Regional, flat-rate cellular provider MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) has joined the growing list of providers to offer traditional prepaid wireless service exclusively through mega-hyper-giant retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc., according to a report from Current Analysis Inc.The carrier has rolled out its “By the Minute”...
Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) is finally going public with its next plans for Palm and the webOS operating system after acquiring the company last April.HP said webOS 2.0 will be commercially available on Friday when it launches the new Palm Pre 2 smart phone on...
Apple Inc. (AAPL) reported a record $4.31 billion in profit on $20.34 billion in revenue during its fourth quarter ending Sept. 25. The company's profits grew 41.3% from the year-ago period and international sales accounted for 57% of Apple's revenue during the quarter.Apple sold...
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 as open as possible,...
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 as open as possible,...
While it may be true that mobile only contributes to a small share of Google Inc.'s (GOOG) treasure, it's still grown to a $1 billion annual business.The company reported $2.17 billion in profits on $7.29 billion in revenues during the last quarter. Revenues were...
Google Inc.’s (GOOG) Android operating system is beginning to have a pronounced impact on market share for the world’s largest smart phone makers, according to a new report from iSuppli Corp. However, despite the momentum, the three largest smart phone device makers remain unchanged.The...
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.It’s very clear that Google Inc.’s Android operating platform is gaining a lot of market...
If last week's CTIA Enterprise & Applications event in San Francisco showed the mobile industry anything it was that Google Inc.'s Android operating system has hit critical mass. From the never-ending announcements of new devices sporting the OS to the 30-foot tall blow-up Android...
Microsoft Corp.'s long-anticipated update to its mobile device portfolio finally got off the ground today as the computing giant unveiled launch details for devices powered by its Windows Phone 7 operating system.The launch will include nine devices set to be available in time for...
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 as open as possible,...
SAN FRANCISCO — It's been said before that The Ford Motor Co. is trying to remake itself as the Apple Inc. of the auto industry. The company is making a big bet on technology with new touchscreen-based interfaces, a host of wireless connectivity options,...
SAN FRANCISCO – Android mania is in full effect at this year’s CTIA Enterprise & Applications event in San Francisco with mobile operators, handset makers and application developers virtually tripping over themselves to introduce new products and services tied to Google Inc.’s mobile operating...
SAN FRANCISCO – Verizon Wireless provided more details on its impending LTE network launch, saying the service will be available in 38 markets covering 110 million potential customers before the end of the year. The carrier plans to increase that coverage to 200 million...
SAN FRANCISCO — Rhapsody has been an evangelist for subscription-based music since its beginning and well before the smart phone explosion.But today, the company finds itself competing with a growing number of competitors, mostly startups, that are offering similiar all-you-can-eat subscription plans for music.As...
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. Microsoft Corp. has a lot riding on the upcoming release of its Windows Phone...
SAN FRANCISCO – Leap Wireless International Inc. is set to add to its smart phone line up with a Google Inc.’s Android-powered device from Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. set to retail for $150 without a contract.The Huawei Ascend will be available starting mid-October featuring...
SAN FRANCISCO – Leap Wireless International Inc. is set to add to its smart phone line up with a Google Inc.’s Android-powered device from Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. set to retail for $150 without a contract.The Huawei Ascend will be available starting mid-October featuring...
Skype Ltd. bolstered its mobile presence with the launch of its Skype for Android mobile client that is designed to run on smart phones powered by Google Inc.'s operating system.The move follows an announcement earlier this year with Verizon Wireless that basically limited the...
Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) is in the process of shutting down its mobile broadcast FLO TV service. After hesitantly entering the direct-to-consumer side of the space just a couple years ago, Qualcomm is now cutting its losses on that front and is in the process...
Verizon Wireless (VZ) is talking to the National Football League about extending its exclusive mobile partnership to include programming via tablets, according to The Wall Street Journal.It's pretty safe to safe that football fans have been ready -- in some cases, longing -- for...
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 us the wrong way....
Boston-based startup AdelaVoice is looking to tackle the increasing problem of distracted driving caused by cell phones with the launch of its StartTalking application. The company said the application allows users to compose, send and receive text messages using only their voice.The company, which...
Looking to capitalize on its satellite service capabilities, LightSquared announced a partnership with the Indian Health Services federal agency to provide free phones and service for use in American Indian and Alaska Native communities through 2020. The plan calls for LightSquared to provide up...
