negotiate the eccentric, Flash-based navigation, you can check out the hundreds of entries in the exhibit at moma.org (hint: search for Nokia after you've clicked on the exhibit) -- some are funny, some poignant, some silly, some bizarre and some that look as if they might become really useful someday.

Nokia's Morph, a rare concept

Nokia Research Center and the University of Cambridge announced the partnership that led to Morph last March, but "elements" of the Morph could find their way into commercially available mobile phones within the next seven years, according to the partners' press release. These elements would only be available on high-end handheld devices at first but the nanotechnologies that would enable Morph could lead to low cost manufacturing solutions and the integration of complex functionality at a low price.

Nokia-Morph Video

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Nokia, Cambridge Display "Morph"

Soon, you may be able to wear your mobile phone around your neck or your wrist...

How? Currently on display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City is "Morph", touted as a 'bendable', 'stretchable' nanotechnology concept phone developed in conjunction by the Nokia Research Center and UK's Cambridge University.

It's interesting to see if it can maintain its functionality despite being morphed into diffent shapes.

Why use Lithium Ion Batteries for Mobile Phones?

Pros:
1. Completely discharged batteries can be safely disposed off in land fills (Environmentally Friendly).
2. Used when High energy density is needed & cost is secondary.
3. Cell Voltage 3.6 V
4. High Capacity
5. Light weight
6. Long shelf life (won't discharge easily)
7. Memory effect resistant.
8. Life span is 12-18 Months.
9. Charging time is 3-4 Hrs.
Cons:
1. Requires protector circuit for over charge (when charged, voltage still rises).
2. Expensive.

Unlock Nokia Mobile Phones with New No-Key Nokia X-SIM – So Easy

Similar to unlocking an iphone, the new No-Key Nokia X-SIM can unlock Nokia mobile phones that operate with a SIM card, allowing phones to work in any network.

Hong Kong (PRWEB) February 25, 2008 - A new product, compatible with most DCT4 and BB5 Nokia mobile phones, allows users to bypass the lock and utilize different service providers. The No-Key Nokia X-SIM, available at http://www.one-stop-china.com/, can unlock Nokia mobile phones that operate with a SIM card, allowing phones to work in any network.

Vollee hopes to bring Second Life to mobile phones

The creators of popular online worlds Second Life are opening their world to a new wireless application developer Vollee which will allow players to enjoy their games on their on cell phones.

Intex Unveils IN 2020 Mobile Phone with Long Battery Life of up to 25 days

Mobile phones are a part of everyone’s life today. These days, people cannot do without them. So here’s another mobile phone adding to the consumers list of unique and cost-effective phones which is known as Intex IN 2020.

Useful Symbian S60 Codes

To display your IMEI number by pressing *#06#
To display your firmware version by pressing *#0000#
To display your Bluetooth Address by pressing *#2820#

How to reset your S60 device?

Soft Reset:
You can soft reset your device with the code *#7780# + security code (12345 if you didn't change it) so your device will be back to factory setttings. Your personal data will not be erased.

Hard Reset:
You can hard reset your device with the code *#7370# + security code (12345 if you didn't change it) so your device will return to original phone settings - all data are deleted because the phone is formatted! Some applications and preinstalled media files will also be deleted.

Top 10 energy saving tips

Top 10 energy saving tips:

Due to the latest inovations in the mobile phone industry, the typical battery life has been reduced dramativally. Lets be practical this is a mobile phone, not an mp3 player w/ built in phone, not a computer w/ built in phone, not an fm radio w/ mobile phone, etc. Even if we are not using the phone, it will still consume power as the handsets transmit and receive cycle is still active. So in order to maximize the handsets features and functions, it is best to conserve energy and prolong the battery life...

Nokia 6600 won't power-on trouble shooting tips

1. Connect the handset to the mobile phone charger and try to power-on the handset. If this doesn't work, just wait for about 5 to 10 mins. before powering on the handset. The battery may be fully drained and may need a few minutes to charge or you may need to purchase a new battery.

2. Remove any installed sim/memory cards connected to handset before powering-on. Then power-on the handset with sim card. There may be too much applications installed on the handset and memory card that may cause your handset to hang. You may need to conduct Hard or Soft reset to clear the handset.

3. Try to do software upgrade on your handset to repair/refresh any corrupted software on your handset.

10 Things to consider when buying mobile phones:

1. Price for function: Compare the functions and features of the mobile phone you are considering to buy with those units available in the market. Does the price justify the phone?

2. Serviceability: Is there a Service Center near your area or are there a lot of Service Centers found in the vicinity that could service your mobile phones.

3. User interface: Is it easy to operate? Is it easy to manuever through the menus? Can I create,edit, and send SMS,MMS,E-mails, etc.?

4. Connectivity: Does it have Bluetooth, IRDA, a USB data cable and PC Suite? Is is compatible with most computers or other devices?

5. Memory capacity: What is the memory capacity? Does it have and expandable memory slot? Up to what memory size can your phone support?

6. Camera, video recorder, and picture messaging: What is the resolution of the camera? Can it capture high quality pictures even on dark lighting conditions?

7. Multimedia options: Some features to look for include MP3 support, FM radio, and polyphonic ring tones. 3G handsets also support streaming video and videoconferencing. However, you'll to have a 3G service in your area. What file formats can your handset support?

8. Accessories and add-ons: What's available, and what's important to you? Just make sure it's specifically designed for your phone of choice. If no games and applications are on the phone, can you get them?

9. Size and weight: Is the size of the hanset suitable for your usage? Is it not too bulky or too small for you to operate?

10. Battery life: Lets face it, no matter how good the features of your phone, if the battery life is not enough for you to enjoy all its features, better consider buying another model.