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Microsoft readies the "Kin"

 
 

Verizon, HTC set date for Droid Incredible launch

Via CTIA SmartBrief:  Verizon and HTC announced they are readying the release of HTC's new Droid Incredible smartphone April 29 after months of speculation.  The 1GHz phone, which runs on Google Android 2.1, will retail for $200 with a two-year service contract.  PC World/Today @ PC World blog

 
 

Report: Palm retains bankers to solicit bids

Via CTIA SmartBrief:  Palm, the subject of intense rumors that propelled its shares to a 32% gain last week, has begun to seek bids for a merger or buyout, according to a Bloomberg report that says the smartphone maker has retained Goldman Sachs and Frank Quattrone's Qatalyst Partners to lead the sale. The struggling maker of the Pre and Pixi has valuable patents, according to industry observers who tout Taiwan's HTC and China's Lenovo Group as possible bidders. Palm did not provide comment on the possible sale.  Bloomberg

Apple OS 4.0 targets Google with new ad support

Via CTIA SmartBrief:  Apple unveiled the fourth generation of its mobile operating system Thursday, opening the door to multitasking and developer-sponsored advertising within applications. The company says iPhone OS 4, which includes more than 100 new features, will provide more functionality with the same level of performance and provide an alternative to search engine-based advertisers, such as Google.  The Wall Street Journal, InformationWeek, Reuters

 
 

Apple to reveal details of iPhone OS 4.0 today

Via CTIA SmartBrief:  Speculation is growing over the features of the latest version of Apple's iPhone operating system, which the company is expected to reveal at an event later today. Developers are hopeful the iPhone OS 4.0 will include the ability to run multiple third-party applications as well as increased advertising support thanks to Apple's recent acquisition of Quattro Wireless.  Bloomberg BusinessWeek, InformationWeek

iPhone OS 4.0 Preview Coming on Thursday

iPhone OS 4.0 Preview Coming on Thursday

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AT&T says it's ready for the iPad; sellout is predicted

Via CTIA SmartBrief:  AT&T vowed Thursday that its wireless network is prepared for the Saturday launch of the iPad. "We are absolutely ready. The iPad is already figured into our planning for this year. It's worth noting that people are likely to use the iPad a lot on Wi-Fi," AT&T spokesman Mark Siegel said. Analysts are predicting stores could by sold out by midafternoon Saturday, and some industry observers say the tablet device will launch a sea change in mobile business computing. USA TODAY, Computerworld

Clearwire makes LTE move, names Houston as 28th market

Via CTIA SmartBrief:  Clearwire and Sprint Nextel added Houston to the list of markets where they will build their WiMAX network even as Clearwire began to hedge its bets on the 4G technology as part of a group looking to eventually deploy TD-LTE-based wireless technology.  Clearwire is part of a consortium of vendors and carriers that has made a request to the 3rd Generation Partnership Project, or 3GPP, to create specs to allow TD-LTE to operate in the same 2.6-GHz spectrum used by WiMAX.  Light Reading Mobile, CNET/Signal Strength blog

Getting Started Developing for the Android Platform

The AT&T Developer Program is hosting a webcast that will appeal to intermediate and experienced mobile application developers who are new to the Android platform and wish to learn about tools, APIs, and techniques for writing great Android applications.

Morrow: Clearwire eyes retail, CE, carrier partners

Via CTIA SmartBrief:  Clearwire has talked with companies about acting as resellers for its national WiMAX service, CEO Bill Morrow said in an interview, adding that he has discussed potential partnerships with retailers, consumer-electronics companies and smaller wireless carriers. "It's people in different fields and different industries that you wouldn't think would be knocking on our door," Morrow said. Clearwire also said that it would deploy Tellabs' mobile core technology in Spain.  Bloomberg, ConnectedPlanetOnline.com