Mobile/Wireless

Thu, June 28, 2007 - With the much-anticipated Apple iPhone set to hit shelves this Friday, we've assembled a pre-release history of how the device became one of the most hyped gadgets of all time.

Thu, May 17, 2007 - The significant number of people in Africa who now have access to mobile phones, combined with a lack of banking infrastructure, are fueling growth in mobile banking on the continent.

Wed, April 18, 2007 - RIM officials advised people who use Blackberry as a major way of communications to make backup plans.

Sat, March 24, 2007 - Rumors abound that Google plans to launch a mobile phone, reportedly code-named "Switch," with the look and feel of a BlackBerry but with better Internet capabilities. But in all the commentary from observers, there havent been many compelling reasons given as to why the search giant would enter the mobile phone market.

Fri, March 23, 2007 - Amid rumors that the company could be acquired, Palm reported Thursday that its third-quarter profit was US$16.5 million, down from $19.8 million for the same quarter last year.

Mon, March 05, 2007 - Smart-phone maker Palm is consulting with investment bankers on its strategic options, including the prospect of selling the company, seeking investment from venture capitalists or making an acquisition of its own, according to a report in the The Wall Street Journal.Beset with growing competition in the smart-phone market, Palm is discussing a range of options with bankers at Morgan Stanley, ...

Thu, March 01, 2007 - Do your employees have a “Crackberry” problem? Their compulsive BlackBerry monitoring could backfire on you: Checking e-mail via BlackBerry gives employees a sense of control but leads to more stress, according to a recent study from the MIT Sloan School of Management that examined BlackBerry use and organizational behavior. And this problem starts at the top.Ninety percent of individuals at ...

Wed, February 28, 2007 - The IM component will be available as part of Information Anywhere Suite as soon as April 2007.

Tue, February 27, 2007 - Philips’ Digital Pocket Memo 9600 is a mobile recorder with on-board encryption

Mon, February 26, 2007 - Attempts to find an investor for bankrupt German mobile phone maker BenQ Mobile have failed, after the last potential buyer ended negotiations, the company’s insolvency administrator said Sunday."I now see no realistic chance to sell the entire company in one piece and enable a new start," Martin Prager said in an e-mailed statement. "We have to acknowledge that the market ...