Thu Jan 20, 2005 6:27 am
Since Siemens announced it plans to abandon the cell phone market, it has been accepting offers from rivals companies to sell off its mobile phone division. Perhaps the most interested may be Korean manufacturer LG Electronics; however there have been conflicting reports.
Tue Jan 18, 2005 6:30 pm
Today, Motorola announced it beat expectations and rode strong fourth quarter sales to regain the No. 2 position from Samsung. Spearheaded by the RAZR V3, Motorola released a massive 20 phone portfolio resulting in a 34% increase in fourth-quarter profits; solidifying its position behind Nokia.
Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:17 pm
Plastic may be a thing of the past as handset manufacturers begin integrating computer chips into phones; storing account information necessary to make purchases similar to credit cards.
Tue Jan 18, 2005 3:28 am
After cutting 5,000 jobs, Siemens Mobile is prepared to leave the phone industry due to struggling profits and the increasingly competitive marketplace. Being the fourth largest phone manufacturer with 7.6% market share, Siemens is looking for a joint partner, much the Sony Ericsson agreement, to save its struggling division rather than abandon it completely.
Mon Jan 17, 2005 12:13 pm
It was only a matter of time before Asia's two most celebrated pop culture icons were combined; the cell phone and Hello Kitty. Actually Nokia previously created one, but Taiwanese manufacturer, OKWAP, has taken it one step further by created the A267 and i516 clamshells for Hello Kitty's 30th anniversary.
Sun Jan 16, 2005 4:21 pm
Siemens Mobile Devices recently unveiled the SL65 Escada limited edition mobile phone to esteemed guests, VIP customers and members of the press at an exclusive event hosted at Paris Gallery.
Sun Jan 16, 2005 4:00 pm
Motorola may have gotten an early Christmas present from rival cell phone manufacturer, Samsung. The Korean manufacturer reported that its fourth quarter profits were lower than expected, hurt by the recent price war with Finnish rival Nokia. It had been slow to beef up its portfolio in time for the holiday shopping season, giving Motorola's newest phones an edge.
Sat Jan 15, 2005 4:39 pm
Customers have issued a lawsuit claiming that Verizon Wireless has limited some common Bluetooth features in the Motorola V710.
Fri Jan 14, 2005 5:38 pm
Motorola announced today a partnership to produce eyewear for Oakley with Bluetooth wireless technology. The new products will allow users to control electronic devices from their sunglasses. No further details have been mentioned, but plans will be unveiled in mid 2005.
Wed Jan 12, 2005 5:47 pm
T-Mobile was the target in a year long hacking operation used to monitor U.S. Secret Service email, obtain customers' passwords and Social Security Numbers, and download candid photos taken by Sidekick users, including Hollywood celebrities.
