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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.
Providing optimal viewing window sizes by detecting the type of device being using, Gmail Mobile allows users comfortable view of attached photos and documents on their phone. Furthermore, users ca... [Continue reading Google Offers Cell Phone Version of Gmail Email]
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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.
"Sprint Nextel is plea... [Continue reading Sprint to Give Free Phones and Service to Katrina Victims]
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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.
Cingular Video lets consumers personalize their service so they can easily access current video content they want to see, including news, sports, weather and entertainment clips. In addition, Cingular is providing expanded ringtones, graphics, messaging, and games, deliver... [Continue reading HBO Goes Cellular with Cingular]
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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.
The two companies will develop joint marketing and promotions across MTV Networks' brands and screens. Additionally, MTV Networks will make an investment in Amp'd and appoint Jason Hirschhorn, MTV Networks' Chief Digital Officer, to the Amp'd Board of Directors.
"When we began this company, partnering with... [Continue reading MTV Invests in Amp'd Mobile]
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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.
Visto asserts that Microsoft's Windows Mobile 5.0 is a blatant infringement on Visto's patented technology. Its concerns about this market are heightened by Microsoft's recent decision to bundle Windows Mobile 5.0 with their already market-dominating Exchange server software. This method of bundling software has led Microso... [Continue reading Visto Sues Microsoft for Patent Infringement]
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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%.
In addition to rising to the number two position in mobile phone shipments in the U.S., LG gained the number one ranking in terms of sales of CDMA phones glo... [Continue reading LG Becomes Second Largest Cell Phone Manufacturer in U.S.]
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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.
The trial is the first large-scale test of next-generation mobile phone applications in North America, and is the result of a collaboration between Chase, Cingular Wireless, Nokia, Philips, Visa USA, and ViVOtech, along with Atlanta Spirit, LLC, parent company ... [Continue reading Industry Leaders Test Mobile Phone Contactless Payment]
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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.
Designed with just five keys instead of a regular dial pad, parents set a private PIN to program up to 22 outgoing numbers on the Firefly. Dedicated "Mom" and "Dad" speed-dial keys are handy to call after ballet class or soccer practice, and an optional call screening feature can be activated, allo... [Continue reading Firefly Mobile Review Posted]
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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.
The second edition of the global research into the perception of mobile services, carried out by leading Research Institutes and coordinated by Buongiorno Vitaminic on a sample of 5,000 users, from Europe, the United States and South ... [Continue reading Mobile Multimedia on the Rise]
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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.
Starting today, VCAST customers can access the best of "Tonight" in the palm of their hands and get all the laughs from Jay's weeknight monologues and comedy sketch favorites. From the streets of L.A. in "Jaywalking," weekly "Headlines," and street correspondent pieces, fans won't miss a beat from the #1 show in late night television. With a few clicks... [Continue reading Jay Leno Comes to Verizon Wireless VCAST]
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