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Satellite Hopes To Make Deadzones a Thing of the Past
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 3, 2009
The world's largest commercial satellite has been launched into earth orbit with the goal of providing mobile phone service to "dead zones" all across North America.
Owned by Reston, Va.-based TerreStar, the satellite is designed to pick up and relay signals from mobile phones.
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It's getting tougher to get a mortgage-broker license
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 2, 2009
...gage brokers passed out mortgage money to borrowers who didn't have the financial means to make monthly mortgage payments. These same sleazy brokers steered homeowners into risky loans, mortgage p...
Verizon and Sprint to Launch Blackberry World Phone
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 1, 2009
You could say that with the help of Verizon, RIM's latest Blackberry is going on world tour. In fact, that's exactly what's going on in the latest word that Verizon Wireless will launch the BlackBerry Tour on July 12 for $200 with a new two-year contract.
The Tour is loaded with m...
Are you ready for a mortgage loan?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 1, 2009
...is cut out to be a homeowner right now. You may not be financially ready to take on the burden of a monthly mortgage payment.
Look at your history of paying your existing bills. Are you ever late sen...
Is plain vanilla the right goal?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 30, 2009
...iod, usually five to seven years. After this period, homeowners are usually faced with a far higher monthly premium, one that many today can't afford. Lenders always convinced buyers, though, that...
Sony Next to Release an iPhone Killer
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 29, 2009
We often talk about attempts to dethrone the immensely popular iPhone and it looks like consumer electronics giant Sony is about to take a stab at it next.
Sony has released word that it is considering setting up a project team as early as July to make a new device that combines the functions...
Would you walk away from your mortgage loan?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 29, 2009
... be willing to simply walk away from your mortgage? Would you have any qualms about not making that monthly payment and simply leaving your house behind?
Surprisingly, a new study shows that 17 perc...
Verizon's New Global Smartphone Aims for the Ozone
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 26, 2009
Tired of worrying about whether or not your cell phone will work when traveling abroad? Verizon understands where you're coming from and, with HTC, are planning on bringing a true global handset to the market.
Set to run Windows Mobile 6.1 this new smartphone will run on both CDMA and GSM...
Dragging out the foreclosure mess
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 26, 2009
...ders still have to deal with a record number of pending foreclosures. Don't expect to see those monthly foreclosure numbers dip any time soon.
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Motorola Karma Has Texting in Mind
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 24, 2009
AT&T and Motorola are working on a device with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard aimed at consumers looking to use their phones to send text messages and access social networking sites like Facebook.
Calling this new handset the Karma, Motorola says that the design will be especially pleasing t...
Save Money on Auto Insurance
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 22, 2009
...ot of people pay more for than is necessary. There are many steps that you can take to reduce your monthly costs and save money.
One way to get your low cost auto insurance is to get a number of aut...
T-Mobile's New Android Phone Coming Soon
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 22, 2009
T-Mobile's got an ace up their sleeve in the ongoing struggle to dethroning the Apple iPhone coming out this August. Calling it the myTouch 3G, its new Google Android equipped phone is a more equipped version of the popular G1.
It will feature a built-in 3.2-megapixel camera, music player...
Beware of loan-modification scams
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 21, 2009
...erest rate through either a reduction in a loan's principal or a reduction in a homeowner's monthly payment. These scammers take an advance fee, and then do nothing to actually lower the homeo...
Does Apple need Steve Jobs?
in Sox First, on June 20, 2009
...eaching a two year low in January after news broke of him taking leave of absence. As the Atlantic Monthly says it means investors are coming to terms with the idea of their favorite CEO's morta...
Verizon Wireless Intros USB1000 Global Modem
in The Wireless Weblog, on June 20, 2009
...0 Verizon Wireless USB1000 Global Modem , which supports data connectivity worldwide. GlobalAccess Monthly Data Plans are available at $130 for up to 100 MB or $220 for up to 200 MB. Pay Per Use Plan...
T-Mobile Aims High with the Dash 3G
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 19, 2009
T-Mobile has apparently stood-by and watched RIM and Apple dominate the market long enough. The company has announced its plans to enter the hotly contested smartphone scene with their Dash 3G, which is set to hit streets next month (July).
T-Mobile says that the Dash 3G, which was designed b...
