Nokia, Trimble ink navigation tech licensing deal   02 Oct 2006 17:00 GMT
Exclusive agreement allows Nokia to use Trimble's location-based technology in consumer products and services.
Source: ZDNet

Nokia licenses location-based patents   02 Oct 2006 14:41 GMT
Nokia has signed a licensing deal with Trimble Navigation that gives the mobile phone maker access to hundreds of technology patents for providing location-based services. The deal could also strengthen Nokia's hand in license negotiations with other companies.
Source: InfoWorld

Siemens seeks damage limitation in collapse of BenQ's German mobile phone ops (AFP)   02 Oct 2006 12:40 GMT

AFP - After a public outcry over the collapse of BenQ's German mobile telephone making operations, electronics giant Siemens has sought to repair its reputation by cancelling a generous pay-rise for top managers and using the money saved to help BenQ's German employees instead.

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Screeching mobiles that give thieves ear bashings   02 Oct 2006 12:25 GMT
Yet another service launched in U.K. makes stolen phones emit piercing scream, block access to sensitive data.
Source: ZDNet

Screaming phones plan to cut down mobile theft (Reuters)   02 Oct 2006 12:13 GMT

Reuters - A UK firm is hoping a mobile phones security system it has developed which sets off a high pitch scream, permanently locks the handset and wipes all data if stolen, will halt the spiraling rise in phone theft.

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Nokia, Trimble in navigation license deal (Reuters)   02 Oct 2006 11:46 GMT
Reuters - The world's biggest mobile phone handset maker Nokia unveiled a patent-licensing deal with technology firm Trimble Navigation on Monday, aimed at tapping into the fast-growing mobile navigation market.
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Stop, I've been stolen! Mobile phone system sounds alert (AFP)   02 Oct 2006 10:49 GMT

AFP - A mobile phone service which makes your handset scream when it's been stolen was launched in Britain, with its makers claiming it could spell the end of mobile theft altogether.

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Mobile phone partnerships can take a big toll (USATODAY.com)   02 Oct 2006 10:39 GMT
USATODAY.com - NEW YORK - ESPN's decision to pull the plug on its mobile phone business is a hard testament to one of the worst-kept secrets in the cellphone world: Wireless partnerships are tough. Just eight months after kicking off the Sprint-based service with Super Bowl advertising, ESPN last week said it was closing down Mobile ESPN.
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Screeching mobiles will give thieves ear bashing (Reuters)   02 Oct 2006 09:46 GMT
Reuters - A new service that makes mobile phones emit a piercing electronic scream if stolen and automatically blocks access to sensitive data was launched in Britain on Monday.
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Liberal wants ban on cellphones, MP3 players for new drivers (Canadian Press)   01 Oct 2006 20:04 GMT
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - Teenagers would be banned from talking on cellphones, text messaging or fiddling with their MP3 players while driving if an Ontario Liberal backbencher has his way.
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