Opera Software today released its Opera Mobile 9.5 beta, allowing users to view the entire Web page and instantly recognize websites. With panning and zooming options, users are able to focus on specific page content. Opera also introduces a new
Top telecommunications regulators for the European Union are placing limits on the cost of international texts, the bloc's executive arm said today. Mobile phone operators will be forced to slash by roughly two-thirds the cost of sending a text message
Sprint today introduced the Palm Treo 800w, a Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional smartphone with high-speed EV-DO Rev. A data speeds, Wi-Fi for data and GPS capabilities. The Treo 800w includes 802.11b/g WiFi and built-in Internet Explorer Mobile. The one-touch Wi-Fi
Apple today announced it has sold over one million iPhone 3Gs and users have downloaded more than 10 million applications, just three days after its launch. The iPhone 3G is now available in 21 countries - Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada,
Verizon Wireless today launched the new LG Chocolate 3, the third-generation of the iconic Chocolate music phones, supporting VCAST Music with Rhapsody subscription music service. The Chocolate 3 is designed to be a music player. An external front navigation wheel
Apple today announced that more than 500 native applications will be available on the iPhone's App Store when its iPhone 3G goes on sale tomorrow. Applications will be available on Apple's new App Store, allowing users to wirelessly download them
Verizon Wireless announced that beginning July 14 its prepaid customers can send unlimited text messaging to other Verizon Wireless customers and get an additional 250 messages a month for $10 a month. Prepaid wireless plans offer customers rates as low
Verizon Wireless has agreed to pay $21 million to settle a lawsuit filed by California customers upset with the company's early termination fees. Early termination fees, charged when a wireless subscriber breaks a contract before it ends, have been in
Top cell phone maker Nokia announced today that nine more firms, including telecom operators "3" and TIM, have agreed to support its new open mobile software alliance Symbian Foundation. Nokia said on June 24 it would buy out other shareholders
Motorola today launched the Ming A1600 and A1800 in China, both adding new and enhanced GPS, smart handwriting technology, and business and multimedia functions. The A810 is an entry-level PDA candy bar design. The A1600 and A1800 features a distinctive
Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia said today that Warner Music Group has agreed to join its soon-to-be launched music service, giving its device users access to music published by Warner. "Warner Music Group has been a pioneer in developing new
AT&T today announced the iPhone 3G pricing and voice and data plans, on sale at retail stores at 8 a.m. local time on Friday, July 11. The iPhone 3G will be available for $199 for the 8GB model and $299
Verizon Wireless today introduced Rhapsody's subscription music service, allowing its customers to download as much music as they want to their phones for $15 per month. Rhapsody is following in the tracks of Napster, Apple's iTunes and Amazon.com, all of
Nokia today introduced its 7310 Supernova, a slim and sleek handheld with Xpress-On covers etched with 3D textured designs available in Steel Blue plus a second cover in Wasabi Green or Candy Pink. A further five cover options will be
Nokia today announced its 7510 Supernova clamshell, a push-to-open design with a soft feel and solid metal hinge, available in Storm Blue, Red, Emerald Green and Espresso Brown colors. The 7510 Supernova features light effects with a hidden-until-lit display and
Nokia today unveiled its 7610 Supernova, a slider phone featuring smooth curves and Xpress-On covers in Steel Blue and Red or Bright Lilac and Steel Blue. The Theme Colorizer lets users identify and capture any color and tailor a look
Nokia today displayed its 7210 Supernova, a simple slim handheld in a choice of Bubble Gum Pink and Vivid Blue gloss finish. With the 7210 Supernova, users can listen to music sideloaded from a PC or purchased from the Nokia
T-Mobile plans to launch the Motorola ROKR E8, a music phone with new ModeShift technology, beginning July 7. Offering a modern style, the handset features a high-gloss front, aluminum soft touch back, spun metal side keys and engraved banding. Its
Nokia today announced the U.S. availability of its N78, the newest Nokia Nseries device that combines integrated A-GPS, a 3.2-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and high-speed HSDPA connectivity. The N78 offers new Nokia services such as Nokia Maps and
Nokia today said it is offering to buy the 52 percent of Symbian, the consortium that makes the software for its phones. Nokia plans to make it available for free to other manufacturers, in hopes of blunting the influence of
