CTIA backs standard data, power, audio jacks for phones

The board of CTIA voted to support broad adoption of two interfaces for connecting peripherals to mobile phones: Micro-USB and the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Genachowski lays out FCC mobile strategy

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski outlined a four-part strategy for U.S. wireless communications on Wednesday at CTIA.

FCC’s Genachowski to enter wireless hot house

Appearances by U.S. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski at a conference this week should prove interesting as the US government looks into wireless regulation.

Lotus Domino adds native iPhone support

IBM's Lotus Domino 8.5.1 will natively support the iPhone with automatic e-mail, contact and calendar synchronization.

AT&T buys mobile development company Plusmo

AT&T has acquired mobile-application development company Plusmo and plans to use its technology to build applications and widgets for mobile phones.

Akamai’s new network aims for iPhone HDTV

Akamai is extending its content delivery network to the Apple iPhone as it introduces the Akamai HD Network, a system for streaming high-definition video.

Analysis: Could iPhone MMS crash AT&T’s network?

The launch of MMS for AT&T iPhones is expected to boost traffic, but MMS hasn't been a big hit on other phones.

iPhones take on potholes with city reporting tool

City Sourced, a startup, will provide mobile applications for reporting on local problems and selling the report data to city governments.

Motorola Cliq coming this year with Blur social service

Motorola on Thursday announced its first Android smartphone, which will ship in the fourth quarter with T-Mobile USA under the name Cliq.

Verizon offers free netbooks with BlackBerry Tour

Verizon Wireless is offering BlackBerry buyers any phone or data device free if it costs the same or less than the smartphone.

FCC questions Apple over Google Voice

The FCC has written to Apple, AT&T and Google questioning the rejection of Google Voice and related applications from the iPhone App Store.

Insurer will pay for damaged iPhones

Insurance company Safeware is now offering insurance for the iPhone.

iPass aims for mobile cloud service platform

iPass introduced an iPhone client and plans someday to offer a platform for third-party applications.

CTIA backs universal cell-phone charger

CTIA, the main industry association for U.S. mobile operators, has put its weight behind an initiative calling for a universal cell-phone charger.

iPhone Skype may be tip of the iceberg for carriers

Mobile operators are pondering VoIP's dangers and opportunities as they move toward all-IP networks.

Opinion: Withdrawing from the addictive iPhone

IDG News Service's Stephen Lawson was using his iPhone constantly. So he decided to give it a rest.

RIM, others face uphill rivalry with App Store

If RIM opens its App World this week as rumored, it will face challenges matching the popularity of Apple's App Store.

U.S. group calls for cell-driving bans nationwide

The nonprofit National Safety Council on Monday called on all U.S. states to ban the use of cell phones while driving.