Wireless

In the same way that mobile access to Wikipedia has transformed stupid arguments, mobile song recognition apps are truly neat when you need to name that tune.

As mobile communications increase, marketers may still hesitate to make local search a large part of their strategy. Our experts discuss the pros and cons of investing in local search.

Digital security specialist Gemalto has made an offer to acquire mobile modules developer Wavecom. The acquisition is expected to expand Gemalto’s business in the growing machine-to-machine market…

Japan’s Softbank Mobile has signed its first major corporate contract for the iPhone 3G.

ESPOO, FINLAND If being first mover meant anything, Anssi Vanjoki and his colleagues at Nokia (NOK) would already rule the mobile Web. Way back in 1996, the Finnish company launched …

Nearly one-third of all iPhone 3G buyers have been willing to ditch their provider to go with exclusive carrier AT&T in order to get the popular smartphone.

Verizon is poised to become the largest cell phone service provider in the United States, leapfrogging over the current leader, AT&T.

Blackberry is launching a competitor to the iPhone App Store. It’s about time.

NEW YORK — A delayed top-of-the-line BlackBerry phone from Research in Motion Ltd. is still undergoing testing by AT&T, and RIM’s co-CEO implied that the carrier wants to avoid the …

Hong Kong is boosting its wireless broadband services with an invitation for applications for bidding on its new radio spectrum services.

Consumers are starting to leave iPods at home in favor of listening to cell phones that store their favorite songs. Should Apple be worried?

How BlackBerry, iPhone, Windows Mobile, and Symbian-powered handhelds are becoming over-the-air portals to enterprise apps, and why they could ultimately edge the laptop aside.

Shares of Glu Mobile Inc. continued to slide after the company lowered its third-quarter forecast. The San Mateo, Calif.-based mobile game publisher said it expects revenues “slightly below” its August …

Sprint Nextel Corp. switched mobile WiMAX vendors for its Dallas/Fort Worth Xohm network, bringing in existing inventory manufactured by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.Because the Texas city became ready for equipment …

It’s materializing into a perfect storm for rural wireless carriers. But the federal government won’t be coming to the rescue, since it is the one perpetuating the assault on Wireless …

The second half of 2008 already ranks highly for offering the most advanced handsets and most reasonable prices in the history of wireless. And myriad device launches are yet to …

Progressive Group of Insurance Companies is using a cellular device to help responsible drivers reduce their insurance premiums.Progressive’s innovative MyRate program may not be for drivers with a lead foot …

The following list includes venture capital and other investments into wireless companies announced during the past week. The value of the investment is included when available.—Send Word Now: Palisade Concentrated …

Nokia launches its new flagship mobile handset, the N96, today, and as well as impressive photo, gaming and video functionality, users can also run the BBC’s iPlayer through an embedded …

An Israeli researcher, frustrated with the lack of response from Apple, has disclosed technical details about two iPhone security flaws he first uncovered more than two months ago.

Sen. Barack Obama’s presidential campaign has launched an iPhone application that enables supporters to communicate with each other and consume breaking news, reports The New York Times.

Sprint Nextel Corp. ( S ) has received interest in its Nextel business from a few players, The Wall Street Journal reported late Thursday, according to people familiar with the …

Wall Street Journal says Hewlett-Packard will come out with new version of iPaq that aims to reach beyond just businesses.

CHICAGO – Two companies have succeeded in utilizing pre-WiMAX technology to build successful businesses that target different customers in the United States. TowerStream and DigitalBridge Communications have carved out their …