AT&T Mobile TV - Coming to Your Wireless Phone in May

Innovative New Service to Broadcast on Two New AT&T Exclusive Handsets from LG and Samsung AT&T Will Feature Full-Length Television Content, including Two Exclusive Channels

AT&T and MediaFLO announced today the launch of AT&T Mobile TV with FLO, a mobile television service featuring high quality live programming. The mobile TV service will launch in May 2008 on two new exclusive handsets, the LG Vu and the Samsung Access. AT&T Mobile TV will also feature two exclusive channels, which will be announced soon.

AT&T Mobile TV will deliver full-length television content and sporting events from top networks, including programming from leading entertainment brands CBS Mobile, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile, MTV, NBC 2GO, NBC News2Go and Nickelodeon.

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TV on Verizon Wireless

Verizon announced today that MTV Tr3s and ESPN Radio are coming exclusively to V CAST Mobile TV, the nation’s leading wireless service provider released an update on its V CAST Mobile TV service. Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Mobile TV service became available to consumers in March 2007; since then, the company has rolled out the service to more markets, offered innovative programming and phones, and more,……..

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Cricket Brings the Declaration of Independence to CTIA Wireless 2008

Underscoring the growing importance of technology and mobile communications in the 2008 election process, Cricket Communications, Inc.,  today announced that the company is showcasing the United States Declaration of Independence next week at CTIA Wireless 2008 in Las Vegas, Nev.

Attendees at CTIA Wireless 2008 will be able to view and take photographs of the Declaration of Independence in Hall C2 near the VIP and registration areas on April 1, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Declaration is an official copy that belongs to television legend Norman Lear and is part of the Cricket-sponsored Declare Yourself campaign. Founded by Lear, Declare Yourself is a national nonpartisan, nonprofit youth voter initiative aimed at empowering and encouraging America’s 18-year-olds to register and vote in the 2008 primaries and general election.

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AT&T Offers More Music Choices and Customization to Mobile Music Lovers

The ever-growing world of mobile music just got bigger. AT&T Inc. announced today the immediate availability of two new music applications – mSpot’s Make-UR-Tones and Remix — and plans to significantly expand offerings for Napster Mobile over-the-air downloads. Make-UR-Tones allows customers to customize ringtones by using their mobile phone, and the Remix application gives customers access to their PC-based music collections directly from their phone. The result for mobile music lovers is more freedom to listen to the songs they want, when they want, on their AT&T mobile phone.

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Dash Express Now Shipping!

Award-Winning Dash Express Now Available for $399.99 to Amazon.com Customers

Dash Navigation, Inc. and Amazon.com, Inc. today announced that the highly anticipated Dash Express, the first Internet-connected GPS device, is now shipping. Designed to deliver the most accurate traffic and destination information to consumers in their cars every day, the Dash Express is available for purchase immediately in Amazon.com’s Electronics store at www.amazon.com/gps.

With two-way connectivity, Dash Express delivers traffic and destination information in exciting new ways, and offers a wide range of unique capabilities.

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Cricket Enhances Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) Handset Line up with Launch of Two Samsung Phones

Unlimited Wireless Services Pioneer Readies for AWS Market Launches

Cricket Communications,today announced two new CDMA AWS handsets from Samsung, the MyShot and Spex. Starting tomorrow, the Samsung MyShot, the world’s first CDMA AWS camera phone, and the Samsung Spex mobile phone will be commercially available at Cricket retail stores in Tulsa, Okla., and will be available soon in all Cricket markets nationwide. Cricket launched its first CDMA AWS handset March 7, 2008 and these Samsung handsets further enhance the Cricket portfolio in support of upcoming AWS market launches.

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RSS to MMS Tool for Mobile RSS Feeds Launched by Cellyspace

Auto-Converts RSS with Multimedia to Engage Mobile Readers

Skycore LLC, developers of Cellyspace.com, has today launched an RSS to MMS publishing tool for content providers to automatically convert and deliver syndicated RSS feeds directly to mobile subscribers’ messaging in-boxes using Cellyspace’s MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) technology.

According to the company, auto-conversion of RSS content will make mobile syndication easier and more readily available and by delivering multimedia feeds rather than short, text-only feeds subscribers will be more fully engaged in the content.

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CallWave to demo FUZE at CTIA Wireless 2008

CTIA Attendees Can Preview FUZE from CallWave, An Easy-to-Use, Personalized Communication Service for the Mobile Professional

CallWave, Inc., a leading provider of Internet-based telephony applications and services that integrate mobile phones and computing, announced today that it will demo FUZE, an easy-to-use, personalized communication service for today’s mobile professional, at the CallWave booth # 808 at CTIA Wireless 2008 in Las Vegas, April 1-3. CTIA attendees are encouraged to stop by and see first hand how FUZE lets users communicate and collaborate in any way, from anywhere, from a computer or mobile phone.

