Motorola is awaiting restructuring. Existing companies are planning to split into two independent companies, and this must happen at the most until early next year. Division of the company, which deals with mobile devices and solutions for use at home, will receive a new name - Motorola Mobility. A possible title was also: Mobile Devices and Home businesses. But, most likely, the owners felt that it was too long name and have chosen shorter - Motorola Mobility. This company is headed by Sanjay Jha (Sanjay Jha). The second company will corporate solutions and equipment, it was called - Motorola Solutions. Earlier it was supposed to call it - Enterprise Mobility Solutions and Networks. In the head of this company put Greg Brown (Greg Brown). In addition to the two separate companies, also agreed to open a subsidiary company called Motorola SpinCo Holdings. Already submitted relevant documents to the Commission on Securities and Exchange Commission USA (US Securities and Exchange Commission). Manual, Motorola believes that such a division of the company should only improve workflow, as in mobile and in the corporate directions. Source: GSMPress

A small update is now available for Outlook and iCal Calendar Support, offering version 1.4, which brings new features in these two applications, including desktop calendar, synchronization with Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) Outlook and Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) iCal.  The application called Fliq, and works with the Missing Sync, allowing synchronization with other Android device, not only mobile devices.  If you've never heard about it, we'll let that Missing Sync Android syncs contacts, notes, documents and other contents from the Windows PC or Mac. You can also use the built-in editor of music, which allows you to edit music downloaded to the device Android.  Source: GSMPress ®

It is likely that the next generation iPhone will use for its display technology for AMOLED. This is reported by some sources that it became known that Apple representatives have been negotiating with the company Samsung Mobile about the possibility of applying the AMOLED.  For the supply of AMOLED-display, HTC has already signed a contract with the manufacturer, so a new contract with Apple will load the production of AMOLED-display at full capacity.  But there are rumors that Apple may choose not to use AMOLED-LCD displays in favor of the IPS LCD. Cost IPS LCD technology is lower and therefore retail price should be cheaper iPhone.  Source: GSMPress ®  

In the United States was carried out social research, whereby it became known that the stationary link supplanted by mobile phones. This is evidenced by many studies, including the recently published Associated Press. The survey involved more than 21 thousand U.S. residents.  Now in every quarter of the U.S. House have mobile phones, but not the traditional (fixed) lines.Particularly high rate among young and poor. At the same time, only 15% of homes in the U.S. have landlines, but unable to benefit from mobile phones.  About a third of people under 35 years use cellular communication, and at the age of 25 - 29 years their number exceeds 50%. Among people over 65 years of cellular communications and enjoys every twentieth. And most exclusive mobile communication enjoys Hispanic black population - 30%.  The poll was conducted from July to December 2009, therefore, likely to amount only speaking by mobile phone has increased many times.  Source: GSMPress

The company Skype has officially announced the lowering of international rates, as well as testing the new service group video chat.  Skype is very popular among Internet users, it provides a good quality connection, as well as cheaper cost of this service. Skype allows you to call mobiles and landlines in over 170 countries around the world at very competitive rates. A new range of calling plans offers to call more at lower prices. Now the price of the cheapest tariff plan is € 0.89, a value of one minute - € 0.01. Plus Skype users unlimited tariff plans are available with a subscription of 1, 3 or 12 months, as well as packages minutes.  Statistics TeleGeography Research has shown that about 12% of international calls in the world by using Skype.  Another Skype users in the week will test the new service group video chat, which enables subscribers to communicate with five simultaneously. But in the future, we plan to make this service a fee.  Source: GSMPress

Most popular in Russia and CIS ICQ instant messaging now belongs to Russia. April 29 signed all the necessary documents for the sale of service of the Russian company Digital Sky Technologies.  The amount that was paid by former owner of American company AOL is not hiding and is, 187.5 million dollars. Internet Messenger ICQ was created in 1996 by an Israeli company Mirabilis, and two years later it bought the American AOL. According to statistics, monthly ICQ use about 32 million users worldwide, the total number of registered users - a 400 million unique numbers ICQ. Instant messenger is absolutely free and available to customers in 16 languages. Digital Sky Technologies-Russian giant, which owns a very popular services Mail.ru and odnoklassniki.ru. "The acquisition of ICQ - a strategic step in developing our business in Russia and Eastern Europe. Multi-year history of the brand ICQ and large permanent base of loyal users providing an excellent opportunity to further strengthen our position in the region" - said Yuri Milner, CEO of DST. Source: GSMPress

  Recently, the concept was presented to the wireless mouse Toe Mouse, which allows operation with the feet. Such an original concept introduced Chinese designer Lu Yu.  Like most conventional manipulators, Toe Mouse features two buttons, no scroll wheel. The idea certainly is interesting, but it is difficult to imagine the people who came into the office, took off shoes and feet began to drive a cursor. Sam developer Toe Mouse says it is unlikely to be in high demand his invention. Above all, he expects the Toe Mouse interested users with disabilities - people who, because of physical disability can not control a computer using a normal mouse.  The designer claims that he created the manipulator is very ergonomic and does not require a lot of time to master.  Source: GSMPress

In the UK, was released 10 copies of mobile phones in retrostile resembling models of cellular devices 1980. They were created by British jeweler Bureau Stuart Hughes in collaboration with the company Prive International.  The cost of this retro phone is $ 214 thousand and it is not surprising, since at its finish took 900 grams of 22 karat gold and 76 diamonds total weight of 23 carats.  Source: GSMPress ®

