AOL has today released two applications for Google's Android platform as well as optimized its web site for the Android browser. One app, called AOL, is a simple portal that provides links to AOL services. The second app, called ...
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Research In Motion today announced the availability of BlackBerry Desktop Manager 6 as a beta. RIM will send invitations to those who've registered with RIM's BlackBerry Beta Zone (used to test beta products). Those interested in testing BlackBerry Desktop ...
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Barnes & Noble today announced a version of its Nook application for Google's Android platform. The Nook eReader application allows Android users to browse and download books from its eBook store, which has a million titles. It offers adjustable ...
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During its recent quarterly earnings call, Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs said that the company is having discussions with others in a bid to get rid of its struggling MediaFLO mobile TV unit. "It will get done in the next ...
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This unique clamshell phone sports a thin, colorful body with hidden LED matrix on the outside and a large display and keypad inside. Key features include 3G data, 2-megapixel camera, memory card slot, and Bluetooth.

Motorola has filed a lawsuit against Chinese electronics maker Huawei, claiming that the company stole trade secrets. Motorola alleges that former Motorola employees left for Huawei and provided the company with information on Motorola's cell phone technology. The company ...
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Part of Samsung's Galaxy S series, this high-end Android smartphone sports a huge 4-inch OLED display, fast 1 GHz processor, and 5-megapixel camera with advanced options and video capture. Unique to the Epic 4G are a slide-out keyboard, 4G data, mobile hotspot feature, and front-facing camera. Other features include Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Part of Samsung's Galaxy S series, this high-end Android smartphone sports a huge 4-inch OLED display, fast 1 GHz processor, and 5-megapixel camera with LED flash and video capture. Other features include Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi with DLNA streaming, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Today Skype updated its calling application for devices running iOS4. The biggest new feature allows Skype to run in the background while users open and interact with other applications during a call. The application can also be left open ...
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T-Mobile is now selling all three handsets from LG that were announced earlier this year, including the dLite ($50), GS-170 (free), and Sentio ($70). These three are the first LG handsets to be sold by T-Mobile.

Cellular South today announced that customers with the HTC Hero can download and install Android 2.1 Eclair on their devices. Aside from all the new features found in Android 2.1, (Google Maps Navigation, pinch-to-zoom, Yahoo Mail support and better ...
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The U.S. House of Representatives has approved S. 1749, which makes it illegal for prisoners to have possession of a mobile phone or other other device that can access wireless services. The Senate approved the bill in April. It ...
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T-Mobile recently said that it plans to introduce its first HSPA+ capable handset at some point this summer. T-Mobile said the device in question will be a smartphone, and that more details will become available in the coming weeks. ...
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Verizon Wireless has indicated via its support pages that a software update is being distributed to the LG Ally Android phone. Firmware version VS740ZV8 helps improve the QWERTY keyboard's performance; improves alerts; speeds the camera and message apps; adds ...
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T-Mobile recently announced an expansion of its HSPA+ network, which now covers nearly 50 markets across the U.S. It has launched service in a number of new markets, including: Austin, El Paso, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Waco, Texas; ...
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Sprint today announced that it has completed a years-long effort to replace aging television broadcast equipment using broadcast auxiliary service (BAS) spectrum in 213 different markets across the country. BAS spectrum is that licensed for electronics news gathering, Studio-to-Transmitter ...
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Sprint today announced a new mobile account management application called Sprint Zone. The application allows customers to view their voice, text and data usage; pay their bill; add and remove features; as well as gain access to tips and ...
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Slacker Radio today announced the addition of ABC News to its streaming radio service. By including ABC News, Slacker users can get national, world, sports, politics, entertainment, business and tech news content in addition to music.

A new venture called LightSquared today announced that it plans to launch a nationwide, wholesale integrated Long Term Evolution and satellite network. The LTE network will be built by Nokia Siemens Networks, in a deal worth $7 billion over ...
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Today the Wall Street Journal reports that Nokia is looking to replace its current CEO, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, who has headed the firm since 2006. Nokia's shareholders have expressed doubt in Mr. Kallasvuo's ability to lead the company out of ...
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