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

http://www.telecompaper.com/news/article.aspx?cid=724987

Telenor won’t participate in India’s 3G auction
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/03/22/telenor-wont-participate-in-indias-3g-auction.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+IntoMobile+(IntoMobile)&utm_content=Google+Reader

China Mobile asks Apple for TD-SCDMA compatible iPhone
http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=32534

T-Mobile talking to Clearwire to help get 4G wireless
http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/03/19/t.mobile.may.use.clearwire.to.get.coverage.speed/

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

http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/20/taking-the-windows-phone-7-series-emulator-for-a-test-drive-vid/

Flash player 10.1 on Android, for real this time

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/03/21/flash-player-10-1-on-android-for-real-this-time.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+IntoMobile+(IntoMobile)&utm_content=Google+Reader

Samsung to release ‘slate’ PC

http://apcmag.com/samsung-to-release-slate-pc.htm

Apple Now Accepting iPad App Submissions
http://digitaldaily.allthingsd.com/20100319/apple-now-accepting-ipad-app-submissions/

9 companies interested in Dutch LTE auction
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/03/19/dutch-lte-auction-attracts-9-bidders.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+IntoMobile+(IntoMobile)&utm_content=Google+Reader

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

http://www.slashgear.com/kindle-for-ipad-tablets-detailed-screenshots-animated-wallpaper-more-2278400/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+slashgear+(SlashGear)&utm_content=Google+Reader

Silverlight beta comes to S60 5th Edition

http://mobile.engadget.com/2010/03/20/silverlight-beta-comes-to-s60-5th-edition/

Daily News March 19, 2010

DT unveils growth strategy, plans EUR10bn investment in Germany

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=32515

 

China Mobile reports slowing profit in FY2009

http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.com/article/china-mobile-reports-weaker-profit-in-fy2009

 

Yahoo to Be the Exclusive Mobile Search Provider for Telefonica Spain

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/42458.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)&utm_content=Google+Reader

 

iPad pre-orders near 200K, reserves at 700 per store

http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/03/18/and.apple.retail.preorders.may.reach.700.per.store/

 

Amazon releases Kindle app beta for Mac

http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-20000686-264.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

 

Wind: 2009 net profit down 20%

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=32519

 

Telstra to Begin LTE Trials in May

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/42453.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)&utm_content=Google+Reader

 

Nokia Comes With Music to be launched in India before mid-2010

http://www.unwiredview.com/2010/03/18/nokia-comes-with-music-to-be-launched-in-india-before-mid-2010/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+UnwiredView+(Unwired+View)&utm_content=Google+Reader

 

Shipments of GPS-enabled GSM/WCDMA Handsets Increased 92% in 2009

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/42456.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)&utm_content=Google+Reader

 

Google working with Intel, Sony on TV project: report

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62H06D20100318?feedType=RSS&feedName=internetNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+Reuters/InternetNews+(News+/+US+/+Internet+News)&utm_content=Google+Reader

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
Serieshttp://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

Daily News March 15, 2010

SingTel Indicates Support for Bharti's African Adventure
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/42371.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)&utm_content=Google+Reader

 

Korea may block Android Market due to game laws
http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/03/12/android.market.games.to.get.blocked.in.s.korea/

 

Apple begins taking iPad pre-orders
http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/03/12/us.customers.get.first.shot.at.buying.ipad/

 

Barnes & Noble making e-reader app for iPad
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/03/12/barnes-noble-making-e-reader-app-for-ipad.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+IntoMobile+(IntoMobile)&utm_content=Google+Reader

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/

 

BSNL’s stake sale proposal approved by Indian govt
http://wirelessfederation.com/news/23168-bsnl%E2%80%99s-stake-sale-proposal-approved-by-indian-govt/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+wirelessfederation+(Wireless+Federation)&utm_content=Google+Reader

 

Nokia patents self-charging phone
http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.com/article/nokia-patents-self-charging-phone

