America Online Inc. is testing a suite of mobile search services that would allow users with Web-enabled phones to search the Internet for information, including local business listings, and to compare prices of goods from online retailers. Israeli technology provider InfoGin Ltd. is powering...
Novatel Wireless Inc. strengthened its position as the No. 1 supplier of PC cards in the United States in the second quarter, finally beating long-time rival Sierra Wireless Inc. Sierra has dominated the PC card market, but several critical missteps paved the way for...
As third-generation technology and wireless broadband hit the U.S. marketplace, PC card vendors finally may hit their stride. Verizon Wireless is in the process of expanding its CDMA EV-DO network throughout its coverage area, while Sprint Corp. launched its own EV-DO service in 17...
U.S. Cellular Corp. joined the push-to-talk fray with the launch of SpeedTalk, which operates on the carrier's CDMA2000 1x data network available across its 25-state coverage area. The service will compete with similar offerings from a number of operators, including Nextel Communications Inc., Verizon...
Revol Wireless announced it has acquired Ohio-based Northcoast PCS, including its CDMA network and spectrum, and has begun offering a youth-oriented, no-contract unlimited calling and messaging service in Cleveland, Dayton and Toledo. Terms of the sale were not announced. The Revol Wireless service includes...
U.S. Cellular Corp. joined the push-to-talk fray with the launch of its SpeedTalk service, which operates on the carrier's CDMA2000 1x data network that is available across its 25-state coverage area. U.S. Cellular said the SpeedTalk offering allows customers to connect simultaneously with up...
The mobile-phone industry has evolved in countless ways during the past few decades. Phones today feature a dizzying array of new technologies and services, from multiple radios to integrated digital cameras to blazing fast processors. But perhaps the most notable change in the market...
SAN DIEGO-Kyocera Wireless Corp. unveiled the Kyocera Dorado KX13 handset at Qualcomm's BREW 2005 conference. The manufacturer said the device is a slim bar-style phone with a large color screen and a front-facing speakerphone that is well suited for games or ringtones. A Kyocera...
SAN DIEGO-Kyocera Wireless Corp. unveiled the Kyocera Dorado KX13 handset at Qualcomm's BREW 2005 conference. The manufacturer said the device is a slim bar-style phone with a large color screen and a front-facing speakerphone that is well suited for games or ringtones. A Kyocera...
Telesystem International Wireless Inc. said its shareholders approved the sale of its indirect interest in ClearWave N.V. to Vodafone International Holdings B.V. for $3.5 billion and the assumption of about $950 million in net debt. A total of 143.7 million votes were cast at...
LOS ANGELES-With mobile gaming looking to explode from niche to mass market, game-makers are targeting consumers with everything from casual poker games to arcade classics to high-tech 3-D first-person shooters. And it was all on display here at E3. The wireless industry had more...
LOS ANGELES-Kyocera Wireless Corp. announced it will partner with wireless gaming companies Sorrent and Taito to sell Kyocera phones with preloaded games. A variety of handset makers already offer preloaded games."Wireless phones are becoming a distinct extension of certain lifestyles and personalities, including the...
Soon-to-launch mobile virtual network operator Amp'd Mobile Inc. announced the creation of its mobile gaming category and distribution deals with more than a dozen mobile game developers.Amp'd Mobile said the mobile gaming category will be available through its live user interface when the company...
WASHINGTON-The Consumer Product Safety Commission and CTIA Friday released a list of recommendations for mobile-phone users regarding the use of their handsets and batteries."It is increasingly important for consumers to follow guidelines on the maintenance of wireless phones and batteries," said CPSC and CTIA...
KYOTO, Japan-Kyocera Wireless Corp. will outsource the manufacture and delivery of its mobile phones to contract manufacturing giant Flextronics International Ltd. Although terms of the deal were not disclosed, Kyocera said it will sell "certain manufacturing equipment and inventory" to Flextronics, and it will...
KYOTO, Japan-Kyocera Wireless Corp. will outsource the manufacture and delivery of its mobile phones to contract manufacturing giant Flextronics International Ltd. Although terms of the deal were not disclosed, Kyocera said it will sell "certain manufacturing equipment and inventory" to Flextronics, and it will...
Mobile phones have evolved into the focal point of electronics innovation. Indeed, the handset industry sits on the bleeding edge of novelty, and players now introduce new phone technologies at a break-neck pace. Last year it was integrated digital cameras, this year it's music...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-Alltel is teaming with the host of the hit show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" for a sweepstakes to drive text and multimedia messaging. Subscribers who enter the contest are encouraged to send text, picture, video or instant messages to increase their chances...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-Alltel is teaming with the host of the hit show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" for a sweepstakes to drive text and multimedia messaging.Subscribers who enter the contest are encouraged to send text, picture, video or instant messages to increase their chances to...
SAN DIEGO-Virgin Mobile USA L.L.C. announced it will sell the K10 Royale phone from Kyocera Wireless Corp. The phone features Java application download technology."Kyocera has been a key partner in helping Virgin Mobile deliver a superior mobile experience to the youth market," said Dan...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-Alltel Corp. announced it expanded its push-to-talk service to include additional coverage and features, new rate plans and new handsets. "Customers are finding Touch2Talk ideal for short bursts of conversation, be it during family activities or communicating with employees one-on-one or in...
Alltel announced it expanded its push-to-talk service to include additional coverage and features, new rate plans and new handsets."Customers are finding Touch2Talk ideal for short bursts of conversation, be it during family activities or communicating with employees one-on-one or in groups regardless of their...
HONG KONG-Games and entertainment company Mobile Media Co. said it has formed an agreement with Kyocera Communications Asia Pacific Pte Ltd., which provides platforms for information services, wireless hosting content and consulting services.The agreement calls for Mobile Media to offer its mobile entertainment services...
ARLINGTON, Texas-The University of Texas said it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against 14 electronic manufacturers.The university claims the companies infringed on a patented method that allows text messaging through a standard telephone keypad.The lawsuit, which charges players such as Kyocera, the Sanyo...
