March 31, 2010

Daily News March 31, 2010

France Telecom to double in emerging markets in 5 yrs - CEO

 
Telefónica Spain improves mobile broadband experience
 
Apple building new iPhone "iPhone HD" with two cameras and iPhone OS 4.0

New iPhone Could End AT&T's U.S. Monopoly
 
Official App Store app comes to Facebook
 
iPhone SDK 3.2 (the iPad build) finalized, released to developers
 
Hutchison Whampoa's 3 Group narrows losses, sees positive results ahead
 
Google to build Flash into Chrome browser
 

K01: Toshiba to roll out super-slim Windows Mobile slider phone
Snapdragon processor (1GHz), 4.1-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen (480×800), 3G CDMA module, slider QWERTY keyboard, RAM 384MB, ROM 512MB, 3.2MP camera, WiFib/g, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
 
SoftBank beefs up mobile network to support smartphones
 
IS01: Sharp to roll out Android smartbook
 
Mobile Content and Applications Set for Major Boom in China
 
TDC and Vodafone Extend Co-Branding Agreement

March 30, 2010

Daily News March 30, 2010

Apple to Unveil 'iAd' Mobile Ad Platform on April 7th?

Apple Starts Shipping iPads to Customers
 
Apple to build 8-10M iPads in 2010, begins shipping preorders
 
Exclusive: iPad iBooks Features The Gutenberg Project Catalog – 30,000 Free eBooks
 
Apple pushes back shipping of new iPad pre-orders
 
Sprint leverages Wi-Fi to sell 4G
 
Ericsson signs $1.8bn deal with China Mobile, China Unicom
 
Nokia’s Comes With Music renamed to Ovi Music Unlimited in India
 
Carphone Warehouse splits into two separately listed companies
 
Solar Powered MacBooks May be in our Future
 
Xperia X10 multitouch issue hardware-related?
 
Apple iBookstore Pricing, Selection Leaked
 
Microsoft Ignored the Long Tail in Search, Bing Boss Says
 
Intel opens AppUp Center to Moblin netbook apps
 
Toshiba's QWERTY-equipped K01 slides through the FCC
 
Softbank Mobile to increase FY capex 54%
 
HTC Desire turning Japanese with SoftBank in late April
 
Court ruling on MobiNil share sale delayed once more
 
Brightcove eyes iPad's Flash void with HTML5
 
NTT DoCoMo F-04B Projector Phone Ad
 

March 29, 2010

Daily News March 29, 2010

Vivendi plans to buy remaining stake in Brazil's GVT for $550m


Apple's mobile ad platform due April 7?


Nokia to acquire mobile browser firm Novarra
http://www.v3.co.uk/v3/news/2260339/nokia-acquire-mobile-browser


Gartner Outlines 10 Mobile Technologies to Watch in 2010 and 2011


Research In Motion Acquires Viigo


New Orange CEO to focus on morale and growth


Deutsche Telekom AG not planning to sell T-Mobile USA


Apple seeks LTE expert for 4G-capable iPhone, hires for NC data center


Skype Mobile for Verizon does not make calls over WiFi, but fring does


Viettel third to launch 3G


5 ways the iPhone beats the Nexus One

March 26, 2010

Daily News March 26, 2010


 
Apple and China mobile talk over TD-SCDMA iphone
http://www.cn-c114.net/583/a492677.html
 
 
Clearwire says LTE and WiMAX can coexist
 
France Telecom still in iPad talks
 
AT&T CEO unveils enterprise app platform for iPhone
 
Femtocell shipments to triple in 2010 – study
 
Airtel, Vodafone to launch iPhone 3GS in India
http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=389640
 
China Mobile Exhibits 25 Kinds of TD-CMMB Cellphones
http://www.cn-c114.net/583/a492259.html
 
Symbian devices get Off-road Sat Nav, thanks to Viewranger

March 25, 2010

Daily News March 25, 2010

T-Mobile USA sets target for HSPA+ network rollout


China launches CMMB mobile TV service


Sprint unveils HTC WiMax phone EVO 4G


Unicom profits sink on 3G costs


Zain set to agree US$10.7B Bharti deal


iPhone app prices drop 15% since December


HTC EVO 4G, Nexus One, and Droid face off on the charted field of battle


Dell Aero first hands-on!


