Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:08 pm
This Thursday at CeBIT, Motorola plans to announce the first handsets that will carry Apple's popular iTunes music software; hoping to get a jump on the newest competitive arena of cell phones capable of playing music.
Fri Mar 04, 2005 7:18 pm
Verizon Wireless and Qwest Communications today announced they have completed the transaction, previously announced in July 2004, for Verizon Wireless to purchase Qwest Wireless' spectrum licenses and certain network assets for $418 million. These licenses will increase Verizon Wireless' capacity in key existing markets as well as expand the company's network into new markets.
Fri Mar 04, 2005 7:11 pm
LG Mobile Phones and Cingular Wireless introduced the LG F9100, the first handset from LG Mobile Phones designed to provide wireless users with a convenient instant messaging experience. The F9100 allows easy typing and constant access to all of the most popular IM applications.
Fri Mar 04, 2005 6:58 pm
Motorola announced that Gartner Inc. affirmed the company's position as the world's second-largest handset manufacturer. The company commented following the release of Gartner's 2004 Market Share Report. The report estimates Motorola's fourth quarter 2004 global market share to be 16.3% based on sales to end users.
Fri Mar 04, 2005 6:50 pm
SBS Finland's Kiss FM today became the first radio station in the world to begin Visual Radio broadcasts. This unique new concept developed by Nokia offers the listeners the possibility to give feedback and to participate in programs easier than ever before. Radio is a medium which encourages participation and which people perceive as very personal. Visual Radio is the natural next evolution step; it brings the radio station and its listeners even closer together.
Fri Mar 04, 2005 6:36 pm
Internet portal, Yahoo, has announced today the launch if its studio to develop video games for mobile devices. Taking on the $20 billion industry, it hopes to develop games for Verizon Wireless, and expand to other carriers. Acquiring Stadeon, Yahoo plans to create multiplayer games such as chess and poker, allowing consumers to play online against each other through their phones.
Fri Mar 04, 2005 2:19 pm
Motorola today announced the "Race to Recycle," a first-of-its-kind fund-raising effort by a leading mobile-phone manufacturer to connect community involvement, classroom experience, and environmental awareness.
Fri Mar 04, 2005 2:12 pm
The new Volkswagen Passat will come equipped with the PREMIUM handset integration product from Nokia Automotive, harnessing Bluetooth wireless technology. This makes Volkswagen the first automaker to offer its customers a factory-fitted automotive communication solution that supports the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile. The handset integration product provides compatibility with a wide range of mobile phones from various manufacturers. A mobile phone holder is also offered as an option for users who wish to charge their phone in the car.
Thu Mar 03, 2005 1:12 pm
Alltel is the first wireless company to combine text, picture or video messaging in one pricing bundle that gives customers freedom to send any of the three messages at a flat rate.
Thu Mar 03, 2005 11:57 am
Sprint and Sierra Wireless today announced that the Sprint PCS Connection Card by Sierra Wireless (AirCard 580) is now available for sale through Sprint business sales channels. Designed to operate on CDMA 1xEV-DO (Evolution, Data Optimized) and 1xRTT networks, the AirCard 580 by Sierra Wireless will support broadband-like speeds when Sprint launches EV-DO service later this year and is backwards compatible to 1xRTT speeds in areas where Sprint EV-DO coverage is not available.
