Cell Phone Digest

Drinkspiration - Free iPhone App Makes Drink Recommendations

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:48:06 PDT

Are you tired of ordering the same old drink when you go out? Well that's about to change with "Drinkspiration" by Absolut, the manufacturer of various liquors.

Nokia Number 1 Choice for Mobile Navigation in Europe and Russia

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:40:04 PDT

According to the study conducted by Frost & Sullivan amongst European and Russian consumers, Nokia is the number one choice for mobile navigation over other leading handset manufacturers.

Bling Nation Secures Funding to Expand Mobile Payment Service

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:28:06 PDT

Bling Nation, a mobile payments provider, announced today it has secured $8 million in Series A funding with $6.3 million coming from lead investor Lightspeed Venture Partners.

NTT DOCOMO Subscribers to Send Money to Each Other via Mobile Phone

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:00:25 PDT

NTT DOCOMO, INC. has announced a new service that will enable an individual subscriber to use their DOCOMO mobile phone to easily and quickly remit money to another DOCOMO user, beginning on July 21.

Nokia Adds New Features to Ovi Maps

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:46:03 PDT

Nokia announced today that the latest version of Ovi Maps application for your device is enhanced through additional features and services:

Comcast's High-Speed 2go and Clearwire's WiMax to Pressure AT&T and Verizon

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:29:22 PDT

According to analyst firm Strategy Analytics, Comcast’s announcement of its “High-Speed 2go” service, which bundles Clearwire’s WiMax service with its own broadband products, will put new pressure on competitors AT&T and Verizon.

AT&T to Sell BlueAnt Q1 Voice Controlled Bluetooth Headset

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:46:54 PDT

AT&T today announced the BlueAnt Q1 Voice Controlled Bluetooth Headset with Multipoint will be available in AT&T stores and online at www.wireless.att.comon July 19 for $129.99.

North American Satellite Mobile Phone Service Launched

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:34:42 PDT

TerreStar Networks Inc. announced today the successful launch of TerreStar-1, the world's largest, most advanced commercial communications satellite that will deliver voice, data and video services on an all IP next-generation mobile broadband network anywhere in the United States and Canada.

Google Search Now Optimized for Feature Phones in 38 Languages

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:17:07 PDT

Google has been working hard to offer universal search results to more devices in more countries around the world. Back in March, Google expanded the availability of the new iPhone and Android format to over 20 countries.

Sprint Music Store Easily Manages Spike in Michael Jackson Music Downloads

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:04:07 PDT

While music stores and online sites were overloaded with fans seeking Michael Jackson songs after his death last week, the Sprint Music Store was able to seamlessly offer customers a quick and easy route to download the late singer’s most popular hits.

Multi-Country Study on Mobile Phones in Our Lives

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:25:49 PDT

A multi-country study released today by Lightspeed Research, an online market research company, shows the increasingly prominent role mobile phones are taking in our lives.

Best Buy Mobile Survey Finds U.S. Adults Plan to Buy Smartphones

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:01:56 PDT

Best Buy Mobile commissioned a survey revealing that a large portion of adults in America plan to buy a smartphone in the next 12 months. However, many barriers stand in their way, including confusion about the technology, the shopping experience and price.

Smartphones with Open Source OS to Increase from 106MM to 223MM by 2014

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:53:35 PDT

According to a new report from telecom consultants Juniper Research, the number of Smartphones shipped with open source operating systems (OS) will increase from 106 million this year to 223 million by 2014.

Pandora Radio for Your iPhone and iPod

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:10:24 PDT

Pandora Radio is now available on the iPhone and iPod via a free download. Pandora Radio is a free personalized radio that originally started on the Internet but now can be streamed to your mobile phone also for free.

Citi Launches Pilot in India to use Mobile Phones as Credit Cards

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:42:44 PDT

Citi today announced the launch of "Citi Tap and Pay" (CTP) in Bengaluru, India; a next-generation contactless credit card payments based on Near Field Communications technology.