Nokia Says All Smartphones to Include NFC by 2011

Nokia’s vice president of markets, Anssi Vanjoki, has announced that every smartphone it ships in 2011 will have Near Field Communications (NFC) built in. NFC is a short-range radio technology that allows devices such as cell phones to act …(follow link to read)

HTC counter-sues Apple, claims 5 patents infringed

HTC has just announced that they’re counter-suing Apple for infringement, claiming Apple treads on 5 specific HTC patents.

“As the innovator of the original Windows Mobile PocketPC Phone Edition in 2002 and the first Android smartphone in 2008, HTC believes the industry should be driven by healthy competition and innovation that offer consumers the best, most accessible mobile experiences possible,” said Jason Mackenzie, vice president of North America, HTC Corporation. “We are taking this action against Apple to protect our ..read more

[Update] Motorola plonks Google Maps For Skyhook

In addition the fact that this press discharge is dated for April 27th, 2010, we’re appalled by the information that it brings us: Motorola will preload Skyhook’s position services on its Android-based gadgets in place of Google Maps and Navigation Beta. In an surprising “it’s not you, it’s me” type of event, Motorola’s vice president (Read More)

iPhone No Longer “Mobile”, Big Enough to be Own Gaming Platform Now

I already mentioned I’m on my way to GDC 2010 to cover the iPhone panel, and that iPhone gaming is getting big, so it’s interesting to see CNET reenforce just how big it’s getting:

strikingly absent among those 18 [Mobile Gaming] panels are any that deal with game development specifically for the iPhone. And why? Because for the first time, the GDC advisory board decided that Apple’s smartphone is an important enough platform to warrant its own summit. And it filled ..read more

Apple Purchased AdMob Competitor Quattro Wireless

It seems Apple has made the move and gotten into the in-app advertising business. The rumor of Apple purchasing Quattro Wireless has turned out to be 100% accurate. The AdMob competitor, Quattro Wireless, was purchased by Apple for a cool $275 million.

“We are thrilled to let you know that Apple has acquired Quattro. We want to share with you our excitement about this news and what it means for our customers. We have built our business by enabling advertisers to ..read more

Orange launches mobile app shop in Europe

Christophe Francois, Vice President Mobile Multimedia at Orange took to the phase at this years Le Web 2009 to proclaim the Orange App Shop.

Originally the service will be obtainable in the UK and France but will roll out to Spain, Poland, Romania, Switzerland, Slovakia, Belgium, Austria, Moldova and Portugal next year. The Orange App Shop will propose (Read More)

AT&T Invested $65 Million in 850Mhz 3G Upgrades for San Francisco

AT&T announced it’s invested nearly $65 million in upgrading their 3G network in San Francisco through Q3 2009:

“More than ever before, customers look to wireless communications to stay in touch with family, friends and business colleagues,” said Terry Stenzel, AT&T vice president and general manager for Northern California/Reno. “The additional spectrum helps to enhance the 3G network so that our customers have the best experience when they make a call, check an e-mail, download a video or song, access applications ..read more

Apple TV 3.0 is Here!

As rumored, Apple just announced Apple TV 3.0, with an all new interface and support for iTunes LP and iTunes Extras.

“The new software for Apple TV features a simpler and faster interface that gives you instant access to your favorite content,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s vice president of Internet Services. “HD [...]

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T-Mobile Hits Up Feds for D-Block Spectrum

T-Mobile USA’s Vice President of Government Affairs Tom Sugrue recently argued with the House Energy and Commerce Committee to make 200MHz of additional spectrum available below the 3.5GHz range for commercial use. Specifically, he believes that the 700MHz D …(Read More)