Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T07:52:08.241-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:wireless-web Olga Kharif okharif277 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17948083498228572166-75566be3f139e9633499a51cbe59682c 2009-11-10T15:31:20.938-05:00

Maybe we should chalk it up to the upcoming season of jolly, but lately it seems like everyone wants to give away free Wi-Fi access to travelers. Well, free as long as you watch an ad or a promo for whichever company is sponsoring it, such as Yahoo, Microsoft and now Google. But while we might roll our eyes at what looks like just another way to serve up ads, the idea of free WiFi-based marketing is actually pretty smart. Among the current offers:

Maybe we should chalk it up to the upcoming season of jolly, but lately it seems like everyone wants to give away free Wi-Fi access to travelers. Well, free as long as you watch an ad or a promo for whichever company is sponsoring it, such as Yahoo, Microsoft and now Google. But while we might roll our eyes at what looks like just another way to serve up ads, the idea of free WiFi-based marketing is actually pretty smart. Among the current offers: http://gigaom.com/2009/11/10/free-wi-fi/ Scott Miller smiller623 10 6 2 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17350050814317289900-bcf62e9da2e339a5f9fc2c55fb39ec33 2009-11-17T13:53:56.556-05:00

Cheaters beware. In late October, Indonesian developer Sheran Gunasekera released mobile-phone software that can help someone eavesdrop on your conversations. A distrusting partner or spouse can secretly download the free application, called...

Cheaters beware. In late October, Indonesian developer Sheran Gunasekera released mobile-phone software that can help someone eavesdrop on your conversations. A distrusting partner or spouse can secretly download the free application, called... http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/nov2009/tc20091116_827479.htm Olga Kharif okharif277 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10384881764579596320-514872e59c987331fc298668597a203c 2009-11-14T08:42:14.241-05:00

The web is quickly moving from the confines of the desktop or laptop and onto the mobile phones of users all over the world. It's taken a long time to get to this point but now more and more users are getting Smart Phones like the iPhone or Android...

The web is quickly moving from the confines of the desktop or laptop and onto the mobile phones of users all over the world. It's taken a long time to get to this point but now more and more users are getting Smart Phones like the iPhone or Android... http://www.technicavita.org/social-tech/mobile-sites/creating-a-mobile-site-for-your-charity-quickly-a-easily.html John Carnell jcarnell640 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4487955179398535011-7a88399dd6ea15ae48d6a32602919f91 2009-11-16T18:09:44.048-05:00

Could your smartphone one day notify you that you are in the early stages of a life-threatening disease — long before a doctor does? Strong signs indicate that mobile phones will become capable of that and many more types of medical diagnostic tasks. The race is on at UCLA, UC Berkeley and other organizations to imbue cell phones with imaging and microscope-like functionality that could turn them into lifesavers on a grand scale. Commercial companies offering $10 hardware parts aimed at these applications and more are starting to take shape. Here are more details on the escalating and exciting development of the pocket doctor.

Could your smartphone one day notify you that you are in the early stages of a life-threatening disease — long before a doctor does? Strong signs indicate that mobile phones will become capable of that and many more types of medical diagnostic tasks. The race is on at UCLA, UC Berkeley and other organizations to imbue cell phones with imaging and microscope-like functionality that could turn them into lifesavers on a grand scale. Commercial companies offering $10 hardware parts aimed at these applications and more are starting to take shape. Here are more details on the escalating and exciting development of the pocket doctor. http://gigaom.com/2009/11/16/this-is-your-phone-calling-get-to-the-doctor/#more-79900 Olga Kharif okharif277 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8186739062317266722-5c8af411286f40e10d83f8aa28377896 2009-11-13T15:37:49.394-05:00

As you drink your fantastic cup of coffee at the local franchise of Panera Bread, be careful when using your laptop...You are being...

As you drink your fantastic cup of coffee at the local franchise of Panera Bread, be careful when using your laptop...You are being... http://www.thefranchisekingblog.com/2009/11/caution-link-shorteners-panera-bread-franchisees-are-watching-your-every-tweet-.html Joel Libava jlibava813 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4416082867241224728-778f077199621c9bbbbbc390c0f3ee78 2009-11-11T11:18:54.069-05:00

Gray is the new black. Just as trafficking in black market goods has eroded sales of consumer electronics, a burgeoning "gray" market for cheap look-alike cell phones now threatens the wireless handset industry. Just ask the folks at China Unicom...

