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Phone business rings up change

May 5, 2008 10:22 PM PDT

A fuel cell for cell phones, T-Mobile's 3G network in New York, and some acquisitions and new smartphones on the horizon.

Web 2.0 Expo: Web apps invade San Francisco

April 25, 2008 10:17 PM PDT

Conference takes pulse of Internet's use as a platform, offers a glimpse of what to expect in the next level of gameplay.

Laptop makers adopt 3G Gobi chipset

April 7, 2008 1:57 AM PDT

The Gobi technology lets travelers connect to both HSPA and EV-DO networks. Later this year, it'll be in laptops from Dell, HP, and Lenovo.
(From ZDNet UK)

Week in review: Wireless in Las Vegas

April 4, 2008 11:49 PM PDT

The CTIA wireless trade show grabbed the bulk of headlines, but the big stories were less about handsets and more about network openness and resulting new features. Also, music industry mixes it up.
(By CNET News.com's Michelle Meyers)

CTIA 2008: Mobile showdown in Sin City

May 9, 2008 5:13 PM PDT

At CTIA Wireless, there's no shortage of new phones, but does anyone have a new business plan?

Intel's Live Large vision for mobile phones

April 2, 2008 5:01 PM PDT

The Carry Small Live Large plan focuses on sensors and is one of the company's "four or five big bets" for upcoming tech trends.
(From ZDNet Australia)
• IDF: Intel trots out wireless chips, discusses eight cores)

IBM moves to expedite mashups for mobile

March 25, 2008 7:59 PM PDT

Company releases software targeted at mobile-app developers for building both business and consumer Web 2.0 mashups.
(By Adrian Bridgwater of ZDNet UK)

Court leaves intact ban on Qualcomm selling some chips

March 20, 2008 2:15 AM PDT

Court lets stand an order barring wireless chipmaker Qualcomm from selling chips that infringe on three of Broadcom's patents.
(From Reuters)

Google sees surge in Web use on hot mobile phones

March 20, 2008 12:02 AM PDT

Google has seen an acceleration of Internet activity among mobile phone users in recent months since the company introduced faster Web services on selected phone models.
(From Reuters.)

A Qwest for survival

February 27, 2008 5:15 PM PST

Phone company's CEO says new partnerships are intended to help it fill holes in its business, develop its wireless service.
Qwest in talks with Verizon about wireless deal

At FCC, change must be the mantra

February 25, 2008 3:31 PM PST

Policy analyst Randolph J. May says the Federal Communications Commission should make needed market reforms to communications policy.

Mobiles on the moon? NASA, Brits dial up a plan

February 19, 2008 10:40 PM PST

Even in the cosmos there will be no escaping the ringtone as NASA and the British National Space Centre prep a mobile network for the moon.

Mobile's GSMA showcase: Android and more

February 15, 2008 1:01 AM PST

The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona spotlights mobile broadband gear, services, software, and strategies. Read CNET's full coverage.
Photos: New phones at Mobile World Congress
Google Android prototypes make debut

Operators hit back at EU data-roaming threat

February 12, 2008 3:04 PM PST

GSM Association says data-roaming price cuts are already falling and that Commission regulation would stifle innovation.

More heavyweights join mobile-Linux group

February 12, 2008 2:25 PM PST

Orange, Access join the LiMo Foundation to collaborate on its upcoming mobile-Linux platform, which promises more applications for users.

The next big things in wireless

February 12, 2008 6:42 PM PST

The Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona is the place to be to see what's coming soon to a cell phone near you.

Is mobile really a sure thing for Google?

February 8, 2008 9:23 PM PST

Adapting Google's successful Web offerings for use on cell phones is an important work in progress--and unlikely to be easy.

LiMo chief talks rivals, Nokia, and mobile Linux

February 4, 2008 11:40 PM PST

Morgan Gillis discusses the LiMo Foundation's first mobile Linux platform release and why it matters that Nokia bought Trolltech.

Key mobile Linux platform out in March

February 4, 2008 5:01 PM PST

The LiMo Foundation's mobile Linux platform will be released next month, but the API is available to developers immediately.

Motorola considers cell phone biz spinoff

February 8, 2008 8:44 PM PST

Company says it might consider busting into pieces to revive its ailing cell phone business. But is it the right move?