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Adobe Launches Photoshop Express Public Beta

Free Online Software Brings Photoshop Technology to Anyone Taking Digital Photos

Adobe Systems Incorporated  today announced Adobe Photoshop Express public beta, a free Rich Internet Application (RIA) available to anyone who wants to store, sort and show off digital photos with eye-catching effects. During the public beta period, Adobe will solicit Photoshop Express user feedback on product features and functionality, which will continue to evolve over time. As the newest addition to the Photoshop family line, Photoshop Express has taken much of Adobe’s best image editing technology and made it simple and accessible to a new online audience. Photoshop Express allows users to store up to 2 gigabytes of images online for free, make edits to their photos, and share them online in creative ways, including downloading and uploading photos from popular social networking sites like Facebook.

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Wayfinder Introduces Free Mobile GPS Application for Outdoor Activities

Wayfinder Active Make Maps, GPS Recording, Routes and Statistics Accessible on Mobile Phones

Wayfinder, supplier of innovative location and navigation services for mobile phones, today announced that it is introducing its Wayfinder Active application in the U.S. and Canada. Wayfinder Active is a free GPS application for mobile phones with a unique combination of maps, GPS recording and statistics that is designed for people who enjoy running, hiking, skiing, biking or other outdoor activities.

Wayfinder Active is a simple, fun, safe and social way to stay connected to others with similar outdoor interests. Once the application is installed on a mobile phone, each user will have access to a world wide map and the ability to record and share routes with a single keystroke. Users can follow in the footsteps of friends’ adventures and training routes by importing routes and tracks directly from and to their mobile phone.

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Motorola unveils Mobile TV DH02

Motorola Brings the Power of Touch to Mobile TV Device; Motorola Mobile TV DH02 incorporates touch screen for feature-rich multimedia entertainment, TV and navigation on the go

Motorola, Inc. today unveiled the latest addition to its Mobile TV devices portfolio – the Mobile TV DH02 – a personalized TV, multimedia entertainment on the go and navigation device featuring a touch screen user interface.

Building on the Mobile TV DH01 introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show and the Mobile TV DH01n introduced at Mobile World Congress earlier this year, the Mobile TV DH02 demonstrates Motorola’s ongoing commitment to enabling media mobility and accelerating personal media experiences. The new device features a touch screen user interface with intuitive click, drag and scroll icon-based menus. The inclusion of HSDPA/ GPRS back channel support gives MNOs (Mobile Network Operators) the potential to offer rich interactive services to their customer base.

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Alltel Wireless launches Alltel Social Video

Exclusive application, powered by Transpera, allows customers to share, rate and review videos from leading online video outlets

Alltel Wireless today announced that customers with video-capable phones now have exclusive access to Alltel Social Video, a new application that allows customers to share and rate videos from a wide range of online outlets. To deliver the application, Alltel Wireless has teamed with Transpera, a leading provider of mobile video services, which provides the first comprehensive platform to monetize Web video on mobile phones.

Customers can subscribe to the service for $2.99 per month and access videos from sources such as Break.com, the leading online entertainment channel for men; AtomFilms, one of the world’s leading brands for independent entertainment; and GrindTV.com, a site widely recognized as the top online destination for action-oriented videos and content. After viewing the videos, customers have the option to rate the video or share the content via the “Send-to-Friend” feature. In addition, customers can search for videos across channels, create custom playlists and manage distribution lists.

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Motorola Commences Process to Create Two Independent, Industry-Leading Companies

Motorola, Inc. today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has commenced a process to create two independent, publicly-traded companies. Today’s decision follows the Company’s January 31, 2008 announced evaluation of the structural and strategic realignment of its businesses and represents affirmative steps to position its Mobile Devices and Broadband & Mobility Solutions businesses for success, while creating value for all Motorola shareholders.

“Our decision to separate our Mobile Devices and Broadband & Mobility Solutions businesses follows a review process undertaken by our management team and Board of Directors, together with independent advisors,” said Greg Brown, Motorola’s president and chief executive officer. “Creating two industry-leading companies will provide improved flexibility, more tailored capital structures, and increased management focus – as well as more targeted investment opportunities for our shareholders.”

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Vodafone Germany Launches Visto-Powered Mobile Email

Vodafone E-MailConnect Delivers Ease of Use and Device Choice to Germany’s Mobile Mass Market

Visto, provider of secure and easy-to-use mobile email, today announced that Vodafone Germany has selected Visto Mobile to power its new mobile email offering — Vodafone E-MailConnect. Based on Visto Mobile, this new service brings easy-to-use mobile email to Vodafone’s consumer, prosumer and small business markets throughout Germany.

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MSI Launches the GX600-Enhanced

The Upgraded Gaming Notebook with 45nm Technology

MSI Computer Corporation today unveiled its latest iteration of gaming notebook, the GX600-Enhanced. This refreshed version features Intel 45nm processing technology; furthermore, the increased memory and enlarged hard drive capacity ensure optimal performance compatibility with the most up-to-date 3D games.

“In order to further fulfill the rapidly growing need of gamers and gaming applications, we upgraded the GX600 gaming notebook to a higher specification,” said Daniel Wang, General Manager of MSI Computer USA. “Featuring the latest processor technology, the GX600-Enhanced is even more powerful and resource-efficient.”

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