March 14, 2011  U.S. Carriers Aid in Japan Earthquake Relief Effort Several top U.S. wireless operators have waived fees on text messages used to send mobile donations to the earthquake relief effort in Japan... continue Report: iPad 2 Nearly Matches BOM of Original iPad Apple has managed to keep production costs for the iPad 2 in line with that of the first-generation iPad, according to a teardown of the latest device by IHS iSuppli. continue Google Serves Up Mobile Location Data at SXSW SXSW kicked off (March 11-20) and Google's vice president of location and local services, Marissa Mayer, decided to reveal some interesting numbers surrounding Google's Mobile maps in a Day One talk. continue Zoove Dials **SUCCESS Zoove has closed its grip on the top four U.S. carriers by signing up T-Mobile USA and Sprint to its service, which already includes Verizon Wireless and AT&T. continue Users Complain iPhone Clock Bungles Time Change It's hard enough to get your bearings when the time changes twice a year. It's all but impossible when your phone starts playing tricks on you, too. continue Nokia Gives CEO $6.2M to Offset Lost Microsoft Pay The executive hired to turn around mobile phone maker Nokia is getting $6.2 million to make up for the paychecks he lost when he left Microsoft last fall. continue ADVERTISEMENT | | | Join the CDMA Development Group (CDG) and an outstanding line-up of speakers and panelists for a CTIA Wireless 2011 Official Partner Event on Tuesday, March 22, from 2:00-5:00 PM, to learn how to maximize profits and meet the growing demand for mobile broadband with "smart" network enhancements, innovative devices and M2M services. Participation is FREE for registered CTIA Wireless attendees.. |  | | News Briefs for March 14, 2011 Companies in today's briefs include: Sprint, Motorola Solutions Venture Capital, ViVOtech, eBay, iFart, WeFi, Extreme Networks... View All From the Website: Mobile Giving Foundation... 2011 Leadership Awards: In the true spirit of necessity leading to innovation, the Mobile Giving Foundation (MGF) was able to provide those wanting to help the relief effort in Haiti a way to do so immediately... Continue |