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 | Thursday, March 11, 2010 - Opera rolls out mobile browser for Android
(Reuters)
Reuters - Opera Software unveiled on Thursday a version of its Mini mobile browser for use on cellphones running on Google's Android software. |
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| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - China Mobile investing $5.8B in Chinese bank
(AP)
AP - China Mobile Ltd., the world's biggest phone company by subscribers, said Wednesday it was investing $5.8 billion in a Chinese bank as part of a plan to develop mobile phone banking and business services. |
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| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - IBM, universities target easy-to-use cellphones
(Reuters)
 Reuters - IBM has started a two-year research program that aims to make cellphones easier to use for groups including the elderly and the illiterate.
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| Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 3G Buildouts Push up Mobile Network Investment
(PC World)
PC World - Mobile networks may not be getting upgraded as fast as some subscribers would like, but carrier spending on infrastructure is expected to rebound slightly this year after falling in 2009. |
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| Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - LG Elec launches Android-based smartphone
(Reuters)
Reuters - LG Electronics Inc, the world's No. 3 mobile phone maker, on Wednesday launched a smartphone based on Google's Android operating system in South Korea, as it seeks to boost its relatively weak smartphone line-ups. |
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| Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - Maine gov cool to cell phone health warnings bill
(AP)
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. |
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| Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - NFL signs mobile phone deal with Verizon Wireless
(Reuters)
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. |
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| Monday, March 08, 2010 - Verizon Reports Faster Speeds in 4G LTE Network Tests
(NewsFactor)
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. |
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| Monday, March 08, 2010 - Verizon Testing 4G LTE, Likes What it Sees
(PC Magazine)
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. |
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| Friday, March 05, 2010 - Sybase redeems $390 million of convertible debt
(AP)
AP - Mobile phone software developer Sybase Inc. said Friday that it has redeemed $390 million of convertible debt. |
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| Friday, March 05, 2010 - Apple's Suit Would Block HTC's HD2 Windows 7 Phone
(NewsFactor)
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. |
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| Friday, March 05, 2010 - Windows Mobile Apps Won't Work on New Phones
(PC World)
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. |
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| Friday, March 05, 2010 - Apple's iPad Launch: 10 Questions
(PC World)
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: |
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| Friday, March 05, 2010 - Indian firm launches 'AAA' battery powered handset
(AFP)
 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.
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| Friday, March 05, 2010 - iPad's US Debut Set for April 3
(PC World)
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. |
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| Friday, March 05, 2010 - Apple iPad Goes On Sale April 3
(PC World)
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. |
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| Friday, March 05, 2010 - Password Application Gives Wrong Info to Fraudsters
(PC World)
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. |
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| Friday, March 05, 2010 - Apple Announces April Ship Date for iPad
(PC Magazine)
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. |
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| Friday, March 05, 2010 - Android Largely Unharmed in Google-China Row
(PC World)
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. |
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| Thursday, March 04, 2010 - Experts Question Google Phone Business Model
(PC World)
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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