09.04.2009
Ofcom may force mobile operators to share spectrum
UK mobile operators are disputing how the 900MHz section of the radio airwaves should be allocated, which has raised speculation that the government may intervene.The government has pledged to provide broadband to all areas of Britain and has... |
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09.04.2009
WiMAX is a wireless BetaMax, says Nokia
BetaMax, the precursor to VHS, has been compared with today’s WiMAX technology by mobile phone giant Nokia.The Helsinki-based mobile phone manufacturer pulled out of the WiMAX market, saying the technology was doomed to failure. Nokia... |
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08.04.2009
Google redevelops Gmail for iPhone and Android smartphones
Google has unveiled a new version of Gmail that runs on both the Apple iPhone and Android smartphones.Google vice president of engineering Vic Gundotra hinted that the new HTML 5 Gmail would be released imminently. He said: "For the first time... |
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08.04.2009
Symbian Foundation launches application warehouse
The Symbian Foundation has opened its application warehouse this week, which it says will be "unique".The Foundation is taking a new approach to distribution by supplying multiple stores run by anyone who wants to make an attempt. It will... |
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07.04.2009
FreeRunner Linux smartphone to be discontinued
OpenMoko is to terminate the development of the next iteration of its FreeRunner open-source Linux mobile smartphone.The company is struggling financially, having only sold 10,000 units of the current Neo FreeRunner device, and the number of... |
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07.04.2009
Al Gore hails wireless industry during CTIA speech
The CTIA Wireless show that took place in Las Vegas last week was concluded by former US vice president Al Gore, who spoke in his keynote address about the wireless industry's growth and profitability in times of economic crisis.He said:... |
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01.04.2009
Samsung announces Mondi, the first WiMAX smartphone
Samsung has announced a new WiMAX-enabled smartphone to be launched in the US, called the Samsung Mondi.The device features both WiMAX and WiFi radios, as well as a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and 4.3 inch touchscreen. Running on Windows 6.1... |
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01.04.2009
RIM launches BlackBerry App World
RIM has become the latest smartphone manufacturer to offer its customers a mobile application store.From today, BlackBerry smartphone owners can download BlackBerry App World free of charge from either their desktop computers or their BlackBerry... |
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31.03.2009
Support for Windows Mobile from social media and fashion industries
MySpace and EA Mobile have pledged their support for Microsoft’s next generation smartphones. The two companies have jointly announced their plans to deliver Windows mobile phone apps via the Windows Marketplace. Other companies to make the... |
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30.03.2009
Six smartphones unveiled by AT&T
AT&T Inc has unveiled six new smartphones with a messaging focus. One smartphone is from Nokia, two are from LG and three are from Samsung.The announcement was made ahead of the official start of CTIA, the annual U.S. wireless technology... |
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