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Nokia N97: No iPhone Killer

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:00:00 -0800

Nokia N97 fails as an iPhone competitor.

HTC Buys Design Firm

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:20:28 -0800

HTC announced on Wednesday that it bought San Francisco design firm One & Co.

Easy Wi-Fi for AT&T

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:30:30 -0800

As an iPhone owner in the U.S. you can take advantage of the many Wi-Fi hotspots AT&T maintains around the country, all...

RIM Lowers Outlook With Preliminary Q3 Results

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:40:34 -0800

RIM's preliminary results for its fiscal third quarter fell below its earlier forecast, with economic woes and product delays...

Amazon.com Feeds Impulse Shopping Frenzy with iPhone App

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:47:00 -0800

Amazon helps you comparison shop on the fly -- and points you toward its own merchants.

Mobile Handset Market to Shrink in 2009, Says ISuppli

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:40:12 -0800

The global cell phone handset will contract next year as consumers hang on to their handsets for longer, market-research...

White House Rejects Cell-tower Backup Power Plan

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:10:00 -0800

The White House has rejected a plan by the FCC to require eight hours of backup power on every cell-phone tower in the country.

Nokia Adds 3D Navigation and Google Maps Rival

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:00:16 -0800

Nokia continues to push navigation on mobile phones at its World 08 conference.

On Your Side: Winamp Registration Key Headache

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:40:00 -0800

Resolving a vendor's 'invalid registration key' message, phone system's maker doesn't answer, and a recall of TV stands.

Nokia Takes Mobile Messaging to the Masses

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:00:13 -0800

Nokia announced more details about its upcoming Messaging platform at the Nokia World 08 conference in Barcelona on Tuesday.

See Linux Running on the iPhone

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:53:00 -0800

Could Google's Android operating system make its way to the iPhone, too? Maybe.

iPhone Beware, The Nokia N97 Is Coming

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:32:00 -0800

The iPhone will get more competition with the Nokia N97. This stylish touchscreen phone comes with a QWERTY keyboard that slides out from beneath the screen.

Nokia Heralds N97 as Most Powerful Mobile Yet

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:10:12 -0800

Nokia's new flagship mobile, the N97, is a touchscreen phone with a Qwerty keyboard that slides out from beneath the screen.

Forum Says Femtocells to Boost Cellular Capacity Ten-fold

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:20:11 -0800

Forum says femtocells to boost cellular capacity ten-fold.

Cell-Phone Insurance: A Bet on Bad Luck?

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:00:00 -0800

You can insure most handsets against theft, loss, and damage; consider it if you're married to your mobile.

High Court Narrows Penalty Against Qualcomm

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:00:17 -0800

A federal appeals court agreed that Qualcomm violated a standards body's rules but said its punishment should be reduced.

Now You Can Opt Out When Telemarketers Call

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:15:00 -0800

Telemarketing poppycock elimination laws take effect today

Cyber Monday? Humbug! Mobile Tuesday Is Coming

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:10:00 -0800

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are old news. Here comes 'Mobile Tuesday.'

How to Buy a GPS Device

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:30:00 -0800

GPS devices are among the hottest technology products, but it's easy to spend a lot on one and be disappointed. We explain the benefits and pitfalls.

Clearwire, Sprint Close WiMax Deal

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:00:42 -0800

Clearwire and Sprint have closed the deal to create a new national WiMax operator for the U.S.

Cell Phones Distract Drivers More than Passengers Do

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:45:00 -0800

Chatty passengers can point out road hazards, but the person at the other end of the phone call doesn't help your driving.

Tech Sells on Black Friday

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:20:00 -0800

Shoppers scrambled for technology deals at the traditional launch of the holiday shopping season.

20 Hot Cyber Monday Deals

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:14:00 -0800

It's Cyber Monday. Where are the hot tech deals? We've corralled more than 20 of the hottest tech deals.

Brits Prefer Tunes on Phones

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:14:00 -0800

Music-capable mobile phones are outselling CD players in the UK, a study shows.

Mobile Forecasts Defy Economic Worries

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:12:00 -0800

Researchers at Ovum expect mobile sales will beat the general economic gloom.

Mac Celebs Dis BlackBerry Storm

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0800

RIM BlackBerry Storm characterized as "shockingly bad" and "head-bangingly frustrating."

Mumbai Terrorism, Worm Warning, Holiday Woe

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:50:00 -0800

The top 10 tech stories of the past week include help through Twitter and bloggers to victims of terrorist attacks in Mumbai.

VoIP: Worth the Effort?

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:05:00 -0800

Adding a layer of technology on top of your standard office network can be daunting.

1 Million Androids May be Sold by Year's End

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:50:00 -0800

Google Android phone maker HTC predicts blockbuster sales.

Hands on With the HTC Touch HD

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:50:00 -0800

The smartphone developer has unveiled its biggest threat to the iPhone 3G yet, and the new rival is impressive.

Singapore's StarHub Offers Femtocell Service

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:30:17 -0800

Singapore's StarHub is rolling out a femtocell service for its mobile and Internet subscribers.

Apple iPhone 3G Ad: Brouhaha Is Bogus

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:10:00 -0800

Lay off Apple's 'really fast' iPhone 3G ad.

Europe to Cap Prices for Roaming Text Messages and Data

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:20:00 -0800

European telecommunications ministers gave their backing on Thursday to a plan to cap retail prices for sending SMS messages.

Nokia Wants to Automate Your Home

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:10:11 -0800

Nokia is developing a new way to control home automation systems using mobile phones.

In Mumbai, Bloggers and Twitter Offer Help to Relatives

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:50:00 -0800

In Mumbai terrorist attack, bloggers and Twitter users are helping relay information to worried relatives.

Nokia to Pull out of Japanese Handset Market

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:40:12 -0800

Nokia is to stop developing handsets for Japanese carriers and pull out of the Japanese market, it said Thursday.

Apple Offers IPhone 3G Gift Card

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:30:00 -0800

Apple this week began offering the new iPhone 3G Gift Card, redeemable for varying amounts and available online or at the retail stores.

Building the Perfect Smart Phone: PC World's Design

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:25:00 -0800

What would you include in the perfect smart phone? Check out our concept and tell us what you think.

Gartner: Economy Hits Cell-phone Sales

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:00:00 -0800

Economic woes stunted cell-phone sales growth in the third quarter of this year, and sales are likely to fall next year, according to Gartner.

IBM Predicts Big Innovations

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:30:00 -0800

IBM predicts talking Web, solar-powered cell phones, and more.

Meet George Jetson's Videophone

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:15:00 -0800

Private carrier with IP network to offer $200 videophone next year.

Gear Guide, Part One: Gear for Your IPhone

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:10:29 -0800

This time of year, people start thinking about the ones near and dear to them. Friends, relatives, colleagues--many of these...

UK Bans Apple 3G IPhone Advertisement

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:20:20 -0800

The U.K.'s advertising watchdog on Wednesday banned a video advertisement for Apple's 3G iPhone, saying the ad exaggerates the...

Does the BlackBerry Storm's Lack of Wi-Fi Matter?

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:30:00 -0800

RIM's design-out of Wi-Fi dooms the BlackBerry Storm in the same way that lacking essentials have buried the iPhone 3G and Wii -- not at all.

HTC's Real IPhone Rival Stands Up: the Touch HD

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:40:00 -0800

HTC and Taiwan Mobile launched the Touch HD smartphone in Taipei.

Indians See Mobile Phones as a Necessity in Economic Crisis

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:40:00 -0800

Indians see mobile phone connections as a necessity, says Gartner as telecom regulator reports unabated growth in October in demand for new connections.