Android is pulling 70% of the iPhone dev crowd says mobile advertiser AdMob

March 24, 2010

Daily News March 24, 2010


Skype mobile heading to Verizon smartphones on March 25th


Iliad net profit up 75% to EUR 176 mln in 2009
http://www.telecompaper.com/news/article.aspx?cid=725295

Iliad reports rising 2009 profits on strong subscriber gains
http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=32566


Vivendi once again in hunt for full control of SFR
http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=32571


Huawei Demo of LTE-advanced Hits World's Fastest Speed of 1.2 Gb/second
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/42526.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)&utm_content=Google+Reader


Official: Apple now offering iPhones contract free (updated: not unlocked)
http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/official-apple-now-offering-iphones-unlocked/


Ofcom proposes opening up BT fibre lines, underground ducts
http://www.telecompaper.com/news/article.aspx?cid=725328


Google routes Chinese search to Hong Kong website
http://www.telecompaper.com/news/article.aspx?cid=725296


Alcatel-Lucent wins part of Iliad 3G network deal
http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=454132


Samsung Galaxy S Announced – Android 2.1, 4″ WVGA Screen, 1 Ghz Processor
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/03/23/samsung-galaxy-s-announced-android-2-1-4-wvga-screen-1-ghz-processor.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+IntoMobile+(IntoMobile)&utm_content=Google+Reader


Kyocera Zio M6000 with Android announced
http://www.unwiredview.com/2010/03/23/kyocera-zio-m6000-with-android-announced/


Wi-Fi smartphones to dominate
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-12261_7-20000960-10356022.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20


Apple's IPad and Amazon's Kindle Equal in Desirability
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/42511.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)&utm_content=Google+Reader


iPhone stealing game market share from Sony, Nintendo
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-10470102-37.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

AT&T execs want more spectrum, lighter regulation
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-12261_7-20001005-10356022.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20


Mobile Money from Fiserv Selected by SunTrust
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/42512.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)&utm_content=Google+Reader

March 22, 2010

Daily News March 23, 2010

April T-Mobile and Orange merger
http://www.mobilenewscwp.co.uk/News/443699/april_tmobile_and_orange_merger.html

India receives 9 3G applications, 11 BWA applications
China Mobile asks Apple for TD-SCDMA compatible iPhone
http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=32534


Taking the Windows Phone 7 Series emulator for a test drive (video)

Flash player 10.1 on Android, for real this time

Samsung to release ‘slate’ PC


Telefonica, Televisa, Megacable strike dark fibre JV
http://www.telecompaper.com/news/article.aspx?cid=725009


Brazil adds almost 1.2 million mobile users in February
http://www.telecompaper.com/news/article.aspx?cid=724797


Fujitsu Begins Shipping LTE Base Stations to NTT DOCOMO
http://www.fujitsu.com/global/news/pr/archives/month/2010/20100319-01.html


Kindle for iPad & tablets detailed: screenshots, animated wallpaper, more

Silverlight beta comes to S60 5th Edition

March 19, 2010

Daily News March 19, 2010

DT unveils growth strategy, plans EUR10bn investment in Germany
 
China Mobile reports slowing profit in FY2009
 
Yahoo to Be the Exclusive Mobile Search Provider for Telefonica Spain
 
iPad pre-orders near 200K, reserves at 700 per store
 
Amazon releases Kindle app beta for Mac
 
Wind: 2009 net profit down 20%
 
Telstra to Begin LTE Trials in May
 
Nokia Comes With Music to be launched in India before mid-2010
 
Shipments of GPS-enabled GSM/WCDMA Handsets Increased 92% in 2009
 
Google working with Intel, Sony on TV project: report

March 16, 2010

Daily News March 16, 2010

FCC broadband plan official: 100Mbps homes, 1Gbps schools
http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/03/15/fcc.national.broadband.plan.details.expansion/

Confirmed: Marketplace will be the only way to get apps on Windows Phone 7
Series
http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/confirmed-marketplace-will-be-the-only-way-to-get-apps-on-windo/

Legal Action Could Delay UK's LTE Spectrum Auction
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/42387.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)&utm_content=Google+Reader


Orange and Barclaycard eye NFC launch in 2010
http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.com/article/orange-and-barclaycard-eye-nfc-launch-in-2010

Deutsche Telekom introduces women's quota
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/42389.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)&utm_content=Google+Reader

Orange Signs Three New MVNOs in the UK
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/42390.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)&utm_content=Google+Reader

SingTel: We will support Bharti Airtel’s bid for Zain’s African assets
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/03/15/singtel-we-will-support-bharti-airtels-bid-for-zains-african-assets.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+IntoMobile+(IntoMobile)&utm_content=Google+Reader

