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China's mobile users must show ID to get number Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:55AMBEIJING, Wednesday 1 September 2010 (AFP) - Cellphone customers in China must provide identification from Wednesday to purchase a new number, state media said -- the latest step by Beijing to tighten curbs over the world's largest mobile market.
BUSINESS WIRE: Mobiclip to Exhibit at IBC 2010, Booth M182, Hall 9 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:58PMMITTEILUNG UEBERMITTELT VON BUSINESS WIRE. FUER DEN INHALT IST ALLEIN DAS BERICHTENDE UNTERNEHMEN VERANTWORTLICH.
China market: Strong smartphone orders from sales channel for October holidays Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:41PMIn preparation for China's National Day holidays in October, distributors and retailers in the country have significantly increased smartphone orders but demand for PC-related products will be comparatively weak due higher-than-normal inventory levels, according to industry sources.
Mobiclip to Exhibit at IBC 2010, Booth M182, Hall 9 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:14PMPARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mobiclip is showing Mobile Video Solutions at IBC2010. Optimized end-to-end solutions for content owners to offer their content for streaming or download.
Tech across New England: Kiva Systems' robots, software fulfilling orders Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:04PMMass High Tech looked at startups poised to lead the economic recovery because of their technology, management team or growth potential. Kiva's Mobile Fulfillment System is an automated storage and retrieval system that stores products in inventory pods in the center of the warehouse while operators stand at inventory stations around the perimeter.
Mobiclip to Exhibit at IBC 2010, Booth M182, Hall 9 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:00PMPARIS----Mobiclip, Inc. a leading global provider of mobile TV and mobile video solutions will showcase its video distribution platform at the upcoming IBC show in Amsterdam from September 10 to 14.
New Laws Effective January 1, 2010 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:17PMThe following legislation will take effect beginning Jan. 1, 2010.
Orange rolls out high-definition voice for mobiles Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:54PMMobile firm Orange has become the first UK network to use a technology that offers higher quality voice calls. High Definition (HD) voice claims to reduce background noise and the "hisses and crackles" often heard on a normal mobile call.
Orange rolls out mobile HD voice Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:33PMMobile firm Orange becomes the first UK network to use a new technology that claims to offer higher quality voice calls.
Can householders use CCTV to film the public highway as well as their homes? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:44PMToonbasedmanc wants to know whether the personal filming of people in public places is subject to any legal restrictions Toonbasedmanc asks : OK, this one just came up because of the whole cat/wheelie bin/YouTube story… Can householders just unilaterally decide to put up CCTV cameras outside their homes which film the public highway as well as their own property? If so, how does this work ...
Column : Telecom pricing gets rational Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:41PMIf the first quarter (April-June) earnings are anything to go by, mobile operators have a reason to heave a sigh of relief, although the time to start sporting a smile again is still some distance away.
FE Editorial : Dont google it Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:38PMIf you got excited reading that you can now use your Google account to make calls on landline and mobile phones, you're setting yourself up for disappointment.
CAG draft report nails Raja role in 2G scam Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:41PMThe Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has submitted damning details of communications and IT minister A Raja's involvement in the controversial 2G spectrum allocation of January 2008.
Some mobiles don't ring a bell Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:43PMOne tenth mobile subscribers in India own multiple mobile phone connections, says a report.
Bahrain to cut off anonymous mobile users Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:12AMBahrain TRA warns unregistered pre-paid mobile users service will be cut by August end.
All quiet on corporate calendar Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:31AMTHIS week is fairly quiet in terms of activity on the corporate calendar with only one annual general meeting scheduled for Friday for the much-troubled Meikles Limited.
Day In The Life story, photos: Carnival ride workers at Manitowoc County Fair Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:14AMMANITOWOC At 10 a.m. on opening day, the midway of the Manitowoc County Fair looks like a childs birthday cake before the first slice has been cut.
Mobile Operators, the App Parade Is Passing You By Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:04AMiPod, iPhone, iPad and soon we will have iCloud? Mobile operators are working feverishly to determine how best to tap their network resources and offer not just bits and bytes but content, applications and other forms of value-added services. They know their future cash flow depends on successful deployment of these services. Time is still on their side.
