Manufacturers
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T-Mobile, HTC to debut Android device
August 18, 2008
Wireless carrier T-Mobile will launch a smartphone powered by Google’s Android software before the end of the year to compete with players such as Microsoft, Research In Motion, Apple and Palm.
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Motorola exceeds expectations with $8.1B in Q2 sales
August 1, 2008
Motorola announced its second-quarter sales of $8.1 billion, exceeding expectations.
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Mobile handset market holds firm in economic downturn
August 1, 2008
A new report claims that tier one handset vendors reported between 15 percent and 22 percent year-over-year increase in shipments in the second quarter.
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Nokia acquires Plazes to expand location-based services
July 16, 2008
Handset manufacturer Nokia has acquired German mobile social network Plazes to expand its location-based mapping services and its business into the entertainment sphere.
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Samsung debuts campaign for Instinct phone
July 16, 2008
Samsung launched a branded entertainment campaign to promote the launch of the new Samsung Instinct, as well as raise awareness of Samsung Mobile.
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How will Apple's iPhone 3G affect mobile marketing?
July 11, 2008
Today’s launch of the iPhone 3G will have a huge impact on the mobile marketing industry as a whole, especially in terms of targeting Apple-savvy consumers.
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LG reveals national texting champ
July 11, 2008
After nearly a month of fast action finger fury, LG Electronics MobilComm USA announced that 20-year-old Nathan Schwartz is the winner of the second annual National Texting Championship.
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New disposable phone to debut at MLB All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium
July 9, 2008
Hop-on Inc. will launch its new disposable and recyclable mobile phone, the HOP1800, during Major League Baseball’s 79th Midsummer Classic at Yankee Stadium.
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Nokia offers Internet service to Telenor customers
July 7, 2008
Telenor and handset maker Nokia have partnered to promote the Internet service on the Ovi services platform provided by Nokia.
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EU approval of Navteq purchase strengthens Nokia's hands
July 3, 2008
Handset maker Nokia has received approval from the European Commission to acquire Navteq, a global provider of digital map data for location-based mobile services and vehicle navigation.
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LG runs second annual National Texting Championship
June 27, 2008
Handset maker LG Electronics MobilComm USA’s second annual National Texting Championship sends fingers flying to win the title of America’s fastest texter.
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New Apple iPhone is marketer-friendly
June 10, 2008
Apple Inc. announced the launch of a new 3G iPhone that’s not only faster and thinner, but boasts more memory at a better price-point. Good news for the consumer, but better for marketers.
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LG Mobile Phones runs sweepstakes campaign for U.S. push
April 29, 2008
LG Mobile Phones has launched the mobile element of a national sweepstakes campaign to push its merchandise in an increasingly competitive device market.
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Billionaire activist drops lawsuit against Motorola
April 8, 2008
Motorola Inc. and billionaire activist Carl Icahn, who filed a lawsuit against the handset manufacturer, have settled.
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Consumers' mobile experience to improve drastically in coming years: CTIA panel
April 3, 2008
LAS VEGAS – The consumer mobile experience is going to be drastically different in the next few years, according to a panel yesterday at the CTIA Wireless 2008 show.
