Archive for February, 2009

February 2009 Roundup

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
A look at some of the significant mobile phone announcements during February, including news from the annual Mobile World Congress event.

Video Tour: LG Versa

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Here's a quick look at the new LG Versa, which has a touch screen and detachable QWERTY keyboard.

CDMA BlackBerry Pearl Flip Cleared by FCC

Friday, February 27th, 2009

The FCC has recently approved a CDMA version of the BlackBerry 8230 Pearl Flip. The documents note that it has EVDO data and Bluetooth. RIM has not officially announced this version of the Pearl Flip, nor have any carriers.

Nokia Confirms ‘Comes With Music’ Headed to U.S. in 2009

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Nokia confirmed for Ars Technica that its Comes With Music service will be launched in the U.S. before the end of 2009. It was previously believed to be on a launch schedule for early 2009. Comes With Music is ...

Qualcomm Scoops Up Digital Fountain

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Qualcomm has purchased Digital Fountain, a company that makes and distributes IPTV and mobile video technology. Digital Fountain was a small company, and Qualcomm will add Digital Fountain's mobile video assets to its own. Qualcomm said that "seven key ...