Fri Sep 09, 2005 10:46 am
While RFID (Radio Frequency ID) and GPS (Global Positioning System) applications remain relatively rare among large enterprises, these two application areas will likely become much more common after the next round of wireless contracts are secured. This is one of the findings of a new study, Enterprise Wireless Trends: Carrier Positioning, Applications and Purchasing Behaviors, conducted by Harris Interactive(R) and ForceNine Consulting on the wireless purchasing and usage patterns of large enterprises which generate over $1 billion in annual revenue and deploy wireless applications.
Fri Sep 09, 2005 10:31 am
Access Co., a global provider of mobile content delivery and Internet Access software, and PalmSource, provider of Palm OS, a leading operating system powering next generation phones and mobile devices, today announced they have signed a definitive agreement for Access to acquire PalmSource in an all-cash transaction valued at USD $18.50 per share of PalmSource common stock, or approximately USD $324.3 million. Access' USD $18.50 per share offer represents an 83% premium for PalmSource stockholders based on the market closing price of USD $10.09 on September 8, 2005.
Thu Sep 08, 2005 1:23 pm
With the recent popularity of the iPod and iTunes service, Motorola looked to Apple when designing a music phone. Planned to be released exclusively through Cingular Wireless, the new ROKR E1 features software that allows it to play songs purchased at Apple's iTunes website.
Thu Sep 08, 2005 11:08 am
Overall satisfaction performance with wireless service providers has decreased 10 percent over 2004, the biggest year-over-year change since the study's inception, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 U.S. Wireless Regional Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Study(SM) released today.
Thu Sep 08, 2005 11:04 am
Sprint Nextel today announced it has implemented a pricing and billing relief plan for customers directly impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:42 pm
Motorola together with world-renowned music heavyweights is launching a new advertising campaign introducing the Motorola ROKR - the world's first mobile phone with iTunes - enabling music lovers to transfer up to 100 of their favorite songs from the iTunes jukebox on their Mac or PC to their mobile phone.
Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:14 pm
Motorola and Apple today announced the availability of the world's first mobile phone with iTunes, enabling music lovers to transfer up to 100 of their favorite songs from the iTunes jukebox on their Mac or PC to their mobile phone. The Motorola ROKR features easy-to-use menus, simple navigation and playback, and the ability to simply switch from listening to music to talking on the phone and back again with the push of a dedicated music key.
Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:49 am
Vodafone launched a solar charger for mobile phones enabling users to recharge batteries anywhere where the sun is shining. This is another important addition to the independence and mobility offered by mobile communications, and something that will be especially appreciated in the present holiday period, with long hours spent outside, far from a power socket but within reach of the sun's power.
Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:39 am
Trolltech, provider of leading technologies for Linux and cross-platform software development, today announced that its Qtopia software for Linux-based mobile phones is the application development foundation for Cellon International's new C8000 handset platform. Cellon International, the world's largest independent design house for wireless devices, has used Qtopia to build, customize and extend the Linux-based software applications and graphical user interface (GUI) for the C8000.
Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:33 am
As market leader, Apple prepares to upgrade its iPod products and launch Motorola's ROKR iTunes phone. A national study of 1,062 Americans finds that the average digital music player contains 375 songs.
