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1. Using Mobile Technology to Prevent Texting While Driving

   Explore Article eweek.com (Mar 18 2010) SMS

   Mobile technology solutions to prevent texting while driving are now being introduced into the market. The initial focus is to prevent teens from texting while driving but, eventually, enterprises will demand some control over corporate cell phone use to help reduce their liability in case of an accident caused by an employee. As Knowledge Center mobile and wireless analyst J. Gerry Purdy explains here, mobile software and hardware to assist in preventing texting while driving will eventually become an active part of every vehicle. - You've undoubtedly seen a news segment on TV or in the press recently about the ... (Read Full Article)
   

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2. Google Dominates in Mobile Search, Touts Mobile First Rule

   Explore Article eweek.com (Feb 26 2010) Mobile Applications , Americas

   Google enjoys more than 9 percent of worldwide mobile searches through Opera's Mini mobile Web browser, according to a new report. Opera said the Opera Mini was used by 50 million people to call up more than 23 billion Web pages in January. Yahoo only commands 4.3 percent of this mobile search market, with Bing notching a mere .03 percent of all page views. Meanwhile, Google said it is leveraging a Mobile First rule; when Google unveils new services for desktop computers, the company will release a mobile version of equal performance. - More than 9 percent of all page ... (Read Full Article)
   

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3. 10 iPhone Navigation Apps for Your Next Driving Adventure

   Explore Article eweek.com (Feb 24 2010) Smartphones

   Sometimes you need a little help getting from Points A to B, something a number of developers realized when they began designing navigation Apps for iPhone. Many of these Apps take advantage of the GPS chipset embedded in the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 3G S, which allows for turn-by-turn directions and easy viewing of local points of interest. Other Apps, including Google Earth, focus primarily on actual maps as opposed to step-by-step directions. Many of these Apps attempt to justify their high costs with that GPS integration and high-quality renderings, as well as a host of secondary features such ... (Read Full Article)
   

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4. 10 Reasons Why Big Telecoms Want to Crush Google Before It's Too Late

   Explore Article eweek.com (Feb 18 2010)

   News Analysis: Major mobile carriers such as Verizon Wireless and AT T are having trouble with Google and its desire to change the way that the telecommunications industry operates. They realize that time is running out before they lose some control, and they want to do everything they can to stop Google's move into telecom services before it gets out of hand. - Google's Nexus One smartphone has caused several executives at mobile carriers to wonder just how far the search and Web services giant will go. In a recent discussion at an industry conference in Spain, Vodafone CEO Vittorio ... (Read Full Article)
   

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5. Verizon, ATandT, Other Operators Bond In Wholesale Applications Community

   Explore Article eweek.com (Feb 17 2010) Americas , Congress & FCC

   Verizon and AT T were just two of 24 telecommunications operators that announced their intentions to bond into an alliance known as the Wholesale Applications Community. As part of the announcement, made at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the alliance detailed how it will build an open platform for mobile applications deliverable to a large number of mobile devices, an apparent counter against a trend towards closed mobile-applications ecosystems as exemplified by Apples iPhone. - The world of mobile applications may become even more crowded over the next few months, with 24 telecommunications operators announcing at the Mobile World ... (Read Full Article)
   

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6. Microsoft Windows Phone Series 7, Samsung Wave and Scenes from MWC 2010

   Explore Article eweek.com (Feb 17 2010)

   Despite the constant rain and cold temperatures, attendees turned out in droves for this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, with more than 1,300 companies in attendance and more than 50,000 people from 180 countries participating. Along with lectures, keynotes and product launches (a slew of smartphones from HTC and the unveiling of Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 Series, among the notable events) there was plenty to see on the show's grounds, held at Barcelona's Montjuïc Fira Centre. - ... (Read Full Article)
   

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7. Toshiba, Lg, Htc Debut Handsets at Mobile World Congress

   Explore Article eweek.com (Feb 16 2010) Smartphones , SMS

   While the main focus at this year's Mobile World Congress is on software like Google's Android, Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 Series and Samsung's open source Bada, there are still a wide selection of handsets making their debut in Barcelona, including smartphone models like HTC's entertainment-fueled HD2, handsets from LG and Samsung, and two Garmin-Asus smartphones packed with location-based applications and features. - ... (Read Full Article)
   

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8. Google CEO Eric Schmidt at MWC: Mobile First

   Explore Article eweek.com (Feb 16 2010) Mobile Applications , Smartphones

   With his Mobile World Congress (MWC) keynote address, Google CEO Eric Schmidt described the mobile ecosytem as a confluence of computing power, connectivity and the power of the cloud, and proclaiming a new mantra for the industry: Mobile First. - With the help of two impressive demonstrations of Google Android-based mobile applications, company CEO Eric Schmidt addressed a rapt audience with a keynote presentation at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, laying out his companys vision for the future of mobile compu... (Read Full Article)
   

