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T-Mobile to Offer New Prepaid Plans

Mon May 17, 2010 11:16 am | By Allen Tsai
T-Mobile said it will start offering two unlimited prepaid plans on Wednesday, as the struggling carrier targets the fast-growing segment of cost-conscious consumers that don't want to sign long-term contracts.

HTC Unveils Wildfire Smartphone, Focuses on Social Networks

Mon May 17, 2010 10:20 am | By Allen Tsai
HTC today announced the Wildfire, an Android-powered smartphone with a touch screen display and social networking tools aimed at budget-conscious teens, as the company looks to broaden its reach in Europe and Asia.

No Brain Cancer Link to Cell Phone Use, Study Says

Mon May 17, 2010 2:54 am | By Allen Tsai
The largest study to date on the hazards of cell phones has found no clear link to brain cancer, but scientists noted that more research was needed due to the increasing use of mobile devices within the last decade.

AT&T Steps Up Network Upgrade

Sat May 15, 2010 11:35 pm | By Allen Tsai
AT&T is stepping up plans to double the speed of its wireless network by the end of this year, anticipating the launch of next-generation high-speed devices like smartphones, tablets and other mobile gadgets.

Google Mistakenly Grabs Personal Data From Wi-Fi Networks

Sat May 15, 2010 9:16 pm | By Allen Tsai
Google said an internal investigation has discovered that its fleet of roving vans responsible for photographing streets around the world has been accidentally collecting data, including personal information, sent by people over wireless networks.

Google to Stop Selling Nexus One Online

Sat May 15, 2010 7:03 pm | By Allen Tsai
Google said it will stop selling its Nexus One smartphone through its online store, after lackluster sales and customer service complaints, and instead rely on traditional channels and retail stores.

Wireless Carriers Look to Prepaid Services

Fri May 14, 2010 4:43 am | By Allen Tsai
The major U.S. carriers are moving more aggressively into the low-end handset market, selling "prepaid" services which often costs less and don't require long-term contracts.

Sprint to Offer Prepaid at Wal-Mart, Rounds Down Minutes

Thu May 13, 2010 12:52 am | By Allen Tsai
Sprint will start selling a new prepaid service -- that rounds down calls to the nearest minute -- at Wal-Mart stores later this week, as the carrier looks for new ways to appeal to cost-conscious consumers who want no-frills contract-free phones.

Sprint to Launch HTC Evo 4G on June 4 for $200

Wed May 12, 2010 5:59 pm | By Allen Tsai
Sprint said the first phone to run on its high-speed fourth-generation network, the HTC Evo 4G, will go on sale on June 4 for $200.

HTC Seeks Ban on Apple Products in U.S.

Wed May 12, 2010 10:20 am | By Allen Tsai
Taiwan-based HTC, maker of Google's Nexus One smartphone, filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission, seeking for a ban U.S. imports on Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod products.

T-Mobile Loses More Subscribers, Focuses on Faster Network

Wed May 12, 2010 9:50 am | By Allen Tsai
T-Mobile posted a weak first-quarter performance, losing 77,000 subscribers, putting pressure on company executives to figure out a solution for the embattled operator.

Verizon in Talks to Bring 4G to Rural Carriers

Wed May 12, 2010 8:40 am | By Allen Tsai
Verizon is negotiating with rural carriers about possibly licensing its wireless spectrum to bring fourth-generation, or 4G, service to remote areas of the U.S.

Verizon to Launch LG Ally on May 20 for $100

Wed May 12, 2010 5:27 am | By Allen Tsai
Verizon said the LG Ally, a Google Android-powered device with a tempered-glass touch screen display and a slide-out keyboard, will be available next week for $100 with a two-year contract.

Sharp Develops 3D Camera for Phones

Wed May 12, 2010 4:40 am | By Allen Tsai
Sharp said it has developed a three-dimensional camera for mobile phones that can capture high-definition 3D videos, which it will begin to produce by the end of the year.

Regulators Look to Prevent Wireless Bill Surprises

Tue May 11, 2010 10:07 am | By Allen Tsai
Federal regulators are considering rules that would require carriers to alert customers before charges add up to shocking totals on their wireless plans.

Nokia Reorganizes Management to Tackle Rivals

Tue May 11, 2010 9:24 am | By Allen Tsai
Nokia will reshuffle its management for the second time in less than a year, underscoring the struggles the world's largest handset maker has to gain ground from rivals in the high-end smartphone sector.

Google Android Phones Outsell iPhones

Mon May 10, 2010 5:36 pm | By Allen Tsai
Smartphones running Google's Android operating system outsold Apple's iPhone for the first time during the first quarter of the year, said research firm NPD.

AT&T to Launch Palm Pre on May 16

Mon May 10, 2010 4:36 pm | By Allen Tsai
AT&T said it will begin selling the Palm Pre Plus, including a free Touchstone wireless charging dock, on May 16 for $150 with a two-year contract.

Sprint Launches Samsung Seek, Messaging Phone

Mon May 10, 2010 3:58 pm | By Allen Tsai
Sprint said the Samsung Seek, an affordable touch screen handset with a slide-out keyboard, is available now for $30.

Sprint Drops Plans for Google's Nexus One

Mon May 10, 2010 2:28 pm | By Allen Tsai
Sprint said it no longer plans to sell Google's Nexus One smartphone, just two months after announcing its upcoming release, highlighting the strained relationships the Internet search giant has with established mobile companies.

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