Nokia to acquire Symbian in $411M deal [RCR Wireless]
Angling to give Google’s Android a run for its money, Nokia is buying Symbian and combining their platforms to create a single smartphone operating system. Let the games begin!
An Unlikely Promoter Drives Nokia’s Push in Hollywood [New York Times]
Nokia is also looking to own the entertainment space with projects like Ovi, Comes With Music and Nokia Productions that promote mobile music, movies, social networking and purchasing.
What Do Teens Want? [Business Week]
A survey of teens in the virtual world Habbo Hotel found that 71% listen to mp3s on their mobile phones, up from 38% two years ago.
Closure of Chinese Online-Video Site Sparks Concern [WSJ]
When 56.com suspended its video sharing service two weeks ago, they blamed a server upgrade. However Chinese censorship is rumored to be the actual cause, sparking concern in the digital community.
Teens say e-mail just doesn’t cut it [Daily Herald]
Is email dead? Teens today prefer texting and IM instead, but keep accounts to communicate with the adult world.
Ringtones for dogs coming to Japanese cellphones [Engadget Mobile]
Here, Fido!! A new way to call your dog: with a ringtone only they can hear.
The Long Odyssey of the Cell Phone [Time Magazine]
A photographic look at the history of mobile telecommunications–from radio telephones to the 3G iPhone.
YPulse Research: Teens and The Internet [Ypulse]
New OTX research suggests that while 95% of teens have belonged to a social network at some point, they still prefer to shop, date, and meet with friends in the real world.
Mobile phones could save airlines $600m [SMS Text News]
From cellphone boarding passes to personal travel folders and flight status updates, mobile services could save airlines millions within just a few years.
Mental health clinic treats children for cellphone addiction [Engadget]
Two kids in Spain were recently diagnosed with, and are currently being treated for, cell phone addiction after spending upwards of six hours a day using their phones.
Nelson Mandela charities run SMS campaign [Mobile Marketer]
Supporters of Nelson Mandela’s HIV/AIDS charities can shortcode the former African leader some love on his 90th birthday.
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