Microsoft teams up with NokiaAugust 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The world's largest software maker Microsoft and the biggest mobile phone maker Nokia Wednesday announced a partnership that will enable Microsoft Office to run on Nokia phones. The deal could be expanded in future to other software products.
Computer makers turn to mobiles for the next big thingMarch 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Taking a cue from Apple's success with its iPhone, many personal computer makers and chip companies are now into the mobile-phone business, promising devices with the power of standard computers but in palm-size packages. The new smartphones promised by PC companies will, among other things, handle the full glory of the Internet, power two-way video conferences, and stream high-definition movies to your TV.
T-Mobile to start selling Motorola's first Android phone on Oct. 19September 30th, 2009 T-Mobile to sell Motorola Android phone Oct. 19NEW YORK — T-Mobile USA plans to start selling the first phone from Motorola that uses Google's software on Oct.
Blackberrys, Motorola phones high on radiation emissionOctober 1st, 2009 SYDNEY - Blackberry and Motorola mobile phones emit higher levels of radiations compared to other handsets, a new study has revealed. The online report by The Environmental Working Group has ranked 1,200 mobile phones on the basis of their radiation emissions, measured as specific absorbtion rate (SAR), in a bid to draw attention to the risks of using cell phones.
Google CEO Eric Schmidt resigns from Apple's board as 2 companies increasingly competeAugust 3rd, 2009 Google CEO leaves Apple board as companies competeNEW YORK — Google CEO Eric Schmidt has resigned from Apple's board of directors as the Internet search leader increasingly develops products that compete with Apple's core businesses, including the popular iPhone. Shares of both companies rose in early trading.
Regulators OK accounting rules change, tech companies freed to report gadget sales up frontSeptember 23rd, 2009 Regulators OK accounting rules change, helps AppleSEATTLE — Regulators are changing accounting rules so technology companies can report sales for certain gadgets all at once. Apple Inc., for one, has had to spread iPhone revenue out over two years.
China's Unicom announces it reaches deal with Apple Inc. to sell iPhones in ChinaAugust 28th, 2009 China's Unicom to sell Apple's iPhonesHONG KONG — China Unicom Ltd. said Friday it will sell Apple Inc.'s iPhone in China this year, ending months of rumor about when the hit phone would make its long-delayed debut in the world's most populous mobile market.
Pressmart to provide news on Motorola phonesFebruary 24th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Motorola India and the city-based digital publisher Pressmart Media Ltd Tuesday announced that the live news-on-the-mobile service would now be available on Motorola phones in the country. The service would be available on MOTO VE66, MOTOSURF A3000 and MOTOROKR EM35 phones, slated for distribution in India.
iPhones to go on sale in China this year after China Unicom reaches deal with AppleAugust 28th, 2009 iPhones coming to China after Apple, Unicom dealHONG KONG — China Unicom Ltd. said Friday it will sell Apple Inc.'s iPhone in China this year, ending months of rumor about when the hit phone would make its long-delayed debut in the world's most populous mobile market.
CNN debuts iPhone app, hoping user participation and other features justify $1.99 priceSeptember 30th, 2009 Among the new features in CNN iPhone app: a priceNEW YORK — CNN is coming out with an iPhone application Tuesday that has a feature few other news apps have tried: a price tag. There's been a lot of talk this year about finally charging readers for news, especially on mobile devices, where media executives see a chance to condition consumers to handing over a few dollars for a constant stream of updates to their pocket.
Motorola posts unexpected 2Q profit and sells more phonesJuly 30th, 2009 Motorola posts unexpected 2Q profitNEW YORK — Helped by deep cost cuts, Motorola Inc. on Thursday posted an unexpected profit for the second quarter after several quarters of losses, and said it expected things to keep improving this year.
Motorola, in need of hit, unveils its first phone using Google's Android systemSeptember 10th, 2009 Motorola, in need of hit, shows off Android phoneSAN FRANCISCO — Struggling phone maker Motorola unveiled its first device using Google's Android system Thursday, banking on it to power features that will attract consumers looking to use their phones to connect with friends, family and colleagues. The Cliq comes with a touch screen and a standard, "QWERTY" keyboard that slides out from its side.
Motorola launches seven mobile modelsOctober 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Leading mobile manufacturer Motorola has launched seven new handset models, the company said in a statement Wednesday. The seven stylish handsets come with a range of features that provide an option affordable to everyone, said Faisal Siddiqui, country head (mobile devices) of Motorola India, in the statement.
Indians-led Citi, Motorola among top tax payers in USApril 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Citigroup and Motorola, two American corporate giants led by India-born CEOs, rank among the biggest taxpayers in the US despite their heavy losses due to the economic downturn, according to BusinessWeek. The US business magazine names Vikram Pandit-led banking behemoth Citigroup and Sanjay Jha-led mobile phone major Motorola among the firms paying highest rate of taxes, with the total tax paid by the two exceeding their annual income.
Top 5 Slider Mobile Phones of 2009March 14th, 2009 In these days, mobile phones are not only used for making and receiving calls, they also stand for the status and personality of the person who carries it. Main three design categories that stand out are conventional Candybar style, the Clamshell style and the Slider Style. Among these designs the slider style phones are the preferable than the candybar style as they can afford big screens hiding the keypad behind.