Gray is the new black. Just as trafficking in black market goods has eroded sales of consumer electronics, a burgeoning "gray" market for cheap look-alike cell phones now threatens the wireless handset industry. Just ask the folks at China Unicom... http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/nov2009/tc20091111_864446.htm Olga Kharif okharif277 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8432364667472641985-50848e792d64c1607e21c452bce2ebb6 2009-10-27T11:26:20.518-04:00

The recent release of the Symbian kernel source code under the Eclipse Public License (EPL) has generated some discussion in the open source software community about the challenges of building a truly open smartphone platform. Software freedom...

The recent release of the Symbian kernel source code under the Eclipse Public License (EPL) has generated some discussion in the open source software community about the challenges of building a truly open smartphone platform. Software freedom... http://arstechnica.com/open-source/news/2009/10/the-quest-for-a-truly-open-smartphone-can-it-be-done.ars Olga Kharif okharif277 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3129357030132377069-5b636d19b678b5a71bfa69df9fa0cb50 2009-10-04T22:11:09.290-04:00

Wireless security and encryption systems are fraught with problems and insecurity, and other methods to restrict your signal to a small area are cumbersome at best. Enter a new solution: Anti-Wi-Fi paint.

Wireless security and encryption systems are fraught with problems and insecurity, and other methods to restrict your signal to a small area are cumbersome at best. Enter a new solution: Anti-Wi-Fi paint. http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/151779 Thomas Huynh thuynh381 7 5 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14493859217427275070-beb0eec77534dbed1cd235a01dba2ece 2009-10-27T11:38:57.227-04:00

Palm shares are down 20% this month, including a 4% drop today. Why? Concern that Google's Android operating system is gaining ground at more carriers -- at the expense of Palm and its new WebOS.

Palm shares are down 20% this month, including a 4% drop today. Why? Concern that Google's Android operating system is gaining ground at more carriers -- at the expense of Palm and its new WebOS. http://www.businessinsider.com/google-android-is-killing-palm-2009-10 Olga Kharif okharif277 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6073237534710699825-b424d64d6386ea60d3cca8e1a59046cc 2009-10-19T01:47:04.931-04:00

Baidu, Inc., a leading Chinese language Internet search provider, has announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited to provide wireless search for China Unicom's 3G...

Baidu, Inc., a leading Chinese language Internet search provider, has announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited to provide wireless search for China Unicom's 3G... http://www.mytechboxonline.com/mtoweb/baidu-china-10.html Rakesh Raman rraman103 1 0 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17310928627313607737-45b7a56476736ee999a5f334e8484eb0 2009-10-19T17:35:52.798-04:00

With little or no chance of ever being able to make it through the draconian approval process of Apple’s iTunes App Store, Mozilla, the not-for-profit organization behind the Firefox browser, is betting on two major, if emerging, mobile operating platforms: Maemo, Nokia’s new Linux-based operating system, and Google’s Android OS. But don’t count on Mozilla supporting RIM’s BlackBerry OS anytime soon.

With little or no chance of ever being able to make it through the draconian approval process of Apple’s iTunes App Store, Mozilla, the not-for-profit organization behind the Firefox browser, is betting on two major, if emerging, mobile operating platforms: Maemo, Nokia’s new Linux-based operating system, and Google’s Android OS. But don’t count on Mozilla supporting RIM’s BlackBerry OS anytime soon. http://gigaom.com/2009/10/19/on-mobile-phones-firefoxs-big-bet-is-nokia-android/ Olga Kharif okharif277 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6440029234128346729-4095ac81443c7ffa957708f043f47117 2009-10-19T17:39:17.225-04:00

Microsoft on Monday apologized for the length of time it is taking to restore missing data to T-Mobile Sidekicks. The company said it expects to begin restoring data this week, but added that bringing back all data will take longer than that.

Microsoft on Monday apologized for the length of time it is taking to restore missing data to T-Mobile Sidekicks. The company said it expects to begin restoring data this week, but added that bringing back all data will take longer than that. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10377613-56.html?tag=newsEditorsPicksArea.0 Olga Kharif okharif277 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1470410163161679701-6fe3d7bc19ff5798d98b0c1065f93e62 2009-10-14T10:33:10.067-04:00

Going Wi-Fi is about to get a lot easier. For many consumers, setting up an in-home Wi-Fi connection point is something of a hassle. Before you can enjoy the convenience of logging onto the Web without cables and wires, you need to hook up some gear...

Going Wi-Fi is about to get a lot easier. For many consumers, setting up an in-home Wi-Fi connection point is something of a hassle. Before you can enjoy the convenience of logging onto the Web without cables and wires, you need to hook up some gear... http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/oct2009/tc20091013_683659.htm Olga Kharif okharif277 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15986907965071411238-75e172290b7f2e6102590f1be5d91a81 2009-10-07T14:12:01.828-04:00

Move over Apple and Research In Motion. Rivalry in the smartphone market has just heated up. For a while it seemed the bloodiest battle in smartphones would be fought between Apple (AAPL), maker of the iPhone, and BlackBerry maker Research In Motion...

