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Articles published in September 2012
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40 published in september 2012

Apple: Sorry About Our Map App


LR Mobile News Analysis - Dan Jones - Comments (13)
September 28, 2012 : CEO Tim Cook writes a rare apology to users, but there's no clue yet if Apple and Google will bury the hatchet and get a Google map app on iOS 6

OS Watch: RIM Finds Growth in Emerging Markets


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September 28, 2012 : Also: Alibaba forges ahead with Chinese Android alternative; analyst predicts enterprise struggles for Microsoft; Huawei plots its own OS

Euronews: Commission 'Unleashes' the Cloud


News Analysis - Paul Rainford - Post a comment
September 28, 2012 : In today's EMEA roundup: It's metaphor madness as Brussels nails its colors to the cloud; Lumia will cost more than Galaxy; LTE in Slovenia

RIM Posts $235M Net Loss as Sales Slip


LR Mobile News Analysis - Dan Jones - Comments (7)
September 27, 2012 : Investors were cheered by a less-than-expected loss but sales are down again as the wait for BB10 continues

AT&T Gets Personal With Skyfire's Browser


LR Mobile News Analysis - Sarah Reedy - Post a comment
September 27, 2012 : Skyfire helps carriers carve out some prime mobile-browsing real estate using a toolbar that's more intelligent than default options

Euronews: Arab Operators Mull Anti-OTT Alliance


News Analysis - Paul Rainford - Post a comment
September 27, 2012 : In today's EMEA roundup: A plan to deal with OTT challenges; Nokia to name Lumia partners; Vodafone's M&A challenge; NSN's Oktoberfest of SPIT

Even FTTH Rides the Wireless Wave


News Analysis - Carol Wilson - Post a comment
September 26, 2012 : Mobile backhaul, wireless extensions and Wi-Fi networks all factor heavily into the FTTH business plan

Euronews: Ericsson Adds to SPIT Armory


News Analysis - Paul Rainford - Post a comment
September 26, 2012 : Also in today's EMEA roundup: TeliaSonera prepares to shed Spanish subsidiary; Sierra Wireless goes in-Peugeot; Belgians mad for iPhone 5

RIM Wants a Bronze for BlackBerry


LR Mobile News Analysis - Sarah Reedy - Comments (3)
September 25, 2012 : Carriers are beginning to test BlackBerry 10, as RIM tries to woo developers and prove it can be a relevant third mobile ecosystem

Verizon: Simplify the Home, Protect Fiber's Value


News Analysis - Carol Wilson - Comments (5)
September 25, 2012 : Verizon exec says FTTH industry must collaborate on reducing complexity in the digital home or see customers 'lose faith' in service providers
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ZTE Makes Smartphone Push in Russia


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September 27, 2012 : ZTE launches new Grand series and dual SIM card smartphones in Russia

O2 Teams With HTC on Charger-Free Trial


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September 26, 2012 : Telefónica's UK unit collaborates with South Korean handset maker on pilot to sell phones without chargers to reduce environmental impact

Build Bill for 16GB iPhone 5 Is $199


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September 25, 2012 : IHS iSuppli: Many iPhone 5 components change, but most suppliers remain the same, teardown reveals

Nokia Adds Asha Devices, Updates Apps


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September 25, 2012 : Vendor expands Asha Touch range, updates Nokia Life service

Mobile TV Venture Appoints NBCU Exec as CTO


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September 24, 2012 : Mobile Content Venture announced the appointment of Rajan Mehta as CTO, effective immediately

Bango Brings Carrier Billing to Facebook


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September 24, 2012 : Bango's integration with Facebook is now live

Apple Sells 5M iPhones in First Weekend


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September 24, 2012 : Apple announced it has sold over 5M of its new iPhone 5, just three days after its launch on Sept. 21

New iPhone 5 Teardown


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September 21, 2012 : iFixit: Because the iPhone 5 is opened front-to-back, replacing a cracked screen is going to be easier than ever

Interop Nabs 3 Operator Deals


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September 20, 2012 : Interop announced that General Communication has selected Interop to provide the mobile network operator with multiple wireless solutions

MetroPCS Adds ZTE's First LTE Smartphone


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September 20, 2012 : MetroPCS Communications announced the availability of the ZTE Anthem 4G, the first 4GLTE Android smartphone from ZTE available in the US
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Top Five 4G LTE Cities in the US


Jonestown - Dan Jones - Comments (4)
September 28, 2012 : 11:00 AM Kansas City emerges as a winner for wireless broadband, as RootMetrics helps us break down the top 4G LTE cities in the US by carrier

Huawei's High Hopes for Handsets


Wireless Bits - Michelle Donegan - Post a comment
September 24, 2012 : 7:30 AM Huawei Device chief predicts big growth, references a Windows 8 handset and hints at a potential new OS

iPhone 5 Reflections From Chicago


Light Reedy - Sarah Reedy - Comment (1)
September 21, 2012 : 12:50 PM Apple can still pull a loyal crowd for its fifth-generation phone, but this time, most were loyal to their wireless operators too

MetroPCS: The LTE Value Play


The Philter - Phil Harvey - Post a comment
September 20, 2012 : 7:00 AM With no iPhone 5 coming this week, MetroPCS relies on unlimited data plans and contract-free devices to promote its LTE network and to communicate its value to customers

iPhone 5: A 4G Stress Test


Jonestown - Dan Jones - Post a comment
September 18, 2012 : 4:05 PM Massive pre-sales of the iPhone 5 could make it among the first to load up US operators' 4G LTE networks with heavy video and audio traffic

The iPhone 5: A Fashion Disaster?


Jonestown - Dan Jones - Comments (6)
September 14, 2012 : 5:30 PM The iPhone has made fingerless gloves acceptable once more, but will the new, larger model have a similar impact on the fashion world?

Did Apple Just Kill NFC?


Light Reedy - Sarah Reedy - Comments (13)
September 13, 2012 : 1:55 PM No NFC chip in the iPhone 5 isn't just disappointing for Apple fans; it will stall the entire market

iPhone 5: Which 4G Carrier to Pick?


Jonestown - Dan Jones - Comments (6)
September 13, 2012 : 9:15 AM For US customers who are buying the iPhone 5 for 4G, Verizon seems like the most obvious choice, but there are reasons to pick AT&T or Sprint too

4G: Marketing the iPhone & Other Matters


Jonestown - Dan Jones - Post a comment
September 10, 2012 : 8:25 PM AT&T and Sprint push to cover the major metro areas with LTE, while C-Spire and Verizon seem to be following country roads

Nokia's Lumia 920: Will It Support US LTE?


Jonestown - Dan Jones - Comments (5)
September 5, 2012 : 3:20 PM Nokia says the Lumia will support LTE in the US, but the phone's official specs indicate it won't run on any new networks from the major carriers
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