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Americans use their smartphones for Web browsing
Research firm M:Metrics reports that U.S. smartphone users spend an average of four hours and 38 minutes per month for Web browsing. This is nearly double the Brits, which spend about two hours... Read more >>
BlackBerry 9000 could see summer launch
Rumors are swirling around the as-yet-unannounced BlackBerry 9000, which will feature a new... Read more >>
Obopay vs. PayPal: Ease-of-use vs. cheap to use
 Obopay vs. PayPal: Ease-of-use vs. cheap to use The battle is on for mobile money transfers as eBay's PayPal, the online payment veteran, is taking on the plucky, young up-start, Obopay for... Read more >>
Skype expands unlimited calling plans
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Skype launched its first unlimited calling plans to phones overseas. For $9.95 a month, Skype users can now make unlimited calls to landline phones... Read more >>
Netbiscuits integrates SMS campaign tool
Mobile content transcoding software provider Dynetic Solutions announced the integration of customizable SMS services into its Netbiscuits mobile Internet development platform. According to Dynetic,... Read more >>
iPhone hacker trades unlocked phone for car
The 17-year-old hacker who soldered his way to an unlocked iPhone, has traded the unlocked handset for a Nissan 350Z and three 8GB (locked) iPhones. The teen, George Hotz, originally tried to... Read more >>
SPOTLIGHT: Paypal's mobile Web e-commerce service
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, eBay subsidiary PayPal is developing a new, mobile payment service that will launch by year-end. The planned service is simple:... Read more >>
FEATURE: Net Neutrality's threat to wireless
Net Neutrality issues loom for wireless carriers By Brian Dolan There's a growing debate over whether or not basic net neutrality rules apply to wireless... Read more >>
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Skype to once again charge for out-calling
Skype, the VoIP service acquired by eBay last year, said it will begin charging an annual $30 fee for... Read more >>

