Cell Phone Digest

Google Talk Updated for iPhone & iPod Touch BrowsersGoogle has just released in the U.S. a new version of Google Talk for the iPhone and iPod Touch browsers.   You can now talk with them while you're on the move in addition to sending your friends Gmail messages from your iPhone.On your iPhone browser go to www.google.com/talk, log in and start talking. Google Talk runs entirely in the browser so there's no need to download or install anything.  There are a few differences from using Google Talk on your computer. For example, in to receive instant messages with Google Talk on your iPhone, the application needs to be open in your Safari browser. When you navigate away to another browser window or application, your status will be changed to "unavailable" and your Google Talk session will be
» 3 Jul 2008, 9:31 am

Access Launches NetFront Browser Widgets Community SiteAccess Co., Ltd., a global provider of advanced software technologies to the mobile and beyond-PC markets, has announced the launch of a beta version of its NetFront Browser Widgets community site, where users can download and try free widgets for mobile devices. Widgets provided on this site can be used after users download and install a free beta version of NetFront Browser Widgets Player, which initially is compatible with Windows Mobile versions 5.0 and 6.0. NetFront Browser Widgets is based on ACCESS' acclaimed NetFront Browser engine, one of the most widely-used browsers on the market today, with over 590 million deployments worldwide.Widgets are mini applications displayed in small GUI windows on the screen of a handset or consumer e
» 3 Jul 2008, 9:24 am

Developers Can Now Create & Publish WidSets for Instant DownloadNokia has announced that developers (from Forum Nokia, Nokia's global developer program) can easily develop widgets for WidSets and instantly make them available for download to a rapidly growing user base.  WidSets is a mobile content consumption, creation and sharing service offered by Nokia.  WidSets work on more than 300 mobile device models currently supporting MIDP 2.0, including some 500 million Series 40 and S60 devices worldwide. Developers can visit http://forum.nokia.com/widsets to get started.Forum Nokia has launched a comprehensive developer offering for WidSets to arm developers with the tools and technologies needed to take advantage of this unique opportunity for immediate visibility to a content hungry community. At forum
» 3 Jul 2008, 9:11 am

ABI Research Report on Location Based ServicesAccording to a ABI Research’s recent report, in 2007, North America generated 81% of the world’s Location Based Services (LBS) revenue. In 2013, that percentage will be just 32%. In the same period, Western and Eastern Europe’s combined LBS revenues will jump from just 5% to 31%. The Asia-Pacific region, meanwhile, will see a rise from a 2007 share of 11%, to 27%. LBS’s slow uptake outside North America has had everything to do with the fact that unlike the CDMA phones so prevalent there, which have utilized GPS to comply with the United States’ E911 regulatory mandate, the GSM handsets owned by most users in Europe and Asia have not generally offered native GPS support. However with the broader proliferation of GPS-enabled GSM ha
» 3 Jul 2008, 9:04 am

Openmoko Announces the Neo FreeRunner for SaleOpenmoko, developer of the first open mobile computing platform today announced that on Friday, July 4, it will open the online store for purchase of the Openmoko Neo FreeRunner, a mobile device that the company says will help to enable ubiquitous computing for the 21st century. Shipping to customers will commence on July 7, 2008.The Openmoko Neo FreeRunner utilizes GNU/Linux and comes with core software for dialing, SMS and recording contacts. Openmoko will supplement these features with periodic downloads beginning with a software suite that takes full advantage of the phone's hardware platform. The new software, debuting at Linux world in August, will provide exciting new location based applications.Two versions of the phone will be avai
» 2 Jul 2008, 9:16 am

MetroPCS Launches Wireless Services in the Greater Philadelphia RegionMetroPCS Communications, Inc. today announced the launch of its low cost, flat-rate unlimited wireless services in the Greater Philadelphia Region, providing residents the freedom to enjoy more flexible wireless options.Upon launch of service in Philadelphia, MetroPCS will have 6 company owned stores and 132 authorized in the Philadelphia area. MetroPCS intends to add additional locations by the end of the year. In addition to bringing a new affordable, flexible, predictable low cost, flat-rate wireless service, MetroPCS' entry into the market will provide a positive stimulus for the local economy by creating an estimated 800 jobs by the end of 2008.  
» 2 Jul 2008, 9:04 am

It's Now Illegal For Motorists To Talk While Driving in CaliforniaPeople of California, listen up!  Starting yesterday, July 1, it is now illegal to talk on your cell phone while driving in the state unless you use a hands free device.The law passed more than a year ago and there is no grace period. If you're caught with your cell phone to your ear while driving there is a minimum $20 fine for the first violation and $50 for each additional ticket. In Los Angeles County, expect to pay more than four times that amount.Every year approximately 300 people die in car accidents due to cell phone usage while driving.  While more than 4,000 people are killed annually in the state in traffic accidents. The new law is intended to fix this problem. Restrictions on using cell phones while driving continue to sprea
» 2 Jul 2008, 3:50 am

