January 2009
136 posts
Smartphone Market To Grow Despite Economy →
Apple and RIM are expected to take advantage of the increased adoption of smartphones, according to ABI Research.
T-Mobile Confirms G1 Successors →
T-Mobile will release more G series smartphones this year, but it will face a crowded field as Motorola, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson will have Android-powered handsets as well.
This week in mobile news
Note: This article first appeared on InformationWeek. http://tinyurl.com/cnf8es
By Marin Perez
It’s been an interesting week in the mobile space, as Verizon had a strong quarter thanks to the Storm, Sprint said it would be axing 8,000 jobs, and Apple got an important patent for the iPhone. But there were a few stories that we didn’t get to highlight, and I’ll go over them after...
Sprint Back In Court Over Early Termination Fees →
A California judge is ordering a new trial in a class-action lawsuit against Sprint regarding its contract cancellation fees that could potentially cost $300 million.
BlackBerry Storm Costs More To Make Than iPhone →
According to a breakdown by iSuppli, the touch-screen BlackBerry costs $203 to make, $30 more than Apple’s smartphone.
T-Mobile Reports 32.8 Million Subscribers →
Thanks to the rollout of 3G services and the success of handsets like the Android-powered G1, T-Mobile added more than 4 million new subscribers in 2008.
For sale: baby shoes, never worn.
Any proof that shows the Storm has a higher return rate than other phones, or is it just heresay that has become Internet truth?
8 Mobile Technologies To Watch →
Many of the improvements expected to make an impact in the next two years will soon be integrated into smartphones, research firm Gartner reports.
Opera Finalizes Browser For Android →
The release version of Opera Mini for Android includes the ability to save files on an SD card, resources for video playback, and other improvements.
Nokia Fixes 'Curse Of Silence' Exploit →
The vulnerability could crash millions of Nokia handsets’ SMS system with a single malformed text message.
Nokia Boosts Location Services With Bit-Side Buy →
By purchasing the media-sharing software company, Nokia is hoping to improve its Nokia Maps program.
bad day for #empathyday as Arrington quits after getting spat on
Ever wonder if those TV pet nail trimmers really work? Check out Slate’s take: http://tinyurl.com/d6ovtt
at dr. reading old news mags. wonder what will happen with this obama fella
holy shit, john updike died
Verizon Releases Cell Phone Boosting Hardware →
The company’s femtocell device will increase coverage using a customer’s broadband service, and Verizon won’t charge monthly fees.
Samsung Sees First-Ever Quarterly Loss →
Plunging sales of appliances, liquid crystal displays, and memory chips led to Samsung reporting its first-ever quarterly loss of about $14.4 million.
Sprint To Lay Off 8,000 Workers →
The cost-cutting measure comes as the third-largest U.S. carrier continues to lose subscribers, but the upcoming Palm Pre could lead to a turnaround.
Android App Bumped For Erasing Memory, Contacts →
The application was pulled from the Android Market after multiple consumers said it was interfering with G1 handsets and spamming contacts.
what’s the best pizza in San Francisco?
Wow, just got around to listening to Twit. Good for Leo having the guts to say what we’re all thinking of Jobs’ health. http://bit.ly/1f1tvm
Had to be a dick. My landlord hasn’t fixed my oven after 3 months, I contacted his higher-ups. I need to cook pizzas yo.
Welcome back monta!!
is ditching lame birthday party for a dive
Android Market Grows, Still Trails Apple →
More than 800 apps are now available for Google’s Android platform, but Apple’s App Store has more than 15,000 programs.
Verizon Launches Touch-Screen VoIP Hub →
For a monthly $34.99 service fee, users can get unlimited calls to the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
RIM CEOs Face $80 Million Fine For Backdating →
Canadian regulators are seeking a record fine against Research In Motion’s leaders for a backdating scandal that netted them about $1.6 million each.
WiMax Forum Launches Global Roaming Program →
The collaboration could help boost the rollout of WiMax as it enables customers to get service on multiple networks from different providers.
Trojan Steals Cash From Symbian Phones →
A Trojan targeting Indonesian Symbian users hijacks the SMS system to transfer funds from the user’s account to one held by criminals.
I still like writing “in response to press inquiries” or “when reached by the press.”
Yeah, was never an Alonzo Mourning fan. Great player, but far too bitchy about contracts/location, and the “intensity” gets old
was let down by top 80s countdown. living on a prayer? top song?
HTC Updates Touch Cruise →
The Windows Mobile smartphone will feature robust location-based services, enabling users to geotag photos as well as get turn-by-turn directions.
LG Electronics Posts $487 Million Loss →
Sluggish demand, declining margins, and a price-fixing fine led to a $489 million loss for the cell phone and consumer electronics maker.
Sprint Picks Up Palm Treo Pro →
The carrier accidentally reveals it will soon offer the Palm Treo Pro, but the Windows Mobile smartphone may get overshadowed by the upcoming Palm Pre.
Sprint Woos Enterprise With Flat-Rate Plans →
The company is targeting business customers on its Nextel network with discounted push-to-talk, wireless Web, SMS, and navigation services.
I’d probably grow tired of it after a month, but the Facebook phon would be sweet: http://tinyurl.com/bsxud6
I’d probably grow tired of it after a month, but the Facebook phone would be sweet: http://tinyurl.com/bsxud6
fire alarm went off in the office and we are evacuating. who burned pocorn?
Texas high-school team beats team 100-0 http://tinyurl.com/bzw2yo
M$’s layoffs are sad, but it’s pretty amazing that it’s the first one they’s really done.
Earbuds died on me. Weak sauce.
240 Million GPS-Enabled Handsets Expected →
Personal navigation, social spatial knowledge, and location-specific contextual information will be assumed, according to a recent market report.
Android's Lead Engineer Jumps Ship →
Engineering director Steve Horowitz is leaving Google to become CTO of Coupons Inc.
AT&T Sells 235 Cellular Towers →
Global Tower Partners will be acquiring the towers to boost its coverage in urban areas.
RIM To Bring S60 E-Mail Support →
Nokia dropped support for BlackBerry servers last year, but Research In Motion is said to be readying a way for S60 handsets to get push corporate e-mail, contact information, and calendars.
Well-written article on why Windows Mobile is the best platform out there: http://tinyurl.com/winmoftw
What recession: Apple posts record profit for 1Q09, iPhone sales down from 100 Gazillion to 80 Gazillion tho: http://tinyurl.com/8ogwnh
Charles Barkley finally got what he needed: http://tinyurl.com/Chuckb