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Symbian Foundation faces up to challenges

What was billed as a roundtable discussion for members of the new Symbian Foundation turned into an opportunity for them to lay out the challenges and threats to their fledgling group.

Analyst: Apple readies two iPhone models, for different geographic markets

An equity research firm is predicting that Apple will shortly introduce two new iPhone models, tailored for different geographic markets.

Intel to turn Moblin over to Linux Foundation

Intel on Thursday plans to turn over the reins of its Moblin Linux-based platform project to the Linux Foundation, putting the work in neutral territory in the hopes of attracting more community support for it.

BlackBerry opens its own app store

Research In Motion opened its on-device application store, App World, on Wednesday at the CTIA conference in Las Vegas.

RIM launches BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone

RIM today launched its latest BlackBerry smartphone, the BlackBerry Curve 8900.

Microsoft moves to bring high fashion to Windows phones

Windows phones are about to go high fashion: Isaac Mizrahi and other fashion designers have been hired to help improve the Windows Mobile interface, Microsoft Corp. announced Tuesday.

Ericsson claims fastest 3G ever

Ericsson said it will demonstrate the fastest 3G wireless performance ever at this week's CTIA Wireless trade show in Las Vegas.

Google bans tethering app from Android Market

A developer is reporting that Google has banned his tethering application from the Android Market, one of the first hints that the store may not be as open as Google has promised.

Optus launches MobMusic music app for Nokia phones

Optus today launched MobMusic, a new music store application for Nokia phones.

Facebook, app return policy to come to Windows Mobile

Users of the forthcoming Windows Marketplace for Mobile will be able to return applications within 24 hours, and they'll finally get an official Facebook app.

U.S. carriers join to improve mobile marketing

The four major U.S. mobile operators have agreed to align their mobile marketing practices with a set of guidelines to be worked out with the Mobile Marketing Association, a move the industry group said will lead to a more consistent user experience ...

Telstra launches new business centres

Telstra today announced the opening of 37 new business centres across Australia, which the telco claims will help small to medium enterprises (SMEs) become more efficient.

At last, Skype set to launch iPhone application

Skype is set to launch a mobile application for the iPhone on Tuesday, a long-awaited entry to Apple's App Store, and one for BlackBerry devices in May, Skype officials have confirmed.

Vodafone, Lebara launch new pre-paid mobile service

Netherlands-based MVNO Lebara Mobile has partnered with Vodafone Australia to launch a new prepaid mobile SIM card service for local and international calls in the Australian market.

Mobiles usher in phoney daylight saving's sleep-in

Mobile phones and PDAs may be loaded with more gadgets and gigabytes than ever, but a mountain of mobiles that adjusted for daylight savings a week early proved they can still be foiled by the tick of a clock.