HTC Introduces the HTC Touch Dual in KoreaHTC Corp. today announced its first entry into the advanced Korean market with the introduction of the HTC Touch Dual. Launched in exclusive alliance with the local carrier, SK Telecom, the HTC Touch Dual integrates HTC’s advanced intuitive TouchFLO technology and slide-out keypad in a compact design. Offering one touch access to email, messages, contacts, pictures and more, the Touch Dual provides an uncompromising touch and keypad experience for easy and convenient dialing and messaging.With the goal of appealing to a broad base of consumer targets, the slim and stylish Touch Dual is available for the first time anywhere in the world in a pearl white color.The Microsoft Window Mobile 6.1 platform gives quick access to multitasking with
» 1 Jul 2008, 4:40 pm

UTStarcom Sells Handset Business for US$240UTStarcom, Inc., today announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its Personal Communications Division ("PCD") for approximately US$240 to a newly formed entity controlled by AIG Vantage Capital, a part of AIG Investments. In addition to the cash consideration, UTStarcom could also receive up to US$50 million based on a three-year earn out provision. The transaction, which is expected to be completed within two business days, has been unanimously approved by UTStarcom's board of directors and is subject to customary closing conditions including debt financing. Completion of the transaction is not subject to UTStarcom shareholder approval and the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act has expired.The div
» 1 Jul 2008, 4:30 pm

AT&T Announce iPhone 3G PricingAT&T Inc. today announced iPhone 3G pricing for new and existing AT&T customers, several attractive voice and data plans, and tips on how to be "iReady" when iPhone 3G goes on sale at AT&T retail stores at 8 a.m. local time on Friday, July 11.AT&T is making it easy for customers to prepare for their iPhone 3G purchase by posting "Get iReady" tips and frequently asked questions at www.att.com/iphone. The site also will include a link for customers to check their upgrade eligibility and other wireless account information.iPhone 3G will be available for $199 for the 8GB model and $299 for the 16GB model. These prices require two-year contracts and are available to the following customers:iPhone customers who purchased before July 11 Customers
» 1 Jul 2008, 4:21 pm

GSMA To Define Requirements For NFC HandsetsThis summer, the GSMA, the global trade body for the mobile industry, plans to release a preliminary set of minimum requirements for handsets containing Near Field Communications (NFC) chipsets. Developed by mobile operators supporting the GSMA's Pay-Buy-Mobile initiative, the requirements will help handset manufacturers to develop NFC-enabled phones that are compatible with operators' planned mobile NFC services and quickly realize economies of scale. Forty-four mobile operators from across the world support the Pay-Buy-Mobile initiative.The requirements will build upon the standardization work completed by ETSI1 , which has selected the Single Wire Protocol to provide the interface between the Universal Integrated Circuit Card (UICC), rec
» 30 Jun 2008, 4:44 pm

Cell Phone News

The Sleek, Gorgeous and Revealing Nokia 7510 SupernovaThere are three ways to describe the new Nokia 7510 Supernova mobile phone - it's a head turner, delightfully surprising, great social device. This sleek looking flip phone is the second of the Nokia Supernova mobile handset that Nokia has just introduced last week. And like the Nokia Supernova 7210, ...
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Motorola ROKR8 Coming to T-Mobile SoonAlthough the Motorola ROKR 8 has been available internationally, it is only now that it will be finally coming to the US market, courtesy of T-Mobile. This black candybar offer a lot of decent goodies that just might convince you take on a T-Mobile subscription plan. It's major features include ...
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The Sleek, Gorgeous and Vibrant Nokia 7210 SupernovaIn brief, the new Nokia 7210 Supernova lets you personalize your style with a simple and chic mobile handset which will give a fresh, funky look that will make a few heads turn while you use it. The 7210 comes in fresh colors, chic design, glossy finish and essential features. ...
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The Nokia Supernova Series - 7610, 7510, 7310, 7210A week after Sony Ericsson unleashed its several new mobile handsets, close rival Nokia followed suit with four not as powerful but definitely more beautiful and aesthetically customizable mobile handsets- the Nokia 7610, 7512, 7310, 7210. All four mobile handsets belong to the new Nokia Supernova series, and are fully ...
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Nokia N78 North American Version ReleasedLoyal Nokia fans in the US have more than reason to rejoice with the release of one of Nokia's N-series models - the sleek looking N78. The Nokia N78 combines advanced mobile features including A-GPS, a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and high-speed HSDPA connectivity on North American ...
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The Samsung LG Dare Arrives in VerizonVerizon Wireless has just added a new mobile phone in its line-up useful and powerful mobile handsets. We're talking about the LG Dare VX9700, a non-smartphone that features touchscreen LCD display. The LG Dare follows the LG Voyager and Samsung Glyde in Verizon's stable of touchscreen mobile handsets which are ...
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Sony Ericsson K330The other basic phone that was announced by Sony Ericsson a couple of days ago is also a simple basic phone with an added camera feature for photo and video capturing - the K330. The Sony Ericsson K330 allows users to store up to 250 photos or 12 minutes of ...
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Introducing the MOTOZINE ZN5, by MotorolaRumors about Motorola coming out with a new camera phone started circulating a couple of weeks ago. What made that rumor special was the fact that the camera phone that was mentioned, which was called the ZN5 back then, will have a KODAK's imaging technology for its camera. But of ...
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Sony Ericsson J132 - a no non-sense basic phoneWith the slew of high-end phones with ultra-advanced features populating the mobile phone market, it’s a welcome breather to have some new releases that border on the simplistic and no-frills text and call mobile features. One of these simple and yet highly functional mobile phone is the Sony Ericsson J132. ...
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Sony Ericsson F305 - The Nintendo Wii of Mobile PhonesAmong the new mobile phones announced by Sony Ericsson this week, the F305 is perhaps the most innovative and features something different. The F305 puts gaming it the heart of Sony’s latest phone release, so to speak with its motion gaming feature. This system lets users control games with the ...
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Forbes - Wireless News

