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There is a growing response to security lapses on mobile. Last week, Google Inc. discovered more than 20 malicious applications that were uploaded to Android Market. For it’s part, Google says the applications were removed “within minutes of becoming aware.”Rich …

BARCELONA, Spain — The GSMA’s mWomen Programme is aiming to close the gender gap between men and women in developing countries by helping to develop sustainable business models that operators can use to help women become mobile-phone users. Trina Dasgupta, …

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in RCR Wireless News’ January Special Edition: “Unwrapping the Opportunities, the next generation of smart devices. To see all of the articles from that issue, click here.Is there really anything more awesome than a …

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in RCR Wireless News’ January Special Edition: “Unwrapping the Opportunities, the next generation of smart devices. To see all of the articles from that issue, click here.The digitally connected home will use a variety …

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.In my last column, “Navigating consolidation in the network equipment industry,” I discussed …

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in RCR Wireless News’ January Special Edition: “Unwrapping the Opportunities, the next generation of smart devices. To see all of the articles from that issue, click here. Considering the rate at which so many …

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in RCR Wireless News’ January Special Edition: “Unwrapping the Opportunities, the next generation of smart devices. To see all of the articles from that issue, click here.Every year we sit back and marvel at …

The mobile industry has seen considerable growth over the past 10 years fueled by consumers flocking to the advances made in mobile devices and the corresponding lowering of costs associated with owning such devices. However, with wireless penetration nearing 100% …

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. In meteorology, clouds on the horizon may portend stormy weather. But in …

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 …

February 16 2011 – 12:15 pm ET | Dan Meyer | RCR Wireless News Latin American telecommunications provider América Móvil (AMX) said it will introduce a mobile advertising platform that will deliver targeted advertisements to mobile devices based on consumer …

Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) said it will begin providing “business-grade” security and full device management features on its Android-powered devices through an agreement with Good Technology Inc.The Good for Enterprise solution includes Good’s Mobile Control feature that provides for mobile …

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BARCELONA, Spain — The availability of enterprise-class features, tools and security is a pervasive concern for virtually ever IT decision maker. While the major smart phone operating systems are adding some of these to their arsenal, there are many others …

Cox Communications is set to launch its mobile offering this week into Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla., expanding on its initial launches last year in Hampton Roads, Va.; Omaha, Neb.; and Orange County, Calif. The CDMA-based service, which will continue …

BARCELONA, Spain – Step aside Apple Inc.(AAPL), Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. claims to have the world’s thinnest smart phone on the way.As the weekend came to a close, Samsung held a standing-room only event where it announced the Galaxy S …

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 …

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 …

There is little about the mobile space that should shock or surprise anyone anymore. Just think for a minute about all that you can do with that five-ounce device that you tote around wherever you go and it’s hard to …

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 …

AT&T Mobility (T) finally jumped on the unlimited mobile calling bandwagon with the launch of its aptly-named Unlimited Mobile to Any Mobile calling plans.The carrier said the offering, which is set to launch tomorrow, provides new and existing customers with …

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 …

AT&T Mobility is introducing an iPhone application and service aimed at small businesses that turns the iPhone into a mobile PBX. The service costs between $14 and $16 per month, depending on the number of users, while the application is …