Openwave, pioneer of mobile internet browsing technology, has announced a new version of its XHTML browser and a Java downloads manager. Openwave 6.1 is designed for colour screen handsets and has a number of features intended to enhance the user’…

UK UMTS licensee Hutchison 3G has revealed that it is planning to start offering its first next-generation services in the coming weeks, although a company spokesperson has refused to label the process as a ‘launch’.

According to Dow Jones News…

Cutting Edge Software (CES), the Palm OS developer recently acquired by Mobility Electronics, has announced a new version of its popular office suite. Quickoffice Pro adds the ability to download and edit Powerpoint presentations on Palm OS handhe…

Europe’s largest mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse says it expects first-half results at the top end of market estimates, helped by customers trading up to a new generation of handsets.

Verizon Wireless has announced the availability of AOL’s Insant Messenger (AIM) application on its network. Subscribers equipped with handsets supporting text messaging can use the service to remain logged-in to their AIM account on the move.

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Psion Teklogix, the enterprise mobile computing business, has announced that it will offer a Windows CE version of its Netpad industrial tablet. Companies will also be able to specify integrated 802.11b and GPRS modems.

Psion is the largest sha…

Vodafone UK has announced an expansion of its M-Pay billing solution, enabling customers to pay for goods using a debit or credit card. The existing M-Pay Bill service only supported transactions up to GBP 5 in value, which were charged to to the …

SonyEricsson has announced the T100, an entry level handset for consumer markets, and two new headsets – one supporting Bluetooth and the other offering FM radio capabilities.

The T100 is intended primarily for less developed markets outside Eu…