More Power To YouSusanne Paul has a way to make your smart phone smarter, cheaper and more reliable.
» 26 Jun 2008, 3:00 pm

AT&T Is iPhone ReadyWhat AT&T is doing to prepare for the 3G iPhone launch.
» 1 Jul 2008, 7:00 am

The Death Of HelioThe wireless reseller fell victim to fierce competition. Will its new owner, Virgin Mobile, suffer the same fate?
» 27 Jun 2008, 6:00 am

Calling During DisastersMobile phones are great--until a flood washes away the cell tower. Satellites can help.
» 24 Jun 2008, 3:00 pm

Sponsor's Content: Power to Your People, Money in Your PocketCompanies that enable employees to make decisions are three times more successful than competitors. Find out why.
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The Thin Laptop WarsCompetition is heating up as Toshiba, Dell and HP launch rival products to Apple's MacBook Air.
» 22 Jun 2008, 10:43 pm

Your Future PhoneFlashy as the 3G iPhone seems, it's only the beginning.
» 20 Jun 2008, 3:00 am

Google News - Telecom

Vodafone agrees Ghana Telecom stake - Financial TimesIntoMobileVodafone agrees Ghana Telecom stakeFinancial Times, UK - 10 hours ago... yesterday agreed to buy a 70 per cent stake in Ghana Telecom for $900m, gaining a controlling stake in Africa's eighth largest mobile network. ...Vodafone acquires 70 pct stake in Ghana Telecom ReutersVodafone buys 70% in Ghana Telecom Economic TimesVodafone buys 70% stake in Ghana Telecom Times OnlineJoy Online - Bloombergall 108 news articles
» 3 Jul 2008, 6:11 pm

Brasil Telecom Sa (BTM) completely dumped by Banced Corp - Mffais.comBrasil Telecom Sa (BTM) completely dumped by Banced CorpMffais.com, CA - 54 minutes agoLONG BEACH (Mffais.com) - Banced Corp completely dumped all -15405 shares they owned of Brasil Telecom Sa (BTM) as shown by filings made public on ...
» 4 Jul 2008, 4:08 am

Argentina acts to avert telecoms monopoly-reports - ReutersArgentina acts to avert telecoms monopoly-reportsReuters - 13 hours agoBUENOS AIRES, July 2 (Reuters) - Argentina's government has taken steps to deter Spain's Telefonica from trying to boost its participation in Telecom ...Aracruz, Ecopetrol, Telecom Argentina: Latin Equity Preview Bloombergall 3 news articles
» 3 Jul 2008, 3:48 pm

UPDATE 1-NZ's Telecom signs IP deal with Alcatel-Lucent - ReutersUPDATE 1-NZ's Telecom signs IP deal with Alcatel-LucentReuters - 9 hours agoTelecom said the network would be completed in December 2009 and would allow voice, data and mobile services to run over one phone system. ...NZ Telecom spends on new IP network The AgeTelecom to spend $130m on network Radio New ZealandNZ's Telecom signs IP deal with Alcatel-Lucent Reuters Indiaall 27 news articles
» 3 Jul 2008, 7:28 pm

Telecom immunity switch haunts Obama campaign - FierceTelecomTelecom immunity switch haunts Obama campaignFierceTelecom, DC - Jul 2, 2008Could a telecom-related issue--ok, one with telecom interests at its fringes--greatly hamper Obama? Will those inflamed by his new position on telco ...Senators Please Vote NO on Telecom Immunity - Get FISA Right Coastsider NewsSenate Delays Telecom Immunity Vote Until After July Recess SlashdotSenate Votes to End Spying and Telecom Immunity Debate Wired NewsCBS News - BuzzFlashall 652 news articles
» 2 Jul 2008, 5:52 am

Analysis: Pending a Telecom Immunity Vote, Spy Ruling Lacks Muscle - Wired NewsWashington TimesAnalysis: Pending a Telecom Immunity Vote, Spy Ruling Lacks MuscleWired News - Jul 2, 2008By David Kravets July 02, 2008 | 2:47:41 AMCategories: Surveillance US District Judge Vaughn Walker ruled late Wednesday that the government cannot ...Judge tosses wiretap suit from suspected AQ charity Hot AirAnalysis: NSA Spying Judge Defends Rule of Law, Congress Set to ... Wired Newsall 303 news articles
» 2 Jul 2008, 11:52 pm

