Sprint to start selling phone with Google's Android software on Oct. 11September 3rd, 2009 Sprint to start selling phone with Google softwareNEW YORK — Sprint Nextel Corp. is releasing a phone sporting Google Inc.'s Android software on Oct.
Verizon Wireless takes on iPhone, says it has 'the phone you're looking for' with 'Droid' adsOctober 19th, 2009 Verizon's big ad push for Android takes on iPhoneNEW YORK — An aggressive TV ad campaign from Verizon Wireless is adding to the support building for a software package from Google Inc. that is shaping up to be the most formidable challenge yet to Apple Inc.'s iPhone.
T-Mobile USA to launch second Google phone, dubbed myTouch, in AugustJune 22nd, 2009 T-Mobile to launch second Google phone in AugustNEW YORK — T-Mobile USA's follow-up to the first "Google phone" will go on sale in early August, the carrier said Monday. The "T-Mobile myTouch 3G with Google" will be a touch-screen phone and will lack the physical keyboard of the T-Mobile G1, the first phone that used Google Inc.'s Android software.
Verizon Wireless looks to prevent accidental data charges for fumble-fingered phone ownersAugust 26th, 2009 Cell phone users rack up accidental data chargesNEW YORK — Verizon Wireless is looking into ways to prevent subscribers without data plans from accidentally starting up the Web browser on their phones and racking up $1.99 in fees each time. On many phones, including ones on other carriers, it's easy to inadvertently hit a button that brings up the Web browser.
Google Happy Loser in Wireless Spectrum LicensesApril 4th, 2008 Nobody is a happier loser than Google when it lost the auction to win the highly coveted premium wireless spectrum to Verizon. The premium wireless spectrum (C block) would have cost Google $4.7 billion, inadvertently thrusting the company into the wireless business and could have sent Google’s shares even lower.
Dell is working on a smart phone for AT&T that runs Google's Android system, report saysOctober 7th, 2009 Report: Dell to make Android phone for AT&TSEATTLE — Dell Inc. is working on a "smart" phone for AT&T that runs Google Inc.'s Android phone operating system, according to a newspaper report Wednesday.
Verizon 3Q profit falls 30 pct as new subscriber numbers are not enough to offset higher costsOctober 26th, 2009 more images
more imagesVerizon profit falls 30 pct on restructuring costsVerizon Communications Inc. reported a 30 percent drop in third-quarter earnings Monday as it couldn't sign up enough new subscribers to offset higher costs from laying off workers and absorbing an acquisition.
Google Android is An Open Source Platform Now! Confirms GoogleOctober 23rd, 2008 Google Android finally delivers what was promised at the very beginning. While everyone was speculating if Android is going to be an open source platform, they have come out with Android Open Source Project, which will give public at large the opportunity to make contributions.
Microsoft's OneApp aims to be central app store for feature phones in developing countriesAugust 24th, 2009 Microsoft reinvents app store for non-smart phonesSEATTLE — Microsoft Corp. is giving people with regular cell phones access to the same kinds of programs smart phone owners have embraced.
Microsoft, Nokia agree to bring big versions of Office programs to tiny smart phone screensAugust 12th, 2009 Microsoft to put Office programs on Nokia phonesSEATTLE — Microsoft is working with Nokia to put Office software and other programs on smart phones. The companies say people will be able to read, edit and create new Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote programs on Nokia smart phones, which run an operating system called Symbian that competes with Microsoft Corp.'s own Windows Mobile.
Nokia jumps into PC market with netbook'-sized laptop, latching on to wireless trendAugust 24th, 2009 Nokia to make laptop, jumping on wireless trendNEW YORK — Nokia Corp., the world's largest maker of cell phones, said Monday that it will start making a small, light laptop, similar to ones PC manufacturers are already selling through wireless carriers around the world. The Finnish company says the Nokia Booklet 3G will run Microsoft Corp.'s Windows software, have a 10-inch screen and weigh 2.8 pounds.
Opposite Poles Attract: Facebook joins hands with Google for Android appJuly 29th, 2009 Things went topsy-turvy as Facebook was heard to be launching an official app for Google's Android. While a month ago, Google co-founder Larry Page was seen in a sullen mood after Facebook dropped a big investment plan by the search engine major, which arch-rival Microsoft swept away from under their nose.
Microsoft OneApp aims to be central source of apps for feature phones in developing countriesAugust 24th, 2009 Microsoft adds app access to non-smart phonesSEATTLE — Microsoft Corp. is giving people with regular cell phones access to the same kinds of programs that smart phone owners have embraced.
Google Android OS is coming home to Netbooks through AcerJune 2nd, 2009 Acer to offer Google's Android in netbook PCs
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Small new "netbook" computers from Acer Inc. will come with Google Inc.'s Android operating system if buyers desire, instead of Windows from Microsoft Corp.
Google Voice: single number for all your phonesJuly 15th, 2009 Google is all set to revolutionize the way we use phones. Google Voice, formerly Grand Central has released its first mobile app for BlackBerry and Google Android phones today.
October 6th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
I like that they finally made that app cool.