Tag Archives: Phones
US government getting special Android phones
A custom version of Google’s Android mobile operating system is scheduled to be used in smartphones that will be used by US government and military officials for classified documents. Read more… Neowin.net
Half of U.S. shoppers rely on phones for in-store research
The Pew Internet and American Life Project shed light on one of the biggest challenges for retailers: more than half of U.S. adult cell phone owners used their mobile phone during the recent holiday season to get in-store help for … Continue reading
Nokia Lumia phones may be coming to Australia in March
A new report claims that Nokia’s Windows Phone-powered Lumia 710 and Lumia 800 smartphones will finally make their appearance in Australia sometime in March 2012. Read more… Neowin.net
North Koreans using mobile phones to be punished as ‘war criminals’
North Korea decrees that any citizen using a mobile phone during the 100-day mourning period for former leader Kim Jong-il will be severely punished, as government fear of a popular uprising grows. Read more… Neowin.net
Verizon charging 4G prices but selling a lot of 3G phones
Verizon Wireless has no plans to lower prices on its smartphone data plans. In fact, Verizon plans to milk as much revenue from its 3G and LTE networks as possible, saying On its fourth quarter financial results call Tuesday that … Continue reading