February 17, 2004 articles

Apple updates iSync, Nokia 6600 support and more

Feb 17 2004 - 02:47 PM ET | In The News
Apple Computer updated its iSync software today. Version 1.4 brings support for the Nokia 6600, 3620, 3660 and Siemens SX1. bq. "iSync now has calendar, contact, and to-do synchronization for the Nokia 6600, 3620, 3660 and Siemens SX1. With these...

MiTAC launches Mio 8390 smartphone

Feb 17 2004 - 01:55 PM ET | Smartphone
MiTAC announced it's latest handset today in Taiwan. The Mio 8390 is just the third smartphone to run Microsoft's Windows Mobile 2003 OS. It has a myriad of features, including: * Digital camera (zoom/flash) with video recording capability * 40-polyphony...

Pictures of Motorola MPx220 surface

Feb 17 2004 - 01:42 PM ET | Motorola, Smartphone
Tech specs of the highly anticipated Motorola MPx220 were leaked last week, but now Brighthand has photos. The phone looks quite a bit different, notably the new silver color. Bluetooth and a VGA camera are both confirmed, and were probably...

Real Networks picks up more carriers, updates software

Feb 17 2004 - 09:57 AM ET | In The News
Real Networks announced today that is has signed up 5 more carriers to use its mobile video software. This brings the company to 180 million new faces, and is a major win in its battle against Microsoft. Furthermore, the company...

HOT: Cingular scoops up AT&T Wireless for $41 billion

Feb 17 2004 - 08:24 AM ET | AT&T Wireless
Cingular Wireless announced that its latest bid for AT&T Wireless has been picked as the winner. The $41 billion offer is still up for approval from share holders, but if it goes through will make Cingular the largest wireless company...

Vodafone plays hardball, ups offer

Feb 17 2004 - 12:51 AM ET | AT&T Wireless, Cingular, Vodafone
Vodafone is using its muscle in the wireless sector, by once again upping its offer for AT&T Wireless. The offer has gone from $35 to $38 to a now leading $39.4 billion. Cingular is sticking with its $38 billion all...