August 21, 2005
Mobile Phone Screens Offer Updates, Adverts
Once limited to a clock, calendar and menu, mobile phone screens are rapidly advancing to become portable advisers delivering constant updates as well as more or less useful tips for everyday life, reports Digital Chosunilbo.
"Last week SK Telecom started a service called “Doozle” that offers information tidbits at the top and bottom of the screen. Breaking news, regional weather forecasts, horoscopes and event schedules appear free of charge at the bottom.
However, only one or two handsets from each cell phone manufacturer are compatible with the Doozle service.
KTF already launched a similar service in April. Called "Pop-up", it enables users to promptly check stock market and traffic updates and information on the area where they are.
The “Pop-up Magic Stock Market” shows real time stock market information, while an Internet search engine such as Daum and Naver enables users to check mail and search for information.
New personalized services provide animated screen characters that “talk” to their owners. SKT's “1 mm” service (picture left) features a character that will say, “Good morning, do you know how the weather is today?” in the morning and encourage owners to check their horoscope and similar information."
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