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9. Motorola, Acer, Samsung Release Smartphones at MWC

   Explore Article eweek.com (Feb 16 2010) SMS

   On the first day of the 2010 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, handset makers such as Acer, Sony Ericsson and Motorola released a slew of smartphones packed with features such as touch screens, WiFi connectivity and slick operating systems with an emphasis on multimedia capability and enhanced social networking features like one-touch connectivity to sites like Facebook and Twitter. Open source operating systems also played a big role, with Samsung, Sony Ericsson and Motorola rolling out open systems. Here's a look at the latest devices making their debut at MWC. - ... (Read Full Article)
   

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10. Motorola Unveils Android Phones, LTE Appliances and More at MWC

    Explore Article eweek.com (Feb 16 2010) Americas

    Motorola unveiled a slew of new products at this years Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, from a Google Android-powered handset to LTE (Long Term Evolution) appliances and rack-mountable GSM base-band units. Motorolas Quench smartphone features Motorblur, which syncs contacts, posts, messages, photos and more from sources such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Gmail, work and personal e-mail, and Last.FM, and automatically delivers them to the home screen. - ... (Read Full Article)
    

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11. MWC: Nokia, Intel Partner on Linux-Based MeeGo Platform

    Explore Article eweek.com (Feb 15 2010)

    At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) convention in Barcelona, Intel and Nokia step up their alliance by announcing MeeGo, a Linux-based software platform that aims to support multiple hardware architectures across multiple platforms. - Handset maker Nokia and chipset giant Intel announced a partnership to merge the existing Maemo and Moblin global programming communities into MeeGo, a Linux-based software platform that will support multiple hardware architectures across a broad range of device segments, includin... (Read Full Article)
    

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12. Apple iPad May Be Causing Spike in App Development

    Explore Article eweek.com (Feb 14 2010) Smartphones

    Apple's iPad tablet PC may be causing a spike in third-party developers building apps for the iPhone OS, according to mobile analytics company Flurry, although the iPhone and Android appear evenly matched in terms of user retention, session frequency and session lengths for their respective applications. Apple has predicted that some 140,000 applications will be available for the iPad upon the device's release in two months, and is pushing the iPhone SDK 3.2 beta into the developer ecosystem to encourage further building of new programs. - The upcoming release of Apples iPad tablet PC may be linked to a spike ... (Read Full Article)
    

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13. Google Buzz For Mobile Follows Foursquare With Location

    Explore Article eweek.com (Feb 10 2010) Smartphones

    Google Buzz was accorded a lot of attention for its potential as a disruption to Facebook and Twitter when Google officials unveiled it Feb. 9, but Google also put its stake in the ground for social location services with Buzz. Noting that location is a powerful signal for relevancy, Vic Gundotra, vice president of mobile engineering for Google, demonstrated how to access Buzz from a Nexus One smartphone. This is Google's mobile approach to serendipitous social discovery and is comparable to services from Foursquare and Gowalla, which let users check in at nearby locations and share that location info with ... (Read Full Article)
    

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14. Google Apps Adds Controls For iPhone, Nokia, Windows Mobile

    Explore Article eweek.com (Feb 4 2010) Smartphones

    Beginning Feb. 4, IT administrators who license Google Apps Premier and Education Edition will be able to dictate security settings for their users' iPhone, Nokia E series and Windows Mobile smartphones right from the Google Apps control panel. Admins will be able to: remotely wipe data from devices that are lost or stolen; lock devices after they haven't been used for certain period; delegate a password for each phone; set minimum password lengths; and require passwords that include letters, number and punctuation. Google will hardly be considered a viable messaging and collaboration software provider unless it supports all of the ... (Read Full Article)
    

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15. Verizon's Android-Based Motorola Devour Coming in March

    Explore Article eweek.com (Feb 3 2010)

    The Motorola Devour smartphone, running Googles Android 1.6, will arrive on the Verizon Wireless network in March, making it Verizons first phone with Motorolas MotoBlur social software. - Verizon Wireless introduced the Motorola Devour smartphone on Feb. 3, an Android 1.6-running smartphone that will arrive on the network in March. When it does, it will be Verizons first Android phone with MotoBlur, a software that works to customize a device by syncing contact information and ... (Read Full Article)
    

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16. 10 Apps We Can't Wait to See On the Apple iPad

    Explore Article eweek.com (Feb 1 2010) Mobile Applications

    We've only known about it for a few days, but already the iPad is making us wonder what kind of experience it will offer. One of its most compelling features is its ability to run iPhone applications without any changes being made to the original application. In other words, all 140,000 apps that already work on the iPhone and iPod Touch will work with the iPad when it's released. But out of that group of 140,000 applications, there are far fewer than we would really like to see on the iPad. It's not that many of those applications are awful, ... (Read Full Article)
    

