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*The Top 5 Mobile Stories Of 2007
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*China IPTV Subscriptions Miss Expectations
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*Japanese Carriers Seek Pole Position For Apple's iPhone
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This year has been a heck of a ride in the world of mobility. We've
seen success and failure, love and hate, and tons of new technology.
Here are the five biggest stories of the year. I'll bet you'll never
guess what number 1 is.
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Apple Seeks Patent For Wireless Order Processing For Cafes
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The application describes a system in which a person approaching a
cafe or restaurant could wirelessly place an order that would be
received by an in-store computer.
Apple Reportedly Inks Deal To Launch Fox Movie Rental Service
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Fox reportedly also has agreed to release movie DVDs using Apple's
digital rights management technology.
Review: 6 New 802.11n Wi-Fi Routers -- Is It Time To Switch From
802.11g?
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Though the 802.11n specifications are still in beta, major vendors are
already pushing N routers. Is it time to move to the new spec, and if
so, which device should you choose?
Ubuntu Linux Vs. Windows Vista: The Battle For Your Desktop
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Is Linux finally ready to take on Windows as a desktop OS? We tried
out both Vista and Ubuntu on individual PCs to see which works better.
Here's who won.
Apple's Antipiracy Patent Similar To Microsoft's WGA
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The application, titled "Run-Time Code Injection To Perform Checks,"
describes a DRM system that validates the authenticity of the software
maker's products.
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Intel: Apple Likes Our Mobile Device Chips, Hungry For More
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According to word from Intel, Apple will be relying on the processor
company more and more in the future. In fact, Apple has committed to
Intel's Menlow Mobile Internet Device platform and Silverthorne mobile
processors for products in its 2008 lineup. Could the
second-generation iPhone have an "Intel Inside" sticker on it?
The Top 5 Mobile Stories Of 2007
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This year has been a heck of a ride in the world of mobility. We've
seen success and failure, love and hate, and tons of new technology.
Here are the five biggest stories of the year. I'll bet you'll never
guess what number 1 is.
AT&T Disables Windows Live On Treo 750 Smartphones
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Palm earlier this month released a Windows Mobile 6 update for AT&T
customers with Treo 750 smartphones. But it turns out that Treo 750
users are unable to utilize Windows Live. Instead they're restricted
to using AT&T's Xpress Mail and instant messaging, as one very unhappy
AT&T customer pointed out.
More BlackBerry 9000 Details Leaked
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The Boy Genius Report has the scoop on the much-anticipated BlackBerry
9000 smartphone, yet again. Let's take a look at what this
touch-screen smartphone promises.
Are Google iPhone Apps Also Beta Apps For Android?
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It seems that lots of Googlers are really into the iPhone, including
Googler-in-Chief Eric Schmidt. Google has been launching new mobile
applications specifically for the iPhone, just as the company also
prepares its own Android platform. Is there a hidden connection
between the iPhone and Google Android?
Brits Caught Talking While Driving To Be Jailed
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Talking, texting, or otherwise using a mobile device while driving is
becoming illegal in more and more states here in the United States.
None of the penalties here are as severe as those about to go into
effect over in the United Kingdom, though. Break the
no-texting-and-driving law in England and you'll be sent up to the Big
House.
RIM Closes 2007 With 10% Of Worldwide Smartphone Market
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RIM saw yet another year of strong growth in 2007. It will finish the
year as the world's No. 2 supplier of smartphones, behind only
behemoth Nokia. RIM is going to have to do better outside of North
America if it wants to keep it up.
T-Mobile Promises To Support SunCom Customers
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T-Mobile this week issued a letter to SunCom customers, updating them
on its upcoming acquisition of the southeastern wireless carrier and
outlining its plan to support the customers going forward.
Now You Can Own A Ferrari For A Few Hundred Dollars
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The latest Ferrari won't go from 0-60 in under 4 seconds, nor top out
at more than 200 mph. But it will make pretty good phone calls, let
you watch video, and browse the Web. Did you think I was talking about
a real Ferrari? Nope. I'm talking about the Motorola Z8 Ferrari
Edition mobile phone (which isn't going to really compensate for
anything).
Why Is Palm Still Standing?
