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'Free' TV for your cell phone

May 17, 2005 Digital Music Video Network, an MTV-style commercial station, will debut in June with programming for the cell phone's tiny screen. TAGS: wireless video, cell phone, digital music, BellSouth Corp., programming, handset, Verizon Wireless, TV, AT&T Corp., video

Intel Inside for cell phones--sort of

March 23, 2006 Some Asian cell phone makers are putting Intel badges on their phones, showing that the handsets run on the company's chips. TAGS: cell phone company, branding, cell phone, Intel, handset, chip company

Will unlocked cell phones free consumers?

January 24, 2007 Handset makers in the U.S. are dabbling in selling phones directly to consumers, but will the model be attractive enough to consumers? TAGS: American Technology Research, handset, carrier, cell phone, Cingular Wireless, subscriber, Motorola Inc., service provider, U.S., T-Mobile, Nokia Corp.

Google unveils cell phone software and alliance

November 5, 2007 In much the same way it changed the wired Internet, Google plans to revolutionize the mobile Web through its new open software platform. TAGS: alliance, Andy Rubin, handset maker, Open Handset Alliance, Eric Schmidt, Qualcomm Inc., cell phone, platform, Google Inc., handset, SDK, HTC, smart phone, mobile device, Motorola Inc., CEO

Cell phone shipments hit highs, but profits sag

October 19, 2006 With the billionth handset expected to ship this year, makers are hitting sales records. But some are struggling to make money. TAGS: euro, handset, shipment, Motorola Inc., Nokia Corp., cell phone company, profit, cell phone, mobile phone, smart phone

FBI taps cell phone mic as eavesdropping tool

December 1, 2006 Agency used novel surveillance technique on alleged Mafioso: activating his cell phone's microphone and then just listening. TAGS: microphone, Nextel Communications Inc., conversation, handset, suspect, cell phone, bug, call, New York, owner, battery, security

Kaspersky ships antivirus tool for cell phones

February 13, 2007 Russian security firm is the latest to offer a product for mobile devices, a huge potential market. TAGS: Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Lab, mobile device, handset, cell phone, antivirus, security, PC

Start-up claims to offer next mobile-music thing

November 27, 2006 Oxy Systems says its software allows users to wirelessly sync their PC music collections with their cell phones. TAGS: subscriber, handset, mobile operator, cell phone, wireless network, start-up, music, U.S., PC

The 3G handset quandary

July 22, 2005 Prices for next-generation cell phones edge up while predicted demand for the handsets shrinks. What's a cell phone operator to do? TAGS: W-CDMA, Qualcomm Inc., financial analyst, handset, cell phone, chip company, 3G, CEO, Nokia Corp., video

Emerging markets fuel cell phone growth

February 14, 2007 The next wave of growth will come from poor, developing nations, leaders in the wireless industry say at 3GSM. TAGS: Telenor, emerging market, Vodafone Group Plc., fuel cell, mobile operator, subscriber, rural area, operator, India, Africa, region, Brazil, handset, Barcelona, CEO, China

Push-to-talk comes to BlackBerry handsets

January 4, 2007 RIM licenses PTT technology that offers voice mail, call waiting, and allows easy segue to conference calling. TAGS: push-to-talk, Research In Motion Ltd., RIM BlackBerry, handset, cell phone, person

Seeking status in a cell phone

June 1, 2006 With its new Q smart phone, Motorola aims for an A-plus grade. Also: Nokia's diamond-studded handsets. TAGS: Motorola Razr, Motorola Inc., handset, cell phone, mobile phone, Nokia Corp., smart phone, mobile device, photograph

BlackBerry betting to catch on in a New York minute?

January 12, 2007 New state regulation lets people bet on horse races via the Net and other electronic platforms, including smart phones. TAGS: regulation, bet, New York, horse, cell phone, handset, RIM BlackBerry, state, video

Qualcomm, others await international trade decision

June 7, 2007 Commission expected to rule Thursday whether cell phones using a particular Qualcomm technology can be imported to the U.S. TAGS: Qualcomm Inc., Broadcom Corp., EVDO, import, patent, cell phone, handset, decision, U.S., Sprint Nextel, 3G

Cell phones channel TV broadcasts

January 25, 2005 Major rollouts from Cingular and Verizon mean never having to miss an episode of "According to Jim." TAGS: MobiTV, Verizon V-Cast, Cingular Wireless, BellSouth Corp., cell phone, Verizon Communications, handset, U.S., Sprint Nextel, AT&T Corp., channel, TV, video

The devil wears a Prada phone

January 29, 2007 As cell phones increasingly wed tech and fashion, designers from both worlds chime in about which devices make their best- and worst-dressed lists. Photos: Phone design hits and misses TAGS: Prada, LG Chocolate, designer, cell phone, Motorola Inc., Motorola Razr, LG Electronics Inc., handset, Apple Computer, Apple iPhone, Samsung Electronics

Motorola considers cell phone biz spinoff

February 1, 2008 Company says it might consider busting into pieces to revive its ailing cell phone business. But is it the right move? TAGS: Motorola Inc., handset, market share, Motorola Razr, cell phone

Mobile phone companies join forces on Linux

June 15, 2006 Several cell phone makers and mobile operators plan to pull resources to develop a common Linux operating system for mobile devices. TAGS: handset maker, mobile operator, foundation, handset, Linux, Motorola ROKR, Motorola Inc., platform, specification, cell phone company, telephone company, mobile phone, API, mobile device, cell phone, operating system

Skype, Wal-Mart strike retail deal

May 14, 2007 Wal-Mart Stores is first major retailer to dedicate a section to equipment such as handsets, Webcams, headsets for the service. TAGS: Skype, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., headset, handset, retailer, consumer electronics, webcam, call, equipment, section, eBay Inc., cell phone
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