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17. How to Run Your Small Business On Single Applications

    Explore Article eweek.com (Feb 1 2010)

    It's possible to start up and run a small business with just a collection of single applications on your server. Many single applications for accounting, billing, invoicing, dictation and audio/video transcription have now hit prime time. There are some challenges involved, though not as many as you might think. Here, Knowledge Center contributor Peter Lupton explains how to run your small business using single applications. - Last year was a tough year for small businesses, and there may not be many who are sorry to see 2009 go. But the silver lining is that last year was great on the ... (Read Full Article)
    

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18. USAA Launches Mobile Banking App for Android

    Explore Article eweek.com (Jan 27 2010) Smartphones

    USAA has added a mobile banking app for Android smartphones to the Google Android Market. Following the success of USAAs iPhone banking app, its Android-using customers can snap a photo of a check to deposit it on the go. - USAA introduced Mobile App for Android, enabling its 1.2 million members to deposit checks using smartphones that run the Google Android operating system. USAA first introduced its Deposit@Mobile feature for the iPhone in May 2009, and since then using the USAA software and the iPhones ... (Read Full Article)
    

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19. 10 Reasons Why Apple Should End ATandT's iPhone Exclusivity

    Explore Article eweek.com (Jan 26 2010) Smartphones

    News Analysis: Apple's iPhone has been offered exclusively on AT T for far too long. The time has come for Apple to eliminate its exclusive ties to AT T and allow other carriers to offer its iPhone. Not only would it benefit Apple, but it would undoubtedly benefit a huge customer base that has been waiting for the iPhone to come to other carrier networks. - Apple is preparing for its announcement on Wednesday of what most expect will be its tablet. All the focus is decidedly on that device. But just because Apple might make that the focus of ... (Read Full Article)
    

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20. ATandT Losing Exclusive iPhone Rights this Week?

    Explore Article eweek.com (Jan 25 2010) Smartphones

    AT T may lose its exclusive rights to the iPhone on Jan. 27, according to one a published report. Whether it happens this week or later this year, though, AT T will have five new Android phones, including Dells Mini 3, to fall back on. - Is Jan. 27 the day Apple introduces its anticipated tablet and AT amp;Ts exclusive relationship with Apples iPhone comes to an end? According to Hot Hardware, which cites an “inside source,” the latter is seeming likely though news of which additional carrier or carriers will gain access... (Read Full Article)
    

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21. Nokia, Apple, Google Reshaping Mobile Map, GPS Landscape

    Explore Article eweek.com (Jan 24 2010) Mobile Applications , Smartphones

    Moves by Nokia, Apple and Google to improve mobile mapping services suggest a future with ubiquitous access to directions, but user content will be a critical component. - If Nokia, Google and Apple have their way, driving directions may never be the same. This week handset maker Nokia announced the launch of an updated version of Ovi Maps that offers free walking and driving navigation to users of Nokia GPS-enabled smartphones. Starting in March, Ov... (Read Full Article)
    

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22. Top 10 Google Android Apps for Work and Play

    Explore Article eweek.com (Jan 22 2010) Mobile Applications

    The release of the Motorola Droid, Nexus One, and other devices running the Google Android operating system has irrevocably changed the smartphone landscape, and led more developers to consider creating both free and paid applications for Android Market, Google's mobile application store. While questions remain about how robustly Android Market can challenge Apple's App Store, developers have been building thousands of applications for both business use and entertainment. The following Android applications are some of Android Market's most popular, and allow both office workers and road warriors to do everything from editing documents formatted for a smartphone, to getting real-time ... (Read Full Article)
    

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23. Pricing, Security Deter Mobile App Downloads, Says Survey

    Explore Article eweek.com (Jan 22 2010) Mobile Applications

    The price of mobile applications and a fear of offering credit card digits are the major factors preventing some consumers from purchasing mobile apps, says a modest study by Asknet. The majority of those who do buy apps spent less than $50 over the year, mostly on music. - Analysts are expecting mobile application sales to rocket upward over the next several years. However, there are still a few factors preventing some consumers from shopping, according to a modest poll conducted in late 2009 by Asknet, the maker of a “mobile shopping cart” solution that facilit... (Read Full Article)
    

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24. Mobile App Revenue Soaring, Although Most Are Free

    Explore Article eweek.com (Jan 18 2010) Mobile Applications

    Worldwide mobile application revenue is expected to reach $6.8 million in 2010, before soaring to $29.5 million in 2013, Gartner said in a new report. Advertising profits are also expected to climb, even as eight out of 10 downloaded apps will be free to end users. - Mobile application stores will continue to draw in customers and drive up profits, according to new report from Gartner. The firm expects that in 2010, consumers will spend $6.2 billion in mobile application stores, while advertising revenue in app stores is expected to generate $... (Read Full Article)
    

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