Pundits have been suggesting that the need to redesign and redeploy specialised applications will deter corporate users from buying Windows Mobile 7 devices
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ITC Investigates Apple and RIM After Kodak Complaint
The International Trade Commission is examining smartphones from Apple and Research In Motion, following a patent complaint from Eastman Kodak
MWC Video: Acer Debuts Android Smartphones
Acer's director of product marketing Adrian Storp exhibits three new Android-based smartphones – the beTouch E110, the beTouch E400 and the Liquid – at MWC
Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 7 Could Be A Success
Many analysts see Microsoft's revamp of its Windows Mobile OS as a positive move, but others have expressed concern about its ability to compete in the crowded mobile space, says Nicholas Kolakowski
GSMA Partners To Promote Mobile Health
Groups pledge to develop interoperability and standards in both the mobile and healthcare sectors
MWC: Google’s Schmidt Says It’s Time To Put Mobile First
In his Mobile World Congress keynote address, Google CEO Eric Schmidt proclaims a new focus for the industry: putting mobile first.
New Apple iPhones Slated For June Arrival
Two new Apple iPhone are apparently already in the works and are expected to arrive this summer, according to an analyst
MWC: Motorola Shows Off Quench Smartphone
Motorola is looking to satisfy the thirst for touch-screen smartphones after it used the Mobile World Congress to release the Android-powered Quench
Femtocell Use On The Rise Due To Operator Commitment
In an effort to combat weak 3G signals, more and more tier-one mobile operators are turning to femtocells to help boost indoor signal strength
MWC: HTC Launches Revamped Nexus One As Desire
HTC, maker of Google's Nexus One, has launched an updated version of the smartphone called the Desire, at Mobile World Congress
Highways Agency Launches Green iPhone Traffic App
Updated: New iPhone application will provide drivers with live traffic information based on GPS
MWC: Alcatel-Lucent Debuts Enterprise Femtocell
Alcatel-Lucent has announced an enterprise-level femtocell at Mobile World Congress, on the heels of a report highlighting the maturity of the technology
MWC: RIM Launches BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express
Research In Motion, maker of the BlackBerry smartphones, has announced a version of its Enterprise Server aimed at cost-conscious businesses
MWC: HTC Handset Photos Leaked Ahead Of Launch
Photos and specifications of three new HTC smartphones – the Touch HD Mini, Desire and Legend – were leaked online ahead of their official unveiling at MWC
MWC: Adobe Unveils AIR For Mobile Devices
Adobe has announced the beta release of Flash Player 10.1 and unveiled Adobe AIR on mobile devices at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona
MWC: Orange To Trial HD Voice Service In UK
British mobile operator Orange is planning to conduct three-month trials of its mobile HD voice service in the UK, as well as launching eight new HD handsets
MWC: GSMA Talks About Future Of VoLTE
The GSMA has announced plans to continue the work of the One Voice Initiative under the banner of Voice over LTE, or VoLTE
MWC: Juniper Launches Mobile Networking Platform
Juniper has unveiled a mobile networking platform that addresses such issues as security, video content and traffic management
WiMax Uptake Growing Faster Than Expected
WiMax growth is surpassing expectations, according to a new report from the WiMax Forum
HP Launches Android-Based Smartbook
HP has launched a smartbook based on Google's Android operating system, which it hopes will provide a legitimate alternative to netbooks and rival Apple's iPad
MWC: Symbian Foundation Shows Off New S^3 Platform
The Symbian Foundation has unveiled the Symbian^3 platform, eleven days after it made the source code freely available to developers
Can Windows Phone 7 Change Microsoft’s Mobile Luck?
Steve Ballmer is typically upbeat about Windows Phone 7, Microsoft's new hope in mobile devices. But can it really succeed?
MWC: Samsung Launches Bada-Based Wave Smartphone
Samsung has joined the growing number of open source-based mobile handsets after it launched the Wave smartphone, which runs the company's Bada operating system
MWC: Sony Ericsson Showcases New Smartphones
Sony Ericsson has unveiled a slew of new handsets including compact versions of the Xperia X10, and the Vivaz pro with a QWERTY keyboard
MWC: Microsoft’s Ballmer Launches Windows Mobile 7
Microsoft's Steve Ballmer finally unveiled Windows Mobile 7 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona – with many long-predicted features
MWC: Nokia And Intel Team Up For New Linux Mobile OS
Another day, another new mobile operating system. This time Intel and Nokia announced they would merge Moblin and Maemo to create a new Linux-based mobile platform
What Apple Failed To Mention About The iPad
Apple has been touting the iPad tablet as "revolutionary" since it launched the device on 28 January, but closer inspection reveals several glaring omissions
Apple Will Laugh At The Operators’ App Store
The mobile operators think they can replace Apple's App Store with their own version of the concept. They don't stand a chance because they are missing the point, says Peter Judge
MWC: Mobile Operators Unite To Challenge App Stores
A consortium of 24 mobile operators has announced plans to launch an open platform to help developers build and distribute applications “irrespective of device”
MWC: Opera And Ericsson Launch Mobile eStore For Apps
Mobile browser company Opera has created an application store for Ericsson, in a bid to prevent customers from deferring to more advanced smartphone platforms