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NEWS ABOUT: mobile services

mobile services stories: 5 news summaries
OPINION

 Introducing Web 3.0 

Mossberg and Swisher: it's an iPhone revolution

May 27, 09 11:54 AM CDT
(Newser) - Web 2.0’s a thing of the past, write Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher for All Things D. "Something major is happening at the intersection of tech and media, and we think it deserves its own new hyped-up name,” they announce. Web 3.0 is the era... More »

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technology • Internet • Web 2.0 • iPhone • Walt Mossberg • iPod Touch • web 3.0 • mobile services • mobile Internet • gadget • handhelds • mobile devices • Jay-ZTV

 New Cell Service 
 Warns of Speed Traps 

Trapster helps motorists avoid tickets

Apr 4, 08 12:24 PM CDT
(Newser) - Motorists intent on avoiding tickets can now rely on a mobile phone service designed to warn them about radar traps and red-light cameras, the AP reports. Called Trapster, the service uses wireless Internet or a phone’s GPS capabilities to determine location, and gives users an alert if they are... More »

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cell phones • police • speeding • driving • radar gun • mobile services • hidden camera • speed traps • red-light cameras

 UK Moves Closer to 
 In-Flight Cell Phones 

Service awaits nod from EU aviation safety boards

Mar 26, 08 5:58 PM CDT
(Newser) - British air travelers may soon be able to use their cell phones while in flight, Reuters reports. UK telecom regulator Ofcom approved airline proposals to offer mobile service, pending assent by the European aviation safety authorities. Passengers would be able to make calls once the aircraft was in the air... More »

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cell phones • airline industry • Britain • Ofcom • mobile services • in-flight

Nokia Divides Itself to Focus on Mobile Net

New corporate structure emphasizes services and software

Dec 28, 07 4:23 PM CST
(Newser) - Furthering its plans to transform into a mobile Internet company, Nokia has announced a corporate reorganization into three divisions: devices, software and services, and markets. It’s the focus on software and services, Fortune writes, that’s exceptional for the world’s largest phone manufacturer, and signals the seriousness of... More »

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cell phones • Nokia • cell phone industry • Navteq • Ovi • MP3s • mobile services

Google Hears New Cell Service Calling

Web giant boosts wireless profile with move into mobile media

Jul 17, 07 12:43 PM CDT
(Newser) - Google is taking its business to a smaller screen with the development of a search tool to help cellphone users find and purchase content. Sources tell the Wall Street Journal the company hopes to tap into the small but lucrative world of mobile media, expanding beyond simple Web searches... More »

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Google • cell phones • mobile services

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