Archive for March, 2009:
Samsung Launches Movie Download Service for Europe
Samsung, the world’s second largest handset maker, today launched an online store that allows its customers to purchase or rent movies and TV shows to download to their mobile phones.
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Sony Ericsson Puts U.S. Focus on Camera Phones
Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson said it is betting heavily on camera phones in the United States this year, hoping high-end photography will convince consumers to buy a new phone or replace digital cameras.
Talks to Bring Apple iPhone to China ‘Ongoing’
China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile phone network operator, said today it had not yet reached an agreement with Apple to launch the iPhone 3G in China, but that the firms were still in talks.
AT&T to Sell Apple iPhone 3G without Contract for $599
AT&T today said it will start selling iPhones next Thursday without requiring a two-year contract, but they will cost $599 or $699, depending on the storage capacity.
AT&T, Verizon Phones to Get Live NCAA Tournament Games
Certain AT&T and Verizon Wireless phones can now pick up live NCAA basketball tournament games this season.
Apple Unveils iPhone 3.0 Software Features
Apple today unveiled an iPhone software upgrade with new features ranging from copy-and-paste and message notifications to picture messaging.
Nokia to Cut Another 1,700 Jobs Worldwide
Nokia, the world’s leading mobile phone maker, said today it planned to lay off 1,700 people worldwide as part of cost-cutting measures to offset falling handset prices and sales.
LG Arena Records DVD-Resolution Videos, Launches in Europe
South Korean phone maker LG Electronics today launched its flagship Arena (KM900) multimedia handset in Europe.
Facebook Fun Goes Mobile with iPhone Applications
Social-networking site Facebook is letting its users play together on the road by using Apple’s popular iPhone and iPod Touch mobile devices.
LG Rumor2 QWERTY Messaging Phone to Launch for Sprint
Sprint, the No. 3 U.S. wireless carrier, today announced the LG Rumor2, the next generation of its highly popular LG Rumor messaging phone.