Cell Phone Digest

T-Mobile Webinar Helps Small Businesses Maximize Operating Cash Flow

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:48:04 -0500

As part of its efforts to celebrate and support small businesses, T-Mobile today announced it will host a webinar on Thursday, May 24 at 12:00 p.m ET entitled, “The Ultimate Blueprint for an Insanely Successful Business.” Webinar participants will learn...]]>Continue reading...

Chinese Smartphone Owners Demand High Levels of Local Customization

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:42:33 -0500

Focusing on China, the largest smartphone market in the world, the Wireless Device Lab (WDL) and Wireless Media Lab from the Strategy Analytics User Experience Practice conducted research with Chinese smartphone owners in order to understand consumer priorities and...Continue reading...

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Verizon Wireless Brings 4G LTE Network to 28 New Markets and Expands in 11 on May 17

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:32:52 -0500

Verizon Wireless, owner of the nation's largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, today announced that it will bring the speed and capabilities of its 4G LTE network to 28 new markets and will expand the network in 11 additional...Continue reading...

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LG Optimus Elite Goes On Sale at Virgin Mobile USA on May 15

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:29:33 -0500

Thinking of doing something easy and fun for the environment for Earth Day? Now is the perfect time to switch to a mobile phone with eco-friendly features, as Sprint and its data-centric, no-contract brand, Virgin Mobile USA, join LG Mobile...

Nearly Half of iPhone Users Likely to Buy Apple "iTV" in Year One

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:27:05 -0500

As speculation surrounding the possible launch of an “iTV” from Apple continues to mount, new research from the Strategy Analytics Connected Home Devices (CHD) advisory service shows that nearly half of existing iPhone users would be very or somewhat...]]>Continue reading...

Nokia Introduces the Nokia 110 and Nokia 112

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:04:33 -0500

Nokia has today unveiled two new mobile phone models as it continues to accelerate its strategy to connect the next billion consumers to information and the internet. The Nokia 110 and Nokia 112 have been designed to appeal to young,...Continue reading...

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DOCOMO to Conduct Second Trial of Cloud-based Translator Phone Service

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:01:35 -0500

NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today its second trial of an experimental service for real-time interpretation between Japanese and other languages via mobile devices, which will take place from June 1 to September 30.In the first trial involving some 1,000 DOCOMO...Continue reading...

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43% of Teens Text & Drive; 77% Adults Warn Against Risks, but Text & Drive All The Time

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:58:25 -0500

A new survey commissioned by AT&T* as part of the "It Can Wait" campaign indicates that while 97 percent of teens know texting while driving is dangerous, 43 percent of them admit to sending a text while driving –...]]>Continue reading...

Nokia Announces New and Exclusive Apps at CTIA Wireless 2012

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:16:15 -0500

Nokia announced a number of new and exclusive application partnerships at CTIA Wireless 2012, continuing its focus on delivering differentiated and original app experiences to Nokia Lumia consumers around the world. "We are focused on delivering great, locally relevant apps,...]]>Continue reading...

Bluegrass Cellular to Offer iPhone 4S on May 18

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:32:55 -0500

Bluegrass Cellular announced today it will offer iPhone 4S to its customers beginning Friday, May 18. iPhone 4S will be available starting at $149 for the 16GB model, $249 for the 32GB model and $349 for the 64GB model....

240 million Mobile Smartphone Users to Stream TV Services by 2014

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:29:58 -0500

A new report from Juniper Research finds that the number of streamed mobile TV users on smartphones will increase to 240 million by 2014. This increase will be driven by a rise in smartphone penetration and a growth in...Continue reading...

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PayAnywhere Soon Sold Everywhere

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:26:36 -0500

PayAnywhere, a leader in mobile point of sale solutions, yesterday announced its acclaimed credit card reader for smartphones will be shipping to retailers across the country beginning this month. With the most complete set of mobile payment features, around the...Continue reading...

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Boost Mobile Offers $40/Month Unlimited 4G for the HTC EVO Design 4G

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:08:42 -0500

Boost Mobile, ranked Highest in Purchase Experience among Non-Contract Wireless Providers by J.D. Power and Associates1, today announced the May 31 release of HTC EVO Design 4G, a member of the award-winning EVO family. This robust Android smartphone will operate...Continue reading...

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Virgin Mobile USA Offers 4G with No-Contract Plans Starting at $35/Month

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:05:38 -0500

Virgin Mobile USA continues to demonstrate how it’s answering to A Higher Calling with the speed of 4G, by offering customers who prefer a no-contract option the fully loaded HTC EVO V 4G on Virgin Mobile Beyond Talk monthly plans....]]>Continue reading...

LG Showcases Impressive Line-up Of LTE SuperPhones At CTIA 2012

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:45:45 -0500

LG Mobile will demonstrate leadership in LTE technology at CTIA 2012 by showcasing a wide range of cutting-edge mobile devices. Beginning today, visitors to the LG Booth (#3133) will have the opportunity to experience first-hand LG's extensive lineup of devices...Continue reading...

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