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Articles published in April 2008
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11 published in april 2008

It's All Sprint's Fault


LR Mobile News Analysis - Dan Jones - Comment (1)
April 28, 2008 : When in doubt, blame the struggling cellular operator for poor numbers and problem services. It's all the rage!

Is RIM Behind the Curve in 3G Handsets?


LR Mobile News Analysis - Dan Jones - Post a comment
April 25, 2008 : Industry watchers are wondering when RIM will unveil its Curve 9000 series and if it can avoid getting crushed under 3G iPhone hype

The iPhone's Fat ARPU


LR Mobile News Analysis - Dan Jones - Comment (1)
April 24, 2008 : AT&T gets 'over $90' a month from the average iPhone user on its network, displaying the ARPU power of integrated devices

Apple Sells 1.7M iPhones in Q2


LR Mobile News Analysis - Dan Jones - Post a comment
April 23, 2008 : Apple hits iPhone sales targets dead-on, while Macs drive revenues to $7.5 billion for Q2

Nokia: High-End Hurt


LR Mobile News Analysis - Dan Jones - Post a comment
April 17, 2008 : Profits are up 25 percent for Nokia, but its shares get hammered on its device outlook for the rest of the year

Verizon Steps Up Unlimited Data Buffet


LR Mobile News Analysis - Dan Jones - Post a comment
April 14, 2008 : Flat-rate data pricing will take on AT&T on the smartphone side, although Verizon Wireless's CTO doesn't favor unlimited pricing for everything wireless

Opera Goes for Android


LR Mobile News Analysis - Dan Jones - Post a comment
April 10, 2008 : Mobile mavens unveil the first third-party browser for the Google-backed OS as access to the Internet on phones becomes more of a key issue

Moto Board Gets New Dorman


LR Mobile News Analysis - Dan Jones - Post a comment
April 9, 2008 : Dorman takes role as non-executive chairman of the Motorola board, Former AT&T CEO has plenty of experience with company spinoffs

AT&T & Verizon to Use 700 MHz for 4G


LR Mobile News Analysis - Dan Jones - Comment (1)
April 3, 2008 : Verizon confirms plans to run LTE over 700 MHz; AT&T will follow suit with HSPA+ and LTE

Sprint Quiet on WiMax Launch Date


LR Mobile News Analysis - Dan Jones - Comments (4)
April 2, 2008 : Rollouts in some markets continue, but the carrier's taking its time and not giving a firm date for a commercial WiMax launch
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0 published in april 2008
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21 published in april 2008

Analytics Goes Mobile


LR Mobile News Feed - Post a comment
April 30, 2008 : Audience measurement meets the mobile Internet as AdMob launches comprehensive free mobile analytics suite

Mobile Leaders Plot Interface


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April 30, 2008 : Mobile handset industry leaders form a working group to drive new memory interface standard

Sony Ericsson Selects Vtap


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April 24, 2008 : Web video discovery goes mobile: Sony Ericsson customers to have access to over 150M Web videos on their mobile phones

Motorola Reports Q1


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April 24, 2008 : First quarter sales of $7.45B

Sony Ericsson Reports 1Q08


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April 23, 2008 : Sales for the quarter were €2.7M, a decrease of 8% on a year ago

UTStarcom Names VP


LR Mobile News Feed - Post a comment
April 21, 2008 : UTStarcom appoints Frankie Sum Asia-Pacific regional vice president

Moto Funds VirtualLogix


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April 21, 2008 : Motorola Ventures made an investment in VirtualLogix, maker of virtualization software

Opera Does Android


LR Mobile News Feed - Post a comment
April 10, 2008 : Introduces Opera Mini browser for Google's Android platform

HelloSoft Launches FMC Client


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April 10, 2008 : HelloSoft launches 3GPP-compliant FMC client for the Nokia E-Series on the S60 platform

Harris Reports on US Usage


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April 4, 2008 : Cell phone usage continues to increase; one in seven US adults now use only cell phones and one in five adults have no landline
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14 published in april 2008

The $200 3G iPhone?


Jonestown - Dan Jones - Post a comment
April 30, 2008 : 11:05 AM -- Or maybe a subsidy for the old models

Hey Cheapskates!


Jonestown - Dan Jones - Post a comment
April 29, 2008 : 3:20 PM -- Do you really think $400 is going to be enough for a 3G iPhone?

More High-End Pain


Wireless Bits - Michelle Donegan - Comment (1)
April 23, 2008 : 4:25 PM -- Sony-Ericsson feels the pinch for its fancy phones

Waiting for iPhone


Jonestown - Dan Jones - Post a comment
April 23, 2008 : 4:05 PM -- Looks like 1.6M sold in Q1

iPhone's Slow Euro Sales


Wireless Bits - Michelle Donegan - Post a comment
April 21, 2008 : 10:45 AM -- Apple's device disappoints in Europe

Nokia's Blues


Jonestown - Dan Jones - Post a comment
April 18, 2008 : 4:10 PM -- They might hurt Apple, but Moto will watch its rival's prediction with fear and loathing

iPhone Price Cut


Jonestown - Dan Jones - Post a comment
April 15, 2008 : 12:25 PM -- Foreshadowing 3G?

Mobile Spam


Jonestown - Dan Jones - Comments (4)
April 14, 2008 : 1:50 PM -- Creeping in?

3G iPhone Leak?


Jonestown - Dan Jones - Post a comment
April 11, 2008 : 5:30 PM -- A video that purports to show a 3G iPhone has landed on YouTube

FourGone Conclusion?


Jonestown - Dan Jones - Post a comment
April 11, 2008 : 2:25 PM -- Or, why 4G is like an unmade sandwich
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