Verizon to launch 4G phones by mid- 2011 (USA)
http://wirelessfederation.com/news/23289-verizon-to-launch-4g-phones-by-mid-2011-usa/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+wirelessfederation+(Wireless+Federation)&utm_content=Google+Reader

Video - Adobe Demos Flash & Air on HP's Slate Device
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p-RZAwQq0E&feature=sub

Reliance Communications Signs Up 100 Millionth Customer
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/42386.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)&utm_content=Google+Reader

Battery Replacement Service - iPad: Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/service/battery/

China Mobile confirms purchase of 20% stake in of Shanghai Pudong
http://wirelessfederation.com/news/23274-china-mobile-confirms-purchase-of-20-stake-in-of-shanghai-pudong/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+wirelessfederation+(Wireless+Federation)&utm_content=Google+Reader

AdMob used to boost Battle Bear App Store ranking
http://wirelessfederation.com/news/23293-admob-used-to-boost-battle-bear-app-store-ranking/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+wirelessfederation+(Wireless+Federation)&utm_content=Google+Reader

AT&T launches three new services and devices (USA)
http://wirelessfederation.com/news/23285-att-launches-three-new-services-and-devices-usa/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+wirelessfederation+(Wireless+Federation)&utm_content=Google+Reader

Vendor Share of the Mobile Web - Apple leads the pack by a wide margin in
Europe.

http://blog.quantcast.com/quantcast/2010/03/mobile-vendor-share-eu.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+quantcast+(Quantcast+Blog)&utm_content=Google+Reader

March 15, 2010

Daily News March 15, 2010

 
 
 

TeliaSonera already upgrading LTE network, 'practical speeds' of up to
80Mbps promised

http://mobile.engadget.com/2010/03/12/teliasonera-already-upgrading-lte-network-practical-speeds-of/
 
 
 
 
 
Nokia revises market share, expects no growth this year
http://www.mobileburn.com/news.jsp?Id=8971
 
 
 
 

March 12, 2010

Daily News March 12, 2010


Verizon expects 2010 CAPEX of $16.8bn-$17.2bn (USA)


O2 Ireland targets SME, business sector for fixed line services
http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=32414


Verizon promises first 4G handset for next summer, foretells end of unlimited data plans
Report: Verizon to offer LTE handset by mid-2011

http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.com/article/report-verizon-to-offer-lte-handset-by-mid-2011


MTN: net profit slips despite 9.2% growth in revenues
http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=32428


Nokia Symbian^3 UI demonstrated in detail, seeks multitouch devices (video)
http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/11/symbian-3-ui-demonstrated-in-more-detail-video/


France Telecom names management team for French operations
http://www.telecompaper.com/news/article.aspx?cid=723321

March 11, 2010

Daily News March 11, 2010

EC funds next-gen initiative
 
Low-end Android-powered Vodafone 845 in works
 
Ovi Mail now integrated with Contacts and available in Arabic
 
 
 
Sprint Nextel shares jump for second day

Microsoft bringing XNA Game Studio 4.0 to GDC this week, does 3D gaming for Windows Phone
 
iPhone SDK 3.2 beta 4 drops in
  
Steve Ballmer praises Apple for creation of iPhone App Store
  
 
Is the Kindle finally ready for the Web?
 
Samsung partners with Barnes & Noble on new e-reader
 
5 million iPads to be built in first half of 2010?
 
TeamViewer for iPhone allows iPhone to display Mac screen
 
Dell Streak 5-inch 3G Android MID leaks [Update: Video!]
 
Indonesia Telkom director forecasting 7% rise in 2009 net income
http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=32402
 
Sony Ericsson’s X10 gets unboxed
 
DoCoMo snatches the lead again
 
Eternal optimist Verizon calls iPad launch 'an opportunity' to sell some data plans

March 10, 2010

Daily News March 10, 2010

Hutchison Hong Kong doubles profit in 2009

Sprint to pay down debt, CFO says; shares climb

Regulator warns it could block China Mobile bank deal

Google, Dish testing new TV search service: report

China Unicom to Reactivate Wi-Fi Capability on Apple iPhone

Get Swype for Android right now

Time Warner Cable offering its tubes to AT&T, Verizon

O2 launches new healthcare division

Barnes & Noble hires Time vet to offer Nook magazines

Telefonica mulling consortium bid for access to CFE fibre-optic strands
Verizon reports test speeds of 50Mbps over LTE; completes 100G test

Mobile Retail Market to Exceed $12 Billion by 2014

Tata Docomo offers unused talktime rollover for 3 mths

Skype skips Ovi Store in US in favour of Verizon deal