Cell Phone Digest

Verizon Announce Software Updates for Droid by MotorolaVerizon is has announced new software updates for your Droid by Motorola smartphone.Continue reading...
» 17 Mar 2010, 8:28 am

MasterCard Announces "ATM Hunter" Free App for BlackBerry SmartphonesMasterCard Worldwide today announced the availability of the MasterCard ATM Hunter application for BlackBerry smartphones.Continue reading...
» 16 Mar 2010, 8:41 am

FCC to Deliver to Congress a National Broadband PlanThe Federal Communications Commission will deliver to Congress a National Broadband Plan setting an ambitious agenda for connecting all corners of the nation while transforming the economy and society with the communications network of the future -- robust, affordable Internet.Continue reading...
» 16 Mar 2010, 8:12 am

ABI Research Finds 2009 Q4 Strong for Smartphone ShipmentsFourth quarter mobile handset sales almost always outpace the performance seen in the rest of a year.Continue reading...
» 16 Mar 2010, 8:07 am

Opera Mini 5 and Mobile 10 Leaves BetaToday, Opera Software released the final versions of the world’s most popular mobile Web browsers, Opera Mini 5 and Opera Mobile 10.Continue reading...
» 16 Mar 2010, 7:57 am

Microsoft Unveils Free Tools for Windows Phone 7 SeriesToday at MIX10, Microsoft Corp. showcased advancements in its platform technologies that enable the developer and designer community to deliver compelling user experiences across a broad set of devices.Continue reading...
» 15 Mar 2010, 10:07 am

Get Movie Tickets on Your Mobile Phone With FandangoFandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, is unveiling a new convenience for film fans, where they can get movie tickets sent as barcodes to their mobile phones.Continue reading...
» 15 Mar 2010, 9:54 am

AT&T Announces New Services and Four New Quick Messaging DevicesAT&T today announced a line-up of four new Quick Messaging Devices that will be among the first to offer a new suite of consumer data services that will significantly enhance messaging, video and photo sharing, and contacts management.Continue reading...
» 15 Mar 2010, 9:45 am

Sprint Signs Deals with Four MVNO PartnersSprint has signed deals with four MVNO partners since announcing the turnkey service last quarter.Continue reading...
» 15 Mar 2010, 9:37 am

Sprint Nextel Launches the Motorola i890 Push-to-Talk HandsetCombining a sleek, stylish look, advanced multimedia features and the best-in-class push-to-talk services of Nextel Direct Connect, announced availability of Motorola i890 on the Nextel National Network.Continue reading...
» 15 Mar 2010, 9:31 am

Mobile Retail Market to Exceed $12 Billion By 2014A new report from Juniper Research has found that one-to-one marketing allied to the rapid proliferation of smartphones will be among the key drivers of a mobile retail market which is anticipated to exceed $12 billion by 2014.Continue reading...
» 11 Mar 2010, 7:42 am

