November 2005
Companies Hope to Standardize Linux for Mobile Phones
PalmSource and Orange, along with eight other companies, are currently collaborating on a project to standardize the open source Linux operating system to run on a variety of different mobile phones.
Samsung Introduces Mobile VoIP Application
Samsung has introduced its latest enterprise-level wireless application, called OfficeServ Wireless, which is designed to transfer voice data over a wireless VoIP connection.
Canadian Wireless Providers Plan Mobile Payment Service
Three of Canada’s top wireless providers have recently come to an agreement this week on a joint venture that will allow customers to make payments via their mobile phones.
Google and Yahoo Plan Further Wireless Web Expansion
Google and Yahoo are both currently making plans to further expand into mobile communication markets, by extending a number of their internet based services to cell phone users.
October 2005
Nokia Announces Latest Mid-Price CDMA Handsets
In addition to its two latest low-cost cell phones, primarily targeted towards emerging markets, Nokia has also released two new mid-range CDMA handsets.
Nokia Targets New Phones to Emerging Markets
This Wednesday saw the release of four new Nokia handsets, two of which will be targeted at emerging markets, including Latin America, and parts of Asia.
New Mobile VoIP Network Planned in Japan
Recent reports suggest that Japan’s Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry is considering starting a government-sponsored mobile VoIP network.
RIM Gets Unexpected Help from Palm
Since last month’s intense optimism among Research in Motion executives, the company has run into a number of difficult obstacles in recent weeks. But the Waterloo, Ontario-based RIM has now struck a deal with their main hardware rival, Palm.
Ericsson and Rogers Collaborate on High-Speed Mobile Technology
Rogers Communications is working with Ericsson Canada to test a new form of high-speed mobile voice, data, and audio/video technology.
September 2005
T-Mobile Releases Network Status Report
T-Mobile USA issued a report yesterday, regarding the state of its wireless network in Texas and Louisiana after Saturday’s arrival of Hurricane Rita.
Verizon Rushes to Repair Hurricane Damage
Verizon Wireless has deployed thousands of workers to repair damaged equipment in areas affected by Hurricane Rita.
Palm Expected to Introduce Windows-Based Smartphone
Sources indicate that long time rivals, Microsoft and Palm are getting ready to unveil a smartphone PDA that will run on Microsoft’s software.
O2 to Test Mobile Television in the UK
A small group of up to 400 the O2 customers in Oxford (UK) will soon be given the chance to try out an exciting new mobile television technology.
Sprint to Launch Streaming Music Service
Sprint Nextel will soon become the latest cellular phone carrier to allow customers to listen to music on their handsets.
UK Start-Up to Launch Internet Telephony Service
The British telecommunications start-up, Timico is planning to launch a Skype-style internet telephony service, for business users.
Virgin Mobile to Release iPhone in the UK
After last week’s US launch the Motorola ROKR E1 device has become the first mobile phone equipped with Apple iTunes technology.
Opportunity for Advertising on Mobile Phones?
The research firm In-Stat has just released a study, which suggests that some cell phone users may be receptive to mobile advertising, if it were properly executed.
The New iPhone Falls Short of Revolutionary
Although Apple and Motorola’s new iTunes cell phone is a great concept, and probably one that has significant potential, the recently reduced ROKR has, in many ways, failed to live up to the anticipation surrounding its release.
Garmin Releasing GPS Applications for Mobile Phones
Garmin has just announced that they are releasing “Garmin Mobile”, a new suite of GPS applications for cellular phones.
Siemens Gets Approval to Sell Mobile Phone Company
European Union regulators have approved Siemens AG’s plans to sell its unprofitable mobile phone business to Taiwan’s BenQ Corp.
iPhone to Hit Stores This Weekend
As expected, Apple has now officially announced the release of its new iTunes Phone. The phone, which can hold up to 100 songs, will be fully available in stores starting this weekend.
Nokia Sliding Phone Coming Soon
Nokia’s soon-to-be-released N80 will be the first N-series phone to have a sliding keypad.
Apple Shares Up 5% with iPhone Anticipation
Shares in Apple (AAPL) were up $2.58 today (or 5%), closing at an impressive $48.80. Trading was almost twice the average volume, and took the company's share price into record terriroty.
Skype Makes Deal with Mobile Phone Carrier
The new deal will allow E-Plus’s 9.8 million customers to bundle unlimited Skype VoIP service with their wireless web subscriptions.
iTunes Phone to Enter Crowded Market
There is no doubt that the so-called “iPhone”, which is expected to be unveiled on September 7, is in for some tough competition when it hits the market.