Telecom Italia talks with regulator on bigger Argentina stake - Telecom Paper (subscription)Telecom Italia talks with regulator on bigger Argentina stakeTelecom Paper (subscription), Netherlands - 2 hours agoArgentina's telecoms ministry Secom has sent a notification to Telecom Italia, in which the regulator states that, without its permission, the operator ...
» 4 Jul 2008, 2:46 am

Cesium Telecom, Inc. and Nokia Canada sign a Distribution ... - PR Web (press release)Cesium Telecom, Inc. and Nokia Canada sign a Distribution ...PR Web (press release), WA - 4 hours agoCesium Telecom, Inc., a leading North American distributor of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) accessories, today signed an agreement with Nokia Canada ...
» 4 Jul 2008, 12:07 am

France Telecom aims for small buys after Telia - ReutersTelegraph.co.ukFrance Telecom aims for small buys after TeliaReuters - Jul 2, 2008France Telecom has repeatedly said it is aiming to make acquisitions in emerging markets in Africa and Asia. After becoming a majority shareholder in Kenya ...France Telecom looks to make buys in coming months guardian.co.ukA Wise Retreat For France Telecom ForbesFrance Telecom CEO: No Comment on Possible Payouts to Holders Cellular-NewsIndependent - Malaysia Starall 494 news articles
» 2 Jul 2008, 9:15 am

Latelz picks Delta Telecom for GSM gear in Cambodia - Telecom Paper (subscription)Latelz picks Delta Telecom for GSM gear in CambodiaTelecom Paper (subscription), Netherlands - 38 minutes agoDelta Telecom Cambodia, subsidiary of Tunc Telekomünikasyon, has been contracted Latelz for the installation of 60 GSM sites. Time Turns Telecom holds the ...
» 4 Jul 2008, 4:24 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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Mobile Tech Today

Openmoko's Neo FreeRunner Smartphone Really Is OpenOpenmoko has taken the wraps off its Neo FreeRunner, a Linux-based smartphone based on the company's open mobile-computing platform. Before you yawn about reading yet another product-introduction story -- especially about a handset that lacks 3G capability -- what sets the Neo FreeRunner apart is that it really is open, literally and figuratively. The company's black, oval-shaped smartphones are built for users to actually open. For example, buyers will be able to take the unit's casing apart to get at the electronic circuitry. Openmoko says it will even supply the tools to make opening the device a snap. And the handset's flexible development platform will allow designers to create Linux-based mobile applications for specialized market
» 3 Jul 2008, 10:26 am

Suit Seeks Information on U.S. Cell-Phone TrackingThe American Civil Liberties Union and the Electronic Frontier Foundation are suing the Department of Justice to obtain official records concerning the U.S. government's possible use of cell-phone-tracking technology to spy on individuals without first obtaining a court order based on probable cause. In a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the civil-liberties groups said the DOJ failed to provide an adequate and timely response to a records request filed last year under the Freedom of Information Act. "This is a critical opportunity to shed much-needed light on possibly unconstitutional government surveillance techniques," said Catherine Crump, the ACLU lead attorney. "Signing up for cell-phone servi
» 3 Jul 2008, 10:27 am

Firefox Browser Share Tops 19 Percent as Record SetThe Mozilla Foundation has set a world record and achieved new heights in its battle for browser market share. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Mozilla's Firefox 3.0 Web browser set a record for the most downloads in a day. It was the first time a browser-maker attempted to set a record. Mozilla set the record with 8,002,530 downloads in June. The Mozilla Foundation will receive the official certificate in London next week. "Setting a world record really doesn't matter. It's a marketing stunt," said Michael Gartenberg, an analyst at JupiterResearch. "At the end of the day you still have to look at who has the overwhelming browser market share. It still belongs to Microsoft." Breaking Down Browser Shares Indeed, Microso
» 3 Jul 2008, 7:31 am

Pricing for iPhone 3G Reflects a New Value PropositionLast month, Apple announced that its new iPhone 3G would cost just $199 for the 8GB version and $299 for the 16GB version. AT&T confirmed that pricing Tuesday, but clarified that those prices are only for certain users -- buyers of any iPhone before the iPhone 3G goes on sale July 11, new AT&T customers, or subscribers eligible for an upgrade discount. For all others, the price is $399 for the 8GB iPhone and $499 for the 16GB iPhone 3G. In a new wrinkle, customers can buy the iPhone 3G without a service plan, but the price is steep at $599 for the 8GB iPhone 3G and $699 for the 16GB iPhone 3G. AT&T also announced monthly service plans for the 3G iPhone, ranging from $69.99 for 450 anytime minutes to $129.99 for unlimited minutes. The plan
» 2 Jul 2008, 11:49 am