Medical-marijuana delivery services complicate legal picture in California (The Newsroom) Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:58PMThe Newsroom - From his apartment building in San Franciscoâs bustling Fishermanâs Wharf neighborhood, Kevin Reed, owner of The Green Cross, goes about the daily business of running a medical-marijuana delivery service. Reed, an Alabama native with a warm Southern accent, oversees the baking of pot brownies and cookies, prepares bags for delivery, and, beginning at 8 a.m., takes phone orders ...
Phone Maker Seeks Talks On Data With India Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:38PMBlackBerry's maker is calling for a broad debate on data security as India demands access to its traffic for its spy agencies.
Medical-marijuana delivery services complicate legal picture in California Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:34PMFrom his apartment building in San Francisco’s bustling Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, Kevin Reed, owner of The Green Cross, goes about the daily business of running a medical-marijuana delivery service. Reed, an Alabama native with a warm Southern accent, oversees the baking of pot brownies and cookies, prepares bags for delivery, and, beginning at 8 a.m., takes phone orders from registered ...
Sebi authorises mobile trades Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:25PMIn a move that would give a big boost to equity trading, the Securities and Exchange Board of India on Friday permitted mobile trading and smart order routing between stock exchanges.
Ask Maggie: On wireless-contract fine print Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:32PMCNET's Maggie Reardon also addresses buying an e-reader in her weekly advice column responding to readers' wireless and broadband questions.
Today's technology round-up Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:00PMCORRECTED - When getting away means staying in touch
India May Extend August 31 BlackBerry Deadline? Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:51PMIndia says it might push out its August 31 date for banning BlackBerry services...if RIM says it can let it lawfully intercept BlackBerry messages.
NACC mulls PM's impeachment Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:30PMThe National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is expected to hand down a ruling on the impeachment motion against Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva soon, NACC member Klanarong Chantik announced yesterday.
Phone maker seeks talks on data with India Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:51AMMUMBAI, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- BlackBerry's maker is calling for a broad debate on data security as India demands access to its traffic for its spy agencies. India - BlackBerry - Asia - Mumbai - Research In Motion
Google to allow phone calls from Gmail Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:37PMSAN FRANCISCO, Aug 26 — Google Inc said users of Gmail will now be able to call telephones directly from their email, putting it in direct competition with Web calling service Skype and more traditional operators such as AT&T Inc and Verizon Communications. While Google had already offered computer-to-computer voice and video chat services, it ...
Phone calls via Gmail Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:25PMNEW YORK - GOOGLE said users of Gmail will now be able to call telephones directly from their email, putting it in direct competition with Web calling service Skype and more traditional operators such as AT&T and Verizon Communications. While Google had already offered computer-to-computer voice and video chat services, it said that starting on Wednesday it will now allow calls to home phones ...
Eastday-Mobiles tout spam fix Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:21PMMobiles phone companies are pushing what they call a "beautiful view" - your mobile phone's display unspoiled by spam messages.
Google to allow phone calls from Gmail Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:04PMGoogle said US users of Gmail will now be able to call telephones directly from their email, putting it in direct competition with Web calling service Skype and more traditional operators such as AT&T Inc and Verizon Communications.
Mexican Cable Company Megacable Inks Wireless Deal With Telefonica Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:53PMMexican Cable Company Megacable Inks Wireless Deal With Telefonica
Illegal tapping a risk for all cellphone users, admits govt Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:41PMThe govt has finally admitted that anyone who uses a cellphone runs the risk of having calls illegally tapped through off-the-air GSM technology that is available off the shelf. Unauthorized use of such equipment will attract penalties up to Rs 1 crore.
Google to allow phone calls from Gmail Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:31PMGoogle Inc said users of Gmail will now be able to call telephones directly from their email, putting it in direct competition with Web calling service Skype and more traditional operators such as AT&T Inc and Verizon Communications.
