Demand for Consumer Qwerty Devices Fuelled by Social Network Sites On 9 July 2008, LG launched its KS360 phone in the UK 
The Picture's Still Unclear for Mobile TV On 4 May 2008, AT&T launched its mobile TV service in 58 locations across the US. The service is underpinned by Qualcomm's MediaFLO technology. It offers over 10 channels of progra
Content Is King at CTIA Wireless 2008 The CTIA Wireless event took place in Las Vegas from 1 to 3 April, 2008. More than 40,000 people and 1,200 companies attended North America's largest mobile industry trade show.
Future of i-mode in Europe Looks Uncertain As E-Plus Pulls Plug On 25 March 2008, German mobile network operator E-Plus confirmed that it will switch off its i mode service at the end of the month.
Technologies
Analysis of key technology areas with a focus on connectivity. Topics include Bluetooth, WiMax and near field communications (NFC) such as RFID.
Near-Field Communication Must Overcome Hurdles to Wider Adoption
The GSM Association has called on phone makers to support near-field communication technology.
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