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Articles published in August 2008
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10 published in august 2008

Nokia Intros Two N Series Smartphones


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August 26, 2008 : The Nokia N85 and N79 have integrated Wi-Fi, 3G capabilities, and other features

Canada Gets Bold


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August 21, 2008 : Firmly on board with Rogers Wireless, hometown hero RIM plots northern exposure for first 3G BlackBerry

Where Is Verizon's Open Access?


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August 21, 2008 : Cellular giant is silent on the status of its 'open access' project; analysts suggest that it could be waiting for Android

T-Mobile Adds More 3G


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August 20, 2008 : Houston, we have a connection! T-Mobile has rolled out a few more 3G markets this month ahead of its rumored Android launch

Android Arriving November 10?


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August 19, 2008 : Docs filed with the FCC suggest a Fall launch for the HTC Dream Android phone, but T-Mobile's slow 3G rollout could be a fly in the ointment

Google Hiring Android Designers


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August 18, 2008 : Collaboration is the key as search giant buffs up team prior to Android handset launch, hiring phone designers, engineers, and programmers

Phones Go Boingo


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August 12, 2008 : WiFi aggregator appears to have backed the right horse by betting on the widespread availability of 802.11-enabled smartphones as well as other devices unwired by WLAN technology

Apple Issues iPhone 2.0.1 Firmware Update


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August 6, 2008 : The 250 MB download is expected to fix some stability issues on the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPod Touch

Sprint Posts $344M Loss for Q2


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August 6, 2008 : It's another predictably dismal quarter for the US's third-largest carrier, and investors continue to spank Sprint for the losses -- but are there green shoots on the horizon?

Moto Has Two Heads


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August 4, 2008 : Motorola taps Qualcomm COO to head up mobile device unit and serve as co-CEO for the entire company; current chief Greg Brown will head up networks unit UPDATED 4 PM
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18 published in august 2008

iPhone Users Track Gustav


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August 28, 2008 : iPhone users can now track Gustav at Weather Underground

Nortel, LG Are First to Demo Mobile LTE Handover


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August 28, 2008 : Nortel takes LTE on a road trip streaming HD video while traveling at highway speeds

Ascom Does WiFi Location


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August 27, 2008 : Ascom Wireless Solutions and Ekahau introduce WiFi-based emergency positioning solution

AT&T Adds iPhone Plans


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August 26, 2008 : AT&T expands international data offerings for iPhone

Nokia Unveils N79 &N85


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August 26, 2008 : Nokia unveiled the Nokia N85, the latest Nokia Nseries multimedia computer made to set new standards for mobile entertainment

SureWest Wireless Converted


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August 25, 2008 : Former SureWest Wireless customers join Verizon Wireless 'IN' crowd

Trimble Licenses to Marvell


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August 25, 2008 : Marvell enters licensing agreement with Trimble for GPS software technology

Buffalo Gives iPhones Access


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August 25, 2008 : Buffalo Technology gives iPhone users anytime, anywhere access to movies, music, and more

Palm Intros Treo Pro


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August 20, 2008 : Treo Pro Smartphone by Palm balances simplicity and productivity in a streamlined design for business professionals

Freescale Joins LiMo


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August 19, 2008 : Freescale Semiconductor expands open-platform commitment by joining the LiMo Foundation
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7 published in august 2008

GPS... Not GPS


Jonestown - Dan Jones - Post a comment
August 28, 2008 : 5:55 PM -- Satellites aren't local yet

UK iPhone Ad Misleads


Wireless Bits - Michelle Donegan - Post a comment
August 27, 2008 : 9:30 AM -- Apple forced to stop TV commercial in UK

Wherever i Roam


Jonestown - Dan Jones - Post a comment
August 26, 2008 : 1:00 PM -- AT&T eyes biz travelers with new iPhone plans

Traveling Light


BelkBlog - Jeff Belk - Post a comment
August 14, 2008 : 6:10 PM -- With hordes of devices!

Man Bites Phone


Jonestown - Dan Jones - Post a comment
August 13, 2008 : 5:30 PM -- Or, are Apple's 3G problems really such a big surprise?

The Handset Hordes


Jonestown - Dan Jones - Post a comment
August 11, 2008 : 5:55 PM -- They're coming...

New Sidekick


Jonestown - Dan Jones - Post a comment
August 1, 2008 : 3:35 PM -- Doesn't come with a cape...