CIO.com - Mobile/Wireless

EU Approves Google-Motorola Deal

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The acquisition is approved without conditions

Google Clamps Down on Its Pre-Paid Google Wallet Card on Smartphones

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Google said it has temporarily disabled the provisioning of its prepaid Google Wallet cards used in some NFC-ready phones.

Vodafone's Enterprise Aspirations Behind Possible CWW Deal

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A possible deal to acquire Cable & Wireless Worldwide will allow Vodafone to go after fixed services for large enterprises, analysts say

MediaTek Lays Groundwork for Cheaper Android 4.0 Smartphones

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Semiconductor company MediaTek has launched a package of components that will be used by vendors to build mid-range and entry-level smartphones based on Android 4.0, the company said on Monday.

In-Flight Wi-Fi, Missing Science and a Survey

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

At first blush, it's another one of those, "Sure, it will happen ... eventually," type of situations. I mean does anyone envision a commercial air fleet without readily available Internet service 20 years down the runway?

Is it Too Late to Save RIM?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

New Research In Motion CEO Thorsten Heins has a small window of opportunity to resuscitate the long-stumbling smartphone maker.

Google Wallet Suspends Prepaid Credit Card Functions

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Google has suspended prepaid capabilities on credit cards linked to its mobile wallet after a security flaw was exposed.

Acer Shows Off CloudMobile Smartphone Ahead of Mobile World Congress

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Mobile World Congress doesn't start until the end of February, but it appears some phone makers aren't very patient. According to phone blog Pocket-lint, Acer has leaked some details on its latest handset, the Acer CloudMobile.

Hard CFO Lessons From Mobile Usage Studies

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Here's some homework for over the weekend. If you haven't yet read this week's article "Smartphone Data Shakeup: The End of 'Unlimited'," you should. The points that Computerworld author JR Raphael make are central to your ability to budget for mobile devices and their usage going forward.

Much of Western U.S. is a 3G Wasteland, Says FCC

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Anyone making a road trip across America should expect their mobile data service to basically not exist throughout much of the Western United States.

FCC Map: Large Areas Not Covered By Mobile Broadband

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The agency will use the map to identify areas for potential assistance through its new mobile broadband fund

Apple Tops the $100B+ Tech Club

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Ten years ago Apple posted revenue of $5.3 billion, a mere gnat compared to the IBM elephant which topped all tech companies with sales of $85.8 billion.

Blogger Exposes Major Google Wallet Security Flaw

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

If you took one look at Google Wallet and said to yourself, "There's no way that's completely secure," it turns out you were right.

Motorola Mobility Fails to Make Patent Case Against Apple in German Court

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Just claiming a patent is essential to implement a standard is not enough, the court told Motorola Mobility

Election Fever: 6 Mobile Apps That Can Keep You Informed

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The big game is on -- and by that, we don't mean football, basketball, baseball or Angry Birds. We're talking about the biggest pastime in the U.S.: Watching (and taking part in) the current Republican primaries and the upcoming presidential elections.