Making Yourself @Home with T-Mobile's New PlanT-Mobile USA is breaking new ground. On July 2, the U.S. wireless calling division of Germany's Deutsche Telekom is introducing home-phone calling for as low as $10 a month, a fraction of the price charged by traditional phone companies including AT&T and Internet-calling providers such as Vonage. Analysts have said T-Mobile's @Home is really targeted at users of rival wireless calling services. Watch out, Verizon Wireless. I've tested @Home, and I'm impressed with the results. Akin to an Internet calling service, T-Mobile @Home routes calls via a home broadband connection. The service is available for $10 a month to T-Mobile subscribers who are already paying at least $40 a month for their wireless calls. The necessary Wi-Fi router costs
» 3 Jul 2008, 5:25 am

Nokia Tries Apple's Tune with Fledgling Music ServiceNokia wants some of Apple's rhythm. On July 1 the Finnish mobile-phone maker said that Warner Music Group has agreed to participate in Nokia's fledgling music service, making Warner the third of the major record labels to join in the effort. The move is one more step in Nokia's effort to compete against Apple for the people who want to carry around music libraries in their pockets. Nokia's service, which will officially launch in the second half of this year, is called Comes With Music. It will be built into certain Nokia handsets and will allow customers to download unlimited amounts of music from participating labels. The downloaded music can be kept on a PC or mobile-phone forever. In theory, a consumer could download every single song
» 3 Jul 2008, 5:26 am

In California, Cell-Phone Users Go Hands-FreeTuesday, California joined the legion of states that ban talking on a cell phone while driving without a hands-free device. The new law will no doubt be a boon for Bluetooth device resellers because, from Hollywood to Silicon Valley, California does business on the phone, in the car. The law imposes a $20 fine for the first offense, going up to $50 thereafter. Calls to 911 and calls made by long-distance truckers, tow-truck drivers and drivers of farm equipment are exempt. California joins states like New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as well as Washington, D.C., which have had hands-free laws for several years. California's new law doesn't ban talking on the phone, just holding a phone while you talk. And it doesn't ban dialing a num
» 1 Jul 2008, 11:54 am

AT&T Unveils Pricing Plans for Apple's iPhone 3GAT&T on Tuesday announced iPhone 3G pricing for new and existing AT&T customers, several voice and data plans, and tips on how to be "iReady" when Apple's iPhone 3G goes on sale. AT&T retail stores will begin offering the new iPhone at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 11. iPhone 3G will be available for $199 for the 8GB model and $299 for the 16GB model. These prices require two-year contracts and are available to iPhone customers who purchased before July 11, customers activating a new line with AT&T, and current AT&T customers who are eligible for an upgrade discount. "We can't wait to offer iPhone 3G to our customers, and we want to make sure the buying process is as easy as possible," said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO of AT&T's wireless
» 1 Jul 2008, 11:54 am

Chips for Mobile World Pose Challenge to IntelFrom mainframes to minicomputers and then personal computers, each new computing generation has displaced its predecessor by reaching a broader audience and costing far less. And each time, the dominant company in one generation loses control in the next. That is why the PC industry's commanding chip maker, Intel, might do well to be alarmed by the computer chips being designed by Qualcomm, a maker of chips for cell phones. An engineer at Qualcomm's gleaming corporate campus here demonstrated a palm-size circuit board capable of displaying high-definition video. What was striking about the demonstration was not the quality of the video images, which is now common. Rather it was that the microprocessor chip, called Snapdragon, drives the d
» 2 Jul 2008, 5:09 am

What's Ailing Handset Maker Sony Ericsson?When handset maker Sony Ericsson signed tennis star Maria Sharapova last January as its first-ever global brand ambassador, it was hoping her cachet would boost sales of its high-end multimedia gadgets, which are facing a lot more competition these days from the likes of Nokia, Samsung, and Apple. But the glamorous Russian lost badly this year at both the French Open and Wimbledon, leaving some sportswriters to question whether Sharapova's best tennis days are behind her. That makes her a somewhat ironic choice for spokesperson, as some mobile industry analysts are starting to ask similar questions about Sony Ericsson. The Japanese-Swedish phonemaker scored big a few years back with a series of devices built around Sony's iconic Walkman m
» 3 Jul 2008, 5:34 am

Mobiledia

Nokia Signs Warner to Music DealFinnish mobile phone giant Nokia said today that Warner Music Group has agreed to join its soon-to-be launched music service, giving its device users access to music published by Warner. "Warner Music Group has been a pioneer in developing new digital music business models and we are pleased to have them" on board, the head of Nokia's entertainment unit Tero Ojanperae said in a statement. The Nokia Comes With Music service, expected to be launched during the second half of 2008, will let Nokia u...
» 1 Jul 2008, 1:16 pm

AT&T Announces Apple iPhone 3G PricingAT&T today announced the iPhone 3G pricing and voice and data plans, on sale at retail stores at 8 a.m. local time on Friday, July 11. The iPhone 3G will be available for $199 for the 8GB model and $299 for the 16GB model. These prices require two-year contracts and are available to the following customers: - iPhone customers who purchased before July 11 - Customers activating a new line with AT&T - Current AT&T customers who are eligible, at the time of purchase, for an upgrade disc...
» 1 Jul 2008, 12:30 pm