NYSE Euronext Turns On NJ Data Center As E-Migration Begins Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:02PMNYSE Euronext Turns On NJ Data Center As E-Migration Begins
KongZhong Corporation Reports Unaudited Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:00PMKongZhong Corporation , a leading mobile Internet company in China, today announced its unaudited second quarter 2010 financial results.
Egyptian tycoon offers reward for Van Gogh theft Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:45PMCAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris has offered a 1-million Egyptian pound ($175,300) reward for information leading to the recovery of a stolen Van Gogh painting, television reported on Wednesday.
Strong Asian take-up rate for smartphones Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:41PMSINGAPORE: Smartphones will make up over half of Asian mobile phone sales by 2015, with 477 million units likely to be sold, an industry report said yesterday.
Asian Smartphone Market To Grow Over Next Five Years Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:07PMAn industry report released on Monday says that smartphones will make up over half of Asian mobile phone sales by 2015, with 477 million units likely to be sold. Consultancy Frost and Sullivan said 54 percent of the Asia-Pacific mobile market will account for smartphones for the next five years. The consultancy said that the increase of smartphone sales will be a huge revenue boost for telecom ...
Scrutiny for Chinese telecom bid Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:41AMEight Republican lawmakers have asked the Obama administration to study Huawei and its bid to supply equipment to Sprint Nextel.
Strong Asian take-up rate for smartphones Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:29AMSINGAPORE: Smartphones will make up over half of Asian mobile phone sales by 2015, with 477 million units likely to be sold, an industry report said yesterday. Consultancy Frost and Sullivan said smartphones will account for 54 per cent of the Asia-Pacific mobile market in five years, up from 5 per cent in 2009. The sharp take-up rate for smartphones will be a huge revenue boost for telecom ...
Pay With Your Phone- The New Banking Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:06AMWith smart-phone applications now ranging from text messaging to marine navigation, people are using their phones for a wide variety of things thought impossible just years ago. "It's clear...
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CMO Council Teams With Planet Oi' to Benchmark the Power of Mobile Relationship Marketing Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:52AMNew Research and Mobile Marketing Pilot Programs Planned With Leading Consumer Brands and Loyalty & Rewards Program Operators
CMO Council Teams With Planet Oi' to Benchmark the Power of Mobile Relationship Marketing Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:36AMPALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - 08/23/10) - The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council today announced a partnership with Planet Oi', an innovator in mobile social media marketing, to explore where and how companies can embrace Mobile Relationship Marketing (MRM) platforms to improve customer insight, interaction, loyalty, repeat purchase and word-of-mouth advocacy. The partnership is part of a ...
Sawiris, VimpelCom discuss $25-billion merger Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 1:45PMEgyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris was in talks to merge the bulk of his telecommunications assets with Russian mobile-phone company VimpelCom in a transaction that could create a company worth more than $25 billion, two people familiar with the matter said yesterday.
LG set for Q4 tablet launch Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 9:24AMPhil Muncaster, V3.co.uk , Saturday 21 August 2010 at 15:10:00 Korean electronics maker claims device will be better than the iPad LG has announced plans to launch a tablet PC and 10 more smartphones by the fourth quarter as it seeks to rest some of the initiative back in these fiercely competitive markets. A Wall Street Journal report said that the Korean electronics giant plans to sell at ...
BlackBerry stalemate continues Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:23AMThe Home Ministry had set out Aug 31 deadline for mobile service such as Airtel and Vodafone to come with a solution. The security establishment had made it clear that services which can not be intercepted by the agencies would have to be stopped.
Only RIM can provide solution to BlackBerry issue: Bharti Airtel Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:00AMLeading telecom operator Bharti Airtel has said that only the Canadian maker of BlackBerry, Research In Motion (RIM), and not service providers, can provide technical solutions to give security agencies access to services on the smartphones' email and messenger services.
Only RIM can provide solution to BlackBerry issue: Bharti Airtel Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:40AM“Operators like us can only coordinate with RIM. We hope to see a reasonable solution on the BlackBerry issue,” The Wall Street Journal quoted Sanjay Kapoor, Bharti’s Chief Executive for India and South Asia, as saying.