CNET: Ericsson announces Instant Talk.
Unlike DirectConnect, Lancia said, Instant Talk gear will also include a buddy list similar those found in instant messaging programs. In addition, the gear’s “direct message” feature will offer a service similar to voice mail. Users will be able to play back messages sent while the phone was off or out of range, he said.
In Nextel news, InfoWorld reports that they will launch an iDEN/WiFi handset next quarter and an iDEN/GSM SmartPhone by next year.