Cell Phone News

Nokia Unveils the Nuron 5230 Smartphone for the MassesRecently, Nokia and T-Mobile have announced the latest Nokia smartphone which is going to be marketed for the masses. Dubbed Nokia 5230 Nuron, this smartphone features social networking apps, maps with turn-by-turn navigation and more useful features.  The Nokia Nuron is slated to be released under T-Mobile later this year. Utilizing ...
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Nokia Unveils the C-Series with the Nokia C5 PhoneTrue to the rumor that has been going around the past few days, Nokia indeed has a new series of mobile phones, the C-Series. And to kick off, the new Nokia C5 was just launched. The Nokia C5 is another smartphone which optimized for social networking and sharing. It provides ...
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro AnnouncedSony Ericsson recently made some waves at the Mobile World Congress by unleashing its latest Xperia handset - the Xperia X10 Mini Pro. This newest iteration of the Xperia product line will remind you of the Xperia X10, a compact version at that. The X10 Mini Pro combines high spec ...
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Motorola Unveils its 8th Android Phone - Motorola QUENCHMotorola is really going all out in producing more Android devices around the world. At the ongoing Mobile Web Congress, Motorola has just announced it latest Android-powered device called the Motorola QUENCH with MOTOBLUR. Let's see, to date the Motorola Quench is the eight Android device from Motorola and ...
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LG Korea Unveils the LG Cookie PlusFollowing the success of its touchscreen phone, LG Cookie, the company is proud to announce its follow-up aptly called LG Cookie Plus. And like its predecessor, the LG Cookie Plus aka LG GS500 is also a slick-looking 3G handset with SNS capabilities, full touchscreen feature and other useful features as ...
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Motorola Devour Arrives on VerizonVerizon Wireless just snagged Motorola's latest smartphone called the Motorola DEVOUR. This is the first Verizon Wireless phone that features Motoblur, Motorola's own Android-powered content delivery service. With Motoblur, users will have access to various personalization and customization features of the said mobile phone. The Motorola Devour features a robust contacts ...
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Sony Ericsson Intros the Aspen Smartphone with Windows Mobile 6.5.3Sony Ericsson has announced its latest Windows Mobile phone - codenamed Aspen. What makes this handset special among the many Sony Ericsson smartphones is that it is the first device to be running on the latest Windows Mobile OS, version 6.5.3. Plus it is also the latest addition to Sony ...
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Sony Ericsson Unleashed the Vivaz, Full Touch Screen SmartphoneSony Ericssson has just unveiled a new smartphone with full touch screen features - the Sony Ericsson Vivaz. This phone is officially the second unit to be released under Sony Ericsson's new family of communication entertainment phones, with the Xperia series as the first model. To be released anytime this ...
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Google Nexus One ReviewIt's been two weeks since Google released its Nexus One Android phone and you might have already read several if not hundreds of reviews. And those reviews may have given you various opinions and comments about the Nexus One, that you might find it pretty confusing. So, to add to ...
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Motorola Brings Android to Korea with the MOTOROIMotorola is introducing the Android platform to the Korean market as the company unveiled the MOTOROI smart phone running on Android 2.0. MOTOROI boasts of effortless pinch-and-zoom browsing, cinematic navigation through music, videos and maps of the world. It also allows users to use multiple apps at the same time. With ...
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Google News - Telecom

America Movil Shareholders Approve Telmex, Carso Telecom Deal - Wall Street JournalAmerica Movil Shareholders Approve Telmex, Carso Telecom DealWall Street Journal13 that it will make an offer for Carso Global Telecom, which controls Mexico's No. 1 fixed-line carrier, Telefonos de Mexico SAB (TMX) and carrier Telmex ...Mexican tycoon Slim moves toward telecom tie-upReutersAmerica Movil shareholders OK Carso Global dealMarketWatchAmerica Movil Revives as Telmex Merger Cuts CostsBusinessWeekall 8 news articles »
» 17 Mar 2010, 11:10 am

City Telecom (HK) Limited (CTEL) Chief Executive Officer to Ring The NASDAQ ... - CNNMoney.com (press release)City Telecom (HK) Limited (CTEL) Chief Executive Officer to Ring The NASDAQ ...CNNMoney.com (press release)William Yeung, CEO of City Telecom (HK) Limited (CTEL), will visit NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square and preside over the NASDAQ Opening Bell to celebrate ...and more »
» 17 Mar 2010, 7:06 am

Catalyst Telecom Authorized to Distribute Avaya NES Solutions - MarketWatch (press release)Catalyst Telecom Authorized to Distribute Avaya NES SolutionsMarketWatch (press release)In addition, resellers will have access to the value-added services that Catalyst Telecom provides, including its industry-leading training program, ...and more »
» 17 Mar 2010, 6:06 am

World's richest man visits Lebanon, ancestral home - The Associated PressWorld's richest man visits Lebanon, ancestral homeThe Associated PressMexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim is the first man from a developing nation to become the world's richest person. With a recovery in the value of his cell ...Mexico in Need of Investment to Fight Poverty, Carlos Slim SaysBusinessWeekWorld's richest man sees Lebanon as promising country for developmentDaily Star - LebanonLEBANON: World's richest man happy to be in Lebanon, not shelling outLos Angeles Times (blog)iloubnan.infoall 99 news articles »
» 17 Mar 2010, 12:50 pm

