NFC gets a boost from Verifone: the giant POS device manufacturer will build NFC capability into every new device, potentially accelerating adoption of mobile payments.
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Microsoft’s U.S. mobile market share has fallen to 8%, but the launch of Windows Phone 7 has slowed the decline. Microsoft needs to get more devices out there and on more carriers to regain lost ground.
Windows Phone market share continues decline Read More »
Google has begun remotely removing trojan-like apps from Android phones to protect users against malicious apps. Up to 200,000 users may have downloaded the apps, which were labeled as innocuous apps or as adult apps. The apps collected personal information and exploited security holes in Android. Google has released a mandatory security update to patch the hole.
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The iPhone 5 is rumored to ditch the sharp edges and fragile glass back for an all-aluminum back, similar to the MacBook Pro.
Is this the new iPhone? Read More »
A non-profit group is handing out “Sleeping Bags” to remind people to unplug their phones on National Day of Unplugging.
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Nokia claims its ringtone is heard 1.8 billion times per day, making it one of the most popular sounds in the world.
Nokia’s horn gets tooted – by Nokia. Read More »
The Froyo update for the Samsung Epic 4G is now available for owners to download. The update includes a number of new features and improvements, such as a new home screen, improved Exchange support, and a performance boost.
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The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, an Android-powered PlayStation-certified phone, will be hitting the U.S. airwaves on Verizon this spring. It is also rumored to launch on AT&T or T-Mobile in Q3 2010.
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Nokia is partnering with Microsoft, which means the sleekest OS will be running on great hardware! Additionally, Windows Phone 7 is getting a major update with copy & paste, third party multitasking, and IE9.
Motorola’s Motoblur UI is getting a major overhaul with a focus on social connectivity and multimedia. The new UI includes Connected Music, Connected Gallery, and Aloqa, as well as the MotoConnect suite. Motorola has also acquired security firm Three Laws Mobile (3LM) to enhance the security of its Android products. Additionally, Motorola is expected to unveil the Droid X2 and Droid 3 at MWC.
The GSM Association has finalized standards for embedded SIM cards, paving the way for a future where you can easily switch between mobile carriers without having to swap SIM cards.
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Get free access to Facebook on your mobile phone with Gemalto’s new SIM card app. This app works via SMS messages and is universally compatible with all GSM phones.
MWC 2011: Facebook SIM card to provide free Facebook for all Read More »
Introducing the LG Optimus Prime 3D, a smartphone that blows away the competition with its 4GB RAM, glasses-free 3D display, and HDMI-out with support for 3D. It also packs a dual-core 1GHz Texas Instruments OMAP4 processor, an 8GB microSD card, and a 5 megapixel dual-lens camera that can capture in both 2D and 3D. Running Android 2.2 Froyo with a Gingerbread rollout coming soon.
MWC 2011: LG Optimus 3D packs 4GB of RAM Read More »
Get a quick overview of Sony Ericsson’s latest smartphones, including the Arc, Neo, Pro, and Play. Read about their specs, features, and release dates.
MWC 2011: Sony Ericsson Roundup Read More »
Apple’s rumored iPhone Jr. and Universal SIM could revolutionize the mobile phone market, giving consumers more choice and carriers more incentive to compete.
Why we need Apple to move away from the SIM card Read More »
