 April 27, 2011  Apple Denies Tracking iPhone Location, Blames Software Bug Apple has denied that it tracks the location of its iPhone users in response to recent reports stating the company maintains detailed records of its devices' locations. continue Nokia Axes 4,000 Jobs, Sends Symbian to Accenture Nokia said today it plans to lay off workers and transfer its Symbian business to a management consulting firm as part an effort to cut its operating expenses by $1.5 billion over the next two years. continue LG Narrows Losses, Mobile Shipments Fall LG Electronics, manufacturer of flat panel televisions and mobile phones, today reported losses of $14.6 million in the first quarter. That's compared to a $624.6 million net profit in the same quarter last year. continue Long-Awaited White iPhone 4 Finally Available The pale version of Apple's iconic device will be available at Apple's retail stores and AT&T and Verizon Wireless stores. continue Appia Launches Performance-Based Ad Network Appia, which bills itself as the "world's largest open app marketplace," is launching a new way for developers to make money. continue Ericsson Profits Surge on Mobile Broadband Demand Ericsson says profits more than tripled in the first quarter, driven by continued strong demand for mobile broadband. continue Amazon.com's Profit Tumbles More Than Expected Amazon.com said Tuesday that its net income fell 33 percent in the latest quarter, a steeper drop than Wall Street expected... continue Rhythm Releases Q1 Mobile Video Ad Data Rhythm NewMedia saw huge growth in mobile video advertising in the first quarter: 36 percent more than the fourth quarter of last year. continue News Briefs for April 27, 2011 Companies in today's briefs include: Sprint, Leap Wireless International, RadioShack, T-Mobile, National Association of Broadcasters, CTIA, Verizon Wireless, Casio, Cox Communications, BodyMedia, Sprint, Qik, Skype... View All From the Website: Five Ways to Win Back the Voice Market In 2010, the average revenue per user (or ARPU) for wireless consumers decreased $0.46. Within this revenue shortfall, voice ARPU fell the most - $2.86 per user. Meanwhile, data ARPU actually increased by $2.37... Continue | |
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