Mobile

Mon, November 16, 2009 - The BlackBerry Bold 9700 Sync Pod is only the second BlackBerry charging pod from RIM that both powers up your smartphone and syncs data between it and a PC--the Storm 95xx Sync Pod was the first. The gadget is the only such "pod" for non-touch-screen BlackBerrys.

Mon, November 16, 2009 - An unfortunate business trend is moving away from corporate-liable mobile phone models and toward individual-liable setups, where employees procure their own wireless devices and services and may be reimbursed for their expenses by their employer.

Mon, November 16, 2009 - Mobile-industry startups can breathe a sigh of relief because investors say they think the worst of the recession's fallout is over.

Mon, November 16, 2009 - Dell unveiled the Android-based Mini 3 smartphone today and announced that it will be available soon in China and Brazil. Venturing away from the familiar server and desktop foundation that Dell is built on may seem risky, but there is a method to Dell's madness that may just pay off.

Mon, November 16, 2009 - The CTIA reiterated its demands for more radio spectrum for mobile broadband in a letter sent Friday to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, laying down the gauntlet to other industries in what may become a growing battle over access to prized frequencies.

Mon, November 16, 2009 - In the face of mounting threats from hackers, MasterCard will use mobile phones to improve security for online transactions, the company said on Monday.

Mon, November 16, 2009 - AT&T announces that it is making its 3G wireless service available for two new Windows 7 netbooks.

Mon, November 16, 2009 - Deck: This morning, T-Mobile became the first U.S. wireless carrier to release Research In Motion's (RIM) much anticipated BlackBerry 9700 smartphone. The Bold 9700 is T-Mobile U.S.A.'s first 3G BlackBerry, and it retails for $199.99 on contract--though you can find it for quite a bit cheaper than that in certain stores...sort of.

Fri, November 13, 2009 - Not wanting to be left behind in the smartphone wars, Dell announced Friday that it was bringing its first-ever smartphone to China Mobile.

Fri, November 13, 2009 - In a surprising move, Dell said Friday it will sell its first-ever smartphone in Brazil and China, which should land on shelves as soon as the end of this month.