UN Sends Text Messages Alerting Iraqis in Syria to Food Program

"There are refugees that used to cross, but host families were able to take care of them" The United Nations has sent about 10,000 text messages on mobile phones to help inform Iraqi refugees in Syria that an international food distribution program for them begins tomorrow. via Cyrusfarivar.com - Original Story

Motorola sues Aruba for patent infringement

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mobile phone maker Motorola Inc said on Tuesday that two of its subsidiaries had sued Aruba Networks Inc for patent infringement related to wireless local area network technologies.Motorola said subsidiaries Symbol Technologies and Wireless Valley Communications sought a permanent injunction against Aruba and monetary damages in the suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.(Reporting by Sinead Carew) Read more - Original Story

On Advertising: Jets become flying billboards

"Onboard advertising is not something we're looking to at the moment" LONDON: 'Please return your seat backs and tray tables to their upright and locked position - and start reading the advertisement that is staring you in the face." O.K., you won't actually hear that last part ... via International Herald Tribune - Original Story

Worldwide mobile phone sales grow 17% in Q2

"Worldwide sales of mobile phones to end users in Q2 2007 increased 17.4 percent to 270.9 million units compared to Q2 2006, according to Gartner. via PalmAddicts - Original Story

Interview: Profit likely for Sanyo cell phone ops

"Even if we aim to expand our business in places like the Middle East, it would be really difficult to build a service and sales network from the ground up. There would be time we need to carry out M&As" Reuters Published on ZDNet News : Aug 21, 2007 11:37:00 AM Struggling electronics maker Sanyo Electric said on Tuesday its mobile phone operations will likely turn profitable in the current quarter to the end ... via ZDNet - Original Story

Iraq sells 3 mobile phone licences for US$3.75b

"To get the best return from the auction in such circumstances is a great vote of confidence in the Iraqi economy" AMMAN: Iraq sold three mobile phone licences for US$3.75 billion to Kuwait's Mobile Telecommunications Co, Asiacell and Korek yesterday, in a country that relies on cellphones after war and sanctions hit ... via Business Times - Original Story

Matsushita kept mum on battery glitch

"Of course, it's natural to disclose a problem as soon as we determine its cause. But in this case, we will refrain from making any comments, including when we learned about the cause" Matsushita Battery Industrial Co. knew as far back as May that a problem in the manufacturing process could cause its cellphone batteries to overheat, but it decided not to publicize the fact, sources said. via Asahi Shimbun - Original Story

Press Release: Virgin Mobile USA Says 'Aloha' With Debut of First LG Wireless Handset

"The Aloha has all of that. And we are impressed and gratified with LG's dedication in joining our efforts to raise awareness about the national crisis surrounding youth homelessness." Virgin Mobile USA, a top provider of no-annual-contract wireless phone services targeted at the youth market, today bids a warm welcome to the first LG Electronics handset to join its line-up, as the new Aloha ... via Mobile Burn - Original Story

Love may be only a cell phone call away

"It just takes away the whole kabuki dance that goes on with Internet dating" Get the weather. Get a picture. Get a date this instant. To add to the growing list of things you can do with your cell phone, now hear this: If you are feeling a little lonely or at loose ends, a growing ... via Nashua Telegraph - Original Story

Source says Sanyo mulls mobile sale

A third generation cellular phone by Sanyo simulates a three-way video conference call in a display at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in this file photo from January 9, 2002. via Scotsman.com - Original Story

Samsung Blast in pictures

It's been a while since we've seen a new, exciting cell phone for T-Mobile , so when Samsung announced its SGH-T729, we took notice. via CNET News.com - Original Story

Motorola tops low-cost handset sales league

Motorola has beaten Nokia to top the latest league table of low-cost handsets published today by ABI Research. via Vnunet - Original Story

Ruling Goes Against Qualcomm In Its Broadcom Patent Dispute

"The decision strengthens the intellectual property rights of all U.S. companies, not just Broadcom, and sends a clear message to all those who would seek to escape the consequences of their patent infringement" A ruling that bans the import of cell phones containing Qualcomm (QCOM)chips that infringe on certain patents held by Broadcom (BRCM)could take effect as soon as Tuesday, throwing a cloud over the cellular chip giant.Late Monday, U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab declined to recommend that President Bush veto a ruling by the International Trade Commission that favorsBroadcom.  That ruling had a 60-day review period that ended Monday.Qualcomm in a statement said it "will appeal and renew its request for a stay of the ITC ban on imports." It continued to maintain that none of the Broadcom patent claims are valid or infringed upon by Qualcomm. Read more - Original Story

What's wrong with this picture?

What's wrong with this picture? - [12:31 PM] There are two things wrong with this picture . via Rob Fahrni, at the core. - Original Story

Most EU mobile operators meet new roaming rules

"If we find evidence for behaviour that violates the law, the EU Roaming Regulation foresees sanctions which could be complemented by the full force of competition law" BRUSSELS: European Union mobile phone operators have met new EU rules to cap the cost for customers of using a phone in other EU countries, the bloc's executive said on Thursday. via Daily Times - Original Story

Apple faces growing complaints about iPhone battery

"We can only assume that Apple and/or AT&T intend to provide a replacement battery at no charge for the actual life of the phone." Officials in New York state asked Apple Inc. on Monday to change its iPhone design to allow consumers to replace their own batteries; The move comes just days after lawyers in Illinois filed a class-action ... via ComputerWorld - Original Story