May 17, 2012

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América Móvil Bids to Increase Stake in KPN

May 9, 2012 Updated at 4:00 am

The Mexican telecom, controlled by Carlos Slim Helú, is making its first attempt to cross the Atlantic as the Dutch company struggles with declining sales and profit.

Filed Under: Cell Phone News

Amtrak to Use iPhones to Streamline Service

May 7, 2012 Updated at 4:00 am
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By late summer, 1,700 conductors will be using the Apple devices to scan tickets electronically and do much more.

Filed Under: Apple, Cell Phone News, iPhone, Phones Tagged With: , ,

Audio Devices Give New Options to Those Hard of Hearing

May 6, 2012 Updated at 4:00 am
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Technological advances are helping refine tools for hearing in less-than-ideal circumstances.

Filed Under: Cell Phone News

Popular Demand

April 30, 2012 Updated at 4:00 am

Popular Demand column lists the top ten new mobile devices. Photo

Filed Under: Cell Phone News

BITS; S.&P. Downgrades Nokia’s Bonds to Junk

April 28, 2012 Updated at 4:00 am

Standard & Poor’s downgrades Nokia’s bonds to junk status, noting that the company’s first-quarter revenue fell below its expectations; announcement comes as Samsung dethrones Nokia as the world’s top maker of mobile phones. Photo (M)1

Filed Under: Cell Phone News, Nokia, Phones, Samsung Tagged With: , ,

Ericsson Reports Strong First-Quarter Earnings

April 25, 2012 Updated at 4:00 am

The company said net profit more than doubled on gains from the sale of its stake in a cellphone venture and demand from operators in Latin America, China and Southeast Asia.

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BUCKS; Fear in Mobile Banking

April 21, 2012 Updated at 4:00 am

Bucks blog examines Knowledge Networks study finding that a high proportion of mobile phone users refrain from mobile banking due to security concerns.

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GADGETWISE; Q&A: Tip of the Week

April 19, 2012 Updated at 4:00 am

Personal Tech Q&A Tip of the Week on clearing cache files on Android phones. (M)3

Filed Under: Android, Cell Phone News, Droid, Phones Tagged With: ,

GADGETWISE; A Home Made of Aluminum For an iPhone Needing Rest

April 19, 2012 Updated at 4:00 am

Gadgetwise blog highlights Element Case’s Vapor Dock for the iPhone, made of aluminum. Photo (M)8

Filed Under: Cell Phone News, iPhone Tagged With:

App Smart Extra: Direct Your Dreams but Avoid Walruses

April 19, 2012 Updated at 4:00 am

The app is designed to speak your chosen words when you’re in your R.E.M. sleep stage, and when, presumably, the noise won’t wake you.

Filed Under: Cell Phone News
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