Telecoms

German court upholds ban on Apple “push” email

Apple and Motorola – which Google Inc is in the process of acquiring – are engaged in global patent litigation, part of a broader legal fight over the smartphone market, with billions of dollars at stake.

Apple’s nonexistent iPhone naming scheme: Will next one be the iPhone 6, 5 or 4G?

Now that the iPad 3 (yes, that is what Apple should call it) is out and available we are seeing even more rumors of the next iPhone.

Many US police use cell phones to track: study

Many US police departments use cell phone tracking, often without court orders, to find suspects and investigate criminal cases, according to a study released Monday.

China’s mobile phone subscriptions top a billion in 2012

China said Friday it had broken the barrier of one billion mobile phone accounts at the end of February, as more people in the world’s most populous country ditch fixed phones.

Siri Suit: Apple Sued Again Over ‘Deceptive’ Commercials

Uh-oh. Looks like Siri is in trouble once again. Watch video.

Apple’s Siri ‘Rock God’ Commercial: How Accurate Is It, Really?

Apple’s Siri-centric commercials for the iPhone 4S are the focus of a controversy this week, as a man in New York is suing Apple for what he claims are “misleading” TV advertisements.

Free Apps Drain Smartphone Batteries

Paying for your applications can make your smartphone battery last longer, according to research.

Cubacel: Super Cuba X2 Deal doubles your airtime

From cysend.com send money to Cubacel prepaid mobile in Cuba and double your top up. Send 20/30/50 CUC get 40/60/100 CUC. Super Cuba X2 Deal will run from 19 to 22 March (Cuba time) 2012.

Orange resolves 3G data network problems

The network’s parent company – Everything Everywhere – said it did not believe the issue had affected users on its other network, T-Mobile.

F.C.C. Asks for Guidance on Whether, and When, to Cut Off Cellphone Service

The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing whether or when the police and other government officials can intentionally interrupt cellphone and Internet service to protect public safety.