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> Shoppers are now able to place orders for Kyocera's Echo smartphone for Sprint Nextel. Article
> Reuters reports on a mobile phone "panic button" for protesters that will wipe the phone's address book and also alert other protesters to the event. Article
> Cellular South said it will sell the HTC Merge world phone. Article
> Engadget reports on possible problems with and fixes to the HTC ThunderBolt. Article
> MetroPCS announced a version of the Huawei Ascend smartphone designed in conjunction with mixed martial arts and lifestyle brand TapouT. Release
> Simple Mobile announced retail deals with Circle K, MoneyGram International, TigerDirect.com and CompUSA. Release
> Sprint Nextel suspended Jawa's ability to process premium text messages. Article
> Research In Motion scored access to Intellectual Ventures' patent portfolio. Release
> Research In Motion's PlayBook got a nod from the Canadian finance minister. Article
Mobile Content News
> Mozilla launched Firefox 4 for Android phones. Article
> SK Telecom is considering making a bid for bankrupt U.S. video rental chain Blockbuster. Article
> Google formally introduced in-app billing functionality across Android Market. Article
And finally... Boost Mobile got a boost from basketballer Carmelo Anthony. Article