Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:21 am
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion plans to release a Mac-compatible version of its desktop software -- able to synchronize devices to iTunes playlists, calendars, contacts, notes and tasks -- in September.
Sun Jul 19, 2009 1:58 am
Nokia, the world's leading handset maker, said it will sell the N86 8MP -- a smartphone with an 8.0-megapixel auto-focus camera and Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens -- in the United States in the coming weeks.
Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:20 pm
Verizon Wireless, largest U.S. wireless provider, said it will limit the time it holds on exclusive handset deals, allowing small carriers to sell the same devices after six months.
Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:54 pm
Verizon Wireless today released an automatic software update for the Samsung Omnia, unlocking its GPS to use with other location-based services such as Google Maps.
Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:13 am
Nokia, the world's top handset maker, today reported second-quarter earnings fell 66 percent as the economic downturn sapped demand.
Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:44 am
Struggling handset maker Sony Ericsson reported a $398 million second-quarter loss and reiterated plans to focus on higher-end smartphones instead of its Walkman and Cyber-Shot sub-brands.
Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:55 pm
Top corrections official from more than two dozen states have appealed to a Senate committee to make signal-jamming technology legal inside state prisons to thwart inmates' forbidden mobile phone calls.
Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:39 am
AT&T plans to launch the Sony Ericsson C905a, an 8.1-megapixel camera phone, and the W518a, a stylish clamshell with interactive music controls and Facebook access, starting July 19.
Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:41 am
T-Mobile, the fourth-largest U.S. carrier, today released the Samsung Highlight, a touch screen smartphone running Samsung's TouchWiz technology.
Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:23 pm
Smartphone maker Research In Motion has launched a new social network service for its BlackBerry App World store -- hoping to help grow its online marketplace virally and gain ground on rival Apple's popular App Store.