Patent attack hits Apple, RIM, AT&T, Moto...Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:08AMTexas troll two-step Apple, Research in Motion, and a gaggle of other deep-pocket firms have been slapped with a wide-ranging patent infringment suit by an obscure Texas firm.… Web threats: Why conventional protection doesn't work
Windows Phone 7 Series FAQWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:27PMFinally, Microsoft has delivered a mobile operating system that not only looks completely new and compelling, but also functional and competitive. However, there are still a number of unanswered questions about the specifics of the release.
Phones you can't get on a U.S. carrier (photos)Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:49PMSadly, the U.S. is often behind the times when it comes to handsets and mobile technology. Our European and Asian brethren usually get first dibs on all the cool gear, and sometimes, we won't even see it at all.
National GPS Usage Data Reveals Wal-Mart Is Nation's Most Searched for Destination While on the RoadWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:00AMSUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - 03/10/10) - TeleNav, one of the largest navigation services providers with more than 13 million subscribers, today released usage data* that suggests users depend on GPS navigation for much more than getting from point A to point B. The data indicates that while customers in various cities depend on some GPS features more than others, when it comes to searching out ...
Korea Investment Picks SDI, LG Chem on Battery Sales (Update1)Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:06AMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- South Korean rechargeable battery makers’ stocks will outperform the benchmark index on increased use in mobile devices, autos and electricity grids, according to Korea Investment Trust Management Co.
NFL Mobile Kicks Off With Verizon Wireless In AprilTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:51AMNFL announced today it has joined forces with Verizon Wireless to provide fans with the deepest NFL experience on their mobile phones. The new four-year agreement for NFL Mobile kicks off next month with coverage of the 2010 NFL ...
Inovisi Smartphones Traffic Surge, Boosted by Launch of Indosat Android PhoneTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:50AMIndonesia leading enterprise and telecommunication infrastructure system provider, Inovisi Infracom, saw the worldwide mobile phone market surged in the fourth quarter of 2009, driven in part by increased interest in smart phones such as the Apple iPhone and the Google Nexus One.
The power of social networkingSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:59AMThe power of Facebook in Indonesia was emphasised when a cause group on the site was started to raise money for jailed mother Prita Mulyasari. Prita complained about the services at a Jakarta hospit .....
Korea's Kyobo, Samsung launch e-book readerSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:59AMKorea's biggest bookstore Kyobo Book Centre and Samsung Electronics Co. have joined forces to kick-start the fledgling e-book market by jointly launching a new e-book reader amid renewed interest in t .....
Save the tigerSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:59AMDon't just celebrate the Year of the Tiger. Act to save this iconic species, whose numbers have plunged in the wild. Tiger experts have warned that the big cat will be extinct across 13 range countrie .....
3G speed bump for GoogleSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:59AMGoogle's first attempt at retail has encountered a speed bump. Scores of buyers of its first 'own brand' smartphone, the Nexus One, seem to have experienced 3G connection problems. The much-hyped ph .....
A Chinese space odysseySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:59AMChina's ambitions to conquer space will take a big leap forward this year, as the country embarks on the most extensive space development programme in the world in decades. The aim is to fire China t .....
Why rivers of life are dyingSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:58AMSocio-economic development and urbanisation exert more pressure on Viet Namâs river systems every day, while national stakeholders fail to coordinate their conservation efforts. The health of river .....
Textbooks and cookbooksSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:58AMThe fish section on the basement level of the main store of Mitsukoshi department store chain in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, heaves with customers every Friday. The section sells many treats from the ocean, bu .....
The journey of a plastic cupSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:58AMOn a hot, humid day, a cup of water becomes our saviour. But as soon as that cup is emptied - the speed depending on how thirsty you are - it gets tossed away, with little thought for what happens nex .....
Telco software groups line up facing Google, AppleWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:53AMHELSINKI - Two telecom operator-backed mobile software groups signalled closer co-operation on Tuesday as carriers face increasing competition from the new rivals Google and Apple.
Nokia battles to stay No. 1Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:45AMNokia Corp. may be the world's top cell phone maker, but it's no longer a trendsetter, as a host of inventive and alluring technologies from North America is shifting the center of gravity in the cellular universe away from Europe.
Snapdragon powered LG LU9400 Arena Max touchscreen phone lands on LG Telecom as MaxxMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:39AMToday, Korean wireless carrier LG Telecom launched the LU9400 Maxx, also known as the Arena Max, a feature phone that offers a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, an optical track pad, LG's 3G user interface, a 5 megapixel camera, GPS, WiFi, mobile TV, and a 3.5-inch WVGA touch screen.
Smartphone now takes a bite at AppleSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:21AMI HARDLY tackle the subject of IT in this column. The main reason is that I’m not exactly tech savvy. However, as my work revolves around computers and telecommunication gadgets, I have been forced (or shall I say I force myself) to be regularly updated on the latest in the IT sector.
Cool Syncing Technology Coming from Nokia?Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:06AMThe folks at the Nokia Research Center has demonstrated a new type of content sharing radio technology that allows transfering apps, media content, game and more without plugging in your smartphone. Here is more info: Explore and Share ...
Is Google the Next Microsoft and Microsoft the Next Apple?Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 7:15AMThis past week, two rather interesting events got me thinking about how Apple, Google and Microsoft seem to be changing places. Microsoft announced Windows Phone Series 7, and Google announced Buzz (also known as "Buzz Kill") into the market. Microsoft kind of pulled an Apple with this, in that it stepped away from the field and created something distinctly different and potentially more capable.