Move over Apple and Research In Motion. Rivalry in the smartphone market has just heated up. For a while it seemed the bloodiest battle in smartphones would be fought between Apple (AAPL), maker of the iPhone, and BlackBerry maker Research In Motion... http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/oct2009/tc2009106_223553.htm Olga Kharif okharif277 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7158038811458499237-2d10cabf1e98f938a90f89dd8af64cf1 2009-10-06T13:03:55.429-04:00

Updated: Verizon Wireless and Google said Tuesday that they will partner to co-develop a bevy of Android-based devices. Verizon Wireless also said that it will tightly integrate its network with Google apps—including Google Voice. The terms of the...

Updated: Verizon Wireless and Google said Tuesday that they will partner to co-develop a bevy of Android-based devices. Verizon Wireless also said that it will tightly integrate its network with Google apps—including Google Voice. The terms of the... http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=25460 Olga Kharif okharif277 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6955934389314768629-1371209e86eda4df548654069d5ba3bf 2009-10-05T12:07:31.683-04:00

) hopes to tap new markets by putting its service onto mobile phones. On Oct. 5, the provider of Internet calling began selling software that lets users place international calls on the Apple iPhone (AAPL) and Research In Motion's BlackBerry (RIMM).

) hopes to tap new markets by putting its service onto mobile phones. On Oct. 5, the provider of Internet calling began selling software that lets users place international calls on the Apple iPhone (AAPL) and Research In Motion's BlackBerry (RIMM). http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/oct2009/tc2009104_299208.htm?chan=rss_topStories_ssi_5 Olga Kharif okharif277 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17262326208707073114-eb2f05345b563ed1bec44694441d201f 2009-10-02T13:46:37.233-04:00

The era of the nomadic Web is upon us. But questions still remain as to how things will play out in a wireless world.

The era of the nomadic Web is upon us. But questions still remain as to how things will play out in a wireless world. http://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/High_Tech/Strategy_Analysis/What_shape_will_the_wireless_web_take_2425 Christian Prada cprada959 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4114225544840244669-151d4f2993abaa6f04031f3fe6ebd485 2009-01-28T19:38:59.129-05:00

It’s hard to imagine a time when laptops needed big ugly PC cards to access Wi-Fi networks built with Lucent access points that cost more than today’s netbooks. Ten years later, it’s impossible to find a computing device without Wi-Fi connectivity. Wi-Fi networks are everywhere. Every time I open my Macbook Air in my apartment, I am greeted by nearly 15 wireless networks. Such proliferation has changed our expectations of Wi-Fi. These expectations were part of the conclusions drawn from a survey of 2,700 Wi-Fi users –- 70 percent of them between the ages 18 and 45 — conducted by Decipher, a research company, on behalf of Devicescape, a San Bruno, Calif.-based wireless software vendor.

It’s hard to imagine a time when laptops needed big ugly PC cards to access Wi-Fi networks built with Lucent access points that cost more than today’s netbooks. Ten years later, it’s impossible to find a computing device without Wi-Fi connectivity. Wi-Fi networks are everywhere. Every time I open my Macbook Air in my apartment, I am greeted by nearly 15 wireless networks. Such proliferation has changed our expectations of Wi-Fi. These expectations were part of the conclusions drawn from a survey of 2,700 Wi-Fi users –- 70 percent of them between the ages 18 and 45 — conducted by Decipher, a research company, on behalf of Devicescape, a San Bruno, Calif.-based wireless software vendor. http://gigaom.com/2009/01/28/more-proof-people-really-love-wifi-especially-on-iphones/ Olga Kharif okharif277 38 38 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13655145478890166555-bfe425c0748f0c58c8cabee3f760ad4f 2009-09-29T11:14:28.563-04:00

Research In Motion shares took a beating on Friday and several analysts cut their ratings on the stock after the company posted disappointing sales for its fiscal second quarter and ratcheted down expectations for the current one. But while increasing competition and ever-dwindling price points may make for a rough few months in the smartphone market, RIM’s long-term prospects will hinge on the success of its new app store.

Research In Motion shares took a beating on Friday and several analysts cut their ratings on the stock after the company posted disappointing sales for its fiscal second quarter and ratcheted down expectations for the current one. But while increasing competition and ever-dwindling price points may make for a rough few months in the smartphone market, RIM’s long-term prospects will hinge on the success of its new app store. http://gigaom.com/2009/09/28/app-world-will-be-crucial-for-rim-as-smartphone-space-heats-up/ Olga Kharif okharif277 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2524086716017080809-1236acf10e4112137ff1a35358c90877 2009-01-30T14:08:02.008-05:00

INTEL HAS proved itself to be pretty good at building netbook platforms, so it's decided to have a go at building netbook software too. Most thightops sold today come with either a Linux-flavoured operating system (OS) or, for those prepared to...