Verizon Wireless Gets Rhapsody Music SubscriptionsVerizon Wireless today introduced Rhapsody's subscription music service, allowing its customers to download as much music as they want to their phones for $15 per month. Rhapsody is following in the tracks of Napster, Apple's iTunes and Amazon.com, all of which have introduced MP3 downloads and moved away from digital rights management, or DRM, which prevents copying and piracy, but also makes it difficult to legally move music between devices. Rhapsody also provides 30-second music samples that...
» 30 Jun 2008, 3:17 am

Nokia 7210 Supernova 2.0MP Entry-Level Handheld DisplayedNokia today displayed its 7210 Supernova, a simple slim handheld in a choice of Bubble Gum Pink and Vivid Blue gloss finish. With the 7210 Supernova, users can listen to music sideloaded from a PC or purchased from the Nokia Music Store. They can manage songs with the Nokia Music PC client. Music and videos can be played and saved with a microSD memory card slot. The 7210 Supernova offers an integrated 2.0-megapixel camera and access to Flickr for one-click photo sharing. "As we rely more heavil...
» 27 Jun 2008, 2:16 am

Nokia 7310 Supernova Slim Handheld with 3D Textured DesignsNokia today introduced its 7310 Supernova, a slim and sleek handheld with Xpress-On covers etched with 3D textured designs available in Steel Blue plus a second cover in Wasabi Green or Candy Pink. A further five cover options will be available in Mushroom Silver, Plum Jam, Electric Blue, Yellow Mellow and Espresso Brown colors. Additional features include a 2.0-megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and TV out for image sharing, instant messaging and playing the preinstalled games on TV. An FM R...
» 27 Jun 2008, 2:07 am

Nokia 7510 Supernova Clamshell Announced with Hidden DisplayNokia today announced its 7510 Supernova clamshell, a push-to-open design with a soft feel and solid metal hinge, available in Storm Blue, Red, Emerald Green and Espresso Brown colors. The 7510 Supernova features light effects with a hidden-until-lit display and reminder light. The handheld features a 2.0-megapixel camera with NIPS, LED flash, 4x digital zoom, a 512MB microSD card, a large 2.2-inch QVGA display and Nokia web browser for access to Nokia Search, Share on OVI and Flickr. Consumers ...
» 27 Jun 2008, 1:56 am

Nokia 7610 Supernova 3.2MP Slider UnveiledNokia today unveiled its 7610 Supernova, a slider phone featuring smooth curves and Xpress-On covers in Steel Blue and Red or Bright Lilac and Steel Blue. The Theme Colorizer lets users identify and capture any color and tailor a look by applying captured colors to its key illumination and wallpaper. Additional features include a 3.2-megapixel camera with dual LED flash and 8x digital zoom, instant messaging and TV out for image sharing. Consumers can also manage music with a dedicated music key...
» 27 Jun 2008, 1:44 am

T-Mobile Launches Motorola ROKR E8 on July 7T-Mobile plans to launch the Motorola ROKR E8, a music phone with new ModeShift technology, beginning July 7. Offering a modern style, the handset features a high-gloss front, aluminum soft touch back, spun metal side keys and engraved banding. Its smooth surface has no visible keys when powered off. Powered on and the device presents a virtual numbered keypad on the front surface. It only presents users with only the controls they need. Using ModeShift technology, it transforms from music playe...
» 26 Jun 2008, 7:19 am

Nokia to Buy Rest of Symbian, Free its SoftwareNokia today said it is offering to buy the 52 percent of Symbian, the consortium that makes the software for its phones. Nokia plans to make it available for free to other manufacturers, in hopes of blunting the influence of competing software providers. Nokia will then establish a foundation with Sony Ericsson, Motorola and Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo to make the software available royalty-free. Symbian previously licensed its software for royalties. They will combine their three different vers...
» 24 Jun 2008, 2:17 am

Nokia N78 Available in U.S. StoresNokia today announced the U.S. availability of its N78, the newest Nokia Nseries device that combines integrated A-GPS, a 3.2-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and high-speed HSDPA connectivity. The N78 offers new Nokia services such as Nokia Maps and Share on Ovi. Nokia Maps to calculate routing information, provide details on up to 15 million different points of interest, and give audible and visual turn-by-turn directions. Integrated A-GPS lets users 'geotag' images with location inform...
» 24 Jun 2008, 1:47 am

T-Mobile Launches Nokia 6301, Samsung T339 Wi-Fi Cell PhonesT-Mobile today announced the availability of the Nokia 6301 and Samsung SGH-T339, new phones that support T-Mobile HotSpot @Home service for unlimited, nationwide calling over Wi-Fi networks. The Nokia 6301 is a sleek, stainless steel bar phone that comes with a stand-up charger so customers can conveniently dock their phone, similar to the design of a home cordless phone. The 6301 also offers a 2.0-megapixel camera with video capture, stereo Bluetooth and a music player. With a red finish and a...
» 23 Jun 2008, 5:58 am

Phone Scoop

Video Review: Sanyo Katana LXSanyo's latest Katana phone slices into the entry-level competition with style but not quite enough substance.(follow link to read)
» 3 Jul 2008, 1:08 pm

