Cell phone market on vibrate

A new chip and browser, as well as new networks and devices, are creating greater options for consumers.

Intel to power up smart-phone chip
The company hopes to make waves in the wireless market with "Manitoba," which it says will allow cell phones to offer more sophisticated applications and longer battery life.
February 12, 2003

A better browser for cell phones?
Sony Ericsson turns to a browser from Opera Software that will let its P800 cell phone customers see bulky Web pages on their tiny screens.
February 11, 2003

Lucent readies zippy new networks
The telecommunications company says it's ready to license new cell phone technology it says will let carriers build telephone networks that are 10 times faster than anything now commercially available.
February 11, 2003

New BlackBerry joins RIM pickings
Armed with a grant from the FCC and a new lower-priced BlackBerry device, Research In Motion is looking to target the large consumer market.
February 11, 2003

BlackBerry gets in wireless sync
Research In Motion says its pagers will soon be able to use cellular networks to wirelessly synchronize data with remote computers, a feature already offered by rival Good.
February 10, 2003

previous coverage
Why's my cell phone melting?
Cell phone maker Nokia warns that a growing number of its handsets are being damaged by badly made or counterfeit batteries from other companies.
February 7, 2003