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Exec: Samsung has a Smart Watch in the Works
March 19, 2013 | by Ben Munson | Comments
Even though Apple’s smart watch plans have yet to be confirmed, rival Samsung has gone on record saying it has an answer in the works for the Cupertino’s rumored device. Lee Young Hee, executive vice president of Samsung’s mobile business, told Bloomberg that Samsung has been preparing a watch product for “so long.” He offered no additional details about the watch.
ZTE Taps Intrepidus for Smartphone Security
March 19, 2013 10:18 am | by Andrew Berg | Comments
Chinese smartphone manufacturer ZTE today said it is...
AT&T Announces New 30, 40 and 50GB Shared Data Plans
March 19, 2013 10:12 am | by Ben Munson | Comments
AT&T is beefing up its shared data plan offerings for the enterprise, introducing huge 30,...
Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello Leaving
March 19, 2013 9:16 am | by Barbara Ortutay, AP Technology Writer | Comments
Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. said Monday that...
CTIA Day 3: Kutcher Suggests Carriers Beware of the OTTs
May 23, 2013 2:06 pm | by Andrew Berg | CommentsAshton Kutcher has some advice for wireless carrier executives: change is coming. The actor and investor mulled a range of issues relating to mobility during a Day 3 keynote at CTIA 2013 on Thursday. Kutcher, who is known for his acting talents, has also built an impressive resume of successful investments in technology companies...
First News Briefs for May 23, 2013
May 23, 2013 10:43 am | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsGlobal Wireless Solutions, Inc. (GWS) today announced that the nation’s top tier of wireless operators has seen a 200-fold increase in data throughputs over the past 10 years. GWS wireless benchmarking drive tests showed that data throughput rates throughout the U.S. were averaging...
HP's 2Q Offers Hope Even as Revenue Slump Deepens
May 23, 2013 10:25 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | CommentsHewlett-Packard is still scrambling to meet the growing demand for more versatile and less expensive mobile devices as a slump in its personal computer sales deepens, but the company's cost-cutting measures and focus on more profitable areas of technology appear to be easing the pain...
Lenovo Says Quarterly Profit up 90 Percent
May 23, 2013 10:20 am | by Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer | CommentsComputer maker Lenovo Group said Thursday its latest quarterly profit rose 90 percent as sales of smartphones and mobile computing technology expanded.Lenovo said it earned $127 million, or 1.22 cents per share, in the three months ending March 31. Revenue rose 4 percent over a year earlier to $7.8 billion...
Cricket Gets the S4, Goes After AT&T and Verizon
May 23, 2013 10:15 am | by Andrew Berg | CommentsPrepaid carrier Cricket Communications has announced availability of the Samsung Galaxy S4, as well as a new advertising campaign that challenges wireless giants Verizon and AT&T. The Galaxy S4 will be available through Cricket on June 7 for $599.99. In a move that seems a lot like T-Mobile's recent change to financing phones...
CTIA Day 3: Rob Mesirow Talks Super Mobility and Beyond
May 23, 2013 10:11 am | by Andrew Berg | CommentsAs CTIA 2013 comes to a close today, the Association's Vice President of Operations, Rob Mesirow, already has his sights set on 2014. He's really hoping attendees at the show have seen the prevalent signage around the Sands Expo in Las Vegas announcing the Super Mobility Week set for September 9 next year...
Jennifer Lopez, Verizon Announce Viva Movil
May 22, 2013 3:12 pm | by Ben Munson | Comments(LAS VEGAS) — Jennifer Lopez and Verizon Wireless CMO Marni Walden took the stage Wednesday at CTIA to announce Viva Movil, a new wireless retailer that will offer Verizon LTE service and devices that will gear its experience toward the U.S. Latino population.
First News Briefs for May 22, 2013
May 22, 2013 11:23 am | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsCricket Communications, Inc. today announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Galaxy S4. The Galaxy S4 will be available at Cricket company-owned stores, dealers and online starting June 7, 2013 for $600 or $54.99 down at purchase plus monthly payments.
Clearwire Board Likes New Sprint Bid, Shareholder Does Not
May 22, 2013 10:58 am | by Ben Munson | CommentsClearwire’s board of directors is recommending its shareholders vote in favor of Sprint’s revised bid to buy out the wireless wholesaler. Large minority shareholder Crest Financial Limited sent a letter chiding Clearwire’s board for postponing the vote and urging shareholders to vote against Sprint’s revised offer.
NSN Launches Smart Networks for Smartphones
May 22, 2013 10:37 am | by Brad Smith | CommentsTalk to someone with Nokia Siemens Networks and you’ll find out they consider the mobile network to be a thinking, almost human, thing. Especially when the network is talking to a smartphone. NSN announced at CTIA 2013 Tuesday new software applications that let networks more easily manage...
Poll: Teens Migrating to Twitter
May 22, 2013 10:24 am | by Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — Twitter is booming as a social media destination for teenagers who complain about too many adults and too much drama on Facebook, according to a new study published Tuesday about online behavior. It said teens are sharing more personal information about themselves even as they try to protect their online reputations.
Apple Case Seen as Possible Spur to Tax Action
May 22, 2013 10:19 am | by Marcy Gordon and Peter Svensson, AP Business Writers | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — Now that tech darling Apple Inc. has been dragged front and center into the debate over the U.S. tax code, lawmakers are hoping that the spotlight on such a high-profile company could be the catalyst for Congress to take action to close loopholes or reform the law.
CTIA Day 1: Interim FCC Chair Clyburn Addresses CTIA
May 22, 2013 10:15 am | by Ben Munson | CommentsCTIA’s day one keynote session Tuesday opened with the mantra “Prepare for tomorrow. Get smarter. Think big.” That was CTIA CEO Steve Largent’s advice for all attendees this year. The tomorrow he saw was highlighted by the $800 billion increase in GDP that could come from the government making an additional 500 MHz...
Report: Dish Bids $2 Billion for LightSquared Spectrum
May 21, 2013 11:22 am | by Ben Munson | CommentsDish Network Chairman Charlie Ergen has reportedly made an offer to buy LightSquared’s spectrum holdings for $2 billion. Bloomberg reported that LightSquared could use the proceeds from the sale to pay off secured debt. Last year, LightSquared filed for bankruptcy after failing to obtain FCC approval to deploy a satellite/LTE network on its spectrum.
First News Briefs for May 21, 2013
May 21, 2013 11:13 am | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsBoost Mobile today announced the availability of Boost Mobile Wallet powered by Wipit, a mobile solution that allows Boost Mobile Android-powered smartphones to serve as a cash-based vehicle for accessing financial services.
