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CellphonesHTC Debuts 'Hero,' Third Google Android SmartphoneAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 25, 2009 - 9:53am.
 London
- Smartphone maker HTC on Wednesday introduced its third handset model to run
on Google's (NASD: GOOG) Android operating system, the HTC Hero, which will sport a
customized user interface. Pricing was not provided for the device, which will
first launch in Europe in July, and then in Asia
later in the summer followed by a North American version slated for release
later this year.
T-Mobile to Launch Second Google Phone This SummerAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 22, 2009 - 11:19am.
 Bellevue,
Wash. - Wireless carrier T-Mobile (NYSE: T)
USA announced on Monday that it will launch the second smartphone to feature
Google's (NASD: GOOG) Android operating system, the HTC myTouch, in the U.S. this summer
with a $199 price tag. The device features a 3.2-inch touch screen, virtual
keyboard and an upgradable 4GB microSD memory card, with consumers able to
customize the applications on their phones via the Android Market.
FCC to Examine Handset Exclusivity Deals With CarriersAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 22, 2009 - 10:35am.
Washington - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has
announced that it will open a formal proceeding to examine the exclusive deals
Palm Names Jon Rubinstein as New CEOAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 10, 2009 - 1:00pm.
Sunnyvale,
Calif. - On the heels of its
successful release of the Pre smartphone, Palm (NASD: PALM) on Wednesday announced that Jon
Rubinstein will succeed Ed Colligan as CEO. Rubinstein, who became the
company's executive chairman in late 2007, will assume the new role on Friday,
also retaining his current title. Colligan, who has led the company for 16
years, plans to take some time off before joining Elevation Partners.
Apple Unveils New iPhone; Drops Price of Current Model to $99Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 8, 2009 - 11:29am.
 San Francisco - Kicking off its annual developers'
conference in San Francisco, Apple (NASD: AAPL) on Monday introduced a new model of its
popular iPhone, while dropping the price of its current model to as low as $99.
The new iPhone 3G S, available in the U.S. June 19, features improved
speed and battery life, a 3-megapixel auto-focus camera, video recording and
hands-free voice control, as well as a new operating system that adds tools
such as cut-and-paste, and the ability to send MMS multimedia text messages.
INQ Mobile to Release "Twitter Phone" in the FallAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 2, 2009 - 1:55pm.
Helsinki - INQ Mobile, a unit
of Hong Kong's Hutchison Whampoa that makes
mobile phones, said on Tuesday that it will introduce a mass-market "Twitter
phone" in the fall, Reuters reported. The handset will connect to the
Internet to let users send and view tweets. INQ previously released the INQ1,
which was dubbed the "Facebook phone" for its mass-market appeal and
integrated Facebook features.
AT&T to Sell Contract-Free iPhone for $599Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 20, 2009 - 9:47am.
New York
- AT&T (NYSE: T) will begin selling Apple's (NASD: AAPL) iPhone next week with a price tag of $599,
for users who wish to purchase the device without a two-year service contract
commitment.
Report: Ericsson Looking to Exit Sony Ericsson Joint VentureAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 18, 2009 - 10:13am.
 Berlin
- Sweden-based telecommunications firm Ericsson is looking into backing out of
its Sony Ericsson joint venture, the German magazine Manager reported on Wednesday. According to the report, Sony (NYSE: SNE) has "expressed interest" in seeking out
banks to help it purchase Ericsson's 50% stake in the company.
Nokia to Lay Off 1,700 EmployeesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 17, 2009 - 10:29am.
Espoo, Finland - Nokia (NYSE: NOK) announced on
Tuesday that it will cut 1,700 jobs worldwide in the coming months, in a bid to
"increase cost-efficiency and adapt to the market situation."
iPhone 3.0 Software to Add Copy/Paste, MMS, Spotlight SearchAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 17, 2009 - 8:10am.
 Cupertino,
Calif. - Apple (NASD: AAPL) on Tuesday provided
a sneak-peek at the upgrades coming this summer in the iPhone 3.0 software
release, which will bring long-desired features like copy-and-paste of text,
MMS multimedia messaging, and a search function that works across all
applications. In addition to copy-and-paste and MMS, Apple will also introduce
Spotlight for the iPhone, which will search through email, songs, text messages
and other data on the device.
Unauthorized Store to Offer Banned iPhone ApplicationsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 6, 2009 - 12:05pm.
New York - An independent programmer plans to soon launch an
online store that will sell applications that run on Apple (NASD: AAPL) iPhones that have
been "jailbroken" so that they can run any application, including
those not approved by Apple, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Softbank Mobile Offers iPhone 3G Free With 2-Year ContractAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 26, 2009 - 10:10am.
Los Angeles
- Japanese mobile carrier Softbank Mobile plans to launch a promotion this week
that will offer a free 8GB Apple iPhone 3G to customers who sign up for a
two-year contract, TechCrunch reported.
Nokia Seeks 1,000 Voluntary Resignations to Cut CostsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 24, 2009 - 12:13pm.
Espoo, Finland - Cell phone maker Nokia (NYSE: NOK)
announced on Tuesday that it will seek 1,000 employees to take voluntary resignations
as part of a plan to further cut costs in the current economic downturn.
HTC, Vodafone Unveil "Magic": Second Google Android PhoneAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 18, 2009 - 11:50am.
Barcelona
- Manufacturer HTC and wireless carrier Vodafone (NYSE: VOD) on Wednesday introduced the
HTC Magic smartphone, to date the second mobile phone to be powered by Google's (NASD: GOOG)
Android mobile operating system.
Report: Apple to Introduce $99 Entry-Level iPhoneAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 11, 2009 - 10:03am.
San Francisco
- Apple (NASD: AAPL) is expected to introduce a $99 iPhone this summer, in addition to an
upgraded iPhone 3G model, according to a report from RBC Capital Markets
analyst Mike Abramsky, CNET News.com reported.
BlackBerry Maker RIM Settles Backdating Charges in CanadaAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 6, 2009 - 5:09am.
Waterloo, Canada - BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (NASD: RIMM) announced this week that it will pay $74.5 million to settle a stock options backdating charge from the Ontario Securities Commission. Google Debuts Latitude Mobile Location Feature for MapsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 4, 2009 - 11:23am.
Mountain View,
Calif. - Google (NASD: GOOG) on Wednesday
introduced a new feature for its Maps service, Google Latitude, that can
identify where users are located geographically based on data from their mobile
devices.
Report: iPhone to Grab 40% of Smartphone Market by 2013Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 13, 2009 - 11:31am.
London - With enough cash reserves to weather the economic climate, Apple's (NASD: AAPL) iPhone will command 40% of the global smartphone market by 2013, according to a report from market research firm Generator Research. Best Buy Selling Refurbished iPhones at $50 DiscountAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 6, 2009 - 1:24pm.
Los Angeles - Media and electronics retail store chain Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) has begun selling refurbished Apple (NASD: AAPL) iPhone 3G models at a $50 discount, Reuters reported. The phones, returned by their original owners within 30 days of purchase, are available for $149 (8GB) or $249 (16GB) with a two-year AT&T contract. Wal-Mart also began selling the iPhone 3G a week ago, setting its prices at $197 (8GB) and $297 (16GB). Report: Microsoft to Introduce "Zune Phone" at CESAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 10, 2008 - 8:47am.
New York - Microsoft will introduce a new mobile phone that combines elements of its Zune digital media player, Danger's Sidekick device and additional "motion enhancement features," Barron's reported, citing Global Equities Research analyst Trip Chowdhry. |
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