Nokia fights to stay No. 1Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 4:54AMNokia Corp. may be the world's top cell phone maker, but it's no longer a trendsetter. Inventive and alluring technologies from North America are shifting the center of gravity in the cellular universe away from Europe.
Microsoft launches Windows Phone Series 7Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 3:06AM• Phones with the new software will appear at the end of the year • Nokia joins forces with Intel to create a free software platform Microsoft boss Steve Ballmer is hoping that 7 will turn out to be a lucky number again. With Windows 7 helping to bury the ghosts of the poorly received Windows Vista in its core PC market, the software group is hoping to repeat the trick with a new version of its ...
Patent Wars Heat Up for Apple, Nokia, Kodak and RIMFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 4:36PMApple is one step closer to potentially taking a bite out of Nokia's U.S. market share. The U.S. International Trade Commission on Thursday said it will review the iPhone maker's complaint against the Finland-based mobile-phone giant. The ITC is also reviewing a similar complaint from Nokia against Apple.
Customer ServiceFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 10:12AMHELSINKI, Finland - Nokia Corp. may be the world's top cellphone maker, but it's no longer a trendsetter, as a host of inventive and alluring technologies from North America is shifting the centre of gravity in the cellular universe away from Europe.
Telecoms Operators Form Applications AllianceFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 12:43AMTwenty-four telecommunications operators have formed the Wholesale Applications Community, an alliance to build an open platform to deliver applications to all mobile phone users.
Two dozen mobile carriers unite against AppleThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 4:40AMTwo dozen of the world's largest mobile-phone companies, including Verizon Wireless, AT&T, NTT DoCoMo, Deutsche Telekom, China Mobile and Vodafone, are teaming up to create an "open international applications platform," which is obviously in direct response to Apple's success with its own iPhone App Store. Release . The announcement was made this morning at Mobile World Congress . In addition to ...
Zain and Nawras express interest in WAC initiativeThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:20AMMiddle East telecom companies Zain and Nawras Telecom have expressed interest in the Wholesale Applications Community (WAC) launched recently by 24 operators.
Live Sports Feed to PUMA PHONE to be Delivered by AFPWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 12:56PMBARCELONA, Spain----Agence France Presse and Sagem Wireless today announced that PUMA PHONE users will be able to enjoy instant access to international sport news and photos, through the LIVE SPORT NEWS service from AFP.
Windows Phone 7 A Game Changer?Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 11:32AMThe buzz surrounding Microsoft's new phone OS doesn't change the fact the company is a distant fourth in the mobile market, but the software could change things.
MWC 2010: Samsung marshalls partners for corporate assaultWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 10:05AMDan Worth, V3.co.uk , Wednesday 17 February 2010 at 14:41:00 Vendor seeks to deliver the office computing environment to the smartphone Samsung is seeking to cement its position in the corporate market with a range of enterprise mobility offerings launched in conjunction with several major channel partners. The Samsung Enterprise Mobility Offering offers several new features, including ...
Windows Phone 7 Series: everything you ever wanted to knowWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 10:05AMdigg_url = 'http://digg.com/microsoft/Windows_Phone_7_Series_everything_you_ever_wanted_to_know'; Microsoft just planted a massive flag in the ground with the debut of Windows Phone 7 Series. The company's new mobile operating system is a radical and potent departure from the past, and there's a lot to take in -- so we've gathered together all our knowledge and ...
MWC 2010: Samsung marshalls partners for corporate assaultWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 10:00AMSamsung is seeking to cement its position in the corporate market with a range of enterprise mobility offerings launched in conjunction with several major channel partners.
LG Announces the LG Mini (LG GD880) Will Support 3-Way SyncingWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 9:36AMLG has showcased its new LG Mini (LG GD880) with LG Air Sync, a 3-Way Sync support. This next generation mobile technology enables users to continually sync the data on their phones with information stored on their PCs and ...
10 Things You Need to Know about Windows Phone 7 SeriesTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 10:36PMNews Analysis: Microsoft has finally announced the follow-up software to Windows Mobile. Dubbed Windows Phone 7 Series, the software might have a bad name, but it has some of the most compelling features of any mobile phone operating system on the market.
Mobile content, open source top MWC agendaTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 8:22PMDespite the conspicuous absence of the App store leader Apple at Mobile World Congress, mobile content is top of the agenda at this year’s industry jamboree in Barcelona and most industry announcements give something away about the content strategies of the companies involved.
Global App Store to Challenge iPhone?Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 5:33PMTwenty-four telecom operators, including AT&T, China Mobile, Orange, DoCoMo, Sprint and Verizon Wireless, join forces to create the Wholesale Applications Community.
Windows Phone 7 Experience to Compete with iPhoneTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 4:19PMComplete Zune HD experience. Multiple model options. CJ Stewart Yesterday, Microsoft announced Windows Phone 7 at the Mobile World Congress 2010 in Barcelona. Phone 7 is Microsoft's new mobile phone operating system that not only succeeds Windows Mobile 6.5, but completely revamps the experience to match their recent iPod touch competitor, the Zune HD.
T-Mobile rushes ahead with HSPA+, announces first USB modemTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 11:08AMEven though T-Mobile's HSPA+ deployment consists of only one city right now (Philadelphia,) the mobile operator today unveiled its first piece of consumer equipment that will be able to handle the 21Mbps HSPA+ network , and indeed the first HSPA+ modem available in the US, the WebConnect Rocket.