California may mandate Wi-Fi warnings   18 Oct 2006 21:05 GMT
Smart move or silly warning? That’s up for debate: The California Legislature has asked Wi-Fi equipment makers to warn buyers of wireless LAN access points that strangers can tap into a wireless network that isn’t password-protected.
Source: InfoWorld

Motorola shares fall after earnings miss   18 Oct 2006 16:15 GMT
But analysts say current quarter looks promising, even though third-quarter profits disappointed.
Source: ZDNet

Experts: Web 2.0 doesn't copy directly to phones   18 Oct 2006 15:48 GMT
Although the mobile industry is keen to duplicate the success of Web 2.0 applications on the Internet, the wholesale transfer of that new approach over to the mobile world won't work, experts said.
Source: InfoWorld

Iran cuts Internet speeds to homes, cafes   18 Oct 2006 15:10 GMT
Telecommunications Ministry gives no reason for move, which is criticized by opposition news daily.
Source: ZDNet

Microsoft mobile IM prepares for launch in France   18 Oct 2006 14:19 GMT
Service tying together PC-based and mobile-based instant messaging scheduled to launch in December.
Source: ZDNet

New tools jazz up mobile phone displays   18 Oct 2006 13:20 GMT
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications and Nokia have each announced new developer tools to encourage innovation on their respective mobile phone software platforms.
Source: InfoWorld

Microsoft, Orange launch Windows Live in France (Reuters)   18 Oct 2006 12:52 GMT
Reuters - Microsoft and France Telecom said on Wednesday they would launch the U.S. software giant's MSN instant messaging system on mobile phones in France in December.
Source: Yahoo

BenQ denies plan to shutter Argentina subsidiary   18 Oct 2006 12:52 GMT
BenQ has denied local media reports that it plans to suspend operations at a subsidiary in Argentina, saying it is still reviewing the finances of all units in the aftermath of its decision to stop investing in Germany's BenQ Mobile.
Source: InfoWorld

Time Warner Cable files for $100 million IPO   18 Oct 2006 12:41 GMT
Shares being offered currently owned by bankrupt Adelphia; Time Warner will retain its majority stake in cable subsidiary.
Source: ZDNet

LG unveils new Chocolate phone   18 Oct 2006 12:07 GMT
Premium slim phone leads rebound of LG's handset sales in third quarter; margins on mobile phone sales also improve.
Source: ZDNet