12 November 2005
Could Apple be planning a new iPhone?
Piper Jaffray analyst, Gene Munster remains decidedly optimistic about Apple’s share price, and predicts a variety of future innovations by the company, including a possible Apple-manufactured iTunes Phone.
09 November 2005
CSR Announces Possible IPO
Canadian Satellite Radio (CSR) is planning to open up an opportunity for those who wish to invest in the emerging industry of commercial-free satellite radio in Canada.
03 November 2005
Sprint Enters the Mobile Music Market
Sprint Nextel has just launched its first attempt over-the-air music download service. But the offering is far from ideal, with prices of more than double those of iTunes.
27 October 2005
XM Expected to Report Slight Third-Quarter Loss
XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. will be reporting its third-quarter financial results later today, and they are widely expected to declare a slight loss for the period.
19 October 2005
Satellite TV in Your Vehicle
Increasing commute times throughout America are causing people to make their vehicles more and more like extensions of their homes. But apparently cushy seats, DVD players, and advanced air conditioning systems may not be enough. It looks as if satellite televisions are quickly becoming the next "must have" accessory for vehicles.
More Competition for the ROKR
Sony Ericsson has just announced the launch of their most recent Walkman-branded mobile phone, the W900. The new handset will feature 3G connectivity, as sell as a 2 megapixel digital camera, and have a focus on playing music.
18 October 2005
Satellite Radio: The Birth of an Industry
This past summer has certainly been interesting one for the Canadian satellite radio industry. June 16 was the date that the technology behind satellite radio was officially made legal by the CRTC, but it was far from the end of the story.
06 October 2005
Nintendo to Offer Free Wi-Fi Gaming
Nintendo’s US division has just revealed plans for a new service, which will wirelessly link Nintendo DS games across the world.
27 September 2005
New Mobile Music Service For Cingular Customers
A recent agreement between Cingular Wireless, Billboard Mobile, and MFORMA will allow cell phone users to interact with music in a whole new way.
Nokia Announces its Next Music Phone
Nokia has just announced the release of a new music phone, called the Nokia 3250.
26 September 2005
Mobile TV Must Overcome Compatibility Challenges
After O2’s recent announcement that they will be conducting a trial in Oxford, UK, in order to gauge customer reaction to mobile television technology, analysts are speculating on problems that could be faced by providers of such services.
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