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The world's largest mobile phone companies, Vodafone and Nokia, are grappling with the aftermath of a decade-long boom in mobile phone penetration. Vodafone has suffered the largest-ever loss by a British or European company, topping £22 billion, while Nokia is expanding beyond traditional mobile telephony. This marks a
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In recent years, mobile phone technology has advanced rapidly, with manufacturers pushing the boundaries of innovation and design. The latest flagship devices from leading brands such as Samsung, Sony-Ericsson, Nokia, and BenQ-Siemens showcase impressive features, sleek designs, and cutting-edge technology. This article will delve into the key takeaways and statistics
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Seoul, South Korea's retail landscape has long been unkind to global retailers, and Wal-Mart Stores is the latest to succumb to its challenges. After posting a net loss of 9.9 billion won last year, the world's largest retailer agreed to sell all 16 of its
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Microsoft has just released the beta version of Windows Media 11, which comes bundled with URGE, a new online music service that will allow users to purchase and download over 2 million tracks. URGE also offers an all-you-can-eat subscription version for $9.99 a month, which may be cheaper than
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Phonified, a developer of wireless data applications, has announced the availability of Mail[E], a mobile tool that communicates with the Microsoft Exchange email server, for Nokia S60 devices. This innovative tool allows on-the-go professionals to access their corporate email from their cell phones, revolutionizing the way people stay connected
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Philip Morris International's Italian branch, Philip Morris Italia, has adopted Webraska's Vodafone Navigator solution to equip its field force with GPS navigation capabilities. The company has acquired approximately 300 licences of Vodafone Navigator, running on Nokia N70 smartphones, to enhance information flow, optimize time, and increase
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China has one of the fastest growing cell phone markets, and with it comes a pressing concern: electronic waste. Major mobile phone manufacturers have launched a project called "Green Box" to collect and dispose of used mobile phones and accessories safely. This initiative aims to prevent environmental and
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Nokia, Royal Philips Electronics, Vodafone, and the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) have announced the commercial deployment of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology in Hanau, Germany, following a successful ten-month field trial. The technology enables Nokia 3220 mobile phones to be used as electronic bus tickets and loyalty cards, offering users convenience and
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Nokia, in partnership with Royal Philips Electronics, Vodafone, and Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV), has successfully concluded a 10-month field trial of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. The trial paves the way for the commercial deployment of NFC-enabled mobile phones as electronic bus tickets and loyalty cards. The technology was tested by 160
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Mobile Action, a leading developer of mobile management software, has announced the addition of 50 new mobile phone models to the list of cellular handsets that support Handset Manager 9.2. With this expansion, Handset Manager 9.2 now supports more than 60 handsets from major North American carriers, enabling
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Chinese car, battery, and components manufacturer BYD, listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange, is set to invest at least $1 billion to boost sales this year, following a 49% drop in its net profit last year. The firm's president, Wang Chuanfu, attributes the decline to the success
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Picsel Technologies has announced a partnership with Nokia to offer its Picsel Attachment Viewer application to consumers purchasing the Nokia 9300i Smartphone. This marks the first time the application has been sold directly to consumers as a post-market solution. Through bundling the application with the smartphone, Picsel aims to provide
