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Apple Defends App Store Approval Process
InformationWeek, November 23, 2009
The company said its App Store approval process makes sure Apple's platform has high-quality products.

AT&T, LG Launch 3G Netbook
InformationWeek, November 23, 2009
The subsidized netbook will be powered by Windows XP and requires a $60 monthly data plan from AT&T.

Verizon Nabs Omnia II Smartphone
InformationWeek, November 23, 2009
Samsung's Omnia II is powered by Windows Mobile 6.5; it packs a large touchscreen, Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth, and corporate mail and calendar features.

Cisco Rolls Out iPhone Security App
InformationWeek, November 21, 2009
The SIO To Go app sends realtime alerts to users' iPhones, notifying of attacks and potential threats to corporate networks.

U.S. Cellular Offers Mobile Plan Notifications
InformationWeek, November 20, 2009
Wireless plan customers nearing their limits on minutes or text messages can opt to receive notification from the carrier via SMS.

Nokia Sees Enterprise Demand For Netbook
InformationWeek, November 20, 2009
The Booklet 3G's embedded mobile broadband and long battery life are attracting mobile professionals, not the mass market it had aimed for, Nokia says.

Opera Mobile 10 Hits Windows Mobile
InformationWeek, November 19, 2009
The latest version of Opera Mobile adds boosted touchscreen support, visual bookmarks, and improved data compression features.

FCC Speeds Cell Tower Reviews
InformationWeek, November 19, 2009
The "shot clock" rule will set a limit on how long local governments can review applications for new cellular towers.

AT&T Loses Bid To Stop Verizon Ads
InformationWeek, November 19, 2009
Verizon may continue to air its 3G comparison ads, judge rules.

Yahoo Refocusing Mobile Efforts
InformationWeek, November 18, 2009
The company is shutting down its Go service to concentrate on specialized apps and the mobile Web.

Sprint iPCS Acquisition Opposed
InformationWeek, November 18, 2009
A key iPCS investor said the acquisition price is far too low considering Sprint Nextel paid more for similar-sized affiliate networks.

Verizon's Droid Has Camera Issues
InformationWeek, November 18, 2009
A bug is causing the smartphone's autofocus feature to work incorrectly for days at a time, says a Google engineer.

CTIA Seeks More Mobile Broadband Spectrum
InformationWeek, November 17, 2009
The mobile industry group said spectrum below 3 GHz should be reallocated for mobile data purposes.

Microsoft Expands App Store
InformationWeek, November 17, 2009
Windows Marketplace for Mobile is available for handsets running Windows Mobile 6.1 and 6.0, giving developers an audience of about 30 million devices.

Verizon Calls AT&T's Lawsuit Meritless
InformationWeek, November 17, 2009
In a plainspoken response to AT&T's suit, Verizon said its 3G map ads are accurate and "the truth hurts."

Sprint Lights Up WiMax In Texas
InformationWeek, November 16, 2009
The major mobile operators are investing in next-generation data networks to capitalize on the growing demand for mobile Internet services.

Palm Updates WebOS
InformationWeek, November 16, 2009
The 1.3.1 update fixes bugs and beefs up security, but doesn't restore the ability to sync with iTunes.

Motorola To Buy BitBand
InformationWeek, November 16, 2009
The deal would enable Motorola to build better set-top cable boxes and improve its video on-demand services and infrastructure. Terms were not disclosed.

Qualcomm Revamping Brew Platform
InformationWeek, November 13, 2009
The company is integrating social networking, e-mail, and location-based services into its Brew Mobile Platform.

Dell Confirms Android Smartphone
InformationWeek, November 13, 2009
The computer maker will release the touchscreen Mini 3 in emerging markets this year.

Femtocells Struggle To Catch On
InformationWeek, November 12, 2009
The economy and the lack of carrier marketing are sapping demand for femtocells, according to ABI Research.

Apple Tweaks App Store Review Process
InformationWeek, November 12, 2009
The iPhone maker is adding transparency to its App Store vetting process.

Qualcomm Intros Smartphone Chips
InformationWeek, November 12, 2009
The chipsets can support 3G and 4G networks and provide high-end multimedia features.

T-Mobile Lays Out 3G Plans
InformationWeek, November 11, 2009
The mobile operator plans to boost its 3G network performance to support 21 Mbps downlink speeds.

Smartphones Sales Continue Rise
InformationWeek, November 11, 2009
Apple and RIM gained 3Q market share, but Android is poised to be a serious competitor, says IDC.

Lawmaker Eyes Verizon Termination Fees
InformationWeek, November 11, 2009
A U.S. senator plans to introduce legislation that will stop carriers from raising cancellation fees.