AT&T Caught in a Telecom Triangle - Motley FoolThe HinduAT&T Caught in a Telecom TriangleMotley FoolIn this telecom triangle, Google's the odd company out. Think I'm wrong? Is there more to the story? Please take a moment to vote in the poll below. ...Google loses Nexus One trademark to Portland-based Integra TelecomOregonLive.com (blog)Google Denied Trademark for 'Nexus One'PC MagazineThe confusing Nexus One Google name gameDaniWeb (blog)24/7 Wall St. (blog) -Phandroid.com -Android Community (blog)all 853 news articles »
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:08 pm

Telecom New Zealand Sees Nigeria as 'Last Gateway Opportunity' - BusinessWeekTelecom New Zealand Sees Nigeria as 'Last Gateway Opportunity'BusinessWeekBy Vincent Nwanma March 17 (Bloomberg) -- Telecom Corp., New Zealand's biggest phone company, said the sale of state-owned Nigerian Telecommunications Corp. ...and more »
» 17 Mar 2010, 9:18 am

tw telecom Completes Private Offering of Senior Notes - PR Newswire (press release)tw telecom Completes Private Offering of Senior NotesPR Newswire (press release)(Nasdaq: TWTC), today announced that its subsidiary, tw telecom holdings inc., has closed its previously announced private offering of $430 million ...and more »
» 17 Mar 2010, 9:25 am

MaximumASP Selects tw telecom for Managed Data Services - PR Newswire (press release)MaximumASP Selects tw telecom for Managed Data ServicesPR Newswire (press release)"Our decision to select tw telecom to provide the advanced fiber services was an easy one," said Wade Lewis, Managing Partner at MaximumASP. ...and more »
» 17 Mar 2010, 10:49 am

Telecom reform passes through House - Columbus Business FirstTelecom reform passes through HouseColumbus Business FirstThe Ohio Telecom Association, a trade group that lobbies for local exchange carriers, has said the number of traditional phone lines in Ohio is expected to ...Will telephone bill vote mean higher bills for customers?Dayton Daily Newsall 9 news articles »
» 17 Mar 2010, 8:31 am

Technology Growth Outlook - CNNMoney.com (press release)Technology Growth OutlookCNNMoney.com (press release)Amidst the wave of growth, the groups the groups like TW Telecom Inc. and Centurytel Inc. are expected to reach heights, but can they make it? ...and more »
» 17 Mar 2010, 6:31 am

InternetNews - Wireless

Apple's iPhone SDK Off to The RacesDownloads for the beta software development kits have already topped 100,000.
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Sales Data, New Challengers Don't Bode Well For MotoRIM, Apple and newcomer ZTE break into the top 10 list of mobile phone sellers.
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iPhone Grabs Market Share, But Not Yet in The EnterpriseThe iPhone isn't ready for the work world -- but it's not that far away either.
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Open Wireless Network Looms on HorizonThanks to an anonymous bidder and the FCC's auction guidelines, an open network may be around the corner. But how open might it actually be?
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Moto Assesses Its Handset MojoAnalysts mull handset maker's strategy. Is a spin-off ahead?
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Can't We All Just Communicate?At DEMO, new products and services use the Web to advance communications.
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Palm Shutting Stores in ReshuffleSmartphone player shuts down retail chain in strategy re-org effort.
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VIA Launches Low-Power, 64-Bit ChipIsaiah Architecture processor will help the company compete in the hand-held, embedded market that Intel and AMD are targeting.
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FCC Spectrum Bidding UnderwayWith Internet companies battling cable companies battling telcos, the highly anticipated spectrum auction kicked off today.
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Lotus Users Get a Mobile Collaboration ToolIBM's Connections app goes mobile courtesy of the BlackBerry platform.
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RIM Gives BlackBerry Server IT-Friendly MakeoverAdmins get a number of new capabilities, while users also receive added flexibility.
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Mobiledia

Sprint to Unveil HTC Supersonic, First 4G Phone Next WeekSprint is planning to unveil the HTC Supersonic, the first handset compatible with its fourth-generation data network, at the CTIA Wireless trade show next week.
» 17 Mar 2010, 5:40 am

T-Mobile to Launch HTC HD2 Next Week for $200T-Mobile plans to launch the HTC HD2, the largest touch screen smartphone in the U.S., on March 24 for $200.
» 17 Mar 2010, 4:58 am

