Windows Mobile's demise greatly exaggerated, iSuppli says Windows Mobile isn't dead and, in fact, its use on smartphones will nearly triple by 2013, according to a new report by analyst firm iSuppli Corp. Nortel set to sell off GSM business Nortel Networks is preparing to auction off its division that makes equipment for GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) networks early next month, continuing the unloading of its businesses under bankruptcy reorganization. Slideshow: 8 cool phones you can't get here, yet The United States is rarely the first country to get the latest and coolest in mobile-phone technology. Here's a look at what we're missing stateside right now. Apple iPhone Users: It's All Good -- Except AT&T New customer satisfaction surveys show that Apple has done a clever job keeping users satisfied, despite recent iPhone battery life and Exchange e-mail brouhahas. But AT&T -- well that's quite another story. Obama bars fed workers from texting and driving A two-day Distracted Driving Summit in Washington concluded Thursday, after experts raised multiple thorny questions on how to reduce cell phone and texting while driving, with a big emphasis placed on driver and employer responsibility. Verizon's $150 Netbook Deal Is No Deal at All Attention, suckers: Verizon Wireless will soon offer a Gateway LT2016u netbook with the carrier's Mobile Broadband service built into the device. The Gateway mini-note costs $150 after a $100 mail-in rebate, and the deal requires a 2-year 3G contract. The plan is available starting Oct. 4. AT&T unveils dual-mode Genus smartphone AT&T and TerreStar Networks today announced the TerreStar Genus, a smartphone that can use a satellite network when AT&T's cellular wireless network is unavailable. Wireless charging to go mainstream in 2010, maker says The company behind the new Dell Latitude Z laptop's wireless power charger predicts that its technology will go mainstream next year, with cell phones, MP3 players and Bluetooth headsets featuring the technology at the coming Consumer Electronics Show. iPhone App Prices: How Much is Too Much? iPhone app developers are pushing the patience of some users with apps priced at $99. But what's the "right" price for an iPhone app? While users like free best, three sweet spots are emerging -- all under $20. AT&T buys mobile development company Plusmo AT&T has acquired mobile-application development company Plusmo and plans to use its technology to more quickly build applications and widgets for mobile phones as well as PCs and TVs. Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of Microsoft Expression Web 3 In Depth. Cisco Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of Building Service-Aware Networks. Google Subnet is hosting many new bloggers. Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet home pages. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are |
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