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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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

Apple iPhone 3G Ad: Brouhaha Is Bogus

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Apple Sued Over iPhone Browser

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:46:00 -0800

Real estate developer says the way the iPhone navigates the Web infringes on his patent.

Samsung Omnia for Verizon Smart Phone

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0800

The sophisticated Omnia can do just about everything, but omissions such as a slideout keyboard and a headphone jack prevent it from outshining the iPhone.

T-Mobile G1 Gets Opera Mini And Visual Voicemail

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:38:00 -0800

T-Mobile adds new applications, Opera Mini browser and visual voice mail, to its roster of mobile applications.

Report: SingTel Sued by Mitac Over Mio Brand

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:10:11 -0800

Taiwan's Mitac has filed a lawsuit against operator SingTel for using the Mio trademark in Singapore.

iPhone Update Leaves the Enterprise Behind

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:15:00 -0800

The iPhone is great, but not as great as it needs to be with the BlackBerry Storm now here.

Businesses Eye Smartphones to Supplant Laptops

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:34:00 -0800

A survey finds businesses plan to buy more smartphones and fewer laptops in the next three years.

Nokia Tells Plan for Internet Services

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:12:00 -0800

Search with a gesture, surf on wireless radio waves, and other next-gen technologies are in the works.

Which is the Most Recycled Phone?

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:04:00 -0800

Nokia, Motorola, and LG all lay claim to the top of one electronics recycling firm's list of most frequently collected models.

Storm's Fans Crash Ordering System

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:09:00 -0800

Both Verizon's in-store systems and online portal were overloaded with demand for the newest Blackberry device.

Apple Squashes iPhone Bugs

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:17:00 -0800

iPhone 2.2, released Friday, is the the first update to the phone's firmware in more than two months.

Push IPhone Mail Without Exchange

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:00:00 -0800

There are several options, if you know where to look.

$5 Million Lawsuit Charges Apple With Fraud Over 3G Speeds

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:50:00 -0800

A lawsuit charges that Apple and AT&T misled consumers regarding the speed of the 3G network and the performance of the iPhone.

Verizon Flunks Privacy Test

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:29:00 -0800

Employees who snooped on Obama's account are suspended, but why aren't telecom companies guarding our privacy?

MySpace App for BlackBerry Gets Big Downloads

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:20:00 -0800

The MySpace application for BlackBerry is being downloaded in record numbers.

Apple Updates iPhone Software: Maps, Podcasts Enhanced

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:37:00 -0800

Apple has updates the iPhone's firmware to 2.2 adding enhancements to Google Maps, podcasts, and more.

Folding Screen for Mobile Phones Unveiled

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:20:00 -0800

ITRI revealed a bendable screen technology for mobile phone that enables 5-inch screens.

Smart Phone OS Smackdown

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800

The 'smart' in smart phones comes from the software they run. Which operating system--iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, or Symbian--packs the most power, usability, and potential?

BlackBerry Storm Sales Should Be Strong, Verizon Says

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

Despite the sluggish economy, Verizon Wireless predicts that sales of the BlackBerry Storm will be strong.

Blackberry Storm: The Reviews Are In

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:38:00 -0800

Critics are weighing in on BlackBerry's new touchscreen phone. Here's what they have to say.

Nokia and IBM Join Forces on Mobile E-mail

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:30:16 -0800

Nokia and IBM will work together on mobile e-mail, they announced on Thursday.

New Handsets Needed for Microsoft's Mobile IE6

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:50:12 -0800

Microsoft's upcoming IE6 mobile browser will only work on new smartphones with 500MHz or better processors.

RIM's BlackBerry Storm: Awkward and Disappointing

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:01:00 -0800

Research in Motion's BlackBerry Storm looks handsome enough, but it will disappoint prospective buyers hoping for a credible touch-based iPhone alternative.

Femtocell FAQ: Your Own 'Cell-Phone Tower'?

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:45:00 -0800

Cell-service miracle or mirage? We answer 18 burning questions about femtocell technology.