RIM Looks To Woo Developers
InformationWeek, November 11, 2009
The BlackBerry maker is boosting its ecosystem in hopes of getting more apps to compete with the iPhone and Google Android.

Samsung Intros Mobile OS
InformationWeek, November 10, 2009
The company's open source Bada smartphone operating system will compete with the likes of Symbian and the Google-backed Android.

RIM, Adobe Team For BlackBerry Development
InformationWeek, November 09, 2009
The partnership will simplify the creation and delivery of rich content and apps to BlackBerry smartphones.

RIM Boosts BlackBerry Developer Tools
InformationWeek, November 09, 2009
The company launched a host of APIs that could lead to richer BlackBerry applications.

Verizon To Raise Termination Fees
InformationWeek, November 06, 2009
Early-termination fees for Verizon Wireless smartphones and other mobile devices will double this month.

T-Mobile Sees Dip In Subscribers
InformationWeek, November 06, 2009
The wireless carrier is introducing new rate plans and multiple Android-powered phones to mount a turnaround.

AT&T Completes Centennial Acquisition
InformationWeek, November 06, 2009
The deal gives AT&T nearly one million new subscribers and enhances its wireless assets.

VoiceCon 2009: Avoid Unified Communications Hype
InformationWeek, November 05, 2009
Implementing unified communications and collaboration tools doesn't have to lead to a Wild West scenario, according to a panel of experts at VoiceCon 2009.

VoiceCon 2009: Siemens Brings Twitter To OpenScape
InformationWeek, November 04, 2009
The social network support can analyze tweets to automatically set up conference calls, as well as adjust a user's presence, status, and device availability.

T-Mobile Restores Voice, Data Services
InformationWeek, November 04, 2009
The service outage comes as T-Mobile is still reeling from its Sidekick data-loss fiasco.

Google Voice Challenger Ribbit Mobile Launches
InformationWeek, November 04, 2009
The company is not yet positioning its cloud-based phone messaging service as an enterprise offering.

VoiceCon 2009: Avaya Aims For Voice 2.0
InformationWeek, November 03, 2009
The company is aiming to combine the control and archival nature of e-mail with voice, instant messaging, and social networking capabilities.

VoiceCon 2009: Users Key To Unified Communications
InformationWeek, November 03, 2009
The consumerization of IT will permeate the next generation of communications and collaboration software, says an IBM executive.

VoiceCon 2009: Measuring Avaya Nortel Deal's Impact
InformationWeek, November 03, 2009
Avaya's planned acquisition of Nortel raises many questions for businesses with existing Nortel equipment.

VoiceCon 2009: Cutting The Cord On Enterprise Phones
InformationWeek, November 02, 2009
Experts debate the transitioning role of the desktop phone and whether smartphones, Unified Communications, and soft phones can fulfill enterprise voice needs.

Smartphones Getting Less Expensive
InformationWeek, November 02, 2009
Within 5 years, 45% of smartphones will hit the market for less than $200 with a new contract, according to data from ABI Research.

Divitas Offers Handset-Agnostic Collaboration
InformationWeek, November 02, 2009
The company is bringing enterprise unified communications features like instant messaging, presence, and office-line calling to Android, iPhone, and BlackBerry smartphones.

Samsung Profits On Mobile Phones, Chips
InformationWeek, November 02, 2009
Earnings were the highest quarterly profit in the company's history. Its chip business took the lead, and handset profits also rose.

VoiceCon 2009: Tackling A Shifting Business Communications Landscape
InformationWeek, October 30, 2009
The enterprise communications event, in San Francisco November 2-5, will feature deep dive sessions and keynotes from Avaya, IBM, and Siemens.

Nortel Sells LTE Packet Assets To Hitachi
InformationWeek, October 29, 2009
The $10 million deal for long term evolution technology will enable Hitachi to support the transfer of data from 3G networks to next-generation mobile broadband.

Android 2.0 Revs Enterprise Features
InformationWeek, October 29, 2009
The latest version of Google's mobile operating system makes it easier for users to get corporate e-mail, calendar, and contact information on their handsets.

Verizon Droid Targets iPhone
InformationWeek, October 28, 2009
The enterprise-friendly Motorola Droid smartphone, which runs on Google's Android OS, has built-in Microsoft Exchange support.

Ericsson Shuffles Top Management
InformationWeek, October 28, 2009
The wireless networking equipment maker has named a new CEO and CFO.

Symbian Kick Starts Developer Program
InformationWeek, October 27, 2009
Developers in the Horizon program will be able to more efficiently distribute applications for Symbian, the most widely used mobile OS.

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