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Going mobile at 3GSM
One of the world's largest trade shows for mobile services and devices, the
3GSM World Congress, scheduled for February 12 to 15 in Barcelona, aims to showcase the cutting edge of the
wireless industry. 
Photos: Nokia, Motorola navigators February 15, 2007
Photos: Polymer Vision's Readius phone February 8, 2007
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Handset makers get in on location services
Nokia, Motorola are set to offer their own navigation services, which could put them in competition with mobile operators.Photos: Nokia, Motorola navigators February 15, 2007
Palm talks up its ambitions for Europe
Despite Europe's support of the Symbian operating system, Palm will woo users there with its homegrown OS and Windows Mobile. February 15, 2007Special feature: Apple iPhone
Check here for in-depth and up-to-date coverage of Apple's multitalented device, by which all other phones will now be judged.Emerging markets fuel cell phone growth
The next wave of growth will come from poor, developing nations, leaders in the wireless industry say at 3GSM. February 14, 2007Music exec slams mobile entertainment experience
Warner Music CEO says buying music and other entertainment on mobile phones is unnecessarily complicated and expensive. February 14, 2007Touring the 3GSM World Congress
photos CNET News.com reporter Marguerite Reardon takes in the gadgets, trends and latest strategies in the mobile industry. February 13, 2007How the mobile industry can do better
newsmaker Hewlett-Packard's Phil McKinney says mobile operators are throwing away valuable data. February 13, 2007At 3GSM, a call for mobile ad standards
Standards will make advertising easier, more cost-effective, say GSM and Vodafone CEOs. Also, Yahoo announces new ad deals. February 13, 2007BT moves into smart-phone market
British telecom firm appears to be getting serious about the mobile space again, including rolling out a network of sorts. February 13, 2007Samsung unveils six new phones at 3GSM
Lineup includes one of the world's thinnest handsets, plus multimedia models featuring television tuners. February 13, 2007Cell phones mobilized to fight AIDS in Africa
Mobile phones are being harnessed to fight HIV/AIDS under a new $10 million plan with the backing of leading companies and the U.S. government. February 12, 2007Motorola unveils new phone that slides and bends
The Rizr Z8, which uses Symbian software, has a hinge that locks the phone into a V-shape to make it easier to talk into. February 12, 2007Nokia Siemens pledges to end the hype
Industry giants combine network divisions and promise to deliver better mobile Internet access using HSDPA and WiMax. February 12, 2007Microsoft launches 'PlayReady' DRM system
At 3GSM conference, company unveils system that allows sharing of protected content between mobile phones, PCs and other devices. February 12, 2007Access launches mobile Linux push
Mobile coders get a new product development kit as Access shows off its Linux platform. February 12, 2007AT&T taps MediaFlo for mobile TV
AT&T will become the second major carrier to use Qualcomm's MediaFlo network and technology to deliver mobile television. February 12, 2007Mobile music service aims to compete with Apple overseas
Available in Europe later this year, the service seeks to best the upcoming iPhone; unlimited downloads will cost about $4 a week.February 12, 2007Boingo gets mobile gadgets hooked on Wi-Fi
Dual-mode handsets will be able to connect to the company's worldwide Wi-Fi network on the cheap.February 12, 2007Toshiba introduces Windows Mobile handsets for the U.K.
Laptop manufacturer crashes the smart-phone party with two devices that support fingerprint scanning. February 12, 2007New Nokia phones call up Net from Barcelona
Cell phone maker touts new E series handsets, optimized for Internet access on the go--at 3GSM World Congress in Spain.February 12, 2007Indie movies hit the small screen at 3GSM
Six filmmakers in a Sundance program debut made-for-mobile movies at conference in Spain. Will the market support their medium?February 12, 2007BlackBerry 8800 debuts
Research In Motion's new handset includes trackball screen navigation, GPS, a media player and other multimedia features.February 12, 2007HP unveils smart phone at 3GSM
A 3G phone for business users, the iPaq 500 includes voice-command software and allows IT managers remote access to the handset.February 12, 20073GSM: Wireless sharpens its edge in Barcelona
One of the industry's largest trade shows is underway this week in Spain as new phones, services and strategies take the spotlight.February 12, 2007Bach answers the call at Microsoft
newsmaker Top exec Robbie Bach reflects on the iPhone, Windows Mobile 6 and whether a Zune phone makes sense.February 12, 2007Nokia to offer Intellisync mobile e-mail server
The wireless e-mail platform works on more than 100 handsets.February 11, 2007Mobile carriers facilitate cash transfers
Mobile communications operators and banks join forces to make it easier for immigrants and migrant workers to send money home by using their mobile phones.February 11, 2007Previous Coverage
Mixing oil and water--for cell phone lenses
blog Varioptic's "electrowetting" technology produces cell phone lenses that consume little power, focus quickly, require no moving parts and have good transparency.February 9, 2007Philips unit to launch rollable-screen handheld
First unveiled in 2005, cellular device developed by Polymer Vision features a 5-inch roll-out grayscale display.Photos: Polymer Vision's Readius phone February 8, 2007
Microsoft to unveil Windows Mobile 6
Improved search, security and integration with Windows Live are in the update to the cell phone OS, set for a spring release. February 7, 2007LG wins contest for low-cost 3G phone contract
Consumer electronics company likely will see orders for several million 3G handsets costing about $100 each. February 6, 2007Ericsson, Turner Broadcasting team up on mobile content
Deal will allow mobile phone users to receive and view content from Turner networks; initially, service won't be available in U.S.February 5, 2007Images
Emerging markets panel
Countries like India are potentially profitable, a panel of experts said.February 14, 2007
Touring 3GSM World Congress
Photos and commentary by CNET News.com reporter Marguerite Reardon.February 13, 2007
Motorola's Rizr Z8 cell phone
It uses Symbian software, accommodates music and video, and opens into a V shape.February 13, 2007
Samsung's Ultra Smart F700
One of three multimedia handsets unveiled by Samsung at 3GSM.February 13, 2007
The BlackBerry 8800
RIM unveils a business phone with consumer-oriented multimedia features.February 12, 2007
Films for the (very) small screen
Six independent filmmakers debut movies made for a tiny cell phone screen.February 12, 2007
Nokia's new 3G cell phones
Handsets designed to make access to the mobile Internet easy.February 12, 2007
New Windows for your cell phone
Windows Mobile 6, an update to its operating system for cell phones.February 12, 2007
Polymer Vision's Readius handheld
This cell phone features a scrollable black-and-white LED screen.February 8, 2007
Credits
Reporter: Marguerite Reardon
Editor: Richard Defendorf
Design: Andrew Ballagh
Production: Jessica Kashiwabara
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has generated!
I am sure it must burn you up that iPhone got dozens and
dozens of comments before Jobs' presentation even ended. And
even now, people like you use it as a benchmark when it HASN'T
EVEN HIT THE MARKET YET. (QED).
Give up, my friend. The future is Apple! I say that, humbly, as
both a shareholder and a consumer. :-)
(I felt bad for your solitary comment, so I thought I would give
you some company).
HOT products!? Wow, dude, what an amazing amount of buzz it
has generated!
I am sure it must burn you up that iPhone got dozens and
dozens of comments before Jobs' presentation even ended. And
even now, people like you use it as a benchmark when it HASN'T
EVEN HIT THE MARKET YET. (QED).
Give up, my friend. The future is Apple! I say that, humbly, as
both a shareholder and a consumer. :-)
(I felt bad for your solitary comment, so I thought I would give
you some company).