Archive for June, 2007

Instructions To Opt Out Of Cell Phone Telemarketing

Monday, June 25th, 2007

In just a few short days all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies in order to market via YOUR mobile phone. What does this mean to consumers? Marketing companies will be able to call you to try to sell you their products or services. Consumers will be charged ...

Samsung Siren - SCH-a870

Thursday, June 14th, 2007

Looking for a serious camera phone? The Samsung Siren SCH-a870 is the answer to your camera phone needs. This hot flip phone integrates VGA-quality photos with a built-in flash, built-in zoom - and built-in convenience. The Siren is Bluetooth compatible and features VibeTonz a hardware/software combo that gives rumble-like feedback ...

Win A Chance To Talk With Fall Out Boy

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007

Would you like a chance to ask Fall Out Boy a few questions? Well now is your chance to participate in Nokia's newest sweepstakes, Star Speak. Fall Out Boy fans can ask their questions by sending a text message from their Nokia cell phone to 27166 including the keyword "FOB". Every ...

Sprint Nextel Purchases Northern PCS

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007

Sprint Nextel recently announced that they were buying Northern PCS in a 312.5 million dollar deal. Sprint Nextel will pay $307.2 million and assume $5.3 million in debt, said spokesman James Fisher. Sprint Nextel is based in Reston, Virginia. The deal still requires regulatory approval and is expected to close ...

EU Agrees To Lower Roaming Charges

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

Good news for mobile phone users in the EU. EU Governments recently agreed to cap the cost of roaming fees for consumers dialing abroad. Beginning in August when a traveler crosses over a border their mobile phone will beep, letting them know they've left the service area. Mobile phones will also ...

Motorola Could Lose Number 2 Position Mobile Phone Maker

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

Competition is tough in the mobile phone industry and Motorola is feeling the pinch. According to reports the number 2 handset maker could lose their position to Samsung Electronics. Motorola's market share has slipped to 15.3 in the second quarter of this year, down from 22% last year. Meanwhile, Samsung's market ...

Could Battery Problems Mar iPhone Sales?

Monday, June 11th, 2007

One thing that every consumer needs to "keep on talking" (or browsing or surfing the web) is a powerful battery in their cell phone. Just like iPhones sister product, the iPod, the rechargeable battery is internal and is said to be able to dish up 5 hours talking, surfing the web ...

Find A Date With Your Cell Phone

Friday, June 8th, 2007

The mobile phone has done a lot of evolution since its early days. Cell phones used to be the size (and weight) of a brick, had very limited calling areas and did one basic duty, it made phone calls. Today's mobile phones are nothing like those of yesteryear. Cell users can ...

Patent Infringement Bans Imports Of New Cell Phones

Friday, June 8th, 2007

Recently a Federal Agency decided to ban the import of mobile phones that have a Qualcomm semi-conductor due to patent infringements against Broadcom Corporation. The ban wouldn't affect mobile phones that are currently being imported into the United States, but could delay newer models, such as the RAZR 2, from being ...

3 Nokia Siemens Employees Released In Iran

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

Three Nokia Siemens employees were briefly detained in Iran while they were on a private fishing trip. The three are Finnish and work in Dubai. The employees contacted their employer and told them they were expecting to return to Dubai shortly. The company thanked The governments of Dubai and Finland for settling ...