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Apple launching ads targeting Verizon's network
Apple plans to air two ads tonight that show off the iPhone's ability to simultaneously use data and voice services on AT&T's network, a feature absent from Verizon's network.
AT&T strikes back at Verizon in new ad
AT&T fires back at Verizon in a new ad claiming it has a better 3G experience. Of course you know, this means war.
Judge denies AT&T's request to stop Verizon 3G map ads
A judge denied AT&T's request to stop ads from Verizon Wireless that Apple's iPhone partner had called "misleading."
China Mobile still in talks to sell iPhone
China Mobile is still in talks with Apple about offering the iPhone in China, its CEO said Wednesday
iPhone cleared for sale by South Korean regulator
A South Korean regulatory body Wednesday gave Apple a business license that would allow it to launch the iPhone at any time.
Verizon ups the smarm, mocks AT&T
Verizon's latest TV ad features a bombastic broadside against AT&T and the iPhone carrier's lawsuit against Verizon's "There's a Map For That" ad campaign.
Thousands of iPhones stolen from Belgian warehouse
Antwerp, Belgium was the unlikely site of a theft of between 3,000 and 4,000 iPhones, stolen from a transport company's warehouse.
Palm updates WebOS -- without iTunes sync
iTunes syncing is conspicuously absent from the latest update to Palm's WebOS, signaling a possible end to the back-and-forth between Palm and Apple.
What's next for future iPhones?
Apple's iPhone has been the smartphone to beat for the past two years, but what does the company need to do to keep its position as leader of the pack?
AT&T 'sets record straight' in latest ad against Verizon
AT&T has sent out a letter to customers in response to a wave of negative advertising from rival carrier Verizon.
iPhone 3GS shortage in Australia appears over
Despite a shortage earlier this year, Australia's major telcos have said they may have enough iPhones in time for Christmas.
Smartphone sales up 13 percent in third quarter
Gartner and IDC, using different counting methods, both report strong growth of smartphone sales in the third quarter. Apple ranked third behind Nokia and Research in Motion.
CES 2010 Preview: Gloom, but not doom
Consumer Electronics Association officials see some breaks in the clouds for rising technologies such as e-book readers, 3D televisions, and mobile apps, as the group that organizes the CES trade show gave its forecast for the coming year.
O2 to start unlocking iPhones
As other iPhone partners begin offering Apple's phone in the UK, carrier O2 unveiled a program for unlocking iPhones, Macworld UK reports.
AT&T: iPhone tethering still coming, but no date set
AT&T Monday reiterated its plans to offer tethering on the iPhone, but again gave no date when that might happen—more than a year after the carrier first said tethering would be coming "soon."
Third Singaporean mobile operator to offer iPhone
Singaporean mobile operator StarHub will start selling Apple's iPhone before the end of this year.
Has Microsoft placed its last mobile bet?
Windows Mobile's share of the mobile market is slipping. What happened? And can Microsoft reverse the slide?
AT&T profiles specific cities in bid for coverage
AT&T's CTO said the carrier is improving coverage using specific calling models for each city, and moving toward IPv6.
Verizon Droid tethering will cost you
The Verizon Droid launches today, and Verizon will be offering a tethering plan for the handset, at the cost of $30 per month. Still, it's a win over the iPhone, which doesn't yet offer the feature.
iPhone versus BlackBerry: Survey pits sexy against the suits
The "I'm a Mac, I'm a PC" stereotypes in Apple's famous ad campaign have nothing on the findings from a new study of BlackBerry and iPhone owners.
Orange to sell iPhone in U.K. starting Nov. 10
Orange on Monday announced that it will launch iPhone in the UK on November 10th , after numerous rumours pointing to that date.
iPhone goes on sale in China
The iPhone went on sale in mainland China this past weekend, marking the first time the device has been officially available in the majority of the world's most populous country.
iTunes 9.0.2 update blocks Palm Pre syncing, again
In a startling case of déjà vu, Apple's recent iTunes 9.0.2 update once again blocks the Palm Pre from syncing with the software. Then again, maybe it's not very startling at all.
Hands on with Google Maps Navigation on Android
An impressive feature of Google's new Android 2.0 mobile device operating system is Google Maps Navigation, a that's not only free to use, but is fairly easy to...
Motorola and Verizon officially announce Droid handset
Specs for the Motorola Droid handset were leaked earlier this month, but the device, which runs Google's Android 2.0 software, has now been officially announced.
Google unveils free turn-by-turn directions for Android devices
In a game-changing move, Google has showed of its new Google Navigation system, which will provide free turn-by-turn directions for its Android mobile platform.
Survey puts iPhone at close second in market share
ChangeWave Research's quarterly survey of cell phone owners shows the iPhone gaining market share and continuing to lead the pack in satisfaction.
Use your own number with some Google Voice features
Google Voice now offers an option to let users take advantage of some of its features with their existing phone numbers.
Google releases Android 2.0 SDK, spills on features
Google has rolled out support in its SDK for Android 2.0, the latest version of its mobile operating system.
Sprint plans to release Palm Pixi in mid-November
Sprint will release the second Palm webOS device, the Palm Pixi smartphone, on Nov. 15, priced at $100, after $150 in rebates.