Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum for those with something meaningful to say to the wireless industry. We want to keep this …
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Nokia Corp. has done the unexpected. Never mind, the news already leaked. The world’s largest handset manufacturer has taken its search for a modern smart phone operating system outside its ranks and inked a wide-ranging deal with Microsoft Corp. to …
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Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for us at RCRWireless.com to rant and rave about whatever rubs …
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The nascent near field communication space received a much needed jolt today as Japanese telecom giant NTT DoCoMo Inc. (DCM) announced an agreement with Korean operator KT Corp. (KT) to use the wireless technology to develop “cross-border services for mobile …
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The Age Australia | February 8, 2011 | Asher Moses The second Google-branded smartphone is about to hit Australia as analysts predict the search giant’s mobile platform will surpass iPhone sales in Australia within a few years. The Google Nexus …
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After a scathingly blunt memo from Nokia Corp. CEO Stephen Elop to his troops yesterday, Nokia has abandoned plans to launch its new N900 MeeGo smart phone next week. It’s believed Nokia may launch a Windows Phone 7 device instead. …
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MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) continued its pioneering work in the LTE space announcing today the imminent availability of Samsung Telecommunications America’s LTE-equipped Galaxy Indulge smart phone. The device is the first LTE-enabled smart phone to hit the domestic market, just …
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Google Inc. (GOOG) is giving a glimpse into its latest thinking on mobile ads at an event tomorrow, but it has some teasers to check out in the meantime.While the mobile era is underway without a doubt, many businesses haven’t …
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The nascent near field communication space received a much needed jolt today as Japanese telecom giant NTT DoCoMo Inc. (DCM) announced an agreement with Korean operator KT Corp. (KT) to use the wireless technology to develop “cross-border services for mobile …
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Digital security firm McAfee says the number of malicious software attacks rose by 46% last year and that hackers have started zoning in on mobile phones – specifically the popular Android and iOS platforms.
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Ahh, the humble smart phone. For the first part of the last decade a mere curiosity reserved for the hardcore nerds and obsessive businessman of this world, subsequently thrust into the limelight by the iPhone, then Android, and most recently …
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The app store battle that used to rage between Apple Inc. and Google Inc. appears to have finally cooled down, with both parties seemingly happy that they have a huge enough catalogue of apps to satisfy even the most voracious …
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Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We’ve gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.If we learned anything from the events of the past week, it’s that …
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Google Inc. today went live with the page for their annual developer conference, I/O. Aside from being a very nice HTML5 page featuring animated bouncy balls (also check out the draggable logos and buttons – seriously, this is a cool …
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It was just over a year ago that Google Inc. launched its “experiment” to shake up the mobile ecosystem in the United States. Seeking to push the envelope of Android hardware, the search giant teamed up with HTC Corp. to …
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Malaysia Sun | February 4, 2011 Fujitsu Toshiba Mobile Communications Ltd explained about the “IS04” and “T006” portable devices developed for the mobile network of KDDI Corp at a press conference Feb 2, 2011, in Tokyo. The IS04 is a …
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It looks as though an unlikely partnership may be in the offing – Nokia Corp., whose smart phone efforts have been flagging in recent years due to the weakness of their Symbian operating system, may be looking to introduce Microsoft …
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Today, Google gave us a brief view of the next version of Andoid – Honeycomb. Honeycomb has been designed specifically with the tablet in mind and everything has been optimised for the tablet environment. The new features include: Brand new …
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February is shaping up to be a hot month in the mobile device space. This time it’s T-Mobile USA Inc. with plans to release the Galaxy S 4G from Samsung Telecommunications America later this month.The exclusive Android-powered device for the …
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Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry.Would you be willing to pay for coffee, a new sweater, …
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Well here’s a juicy little accusation to spice up your Tuesday evening. Google have this afternoon claimed that search rival Bing have been tracking users interactions with their service through the Bing Toolbar, and stealing the search results for themselves.
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AT&T Mobility (T) plans to launch HTC Corp.’s Inspire 4G on Feb. 13 for under $100.The Android-powered device will be the first device marketed as 4G capable for the carrier following its recent deployment of HSPA+ throughout much of its …
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AT&T Mobility (T) plans to launch HTC Corp.’s Inspire 4G on Feb. 13 for under $100.The Android-powered device will be the first device marketed as 4G capable for the carrier following its recent deployment of HSPA+ throughout much of its …
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In case you’ve been living in a cave somewhere, the proverbial excrement is hitting the fan in Egypt at the moment. Spurred on by similar protests across Tunisia, Egyptians have taken to the streets in ever-increasing numbers to demand the …
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There are a number of different options for keeping us safe while driving with cell phones. We recently took a look at ZoomSafer and also how to use Tasker for safe driving without any phone related distraction