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Archive for January 21st, 2009

Ericsson cuts 5,000 jobs, posts strong results for 2008 (AFP)

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AFP – Ericsson, the world’s leading supplier of mobile phone network equipment, reported strong fourth quarter results on Wednesday but said it will cut 5,000 jobs to counter the effects of the global economic crisis.

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China extends "lewd" crackdown to mobile phones (Reuters)

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Reuters – China has extended a crackdown on electronic porn to the country’s mobile phones, after shutting down 1,250 websites because of their explicit content, the official Xinhua agency said Wednesday.

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Pricing fears rise in shrinking cell phone market (Reuters)

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Reuters – Nokia (NOK1V.HE) and its main cell phone rivals have started to slash prices as demand falls and retailers cut inventories after lackluster holiday sales.

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Mobile equipment supplier Ericsson cuts 5,000 jobs (AFP)

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AFP – Ericsson, the world’s leading supplier of mobile phone network equipment, presented a strong balance sheet for the fourth quarter on Wednesday but said it will cut 5,000 jobs to counter the effects of global economic crisis.

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Inauguration Taxes Mobile Phone Networks (PC World)

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PC World – Mobile phone networks around Washington, D.C., experienced periodic overload during inauguration ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama Tuesday, but by mid-afternoon the congestion seemed to dissipate.

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Where to Watch Obama's Inauguration Online (PC World)

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PC World – Whether you’re at work, traveling, or just not in front a television, there are plenty of ways to get a front seat at Barack Obama’s inauguration ceremony today. All you need is a computer, laptop, or mobile phone and an Internet connection. So if you’re going to be one of the millions [...]

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New music services wow cellphone users (AFP)

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AFP – After Apple’s hit iPhone revolutionized the mobile music scene, a slew of new services are being rolled out around the world by major cellphone makers who believe there are huge possibilities on the horizon.

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Mobile phone giants dial up entertainment in growth bid: analysts (AFP)

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AFP – Mobile phone giants are going beyond their traditional role as handset makers by offering entertainment and lifestyle content to help grow revenues amid tough competition, analysts say.

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Nokia's music service set for Australia, Singapore (Reuters)

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Reuters – Nokia, the world’s top mobile phone maker, plans to roll out its unlimited music service in Australia and Singapore later this quarter and is eyeing further expansion in Europe and the United States.

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Sony Ericsson swings to 4Q loss (AP)

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AP – Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson on Friday said it fell to a euro187 million ($245 million) loss in the fourth quarter, mainly because of a 23 percent drop in sales due to the financial crisis.

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