Google Launches Nexus One for AT&TGoogle today began selling a new version of the Nexus One -- its own touch-screen smartphone -- that is compatible with AT&T's 3G network for $530.
» 16 Mar 2010, 7:20 am

FCC Broadband Plan Aims to Boost Internet, Wireless SpeedFederal regulators today unveiled a sweeping plan to devote more airwaves to the anticipated explosion of mobile devices, signaling a battle to come when lawmakers are asked to help turn some unused broadcast spectrum over to wireless companies.
» 16 Mar 2010, 2:51 am

AT&T Plans New Messaging Phones With Cloud-Based ServiceAT&T plans to sell four inexpensive messaging phones -- the Strive and Sunburst from Samsung and the Link and Pursuit from Pantech -- that has new online services to handle tasks associated with higher-price smartphones.
» 15 Mar 2010, 4:41 am

China Warns GoogleA high-ranking Chinese official said Google "will have to bear the consequences" if it stops filtering its search results in China, after the Internet search giant said it could stop censoring its Chinese Web site, google.cn, within weeks.
» 12 Mar 2010, 9:52 pm

Twitter Unveils Tool to Share Locations on TweetsSocial networking service Twitter today unveiled a new feature that let users include their whereabouts with their posts.
» 11 Mar 2010, 1:21 pm

Verizon Launches Casio G'zOne Brigade, Rugged QWERTY PhoneVerizon has released the Casio G'zOne Brigade, a rough and tough push-to-talk clamshell built to military specifications to withstand shock, water and dust environments.
» 11 Mar 2010, 12:56 pm

Verizon to Launch First 4G Phone in Mid-2011Verizon said it will sell a smartphone that runs on its super-fast fourth-generation network as soon as mid-2011, six months earlier than the company had said before.
» 11 Mar 2010, 1:30 am

Opera Launches Mobile Browser for AndroidOpera Software has released a version of its Mini 5 browser for smartphones running on Google's Android operating system.
» 11 Mar 2010, 12:43 am

Phone Scoop

Google's Nexus One Also Heading Sprint's WaySprint today announced upcoming availability of the Google Nexus One phone for Sprint's EV-DO Rev. A network. While Google has been promising a Nexus One for Verizon Wireless since the phone's launch in January, this is the first word ...(follow link to read)
» 17 Mar 2010, 12:12 pm

PlatinumTel Expands Service in FloridaPlatinumTel, the 3G prepaid and pay as you go wireless service provider, is now offering contract-free service in Miami, Jacksonville and Orlando, Florida. The operator is offering an unlimited talk and text plan for $50 per month, and customers ...(follow link to read)
» 17 Mar 2010, 8:56 am

Sprint to Launch WiMax Phone at CTIAThe Wall Street Journal claims that Sprint will unveil its first WiMax-enabled smartphone at the CTIA show next week in Las Vegas. The HTC Supersonic will be the carrier's first WiMax handset, joining the recently released Sprint Overdrive in ...(follow link to read)
» 17 Mar 2010, 8:46 am

Verizon Wireless Details Android 2.1 Upgrade for Motorola DroidThe support page for the Motorola Droid on Verizon Wireless is now offering instructions to upgrade the device. The Droid was launched with Android 2.0, and the new software update brings some notable improvements. The Motorola Droid will now ...(follow link to read)
» 17 Mar 2010, 8:02 am

AT&T Asks Customers to Give Up Paper BillsAT&T is challenging all its customers -- including wireless, wireline and U-Verse subscribers -- to eliminate their paper bills and switch to online billing. AT&T said it will plant a tree for each customer who chooses to go paperless, ...(follow link to read)
» 17 Mar 2010, 7:23 am

Intrinsically Safe Airo A25is Hits AT&TToday AT&T announced the availability of the Airo Wireless A25is, a rugged handset that has been certified intrinsically safe. The A25is is a Windows Mobile 6.1 device that has a numeric keypad and a 2.8-inch touch display. It has ...(follow link to read)
» 17 Mar 2010, 7:06 am

RIM Offers Push Services to All DevelopersToday Research In Motion announced that it is now offering its BlackBerry Push Service to all BlackBerry developers. Developers who choose to make use of BlackBerry Push Services will be able to have their applications send information or other ...(follow link to read)
» 17 Mar 2010, 6:53 am

