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ATLANTA-Cingular Wireless L.L.C. is overhauling its wireless Web service in an effort to woo would-be mobile Internet surfers and boost content sales. The largest U.S. carrier said it is simplifying …

BELLEVUE, Wash.-Investors sent shares of InfoSpace Inc. skyward in after-hours trading after the company reported a jump in third-quarter revenue and painted a rosy portrait for the current quarter. InfoSpace, …

The mobile-search playground gets even more crowded this week, as an established behemoth expands its offerings and an infant startup tries to get onto the field. InfoSpace Inc. this week …

While deep-pocketed publishers try to wow gamers with sophisticated titles and eye-popping three-dimensional graphics, Randy Shepherd is stooping to conquer. The managing director of Werd Interactive Inc. is targeting middle-aged …

The following information includes ratings changes and financial information for wireless companies announced this week by investment-banking and financial-services firms.

The following information includes ratings changes and financial information for wireless companies announced this week by investment-banking and financial-services firms.

LOS ANGELES, Calif.-InfoSpace Inc. inked a deal with Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. to develop mobile versions of the arcade classic Frogger. Konami will distribute and market the game through U.S. …

The rising tide that is the mobile-content industry is hitting choppy waters for some publicly held content providers. Dwango Wireless is the latest company to get pummeled by the waves. …

BELLEVUE, Wash.-Shares of InfoSpace Inc. plummeted to a 52-week low Wednesday after the content provider and Internet search company slashed its outlook for the second half of the year. InfoSpace …

LONDON-French publisher Gameloft is the top wireless game maker in Western Europe, according to a six-month study from Mobile Games Analyst. The research service’s survey of five major Western European …

BELLEVUE, Wash.-InfoSpace Inc. said it is cooperating with mobile virtual network operator Amp’d Mobile to create a dedicated “Games for Prizes” channel on Amp’d wireless handsets. Amp’d customers will be …

The wireless industry is putting its customers on commission. In an effort to retain customers and drive uptake, content providers and software developers are employing customer-retention programs designed to encourage …

BELLEVUE, Wash.-InfoSpace Inc. said its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $100 million of its outstanding common stock. InfoSpace said it believes the market price of …

BELLEVUE, Wash.-InfoSpace Inc. launched a technology designed to simulate three-dimensional gaming on non-3-D handsets. The mobile entertainment and Internet search company unveiled the Virtual 3-D Simulator, which uses 3-D models …

Two of the nation’s top mobile content providers reported strong first-quarter results last month even as they offered differing forecasts for the second quarter. VeriSign Inc.’s new mobile content operations …

Following is a list of debt and credit upgrades and downgrades for wireless companies by financial and investment firms this week. Merrill Lynch upgraded its rating on Freescale Semiconductor from …

BELLEVUE, Wash.-Shares of InfoSpace Inc. slid more than 25 percent Wednesday and several analysts downgraded the stock after the Web search and mobile content company issued a disappointing second-quarter forecast. …

BELLEVUE, Wash.-Switchboard, an online yellow pages Web site, launched send-to-mobile capabilities as well as enhanced mapping and listings features. The send-to-mobile capability allows users to send contact information about a …

The mobile-gaming waters got even more crowded last week as New York-based publisher Vindigo said it will dive in with “a broad selection” of adventure and casual games later this …

LONDON-Mobile music company Shazam Entertainment has teamed with Motorola to develop new music-identification software embedded in the manufacturer’s handsets. With the new technology, wireless users can capture music played from …

Following is a roundup of wireless companies that were either upgraded or downgraded by financial firms this week. Robert W. Baird upgraded its rating on Alamosa Holdings from neutral to …

Wireless entertainment publisher InfoSpace Mobile officially rolled out its gaming division at 3GSM World Congress Monday. The announcement of Infospace Games was expected from the Bellevue, Wash.-based publisher, which recently …

BELLEVUE, Wash.-Wireless Internet company InfoSpace Inc. continued its acquisition spree with the purchase of German wireless gaming company Elkware GmbH for $26 million in cash. Infospace said Elkware managed $1 …

Wireless Internet company InfoSpace Inc. continued its acquisition spree with the purchase of German wireless gaming company Elkware GmbH for $26 million in cash. Infospace said Elkware managed $1 million …

Yet another mobile gaming acquisition was announced this week, as InfoSpace Inc. revealed it had bought IOMO Ltd., a U.K.-based publisher, for $15 million in cash. IOMO has developed more …