Devices

Nokia is offering people who buy its smartphones free access to its personal and car-based navigation platform in an effort to spur the development of location-based and social-networking applications on …

The mobile advertising war brewing between Apple Inc. and Google Inc. took on a smaller rival today as Opera Software said it had acquired AdMarvel Inc. for an undisclosed amount. …

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.For …

It seems like nowadays you can’t throw a mobile phone without hitting a television showing a commercial from a wireless carrier touting its network coverage. The wireless world has gone …

The explosion of wireless devices and content – with predictions of 7 trillion devices connected to wireless networks by 2017 – will present increasingly complex challenges for service providers trying …

The American Red Cross has received more than $22 million in U.S. text-message donations for Haiti earthquake relief efforts, far outpacing the charity’s previous record of $400,000 for emergency relief …

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.On Friday, Verizon …

Google on Tuesday postponed the launch of its mobile phone in China, adding to the potential commercial fallout of its dispute with Beijing over Internet censorship and e-mail hacking.Associated Press

The Consumer Electronics Show is many things. But one thing it is not is easy on mobile networks.With more than 100,000 tech-savvy people crammed into a small and densely-packed set …

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Cellphone users in the United States have contributed more than $11 million to Haitian earthquake relief through text messages in what is being hailed as an …

Motorola Inc. unveiled a new Android-based smartphone for the Korean market as the handset manufacturer attempts to take on country favorites LG and Samsung. “We are delighted to announce MOTOROI, …

Sony will launch the first laptop containing the new TransferJet short-range wireless system on Saturday. Sony hopes TransferJet will replace cables for shifting data between gadgets, but the technology’s success …

Well, that took longer than expected.Some eight-and-a-half hours after Verizon Wireless rolled out revamped pricing plans, its main rival and industry No. 2 operator AT&T Mobility did the same.Citing its …

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 …

Well, that took longer than expected.Some eight-and-a-half hours after Verizon Wireless rolled out revamped pricing plans, its main rival and industry No. 2 operator AT&T Mobility did the same.Citing its …

While 2009 was dismal for overall semiconductor sales, smartphones, electronic readers and netbooks/smartbooks should help the industry in 2010. “The year 2009 will be remembered as one of the most …

Shaw Communications plans to finally get moving on launching a cellphone network in 2010.During its first-quarter earnings announcement Thursday, the company said it will take “initial steps to commence wireless …

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 …

Continuing a price war that it started in early 2008, Verizon Wireless this morning ratcheted up the pressure on its competitors by rolling out new rate plans that are more …

Contrary to popular opinion, magazine readership is growing and remains an important driver of retail sales and profit. With more than 4,000 titles in the market, it’s difficult for any …

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.Based on the …

Last week’s Consumer Electronics Show was a haven for device geeks of all shapes and sizes. Sure, the 165-inch 3D televisions were awesome, but so were the shrunken mobile devices …

The wireless industry’s increasing desire to attract customers looking for service without the hassles of a contract is taking its toll on those operators focused on such goals. MetroPCS Communications …

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.Whether you cringe …

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.The final ratification …