Uncategorized Cell Phone Digest | 12 May 2008
Sprint to Put More Google Applications on its Cell Phones
 Sprint and Google are committed to providing users with the most dynamic mobile experience possible. Both companies have actively advocated the importance of an open mobile ecosystem and understand that users should have more choice when it comes to selecting and accessing content on a mobile phone. |
Uncategorized Cell Phone Digest | 12 May 2008
Sprint Loses 1.09 Million Subscribers & $505 Million
 The company reported its first quarter 2008 consolidated net operating revenues for the quarter were $9.3 billion, an 8% decline compared to $10.1 billion reported in the first quarter of 2007 and a 5% decline compared to $9.8 billion in the fourth quarter. The company reported a net loss of $505 million. |
Uncategorized Cell Phone Digest | 12 May 2008
Research In Motion Introduced the BlackBerry Bold Smartphone
| Research In Motion today introduced the BlackBerry Bold smartphone. The BlackBerry Bold is designed to give business professionals and power users unprecedented functionality and performance in an intuitive BlackBerry smartphone. It is the first BlackBerry smartphone to support tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks around the world and comes with integrated GPS and Wi-Fi, as well as a rich set of multimedia capabilities. From its lustrous black exterior, satin chrome finished frame and stylish leather-like backplate, to its stunning display, sophisticated user interface and newly designed full-QWERTY keyboard, the BlackBerry Bold smartphone is a symbol of accomplishment and aspiration. The BlackBerry Bold smartphone's support for tri-band HSDPA and enterprise-grade Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g) networks and its next-generation 624 MHz mobile processor make short work of downloading email attachments, streaming video or rendering web pages. |  |
Uncategorized Cell Phone Digest | 12 May 2008
Verizon Wireless Purchases Wireless Assets of SureWest Communications
| Verizon Wireless has purchased the wireless assets of SureWest Communications, operating as SureWest Wireless, for $69.0 million. The purchase includes SureWest Wireless’ spectrum licenses, and network and operations assets in the greater Sacramento area. The licenses, which cover a population of 3.8 million people and overlap with areas currently served by Verizon Wireless, will expand the company’s capacity in that area. Verizon Wireless will transition SureWest Wireless’ approximately 50,000 customers to the Verizon Wireless network by late summer, after a billing system conversion has been completed. Customers will enjoy service on the nation’s most reliable wireless network, including the company’s high-speed broadband network for accessing the Internet and e-mail, and downloading music, games and videos. |  |
Uncategorized Cell Phone Digest | 12 May 2008
RIM, RBC & Thomson Reuters to Create Fund to Invest in Mobile Apps & Services
Research In Motion, RBC and Thomson Reuters, today announced plans to launch the BlackBerry Partners Fund, a US$150 million venture capital fund, to invest in mobile applications and services for the BlackBerry platform and other mobile platforms. The Fund is to be co-managed by JLA Ventures and RBC Venture Partners. The Fund will consider all stages of development and is to be co-managed by JLA Ventures and RBC Venture Partners. To sign up to receive further information visit: www.blackberrypartnersfund.com. |  |
Uncategorized Phone Obsession | 12 May 2008
BlackBerry Bold - New Blackberry Launched Today
Yet another new BlackBerry has hit the market, this time called the BlackBerry Bold. Blackberry says they're targeting the "business" demographic. Uhh, isn't that who they've always marketed to?
The higher-end BlackBerry Bold will be "the first BlackBerry to support high-speed HSDPA cellular netwo…