O2 Ireland to increase activities in fixed line segment; aims to target SME & large business
http://wirelessfederation.com/news/23172-o2-ireland-to-increase-activities-in-fixed-line-segment-aims-to-target-sme-large-business/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+wirelessfederation+(Wireless+Federation)&utm_content=Google+Reader

STT to buy stake in U Mobile & VNPT
http://wirelessfederation.com/news/23192-stt-to-buy-stake-in-u-mobile-vnpt/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+wirelessfederation+(Wireless+Federation)&utm_content=Google+Reader

 

Apple iPad pre-order rush snags 50,000 units in two hours
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/03/12/apple-ipad-pre-order-rush-snags-50000-units-in-two-hours.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+IntoMobile+(IntoMobile)&utm_content=Google+Reader

 

Apple gives more details about iPad’s 3G
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/03/12/apple-gives-more-details-about-ipads-3g.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+IntoMobile+(IntoMobile)&utm_content=Google+Reader

 

Nokia revises market share, expects no growth this year
http://www.mobileburn.com/news.jsp?Id=8971

 

HTC Legend Android 2.1 Smartphone
http://www.theunwired.net/?item=photoview-htc-legend-android-2-1-smartphone&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+theunwired+(the::unwired+-+where+mobility+meets+wireless)&utm_content=Google+Reader

 

UK iPad 3G could be exclusive to one carrier
http://www.macnn.com/articles/10/03/12/dependent.on.carriers.willingness.to.pay/

 

iPhone 4.0 OS to finally enable multitasking?
http://www.unwiredview.com/2010/03/12/iphone-4-0-os-to-finally-enable-multitasking/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+UnwiredView+(Unwired+View)&utm_content=Google+Reader

 

Lenovo steps up mobile focus in emerging markets
http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.com/article/lenovo-steps-up-mobile-focus-in-emerging-markets

Daily News March 12, 2010

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

http://wirelessfederation.com/news/23092-verizon-expects-2010-capex-of-16.8bn-17.2bn-usa/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+wirelessfederation+(Wireless+Federation)&utm_content=Google+Reader

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

Turkcell Fourth-Quarter Profits Down 45%
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/42351.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)&utm_content=Google+Reader

Android: Opera Mini 5 Beta released [Verdict: It's actually not that good]
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/03/11/android-opera-mini-5-beta-released-verdict-its-actually-not-that-good.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+IntoMobile+(IntoMobile)&utm_content=Google+Reader

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

Motorola, Microsoft in deal to put Bing on phones
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62A0BB20100311?type=technologyNews%3FfeedType%3DRSS&feedName=technologyNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+reuters/technologyNews+(News+/+US+/+Technology)&utm_content=Google+Reader

Google pushes YouTube app to version 2.4 for S60 and WinMo devices
http://mobile.engadget.com/2010/03/10/google-pushes-youtube-app-to-version-2-4-for-s60-and-winmo-devic/

Daily News March 11, 2010

EC funds next-gen initiative

http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.com/article/ec-funds-next-gen-initiative

 

Low-end Android-powered Vodafone 845 in works

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/03/10/low-end-android-powered-vodafone-845-in-works.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+IntoMobile+(IntoMobile)&utm_content=Google+Reader

 

Ovi Mail now integrated with Contacts and available in Arabic

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/03/10/ovi-mail-now-integrated-with-contacts-and-available-in-arabic.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+IntoMobile+(IntoMobile)&utm_content=Google+Reader

 

Hong Kong PCCW profits up 18%
http://www.telecomasia.net/content/pccw-profits-18?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+tarss+(Telecom+Asia+RSS)&utm_content=Google+Reader

 

Mobile WiMAX Chipset Shipments Surge in 2009
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/42336.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)&utm_content=Google+Reader

 

Sprint Nextel shares jump for second day

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/42331.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)&utm_content=Google+Reader

Microsoft bringing XNA Game Studio 4.0 to GDC this week, does 3D gaming for Windows Phone

http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/microsofts-bringing-xna-game-studio-4-0-to-gdc-this-week-does/

 

iPhone SDK 3.2 beta 4 drops in

http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/iphone-sdk-3-2-beta-4-drops-in/

  

Steve Ballmer praises Apple for creation of iPhone App Store

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/03/08/steve_ballmer_praises_apple_for_creation_of_iphone_app_store.html

  

Navigation Application Providers Turn to Social Networking
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/42335.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)&utm_content=Google+Reader

 

Is the Kindle finally ready for the Web?