HTC Launches CDMA Variant of Touch DiamondToday HTC announced that it is bringing a CDMA version of the Touch Diamond to Canada's Telus. The GSM version of the Touch Diamond was first announced in May. It has HTC's new TouchFlo 3D user interface, along with ...(follow link to read)
» 3 Jul 2008, 12:00 pm

Files on Ovi Enters BetaNokia has made its Files on Ovi service available in beta form. The service allows users to access files on their home computer from any device connected to the internet, including mobile phones. The service requires users to download ...(follow link to read)
» 3 Jul 2008, 10:54 am

Access Launches Widgets for Windows MobileAccess has launched a beta site that provides widgets to users of Windows Mobile 5 and Windows Mobile 6 smartphones. The NetFront Browser Widgets community site is a place where Windows Mobile users can search for and test widgets. ...(follow link to read)
» 3 Jul 2008, 8:39 am

Forum Nokia Makes It Easier to Develop WidgetsForum Nokia has created a new set of tools, including an SDK, for developers to create widgets that work with WidSets. WidSets is a widget hosting application that works with a variety of Series 40 and S60 phones. The ...(follow link to read)
» 3 Jul 2008, 6:57 am

Google Enables IM Program on the iPhoneGoogle has created a version of the Google Talk program that allows users of the iPhone to hold regular instant messaging conversations from the browser of their iPhone. One caveat is that Google Talk needs to be open in ...(follow link to read)
» 3 Jul 2008, 5:36 am

Sprint's CDMA Subscribers Can Now Get Business Premier AccountsIn what represents another step toward unifying its iDEN and CDMA services, Sprint Nextel recently made its Business Premier loyalty program available to CDMA subscribers. It had previously only been available to iDEN subscribers. The program entails eligible subscribers ...(follow link to read)
» 3 Jul 2008, 5:27 am

Nokia Settles Patent Dispute with InterDigitalNokia and InterDigital have settled two patent lawsuits regarding wireless technology in the U.K. Nokia sued InterDigital over some patents in 2005. InterDigital later countersued. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the two firms still have unresolved disputes pending ...(follow link to read)
» 2 Jul 2008, 10:26 am

MetroPCS Launches in PhiladelphiaToday MetroPCS announced its launch in the Philadelphia metropolitan region. Philadelphia is MetroPCS' first market in the Northeast, and is its 11th major market. It will offer its no-contract services through six company owned stores and 132 authorized retailers. ...(follow link to read)
» 2 Jul 2008, 8:46 am

Kyocera Picks Zi for Sanyo Text SoftwareKyocera announced that it will be licensing Zi Corporation's eZiText and eZiType predictive text software for Sanyo-branded handsets. It will license the software in English, Spanish and several other languages. The eZiType software, in particular, will be used in ...(follow link to read)
» 2 Jul 2008, 8:41 am

Huawei's Suitors EmergeFive companies have recently appeared as frontrunners as potential purchasers of Huawei's handset business. According to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, Bain Capital Partners, Goldman Sachs' private equity arm, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., and Silver Lake Partners ...(follow link to read)
» 2 Jul 2008, 8:30 am

Topix - Telecom

2 competing gadgets you may preferApple's iPhone may have a poisonous bite for Canadian consumers who want the much-desired touchscreen phone when it finally goes on sale later this month.
» 4 Jul 2008, 2:47 am

New Jersey man admits to defrauding Cisco of millions of dollarsA former computer contractor for the City of Newark has admitted he cheated technology giant Cisco Systems of several million dollars.
» 3 Jul 2008, 10:29 pm

Telenor and Nokia cooperate on bringing mobile services to consumerTelenor and Nokia today announced cooperation on mobile services to accelerate the adoption of new Internet services on the Ovi services platform provided by Nokia.
» 3 Jul 2008, 6:22 pm

Vodafone acquires 70 per cent in Ghana Telecom for $900 millionMumbai: UK mobile phone firm Vodafone Plc will buy a controlling 70 per cent stake in state-owned Ghana Telecom for 452m , expanding its presence in Africa.
» 3 Jul 2008, 2:13 pm

Cablevision Adds 15 Channels to HD LineupCablevision Systems Corp. will add 15 new high-definition channels that will be available to iO TV digital cable customers for no additional cost.
» 3 Jul 2008, 9:51 am

Report: Fiber Internet growth overtakes cableFor the first time, more people around the world are signing up for fiber-optic broadband service than for cable Internet service, according to a British research firm.
» 3 Jul 2008, 5:39 am

LIN, Charter Consent On Retransmission PactLIN TV Corp. and Charter Communications have reached a retransmission-consent deal covering the station owner's broadcast and digital signals.
» 3 Jul 2008, 1:17 am

Stocks Drop After New High For Oil PricesWall Street resumed its sell-off Wednesday after oil hit a new record and a bearish analyst report renewed concerns that General Motors Corp.
» 2 Jul 2008, 9:13 pm

GM Shares Close At Lowest Level Since 1954Shares of General Motors have closed below $10 for the first time since Dwight Eisenhower was president of the United States.
» 2 Jul 2008, 5:05 pm