INTEL HAS proved itself to be pretty good at building netbook platforms, so it's decided to have a go at building netbook software too. Most thightops sold today come with either a Linux-flavoured operating system (OS) or, for those prepared to... http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/730/1050730/intel-os-netbooks-makes-alpha-debut Olga Kharif okharif277 35 34 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:630053113906249773-7ec3426b1611b23332e73be0805f4546 2008-12-31T19:53:00.000-05:00

This paper proposes a framework for analysing the Content Aggregator (CA)'s business model, a core part of business planning, in the mobile internet

This paper proposes a framework for analysing the Content Aggregator (CA)'s business model, a core part of business planning, in the mobile internet http://www.inderscience.com/filter.php?aid=22313 40 38 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16538381816218262447-3aa96cbbba5db371157edf6105b9eece 2009-09-21T20:16:44.007-04:00

NEWS ANALYSIS — FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski’s unsurprising affirmation of support for network neutrality is a victory for the high-minded principle of open, unfettered internet access. Too bad it means the days of all-you-can-eat, flat-rate...

NEWS ANALYSIS — FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski’s unsurprising affirmation of support for network neutrality is a victory for the high-minded principle of open, unfettered internet access. Too bad it means the days of all-you-can-eat, flat-rate... http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/09/fcc-neutrality-mistake/ Jonathan Franchell jfranchell521 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7620759061875420096-5ddf3a8479241b1e5957432c3353244d 2009-09-17T12:05:39.811-04:00

“Comcast Plans to Bring TV Shows to Your Phone,” a Reuters story trumpeted yesterday, which had many of us here at GigaOM really excited — me especially, since this is exactly the sort of thing that I’ve said the cable guys should be doing if they want to launch wireless products. However, a quick look at the transcript of the executive comments that prompted the Reuters story shows that Comcast isn’t bringing TV to wireless phones anytime soon. Nor is voice of interest when it comes to the cable provider’s wireless efforts, as the Reuters story also stated. So far Comcast’s wireless plans are centered around delivering data, mostly to mobile computers.

“Comcast Plans to Bring TV Shows to Your Phone,” a Reuters story trumpeted yesterday, which had many of us here at GigaOM really excited — me especially, since this is exactly the sort of thing that I’ve said the cable guys should be doing if they want to launch wireless products. However, a quick look at the transcript of the executive comments that prompted the Reuters story shows that Comcast isn’t bringing TV to wireless phones anytime soon. Nor is voice of interest when it comes to the cable provider’s wireless efforts, as the Reuters story also stated. So far Comcast’s wireless plans are centered around delivering data, mostly to mobile computers. http://gigaom.com/2009/09/17/comcasts-wireless-plans-dont-include-tv-on-phones/ Olga Kharif okharif277 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8327764426346161595-be45fdb3c3adfb628a12d712f5c0f881 2009-09-13T21:09:07.096-04:00

The arrival of Apple's iPhone in China in the fourth quarter will accelerate the smartphone market in the country, a market researcher says. When China Unicom starts selling the iPhone, the wireless service provider will "sound the starting gun for...

The arrival of Apple's iPhone in China in the fourth quarter will accelerate the smartphone market in the country, a market researcher says. When China Unicom starts selling the iPhone, the wireless service provider will "sound the starting gun for... http://www.informationweek.com/news/personal_tech/iphone/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=219700629 Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3533551278775246189-19803a0a76ecbb08167d305e3313186e 2009-08-07T13:28:32.621-04:00

Normally, Apple removes apps from the App Store at a rate we can digest and analyze, but it looks like it’s now adopting a different tactic, maybe to frustrate criticism with sheer volume. This time around, it has given the boot to a stunning 900 apps in one fell swoop. The apps aggregated various web content, and charged $4.99 for the service, despite not being copyright holders of any of it.

Normally, Apple removes apps from the App Store at a rate we can digest and analyze, but it looks like it’s now adopting a different tactic, maybe to frustrate criticism with sheer volume. This time around, it has given the boot to a stunning 900 apps in one fell swoop. The apps aggregated various web content, and charged $4.99 for the service, despite not being copyright holders of any of it. http://theappleblog.com/2009/08/06/apple-bringing-down-the-axe-on-aggregators-e-books-and-e-readers/ Olga Kharif okharif277 2 1 0 1