Mobile News - January 2005

Siemens SL65 Escada Limited Edition Phone

Sun Jan 16, 2005 12:21 pm | By Allen Tsai
Siemens Mobile Devices recently unveiled the SL65 Escada limited edition mobile phone to esteemed guests, VIP customers and members of the press at an exclusive event hosted at Paris Gallery.

Samsung's Pain Is Motorola's Gain

Sun Jan 16, 2005 12:00 pm | By Allen Tsai
Motorola may have gotten an early Christmas present from rival cell phone manufacturer, Samsung. The Korean manufacturer reported that its fourth quarter profits were lower than expected, hurt by the recent price war with Finnish rival Nokia. It had been slow to beef up its portfolio in time for the holiday shopping season, giving Motorola's newest phones an edge.

Verizon Sued for Limited Bluetooth on Motorola V710

Sat Jan 15, 2005 12:39 pm | By Allen Tsai
Customers have issued a lawsuit claiming that Verizon Wireless has limited some common Bluetooth features in the Motorola V710.

Motorola And Oakley Make Bluetooth Eyewear

Fri Jan 14, 2005 1:38 pm | By Allen Tsai
Motorola announced today a partnership to produce eyewear for Oakley with Bluetooth wireless technology. The new products will allow users to control electronic devices from their sunglasses. No further details have been mentioned, but plans will be unveiled in mid 2005.

Hacker Breaks Into T-Mobile USA Accounts

Wed Jan 12, 2005 1:47 pm | By Allen Tsai
T-Mobile was the target in a year long hacking operation used to monitor U.S. Secret Service email, obtain customers' passwords and Social Security Numbers, and download candid photos taken by Sidekick users, including Hollywood celebrities.

Sprint Delivers Phone Software Upgrade Over Wireless Network

Thu Jan 06, 2005 7:52 am | By Allen Tsai
As more wireless customers rely on advanced data applications and cutting-edge services, getting the latest software updates is increasingly important. Sprint today announced a new capability that will improve the customer experience by making phone software upgrades as easy as pressing a button - saving customers from taking a trip to a store.

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Editorials & Opinion

The Future of mHealth: Can the FDA Keep Up with Mobile?

By Janet Maragioglio

Mobile devices increasingly diagnose and manage disease, putting them under the watchful eye of federal regulators, who could slow the pace of innovation.