Cisco invests in Russia VC fundBERLIN &#151 Cisco Systems will take stakes in Russian startups through a $60M investment in the Almaz Capital Russia Fund I, managed by Moscow-based Almaz Capital Partners.
» 2 Jul 2008, 12:39 pm

EU clears Nokia to buy mapmaker NavteqEuropean regulators cleared Nokia's takeover of U.S. digital mapmaker Navteq on Wednesday, saying the deal would be unlikely to shut off rivals' access to digital maps.
» 2 Jul 2008, 8:31 am

Wireless Week

Nokia Settles Dispute over German Plant ClosureNokia announced an agreement to settle its dispute with the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the City of Bochum.
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:45 am

Nokia, InterDigitial Settle U.K. Patent DisputeIn more settlement news from Nokia, the handset maker announced an agreement to settle its patent-infringement suits with InterDigital in the U.K.
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:40 am

Telenor Signs on with OviAnd in more Nokia news, the handset maker has secured another operator agreement to support its mobile services platform, Ovi.
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:35 am

NTT Data Acquires Stake in PanasonicNTT Data announced plans to acquire a 60% stake in Panasonic Mobile Communications, the handset software unit of Matsushita Electric.
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:30 am

Report: Strong Growth Expected for Mobile VideophonesAccording to Infonetics Research worldwide mobile videophone sales neared $99 billion in 2007 and are expected to grow strongly over the next 5 years.
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:25 am

SkyMail Service Earns RecognitionTwo former Nextel Communications executives are at it again, this time with a product that enables mobile workers to wirelessly dictate, document and share time-sensitive information...
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:20 am

Nivis, Cisco Link StreetlightsNivis and Cisco unveiled an embedded wireless IP mesh technology using a 6LoWPAN solution for integrated device management last month at the Cisco Live technology showcase...
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:15 am

Analyst Says Storage Card Slots Becoming UbiquitousMobile phones with storage card slots sold 592 million units last year and will reach 1.04 billion units in 2011, Strategy Analytics said today.
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:10 am

Microsoft Grants Mobile Access to CRM WaresMobile enterprise users will soon have smartphone access to Microsoft’s customer relationship management (CRM) software.
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:05 am

News Briefs for July 3, 2008Companies in today’s briefs include: Alltel, Virgin Mobile USA, IBM, The Phone Store, Skyfire Labs, DAPA Technology
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:00 am

AT&T Announces 3G iPhone Pricing and PlansIn anticipation of the 3G iPhone’s release, AT&T released pricing for the next-gen handset, including new voice and data plans.
» 2 Jul 2008, 11:45 am

Yahoo! India - Telecom News

Telecom operators oppose 'carrier selection' serviceNew Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Telecom companies Friday questioned the proposed 'carrier selection' service that will enable subscribers to switch networks to make long-distance calls.
» 27 Jun 2008, 7:30 am

Mobile manners are not universalWashington, June 25 (ANI): Surveys conducted in five countries have revealed that peoples' perception of cell phone use is strongly affected by factors like age, gender, employment status, and country.
» 24 Jun 2008, 11:05 pm

Trin trin monsterLast week I went out for dinner with a friend and her husband to a plush Chinese restaurant. I was really looking forward to the evening, both for food and company.
» 22 Jun 2008, 1:25 pm

Open house on virtual mobile networks heldNew Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Mobile network operators support the government's decision to introduce sub-operators, they said at an open house discussion organised by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) here Monday.
» 16 Jun 2008, 6:19 am

Family feud drags Reliance Communications shares downMumbai, June 16 (IANS) The feud in the Ambani family over elder brother Mukesh's right to acquire majority equity in Reliance Communications, which is in amalgamation talks with South African telecom giant MTN, dragged the company's shares down by 1.52 percent in Indian bourses Monday.
» 16 Jun 2008, 5:41 am

Experts see huge advertising potential in mobile phonesNew Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Only a few months have passed since India overtook the US to become the number-two wireless network in the world.
» 13 Jun 2008, 9:49 am

Spice launches handset at Rs.599Chandigarh, June 10 (IANS) Spice Telecom Tuesday launched a combo offer of a slim 75-gram handset with a Spice connection at just Rs.599 in Punjab, targeting the rural market.
» 10 Jun 2008, 7:14 am

We are thrilled to take the iphone 3G to India: AppleNew Delhi/San Francisco, June 10 (IANS) It's official. Apple is bringing its much-hyped second-generation iPhone, equipped with 3G broadband, to India.
» 10 Jun 2008, 5:59 am

Cell phone study finds humans move on mostly predictable linesLondon, June 5 (ANI): A team of researchers from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, has worked out some apparently universal laws of human motion by tracking the signals from 100,000 mobile-phone users, who sent and received calls and text messages during the study.
» 4 Jun 2008, 11:35 pm

Beef up your phoneCell phones these days do a lot more than just making and receiving calls. If you think about it, you'll realise that your phone buying decision has more to do with the handset's efficacy with performing myriad other functions than that essential one. The camera's pixel count, the MP3 player's features, the speaker's clarity, the Internet connectivity options...
» 2 Jun 2008, 12:45 pm