Verizon Wireless says 'this is the phone you're looking for' with Droid ad campaignOctober 19th, 2009 Verizon's big ad push for Android targets iPhoneNEW YORK — Verizon Wireless is running an aggressive TV ad campaign for a new Motorola phone, squarely targeting the iPhone and championing Google software as an alternative. The spots for the "Droid" phone, which started this weekend, list features that the iPhone lacks, such as a physical keyboard and the ability to run multiple applications simultaneously.
Research In Motion shares retreat after UBS downgradeAugust 10th, 2009 RIM shares take a hit after UBS downgradeNEW YORK —Shares of Research in Motion Ltd. took a hit Monday after a UBS analyst downgraded the BlackBerry smart phone maker, saying that while the current quarter looks to be going well, the stock is nearing his target price.
Verizon Wireless limits exclusivity period for new phones, a benefit for rural carriersMay 8th, 2009 Verizon Wireless limits exclusive time for phonesNEW YORK — Verizon Wireless has shortened the period in which it demands exclusive rights to new cell phones from LG and Samsung, to give small rural carriers a better chance to sell up-to-date phones. Rural carriers have complained that big carriers like Verizon and AT&T Inc.
NetSuite names former Motorola CEO Ed Zander to boardJune 23rd, 2009 NetSuite names former Motorola CEO to boardSAN MATEO, Calif. — Business software maker NetSuite Inc.
Microsoft, Verizon in talks to launch iPhone rival: reportApril 29th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Microsoft is in discussions with Verizon Wireless to launch a touch-screen multimedia cellphone in the US early next year in a bid to compete with Apple's iPhone. While Microsoft is involved in the design of the phone's software and hardware, a third-party is expected to make the device, The Wall Street Journal reported, quoting sources close to the development.
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 sells fiber-to-the-node product line, terms not disclosedJuly 8th, 2009 Motorola sells fiber-to-the-node product lineSCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Motorola Inc.
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.
Verizon Wireless offers to limits exclusivity period for new phones to benefit rural carriersMay 9th, 2009 Verizon offers to cut exclusive time for phonesNEW YORK — Verizon Wireless has offered to shorten the period in which it demands exclusive rights to new cell phones from LG and Samsung in an effort to give small rural carriers a better chance to sell up-to-date phones. But the rural carriers don't believe the offer is good enough and haven't taken it up.
Nokia laptop for US market to be $300 with 2-year AT&T contract, more than other netbooksOctober 13th, 2009 US netbook by Nokia to be $300 with AT&T serviceNEW YORK — Nokia Corp., the world's largest maker of cell phones, says its first laptop for the U.S. market will cost $300 with a two-year wireless broadband contract from AT&T Inc.
Motorola shows off company's first phone using Google's Android operating systemSeptember 10th, 2009 Motorola shows off its first Google Android phoneSAN FRANCISCO — Struggling handset maker Motorola has unveiled its first phone using Android. It is banking on Google's free operating system to power features and applications that will attract consumers looking to use their phones to connect with their friends, family and colleagues.
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.
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.
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.
RIM's BlackBerry Curve outsold Apple's iPhone in 1st qtr, NPD data showsMay 5th, 2009 NPD Group: BlackBerry Curve outsold iPhone in 1QNEW YORK — Research In Motion Ltd. is throwing Apple Inc.
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