AT&T Intros Energy Efficient ChargerToday AT&T announced that it will begin selling a new energy efficient charger for wireless phones in May. The AT&T Zero Charger will sense if a phone is plugged in or not. When no phone is attached to the ...(follow link to read)
» 17 Mar 2010, 6:46 am

Motorola CLIQ XT Now on SaleT-Mobile is offering the Android handset for $330, or $130 with a contract agreement.
» 17 Mar 2010, 5:32 am

Gesture Search Filters Down to Android 1.6Google has enabled Gesture Search for devices running Android version 1.6. Gesture Search allows users to perform searches by drawing gestures on the display. It lets users find a contact, an application, a bookmark, or a music file more ...(follow link to read)
» 17 Mar 2010, 5:19 am

T-Mobile Launches HTC HD2 With Blockbuster MoviesT-Mobile today finally launched the long-anticipated HTC HD2. The phone, which has been available in Europe for some time, sports a 4.3-inch capacitive WVGA touchscreen, and runs HTC's Sense interface on top of Windows Mobile 6.5. The new T-Mobile ...(follow link to read)
» 16 Mar 2010, 6:06 pm

Wireless Week

Verizon Expands Fast, Affordable DSL-Enabled High Speed Internet Service in Bloomsburg, Pa.BLOOMSBURG, Pa. - More than 300 additional households and small businesses in the area now have access to Verizon High Speed Internet, allowing them to quickly download movies or large files, share photos or video with friends and family, and create their own Internet content.
» 17 Mar 2010, 2:13 pm

AT&T to sell eco-friendly phone chargerAT&T is going green with a new cell phone charger that will save energy.
» 17 Mar 2010, 2:13 pm

KongZhong shares rise on strong reportShares of KongZhong Corp. jumped on Wednesday after the Chinese wireless entertainment company reported sharply higher fourth-quarter profit and revenue.The company also gave a strong first-quarter revenue outlook.U.S.-listed shares of KongZhong rose $1.81, or 23 percent, to close Wednesday at...
» 17 Mar 2010, 2:06 pm

Sprint Will Showcase Supersonic at CTIA Wireless 2010A Wall Street Journal Report announced that Sprint will showcase the first WiMAX phone, the Supersonic from HTC. It be seen for the first time at CTIA Wireless 2010 next week in Las Vegas. It’s been a long rumored device that is suppose to ship by this summer. It’s believed to...
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:13 pm

Wirefly’s T-Mobile Sony-Ericsson Equinox Giveaway!Wirefly Cell Phone Giveaway! Remember that T-Mobile Sony Ericsson Equinox we reviewed a few months back? Well, we’re giving it away to one lucky Wirefly Learn reader! To enter, all you have to do is submit a comment below. “Wirefly Rocks!,” “Wirefly FTW!,”...
» 17 Mar 2010, 12:14 pm

Riding The Virtualization Wave for the Sea Change in IT Management Software MarketZeus Kerravala discusses Xangati, a company entering the virtual appliance space.
» 17 Mar 2010, 11:13 am

AT&T to sell energy-efficient wireless chargerAT&T Inc. is introducing a cell phone charger this spring designed to be more energy efficient by eliminating the so-called phantom use of electricity in standby mode.The Zero Charger will sense when a wireless phone is not plugged into it and stop using power from a wall socket, AT&T and...
» 17 Mar 2010, 11:06 am

Mobile apps market to reach $17.5 billion by 2012Worldwide demand for applications on the go is set to explode, according to a new report.
» 17 Mar 2010, 10:12 am

Unlocked Nexus One Ready for AT&T, RogersGoogle's Nexus One is now available in a version that will run on AT&T's 3G network.
» 17 Mar 2010, 9:29 am

Qualcomm Aims at TD-LTE with India Spectrum BidThe U.S.-based chip giant has filed an application with the Indian government to bid in India's upcoming auction for 2.3 GHz wireless broadband spectrum.
» 17 Mar 2010, 9:26 am

HTC HD2 Launches March 24 on T-MoHTC and T-Mobile at a press event last night in New York City finally nailed down a release date for the HTC HD2.
» 17 Mar 2010, 9:24 am