In Ukraine, all supported smart phones will be in March 2010 is delivered with preinstalled maps Ovi-this, we wrote back in January. At the time, Maps Ovi made free for 10 smartphones, including Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, Nokia N97 mini and Nokia E72. Now added to them two more Nokia E71 and Nokia E66.  Free pedestrian and car navigation was available only for the most new smartphones, Nokia.This aroused the indignation of the owners of some older, but functional models, such as the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66. Mark went to meet them and developed a version of Maps Ovi specifically for these devices.  But it's worth noting that the Maps Ovi Smartphone Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 does not support the premium features Guide Michelin and Lonely Planet. This is due to the fact that these models have already pretty outdated and the manufacturer was unable to overcome some technical limitations. By the way, Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 - is the last device on the S60 3.1, which Maps Ovi need to install yourself. Any future model with integrated GPS-receiver will include software pre-installed maps Ovi.  Install the updated Maps Ovi Smartphone Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 can be by using Ovi Suite.  Now, according to researchers

The company from Sweden People of Lava officially introduced the first line of LCD televisions that are running operating system Android. The new series is called Scandinavia. Initially it will consist of devices with a diagonal screen 42, 47 and 55 inches and resolutions up to 1080p.  The advertising slogan of the product is «Scandinavia - a window to the world», alluding to the multifunction device. With new items, users can watch their favorite TV shows and movies, as well as have access to the web, to resources such as YouTube, Google Maps, social networks, as well as learn weather forecast and much more.  In the future, the developers promise to secure the access to the app store Android Market.  Each device has a USB port for downloading multimedia content from external carriers, as well as an Ethernet port for Internet access. Also, it will have three HDMI ports and a digital TV tuner standard DVB-T. The heart of the system will be 833-MHz processor ARM Cortex A8, but to manage them will be the OS version 1.5.  The price of such super-TV will start with $ 2000.  Source: GSMPress

Apple has sent out invitations to their event, which will be held April 8 at 10 am Pacific Coast time in the company's headquarters in Cupertino. The invitation to the blue field indicates that the event is dedicated to the next version of iPhone OS. In addition, a large number 4 (although only visible part of it) casts a shadow. Thus, it would seem, about the new version of the operating system iPhone OS numbered 4.0. It is expected that this will be a major upgrade with many new features.  For example, the earlier rumors, the iPhone OS 4.0 will be a full multi-tasking, that is, simultaneously, could be run several third-party applications. It is assumed that this capability will be like Expose feature in Mac OS X. Apparently, iPhone OS 4.0 will be released simultaneously with the release of a new model device iPhone - at the Conference Worldwide Developers Conference this summer. And at the moment available to him flashing iPhone OS 3.1.3, it was released in February.  Tablet iPad, in turn, running iPhone OS 3.2, while this version is not available for the iPhone device and media player iPod touch.  Source: GSMPress

Apple is planning to release a new model of iPhone every 12 months. Therefore, if targets were met, a new smartphone offers in June 2010  Official data on the characteristics of the new iPhone yet, but most expected innovations: support multitasking, dual-core processor, AMOLED-display and the possibility of video in HD-resolution. Now, experts have concluded that the new network will support the fourth generation. The reason for their assumption was the announcement on the official site of Apple, which the company invites you to the post of head of software development associated with mobile communication technology experienced professional. In the duties of the new employee, according to the description, will introduce new technologies of cellular communication in the iPhone.  The list of requirements for specialist include: deep knowledge in the field of WCDMA / UMTS, HSPA, HSPA +, LTE »and other mobile communication standards of the third and fourth generations, as well as experience in the telecommunications industry.  Source: GSMPress

Submitted by the original concept pen - the projector. His idea is very simple - this LED projector, built-in handle, is based on a special stand. Data transfer via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.  The main body of the sensor is a ring, which are designed to focus the image. It is not clear how the handle is mounted on a stand, most likely this is achieved by using a magnet.  It remains only expect to see such a stylish conceptual model of the projector in the future.  Source: GSMPress

Designer Gonglue Jiang presented an interesting concept, which is called «Infinite USB Plug».  His idea seems very useful, because now not necessarily have a lot of USB-connector, but enough to have just one. So, now need to purchase USB-hubs no longer required, and the lack of ports, too, will go into the past. A designer also suggested tagging plugs colored stripes, so as not to be confused in fact any device owned by one or another cable.  However, small defects in the development there is still is a need to disconnect from the port all connected devices in the event that we need to pull the plug from the first of them. Well, more questions may arise with the supply sufficient for several devices of power to the port USB.  Source: GSMPress

Sony has held a competition for the best amateur pictures and finally became known to the winners. At the competition Sony World Photography Awards 2010 were sent to 43745 applications from 144 countries, but the jury chose only nine photographers. The good news is that one of them is representative of our country. Winners selected judicial committee, consisting of world famous photographers, curators and representatives of the major photo agencies. Winners will be exhibiting at the World Festival of Photography, which will be held in Cannes from 22 to 27 April.Here are the best work: Архитектура – Марианна Маркантони (Marianna Marcantonini), Италия Концептуальная фотография – Джейк Лов (Jake Lowe),