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ExclusiveInterview with Neal Fullman, CEO of Get Taxi

Mark Bridge writes:

Get Taxi promises ‘a simpler, faster way to order taxis from your mobile phone’. But there’s much more to this ambitious company than its free mobile app. I spoke to Neal Fullman, the company’s CEO, to find out more.

ExclusiveThis week at The Fonecast: 26th August 2011

Mark Bridge writes:

Today's news summary is a little early because I'm on holiday this afternoon. I'll be leaving Iain and James in charge... and, even though it's traditionally the "silly season", they'll have plenty to talk about in Wednesday's podcast.

A week ago, the big news in our podcast was Google's purchase of Motorola Mobility. This week it was HP's move away from webOS devices. And now we hear that Steve Jobs has stepped down from the CEO role at Apple, although he's remaining with the company as Chairman of the Board.

ExclusiveThe cost of European roaming needn't be a worry

Mark Bridge writes:

Today’s podcast feature is a personal look at the cost of mobile ‘roaming’ in France.

At the beginning of July 2011 the rate for European roaming charges fell to a maximum of 38p per minute (incl. VAT) for calls made while abroad in the EU – and 12p per minute for calls received. There’s also a maximum 12p charge for sending text messages.

ExclusiveNokia prices: how low can you go?

Mark Bridge writes:

This week Nokia has announced the latest iteration of its Symbian software platform: Symbian Belle, which follows the alphabetical theme started by Symbian Anna. Whether we'll reach Symbian Zoe, Zara or Zsa-Zsa before Symbian support ends in 2016 is another matter. But I digress.

Along with Symbian Belle came three new phones - yet it was two other Nokia phones announced from Kenya on Thursday that caught my eye.

ExclusivePower your laptop by taking a walk

Rosanne Skirble of voanews.com writes:

Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a technology that turns human motion into electricity.

In this week's journal Nature Communications, they describe how to power a cell phone or other mobile device - like a laptop computer or GPS system - by simply taking a walk.

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How AI technology is transforming the smartphone experience

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From improved performance to personalized recommendations, AI is enhancing the functionality and usability of smartphones for users

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As the world becomes increasingly connected and reliant on technology, smartphones have become an essential tool for many individuals. From communication to entertainment, these devices have transformed the way we live and interact with the world around us.

One area where AI technology has the potential to make a significant impact is in the realm of smartphone functionality. By incorporating advanced algorithms and machine learning capabilities, AI can help to optimize a smartphone's performance, providing users with a faster, more efficient and user-friendly experience.

One example of this is in the area of battery life. By analyzing usage patterns and identifying common power-draining habits, AI can help to extend a smartphone's battery life, allowing users to stay connected for longer. AI can also help to optimize a smartphone's processing power, allocating resources more efficiently and reducing the likelihood of lag or slowdowns.

Another area where AI can benefit smartphone users is in the realm of personalization. By learning and adapting to a user's individual preferences and habits, AI can provide personalized recommendations and suggestions, helping users to discover new apps, music and other content that they might enjoy.

In addition, AI technology has the potential to improve smartphone security, using advanced algorithms and machine learning to identify and block potential threats. This can help to keep user data safe and protect against malicious attacks, providing peace of mind for smartphone users.

Overall, the incorporation of AI technology into smartphones has the potential to provide a range of benefits for users, enhancing performance, personalization and security. As the technology continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more exciting developments in this area, transforming the way we use our smartphones.

[Mark Bridge generated this article text with GPT-3, OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model. It was created from a prompt to write "a blog post for a mobile telecoms news website about how your AI technology could benefit smartphone users". The headline and sub-heading were similarly written.]

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