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AT&T To Curb Smartphone Data Use

W. David Gardner — Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:10:00 EST

The company said 3% of its smartphone users are consuming 40% of its data traffic and compromising its networks.

Google Boosts Android Maps

Marin Perez — Wed, 9 Dec 2009 16:38:00 EST

The 3.3 version of Google Maps for mobile includes more location-based services and the ability to report map problems directly from the phone.

Samsung Gives Details On Bada OS

Marin Perez — Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:33:00 EST

The handset maker's mobile operating system will be taking on the likes of Google's Android and the open source Symbian.

1 Billion Mobile Internet Devices Seen By 2013

Antone Gonsalves — Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:23:00 EST

Mobile Internet use will more than double, and most activity will be in online shopping, blogging, and accessing business applications.

Cox Launches Wireless Service

Marin Perez — Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:23:00 EST

The cable company is using its portion of the 700-MHz spectrum to offer cellular voice services.

Network Planners Need Next-Gen Approach

W. David Gardner — Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:42:00 EST

Telecoms need to synch their network planning with marketing data for successful rollouts of next-gen services, says a survey.

Apple Pulls 1,000 Apps For Ratings Problems

Marin Perez — Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST

Molinker is accused of falsifying 5-star ratings for its programs to boost its rating in the App Store.

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Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST

Publishers Collaborate On E-Reader Platform

Antone Gonsalves — Tue, 8 Dec 2009 16:00:00 EST

Top magazine publishers will launch a digital storefront and software platform for publishing on e-readers, smartphones, and laptops.

Sprint Completes iPCS Acquisition

Marin Perez — Tue, 8 Dec 2009 13:15:00 EST

The $831 million deal will end all pending litigation between the companies and expand Sprint's coverage area and number of subscribers.

Good Adds Android, iPhone Support

Marin Perez — Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:55:00 EST

The mobile messaging service will help businesses handle the looming consumerization of the enterprise smartphone space, Good Technology said.

FCC Probes Verizon Early Termination Fees

Marin Perez — Mon, 7 Dec 2009 13:25:00 EST

The government agency wants to know why Verizon Wireless doubled its cell phone cancellation fees.

Ruckus Installs 802.11n Video On Demand

W. David Gardner — Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:30:00 EST

The Wi-Fi network converts multicast IP traffic to unicast, allowing simultaneous distribution of IP-based high-definition video.

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Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:30:00 EST

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Air Pressure: Why IT Must Sort Out App Mobilization Challenges

Peter Rysavy — Sat, 5 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Equipping mobile employees with the feature-rich applications and highly functional devices they need to maximize productivity has never been easy. But if you wait for market forces to impose a clearer road map, you risk falling behind competitors.

Bill Targets Mobile Phone Service Providers

W. David Gardner — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 16:23:00 EST

Legislation introduced by four U.S. senators seeks to limit early termination fees leveled by wireless carriers.

Nokia To Trim Smartphone Offerings

Marin Perez — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:35:00 EST

The company will pare down its smartphone portfolio in order to better compete against companies such as Apple, Research In Motion, and Palm.

Cloud, Mobile To Drive IT Growth In 2010

Antone Gonsalves — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 14:51:00 EST

An analyst firm believes consumers and businesses will spend 3.2% more on telecom, hardware, software and services than in 2009.

Google Updates Android SDK

Marin Perez — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:07:00 EST

The refreshed software developer's kit comes as the operating system is beginning to pick up steam with wireless carriers and handset makers.

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Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:07:00 EST

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TeleCommunication Systems To Acquire Navigation Firm

Marin Perez — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 15:45:00 EST

The $170 million purchase of Networks In Motion will enable TeleCommunication Systems to capitalize on the fast-growing location-based services market.

Motorola Invests In Multitouch Company

Marin Perez — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 12:35:00 EST

The investment in Sensitive Object could eventually lead to Motorola handsets with stronger touch interfaces.

Ciena Beats Nokia To Acquire Nortel Unit

W. David Gardner — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 12:12:00 EST

Nokia Siemens Networks made an unsuccessful last-ditch effort to wrest Metro Ethernet Networks from Ciena with a higher bid.

Sprint Denies 'Massive Disclosure' Of Sensitive Information

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 19:37:00 EST

A privacy expert's claims vastly overstate the case, the company says.

Nokia Boosts Dev Tools With Qt 4.6

Marin Perez — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:46:00 EST

The latest version of Qt offers support for Symbian, Maemo, and multi-touch, and also includes code contributions by third parties.

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Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:46:00 EST

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Cisco Launches FlipShare TV

Antone Gonsalves — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:05:00 EST

The wireless device streams high-definition video from a PC or Mac to a TV.

AT&T Ends Verizon Ad Lawsuit

Marin Perez — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 13:49:00 EST

Verizon will continue to show its "There's A Map For That" ads to capitalize on perceived weaknesses of AT&T's 3G network.

