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Archive for October, 2009
Nokia has released a new Nokia N97 software update 2.0 that adds new user experience elements and functionalities to the device. The standard version of the Nokia N97 software update 2.0 is available immediately through the PC on the Nokia Software Update website (http://www.nokia.com/softwareupdate), and will be followed by a wide range of country and operator versions over the coming weeks as well as possibility to do the update over-the-air.
Also this week, Nokia N97 mini makes its big debut in stores. With its stainless steel cues, the Nokia N97 mini is designed for style-conscious people who are active with social networks. The device features a tilting 3.2″ touch display, QWERTY keyboard and fully customizable homescreen. The Nokia N97 mini features same software with the Nokia N97 and will be in stores with an estimated retail price of EUR 450 before taxes and subsidies.
No Comments »Motorola Appoints Edward J. Fitzpatrick Chief Financial Officer
Posted by Devicer @ 12:15 am
Motorola, today announced that Edward J. Fitzpatrick, senior vice president, has been appointed chief financial officer, effective immediately. Fitzpatrick has served as Motorola’s acting CFO since February 2009.
Greg Brown and Sanjay Jha, co-chief executive officers of Motorola, stated, “Ed has made numerous contributions, including driving significant cost reduction actions and focusing the company on working capital improvements and cash flow generation. We are confident that Ed’s broad finance experience and his deep knowledge of Motorola and its businesses, coupled with his proven track record of driving financial discipline and process improvements, will continue to benefit Motorola and its shareholders.”
High-speed Web browsing, voice-activated search, customizable large screen, access to thousands of Android applications and hundreds of widgets and the best 3G mobile network in the country: DROID by Motorola arrives on Nov. 6.
Verizon Wireless, the company with the nation’s largest wireless 3G broadband network, and Motorola, a pioneer in the mobile industry, today unveiled DROID by Motorola, the first smartphone powered by Android™ 2.0. DROID by Motorola features the brainpower and breakneck speed of a modern smartphone, designed to outperform where other smartphones fall short.
Halloween Ranks as Biggest and Busiest Day for Sprint Picture Mail
Posted by Devicer @ 12:00 am
It’s your little one’s first foray into the dark world of trick-or-treating and she’s literally as cute as a bug in her ladybug costume. Don’t lose a single memory – aim your mobile phone, snap, hit send – and continue to enjoy the evening without worrying if the photo got to Aunt Betty. That scenario is especially true if you’re using Picture Mail™ on the Now Network from Sprint.
Halloween is by far the most popular day for Sprint Picture Mail, with a 64 percent increase in traffic last year over 2007. This year, because Halloween falls on a Saturday, Sprint expects traffic to double. Through it all, Sprint’s powerful 3G network – named most reliable among major U.S. carriers in a 13-city test by PC World** – will stand tall and steady, just as it did in 2008 when millions of users sent photos without a single outage, hiccup or delay.
Sprint Nextel Corp. today announced that it has commenced its tender offer to acquire all the outstanding shares of common stock of iPCS Inc. The tender offer represents the next step toward Sprint’s acquisition of iPCS first announced on October 19, 2009. Sprint anticipates that the acquisition will be completed either late in the fourth quarter of 2009 or early 2010.
The cash tender, commenced through a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sprint, is for all outstanding shares of iPCS common stock at a price of $24.00 per share, without interest and less any applicable withholding taxes. The iPCS board has unanimously recommended that the iPCS stockholders accept the tender offer, tender their shares of iPCS common stock in the tender offer, and if necessary, adopt the merger agreement.