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10466240-93.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

 

Samsung partners with Barnes & Noble on new e-reader

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10466084-1.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

 

5 million iPads to be built in first half of 2010?

http://www.ipodnn.com/articles/10/03/09/analyst.dismisses.talk.of.production.delays/

 

TeamViewer for iPhone allows iPhone to display Mac screen

http://www.ipodnn.com/articles/10/03/09/new.app.allows.iphone.to.access.control.macs.pcs/

 

Dell Streak 5-inch 3G Android MID leaks [Update: Video!]

http://www.slashgear.com/dell-streak-5-inch-3g-android-mid-leaks-2161220/

 

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

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/03/09/sony-ericssons-x10-gets-unboxed.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+IntoMobile+(IntoMobile)&utm_content=Google+Reader

 

DoCoMo snatches the lead again

http://www.telecomasia.net/content/docomo-snatches-lead-again?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+tarss+(Telecom+Asia+RSS)&utm_content=Google+Reader

 

Eternal optimist Verizon calls iPad launch 'an opportunity' to sell some data plans

http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/eternal-optimist-verizon-calls-ipad-launch-an-opportunity-to-s/

Daily News March 10, 2010

After a Rough 2009, Mobile CAPEX Is Expected to Grow in 2010
http://www.abiresearch.com/press/1619-After+a+Rough+2009,+Mobile+CAPEX+Is+Expected+to+Grow+in+2010?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+AbiresearchPressReleasesFeed+(ABIResearch+Press+Releases+Feed)&utm_content=Google+Reader

Verizon CFO sees 2010 capex of $16.8bn-$17.2bn
http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?ID=453747

Hutchison Hong Kong doubles profit in 2009

http://www.telecompaper.com/news/article.aspx?cid=722784

Sprint to pay down debt, CFO says; shares climb

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/42306.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)&utm_content=Google+Reader

Regulator warns it could block China Mobile bank deal

http://www.telecomasia.net/content/regulator-warns-it-could-block-china-mobile-bank-deal?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+tarss+(Telecom+Asia+RSS)&utm_content=Google+Reader

Google, Dish testing new TV search service: report

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6275ZM20100308?type=technologyNews%3FfeedType%3DRSS&feedName=technologyNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+reuters/technologyNews+(News+/+US+/+Technology)&utm_content=Google+Reader

China Unicom to Reactivate Wi-Fi Capability on Apple iPhone

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/42302.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)&utm_content=Google+Reader

Get Swype for Android right now

http://www.intomobile.com/2010/03/08/get-swype-for-android-right-now.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+IntoMobile+(IntoMobile)&utm_content=Google+Reader

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

http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/08/time-warner-cable-offering-its-tubes-to-atandt-verizon/

O2 launches new healthcare division

http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.com/article/o2-launches-new-healthcare-division

Barnes & Noble hires Time vet to offer Nook magazines

http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/03/08/nook.gets.magazine.vet.for.subscriptions/

Telefonica mulling consortium bid for access to CFE fibre-optic strands

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=32395

Verizon reports test speeds of 50Mbps over LTE; completes 100G test

http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=32390

Mobile Retail Market to Exceed $12 Billion by 2014

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/42311.php?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+cellular-news/LmiX+(cellular-news)&utm_content=Google+Reader

Tata Docomo offers unused talktime rollover for 3 mths

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/telecom/Tata-Docomo-offers-unused-talktime-rollover-for-3-mths/articleshow/5659601.cms

Skype skips Ovi Store in US in favour of Verizon deal

http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/36288/Skype-skips-Ovi-Store-in-US-in-favour-of-Verizon-deal?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+mobile-ent/cyPp+(Mobile+Entertainment+news+with+www.mobile-ent.biz)&utm_content=Google+Reader