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Mobile group to lead expansion of 3G beyond phones 21/11/2008 07:48:00
The GSM Association will lead a group to embed 3G wireless technology in a range of consumer products.

The GSM Association and several partners, including Vodafone and Huawei Technologies, plan to promote the use of 3G (third-generation) technology in cameras, cars and other devices that could link to mobile phones.
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New handsets needed for Microsoft's mobile IE6 21/11/2008 07:41:00
Microsoft's upcoming IE6 mobile browser will only work on new smartphones with 500MHz or better processors.

Microsoft faces a tough sell with its latest mobile browser, Internet Explorer 6, since consumers will need to buy more powerful handsets to run it.
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Meraki products aim to ease Wi-Fi deployment 21/11/2008 07:02:00
Meraki Wi-Fi products promise to make wireless networking easier

Meraki has unveiled two products -- one that fits into a electrical wall outlet, the other that runs without relying on an electrical grid at all -- that make it even simpler to deploy its Wi-Fi mesh network. It also unveiled a promotional package to encourage fast, low-cost deployment of Meraki wireless networks in apartment complexes, hotels and similar multitenant sites.
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Nokia and IBM join forces on mobile e-mail 21/11/2008 07:15:00
Nokia and IBM will work together on mobile e-mail, they announced on Thursday.

Nokia and IBM are linking mobile phones to Notes, the companies announced Thursday.
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Rude robots, stay away from homes 20/11/2008 07:39:00
Robots may look cool, but if badly programmed, they can be insolent during social interaction with humans, a researcher said on Tuesday.

Robots are fun to play with, but they can be insolent during social interaction with humans if badly programmed, a researcher said on Tuesday.
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Group wants to kick start embedded mobile market 20/11/2008 04:55:00
The potential market for consumer and industrial goods that could connect to 3G mobile networks is huge.

Backed by Huawei Technologies and operators including TelefÃ³nica and Vodafone, the GSM Association (GSMA) has launched the Embedded Mobile initiative, aiming to bring down prices of 3G modules that can be embedded in cars, cameras, health monitoring devices and other machines by developing common standards and platforms.
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Google launches iPhone voice search app 19/11/2008 07:27:00
After weekend delay, search-by-voice update finally hits App Store

After an unexplained three-day delay, Google late Monday added voice capabilities to its search application for the iPhone.
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GSM group: Phones need NFC for mobile payments 19/11/2008 07:42:00
Phone manufacturers should accelerate the adoption of mobile payments, according to industry organization GSM Association.

Phone manufacturers must build NFC (Near Field Communications) functionality into mobile handsets in order to speed adoption of mobile payment systems, the GSM Association said Tuesday.
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Vodafone Australia announces BlackBerry Storm pricing 18/11/2008 12:30:00
An iPhone competitor at a competitive price.

Vodafone today announced pricing plans for the upcoming BlackBerry Storm, ahead of its launch on 1 December. "Today we announce that we’re bringing the BlackBerry Storm to Australia with a sensational $0 offer with unlimited BlackBerry e-mail and Internet usage", Russell Hewitt, Vodafone Australia's CEO, said.
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Proxim ships 802.11n access points, claims fastest speed 18/11/2008 08:42:00
US suburban school district sees need for 'n' speed

Proxim Wireless announced Monday it is shipping two new 802.11n access points, one with two radios that Proxim called the fastest on the market.
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XO laptop to go on sale in 30 countries on Monday 17/11/2008 10:14:00
The XO laptop will go on sale Monday to 30 countries through Amazon.com, marking the first time the laptop will be sold to users outside the U.S. and Canada.

The XO laptop will be available on Monday to 30 countries through Amazon.com, marking the first time the laptop will be available to the general public outside the U.S. and Canada.