> Apple essentially terminated the Palm Pre's iTunes sync functionality with the release of its latest iTunes software update. Article
> Research In Motion and T-Mobile USA are promoting launch parties July 20 for the BlackBerry Gemini, otherwise known as the Curve 8520. Article
> Wired.com conducted a smartphone test that found AT&T customers experienced the slowest average 3G network speeds. Article
> FCC nominees Meredith Atwell Baker and Mignon Clyburn told the Senate Commerce Committee that they would work to help consumers and foster competition in the telecom industry. Article
> The practice of offloading mobile data will take off as carriers become overwhelmed by the amount of data traffic on their networks. Commentary
> Vodafone is losing market share in three of its four main European markets, according to UBS, and plans to replace its Live! mobile Internet portal. Article
> The global market for WiFi-enabled healthcare products will grow by 70 percent over the next five years, to an estimated $4.9 billion in 2014, according to ABI Research. Article
> T-Mobile UK is said to be planning a turnaround by gaining rights to market Apple's iPhone. Article
And finally... Shoppers across the country who made simple purchases with their Visa cards wound up with a $23,148,855,308,184,500 charge on their accounts. Article