Nokia Sees Mobile Rebound In 2010

Marin Perez — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 13:11:00 EST

The world's largest handset maker said the mobile market is stabilizing and should see 10% growth next year.

Cell Phone Users Unhappy With Service

W. David Gardner — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 12:40:00 EST

Verizon topped the latest Consumer Reports survey of mobile phone users.

Cisco Again Extends Tandberg Acquisition Deadline

W. David Gardner — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:38:00 EST

The company is giving Tandberg shareholders until Thursday to approve its $3.4 billion offer to acquire the Norwegian videoconferencing company.

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Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:38:00 EST

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Google Names Android App Winners

Marin Perez — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:14:00 EST

The top app in the Android Developer Challenge sends late-night phone calls directly to voice mail while the owner sleeps.

Samsung Sees Strong Demand For Touchscreens

Marin Perez — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 14:15:00 EST

Touchscreen phones will account for nearly 20% of the 200 million handsets Samsung expects to ship this year.

FCC To Catalog White Space Spectrum

Marin Perez — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 13:42:00 EST

The federal agency is requiring white-space devices to be able to check an online database that identifies which spectrum is available in a given market.

Survey: Android Developers Unhappy

W. David Gardner — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:48:00 EST

Developers are frustrated with low application download volumes, poor marketplace design, and problems with Google Checkout.

AT&T, LG Intro 1 GHz Smartphone

Marin Perez — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:29:00 EST

The eXpo is the first major U.S. smartphone to feature a 1-GHz processor, an integrated mobile projector, and a fingerprint sensor.

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Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:29:00 EST

RIM Updates BlackBerry Server, Media Software

Marin Perez — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:54:00 EST

The BlackBerry maker added multiple features to its BlackBerry Enterprise Server and Media Sync software.

Lenovo Buys Back Mobile Unit

Marin Perez — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:35:00 EST

The company will spend about $200 million to get its mobile phone unit back in order to focus on mobile Internet devices.

Ericsson To Buy Nortel GSM Unit For $70 Million

W. David Gardner — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:39:00 EST

Nortel's European and Taiwanese GSM and GSM-R operations will go to Kapsch CarrierCom.

Infineon, Nokia Collaborating On LTE Chips

Marin Perez — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

The companies are working to ensure that Infineon's processors work with Nokia's 4G modems.

Apple Accepts PhoneGap For iPhone Development

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:11:00 EST

Cross-platform mobile development is getting easier, thanks to frameworks that leverage Web technology.

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Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:11:00 EST

Sprint Gets Nod To Buy iPCS

Marin Perez — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:11:00 EST

Federal and state approval of the $831 million deal removes all but one hurdle toward finalizing the acquisition.

FCC Chair Wants More Broadband

W. David Gardner — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:42:00 EST

A 10% increase in broadband availability means a 1.2 to 1.5 point increase in GDP, Federal Communications Commission Chair Julius Genachowski says.

Amazon Boosts Kindle Features

Antone Gonsalves — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:28:00 EST

The market-leading e-book reader is getting PDF support and longer battery life.

Chip Market Decline Less Than Expected

Antone Gonsalves — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:50:00 EST

Semiconductor revenue plunged more than $32 billion this year, but iSuppli said it could have been much worse.

Qualcomm Antitrust Case Dropped

W. David Gardner — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:44:00 EST

The European Commission has withdrawn its regulatory proceeding against the mobile equipment maker.

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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:44:00 EST

PC Shipments Up, Revenue Down In 2009

Antone Gonsalves — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:01:00 EST

Gartner had predicted a 2% decline in PC shipments, but instead reports a 2.8% increase from 2008.

Apple Defends App Store Approval Process

Marin Perez — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:22:00 EST

The company said its App Store approval process makes sure Apple's platform has high-quality products.

Jailbroken iPhones Vulnerable To 'Duh' Worm

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:47:00 EST

Cybersecurity companies are warning that new malware can turn modified iPhones and iPods into zombies.

AT&T, LG Launch 3G Netbook

Marin Perez — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:35:00 EST

The subsidized netbook will be powered by Windows XP and requires a $60 monthly data plan from AT&T.

Verizon Nabs Omnia II Smartphone

Marin Perez — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:50:00 EST

Samsung's Omnia II is powered by Windows Mobile 6.5; it packs a large touchscreen, Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth, and corporate mail and calendar features.

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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:50:00 EST

Ciena Wins Nortel Units

W. David Gardner — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:45:00 EST

Nokia Siemens Networks was outbid by Ciena's $769 million offer for Nortel's Optical Networking and Carrier Ethernet units.

Cisco Rolls Out iPhone Security App

Marin Perez — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

The SIO To Go app sends realtime alerts to users' iPhones, notifying of attacks and potential threats to corporate networks.

Review: Bluetooth Headsets For Mobile Pros

Eric Zeman — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Put down that handset and pick up a wireless headset. We rate Bluetooth devices from Aliph, BlueAnt, MoGo, Motorola, Plantronics, and Samsung.