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In view of the latest earnings report from Palm Inc. -- a quarterly
loss of $9.63 million (compared with a $12.8 million profit a year
earlier), revenue down 11%, and a stock in free fall -- it's time to
ask, Why does this company still exist as an independent entity?
Verizon's Flagship Media Phone Receives Firmware Update To Fix Bugs
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Turns out the iPhone isn't the only high-profile device to receive
regular firmware updates. Today, LG and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) Wireless
made a firmware update available for the LG VX-10000 Voyager, a
supposed iPhone killer. Rather than offer new features, this update
serves to fixify things that ain't workin' right.
Wish You Could Listen To That MP3 At Home On Your Smartphone? WeBot
Can Help
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Have you ever wished you could access that one song you can't get out
of your head, but realized it's on your PC at home and not on your MP3
player? Well, one startup could be the answer to your problem.
Developers: Android Doesn't Work
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Looks like Google doesn't have the Midas touch after all. According to
reports, a sizable number of developers who've been working with the
SDK for Google's Linux-based Android platform say it is full of bugs
and often doesn't work at all.
Google's Flight Tracker: Better Than Fruitcake On The Holidays
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Google is rolling out a new search feature at the time of year when
Americans need it most: A service to let you know whether your flight
is running late. There are several sites on the Internet already
offering that service, but Google's looks like it'll be easier to use
when you're on the run and accessing from a smartphone. Which is, of
course, when you need that information most.
Report: People Will Send More Text Messages Next Year Than This Year
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Gartner took quite a leap of faith in predicting that SMS usage in
2008 will top 2007's numbers. In fact, Gartner goes so far as to say
that the number of messages will top 2.3 trillion worldwide. That's an
average of 767 messages per mobile subscriber over the course of 12
months. I think we can all do better than that.
iPhone Second Only To RIM In U.S. Smartphone Market
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Canalys released some interesting stats regarding smartphone sales in
the third quarter. The iPhone has jumped to the number two spot,
grabbing 27% of the market, handily beating out Windows Mobile, Linux,
Symbian, and Palm devices. Will RIM ever lose the top spot, and will
Symbian ever regain its footing?
Verizon's $399 Price Tag Of The Palm 755p Is Out Of Touch With Reality
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Has Verizon Wireless looked at the competition lately? Almost every
smartphone in its own roster of devices is hundreds of dollars cheaper
than the newly launched 755p. Sprint (NYSE: S) sells the same phone
for $249. Why on earth does Verizon think people will be dumb enough
to pay $399 for a tired device like the 755p?
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E-Health Industry Struggling To Find Sustainable Business Models
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An annual survey also found that the government is no longer the top
provider of start-up funding, as 53% of all initiatives received
start-up funding from hospitals.
Microsoft Opens Up On Security Research
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Microsoft's Security Vulnerability Research and Defense blog provides
in-depth technical information and ways security professionals can
protect an organization from vulnerabilities.
New Jersey Bars Some Sex Offenders From Internet
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The new law prohibits anyone convicted of using a computer to commit a
sex offense from using computers or accessing the Internet for part or
all of their parole.
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China IPTV Subscriptions Miss Expectations
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The country is shy of a predicted 1.3 million mainland customers for
the year but could recover with a cooperative business model, analysts
suggest.
Japanese Carriers Seek Pole Position For Apple's iPhone
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DoCoMo's relationship with Google may give it an edge over Softbank
and KDDI, local reports suggest.
Verizon's Transfer Of New England Lines Gets A Busy Signal
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Officials in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont oppose a plan to hand
over older operations to FairPoint Communications.
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Leap Wireless Restates Its Financials
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The company said the restatements were not attributable to any
misconduct and that billing problems were the main issue.
CommScope Completes $2.65 Billion Acquisition Of Andrew Corp.
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Andrew specializes in a variety of wireless technologies, including
radio, 3G, microwave, satellite, radar, and military communications.
Consentry's updates LANshield OS
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Consentry's incremental update of its appliance OS adds more active
authentication options, authentication server cascading, support for
Microsoft NAP, log-off detection, and dashboard support.
Obama Girl, Britney Boy Top YouTube Videos For 2007
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Videos by a self-styled Obama Girl, a fan's tearful defense of Britney
Spears, and an attack by a herd of buffaloes on a pride of lions, were
among the most popular clips on YouTube.com in 2007.
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