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| Week of 01 Sep 2008 |
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Mobile devices not so open when carriers' bottom line is threatened
While next-generation mobile phones are more open and play nicer with third-party developers, some applications are still taboo, particularly when they intersect with service provi... |
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| Week of 25 Aug 2008 |
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University deploys iPhones to freshmen in mobile learning experiment
This fall, Abilene Christian University will give every incoming freshman student an iPhone or iPod Touch as part of a mobile learning experiment.
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Motorola Atila touchscreen smartphone info leaked
Motorola's latest unreleased but much-rumored smartphone, currently named "Atila," has had images of it supposedly leaked to the public. |
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| Week of 18 Aug 2008 |
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U.S. smartphone sales strong as cell phones sales slip
Q2 sales of smartphones are still strong though overall sales of mobile phones are declining in the U.S. |
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Palm Treo Pro with Windows Mobile officially announced
Releasing its latest Treo, Palm offers up the new Treo Pro running Windows Mobile. |
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Wireless rate negotiations: How to get the best deal
Wireless negotiations require preparation. Companies must assemble the right team to assess their needs and form a bargaining strategy. With the right game plan, a company can save... |
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BlackBerry offers sync with iTunes
Offering business users even more traditionally consumer-oriented features, BlackBerry Media has announced that it will now be capable of syncing with Apple iTunes. |
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Android release still on course
Despite the typical complications, Google believes that Android, its mobile OS, will be fully available by year's end. |
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| Week of 11 Aug 2008 |
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Palm announces Centro sales hit 2 million
Offering users all the major advantages of a smartphone at a user-friendly price, Palm has announced that the Centro has sold two million devices. |
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Access Linux smartphone project ended
The Access Linux Platform's initial and only smartphone project has been ended. |
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Rugged mobile devices must be more than durable in harsh environments
The durability of ruggedized mobile devices is only the first consideration for mobile managers with workers who take devices into hazardous environments. Connectivity, usability a... |
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IBM offers mobile computing consulting services
Recognizing that mobile computing now has the potential for million-dollar deals, IBM offers an enterprise mobility consulting practice. |
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| Week of 04 Aug 2008 |
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iPhone encryption is a must for the security-conscious enterprise
Apple is advertising the iPhone 3G as something that consumers can use at work. IT managers with high security requirements beg to differ. They want full device encryption and cent... |
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Contrasting iPhone vs. Android
Apple's iPhone OS and Google's Android OS have a number of similarities -- so what are the differences? Learn more about the differences as well as the advantages and disadvantages... |
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Apple's App Store released earlier than anticipated
Apple's earlier than anticipated launch of their iTunes Application Store allows for the use of third-party software and applications on the iPhone 3G and the updated iPod touch. |
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BlackBerry Thunder development slow
Though rumors persist, most still say RIM's BlackBerry Thunder -- its first touchscreen smartphone -- is still in development, which is going at a very slow rate. |
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Verizon may offer global solution with CDMA, GSM-enabled phone
Verizon might be planning to offer a Motorola phone with both CDMA and GSM support to satisfy global road warrior customers. |
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| Week of 28 Jul 2008 |
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As SaaS takes off, mobile browsers start to matter more
Mobile browsers have long been an afterthought on smartphones: Rendering was poor, and actually navigating a Web page required Zen-like patience. Forget about casual surfing.
Toda... |
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| Week of 21 Jul 2008 |
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3G iPhone pilot: CIO ready to dump his Windows Mobile smartphones
Analysts say it's too early to get a real sense of whether enterprises are adopting the 3G iPhone, but they say there is plenty of buzz out there. At least one CIO at a medium-size... |
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BlackBerry Bold, Thunder anticipated for Fall 2008
In addition to the now much-hyped arrival of the BlackBerry Bold, RIM's rumored touchscreen smartphone -- nicknamed Thunder -- will also be released this fall. |
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| Week of 14 Jul 2008 |
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Six simple steps to killing the iPhone
While the iPhone is making the headlines, competitors plot to steal back the thunder. |
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Apple to sell 45 million iPhones within a year, say analysts
Recent research on Apple's iPhone is expected to sell at least over 30 million devices during the next year. |
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| Week of 07 Jul 2008 |
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GPS route optimization can conserve fleet gas, provide other savings
GPS route optimization can replace radio dispatch to boost productivity while cutting gasoline costs. |
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iPhone Help: Troubleshooting the top five enterprise problems
When enterprise users need help with their iPhones, IT is charged with troubleshooting their shiny toys. Here's how. |
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| Week of 30 Jun 2008 |
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Android OS to interconnect with online Google services
Though Android won't make its official debut for several more months, information concerning the details of the OS indicates that it will take advantage of many of Google's online ... |
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BlackBerry Javelin info, data leaked
Information and data on the anticipated BlackBerry Javelin, though not expected for another year, have already leaked. |
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Android-based smartphone debut delayed
Android-based smartphones, though previously anticipated to be available by late 2008, will have to be delayed. |
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Symbian, S60, UIQ to be updated
Purchasing full control of Symbian, Nokia announced that it will donate the OS to the newly created Symbian Foundation while Sony Ecrisson and Motorola do the same with its UIQ use... |
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Nokia N78 released in U.S.
The Nokia N78, recently launched in the U.S., features 3G, updated Symbian S60 OS, Wi-Fi and GPS. |
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AT&T to get BlackBerry Bold in late summer
Eagerly anticipated, the latest news surrounding RIM's BlackBerry Bold 9000 is that AT&T will be carrying the new smartphone in the United States, though physical availability isn'... |
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Palm sales up but revenues falling
Though Palm's smartphone sales are soaring and recovering, Palm as a whole has revenues down. |
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RIM profits boosted again by BlackBerry sales
Though RIM's profits increased significantly from the previous year, its profits didn't meet its expectations so though profits went up, RIM's stocks went down. |
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Smartphone preview: Nokia N78
The latest high-end smartphone from Nokia to make an appearance, the Nokia N78, appeared recently in the United States. |
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Latest iPhone details from AT&T outlined
Though Apple has announced the iPhone 3G, AT&T has stayed relatively close-mouthed on the topic. |
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Panasonic introduces first rugged UMPC to sport Intel's Atom processor
With its new CF-U1 rugged ultramobile PC (UMPC), Panasonic lets users take Vista on the go with a tiny form factor. |
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Smartphone preview: HP iPAQ 910 Business Messenger
HP's new iPAQ 910 Business Messenger smartphone offers users a number of the latest features available. |
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HP Voodoo Envy 133 business ultraportable debuts
HP, in response to Apple's release of the MacBook Air, has offered users it's own lightweight version, the Voodoo Envy 133. |
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