Fri Dec 16, 2005 12:05 pm
Today Google launched a portable version of its Gmail email service, providing users access to their Gmail accounts directly from their mobile devices. Through the free service, emails are automatically synchronized between cell phones and computer accounts, regardless where Gmail is accessed from.
Fri Dec 16, 2005 11:45 am
Sprint Nextel today announced the details of its participation in the Federal Communications Commission's Katrina Lifeline Program. Through the program, eligible customers in the 92 Gulf Coast counties and parishes affected by Hurricane Katrina will be able to apply for a free wireless phone and service. Existing Sprint Nextel customers affected by the hurricane who qualify for the program will receive a credit of 500 minutes for four months from the date of activation.
Thu Dec 15, 2005 7:33 pm
Cingular Wireless today announced the upcoming launch of Cingular Video, an on-demand streaming video service that delivers fast, personalized access to high-quality video clips on consumers' high-speed capable (3G) phones.
Thu Dec 15, 2005 1:31 pm
MTV Networks has agreed to become an investor in privately held Amp'd Mobile and will provide video clips and other content for a wireless service that Amp'd plans to kick off this week.
Thu Dec 15, 2005 1:24 pm
Mobile e-mail startup Visto has sued Microsoft for allegedly infringing on three of its patents related to how information is handled between servers and handheld devices.
Thu Dec 15, 2005 1:11 pm
According to recently released mobile phone market share data from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, LG Electronics has taken the number two spot across all mobile phone manufacturers in terms of shipment volumes in the U.S. for Q3 2005. After selling 7.8 million handsets nationwide, LG's overall market share rose to 19.6%.
Wed Dec 14, 2005 11:13 am
A group of industry-leading companies today announced an advanced Near Field Communication (NFC) trial for mobile phone applications including contactless payments, mobile content and premium arena services at Philips Arena in Atlanta.
Tue Dec 13, 2005 1:53 pm
As the first unique voice-only phone explicitly designed for kids ages 12 and under, the Firefly Mobile lets parents keep in contact for parents searching for a mobile phone with parental controls.
Tue Dec 13, 2005 1:44 pm
According to global research on digital services for mobile phones commissioned by Buongiorno Vitaminic, downloading ringtones, wallpapers and multimedia games comes third place among the favorite activities of mobile holders, preceded only by calls and texting.
Tue Dec 13, 2005 1:31 pm
Verizon Wireless is teaming up with NBC Mobile to bring video segments of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" to customers' VCAST-enabled phones.
