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Yahoo! News: Cellular Phones
Cellular Phones
Maine gov cool to cell phone health warnings bill
(AP)
9 Mar 2010 at 12:11pm
AP - As a proposal to require health warnings on cellular phones got a fresh legislative review Tuesday, Gov. John Baldacci made clear his opposition but stopped short of threatening a veto.
NFL signs mobile phone deal with Verizon Wireless
(Reuters)
9 Mar 2010 at 9:29am
Reuters - The NFL has signed a four-year agreement with Verizon Wireless to show live games and highlights on mobile phones in a deal U.S. media reported was worth $720 million.
Verizon Reports Faster Speeds in 4G LTE Network Tests
(NewsFactor)
8 Mar 2010 at 12:27pm
NewsFactor - Six months after launching trials of its new 4G Long Term Evolution network, Verizon Wireless has reported wireless data speeds faster than its own and competitors' existing networks. The recorded speeds are also faster than any competitors' promised 3G network speeds.
Verizon Testing 4G LTE, Likes What it Sees
(PC Magazine)
8 Mar 2010 at 6:03am
PC Magazine - If recent speed tests are any indication, Verizon's new 700 MHz 4G LTE network will be "significantly faster" than the carrier's current 3G deployment, the company said Monday.
Sybase redeems $390 million of convertible debt
(AP)
5 Mar 2010 at 3:25pm
AP - Mobile phone software developer Sybase Inc. said Friday that it has redeemed $390 million of convertible debt.
Apple's Suit Would Block HTC's HD2 Windows 7 Phone
(NewsFactor)
5 Mar 2010 at 2:35pm
NewsFactor - Apple is attempting to put the brakes on potential for one of the first Windows Phone 7 Series smartphones. Apple's suit against HTC would block the company from releasing its HD2 mobile phone equipped with Microsoft's new mobile operating system in the U.S.
Windows Mobile Apps Won't Work on New Phones
(PC World)
5 Mar 2010 at 11:30am
PC World - While Microsoft still isn't commenting on whether current Windows Mobile phones will be upgradeable to its new Windows Phone 7 software, it has finally officially revealed that existing applications won't work on the new platform.
Apple's iPad Launch: 10 Questions
(PC World)
5 Mar 2010 at 9:50am
PC World - Apple gave us the answers to two very important questions today -- when can you pre-order an iPad and when can you buy one -- but left a lot to the imagination. iPad pre-orders start on March 12 for both the Wi-Fi-only and 3G-enabled models, and the tablet will be sold in Apple Stores on April 3. Here are the questions Apple didn't answer:
Indian firm launches 'AAA' battery powered handset
(AFP)
5 Mar 2010 at 7:34am
AFP - An Indian mobile phone company has launched a low-cost handset that uses commonly available AAA-sized batteries aimed at the hundreds of millions who live in areas where power supplies are erratic.
iPad's US Debut Set for April 3
(PC World)
5 Mar 2010 at 6:30am
PC World - The Wi-fi model of Apple's highly anticipated iPad multimedia device will be released in the U.S. on April 3, with 3G-enabled devices available later in the month, Apple announced Friday.
Apple iPad Goes On Sale April 3
(PC World)
5 Mar 2010 at 5:44am
PC World - Apple made it official Friday, announcing the iPad will go on sale April 3 with pre-ordering starting March 12. Apple says it will first sell its Wi-Fi-enabled iPads on April 3 and will sell Wi-Fi- and 3G-equipped models "in late April." On March 12 you'll be able pre-order either model.
Password Application Gives Wrong Info to Fraudsters
(PC World)
5 Mar 2010 at 3:40am
PC World - Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology is selling a mobile phone application that offers a unique feature over other password-storage applications.
Apple Announces April Ship Date for iPad
(PC Magazine)
5 Mar 2010 at 1:32am
PC Magazine - Apple said Friday that U.S. customers will be able to buy the iPad on April 3, with preorders beginning on March 12. However, customers will have to wait for the 3G models, as will overseas buyers.
Android Largely Unharmed in Google-China Row
(PC World)
5 Mar 2010 at 1:20am
PC World - A mobile phone with Google's Android operating system that was delayed in China will now ship next week, in the latest sign that Android has gone largely unscathed by a row between Google and the Chinese government.
Experts Question Google Phone Business Model
(PC World)
4 Mar 2010 at 1:10pm
PC World - When Google introduced its Nexus One phone in January, it unveiled a whole new business model in the mobile phone market.
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