A new wave of mortgage foreclosures on the way?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 18, 2009
...djustable rate mortgages . In these type of loans, borrowers can decide to pay less than what their monthly balance is. The difference is simply added to borrowers' outstanding loan balances.
The...
Do you trust the government to protect you from mortgage lenders?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 18, 2009
...ncreased attention of the federal government. They gave loans to people who couldn't afford the monthly mortgage payments. You can't do that and escape the consequences.
...
Apple Updates its Software While the Government Rethinks Law
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 17, 2009
Apple today officially released the iPhone OS 3.0 software, updating 45 software patches to address rare security vulnerabilities in its popular iPhone and iPod Touch mobile devices.
The company said the new features include cut, copy and paste, MMS, and push notifications.
Analysts expect ...
Does owning a home have to be the American Dream?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 17, 2009
...g instead of owning. There are plenty of people who can't handle the financial burden of making monthly mortgage payments.
But instead of promoting renting as a viable alternative, we have an ent...
Hedge Funds Up & Social Media Footprint Expansion
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on June 16, 2009
... " Hedge funds finished up 4.06% in May , capturing the largest monthly gains since February 2000." Oliver Schupp, President of Credit Suisse Index, said, "Emerging Markets funds wer...
Higher mortgage interest rates putting a scare in homebuilders
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 15, 2009
...ge interest rates are low, it's easier for potential buyers to purchase newly built home; their monthly mortgage payments will be lower.
When interest rates are high, though, these same monthly p...
Nokia Announces Successor to the E71 Smartphone
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 15, 2009
Nokia has answered the question on the minds of business users all around the globe today by announced its E72- an updated version of its top-selling E71 business phone.
The company says that the E72 builds on the successful E71; its hot selling QWERTY- equipped smartphone, by adding performa...
Other Money Saving Tips for Your Air Conditioning
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 15, 2009
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Probably one of your biggest monthly expenses comes from either heating or cooling of your house. This also means that it is an area where a lot of money can be saved, too, if you foll...
Motorola Rival Coming to Verizon
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 12, 2009
Texters on the Verizon network have reason to celebrate in the form of the Rival from Motorola. Designed specifically for the challenges of texting, the Rival features a 2.2-inch screen and a backlit QWERTY keyboard that lights up either red or green depending on entry mode.
The handset offer...
Nokia Hopes Cell Phones will No Longer Require Chargers
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 10, 2009
Quick- what's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of charging your cell phone? If you said a cord, an electrical outlet or even a docking station, you may want to read on.
Nokia researchers are working on development of cellular phone charging by simply capturing ambient rad...
Virgin Mobile USA Intros Broadband2Go Prepaid Data Plan
in The Wireless Weblog, on June 10, 2009
... Mobile USA today introduced Broadband2Go , a prepaid wireless data plan with no annual contract, monthly subscription, or activation fee. All you need is a $150 Novatel Wireless MC760 USB data card...
Banks to face more stress tests
in Sox First, on June 9, 2009
...imbed to 9.4 percent in May, bringing the average unemployment rate for 2009 to 8.5 percent. If the monthly rate continues to increase during the remainder of this year, it will likely exceed the 2009...
Apple Slashes Prices on the iPhone
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 8, 2009
Apple Inc. slashed the entry price for an iPhone in half as well as lowered some of their laptop prices today; the company's first dramatic price cuts since the recession began a year and a half ago.
The 8-gigabyte iPhone 3G, which came out last year, now costs $99, instead of $199. The 1...
Recession Forces More Golf Deals
in Eagle Par Birdie, on June 8, 2009
...p and are often complex. Plus you still pay an annual fee and you're responsible for spending a monthly minimum in the restaurant and bar.
Next came the coupon books and they have really made inr...
T-Mobile To Release Second Android Phone While Samsung Targets Photogs
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 5, 2009
T-Mobile, the fourth-largest U.S. carrier, is hoping to increase its rank by launch its second smartphone to run Google's Android operating system in a few weeks.
While details aren't overly specific just yet, the new smartphone is slotted to run Google's codenamed "Cupcake&q...
Rising healthcare costs put strain on homeowners
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 4, 2009
...work, with no pay.
Add rising health-care costs to this mix, and it gets even harder to make those monthly mortgage payments.
Right now, the hope lies with Barack Obama and the federal government. O...
Inq To Release Twitter Handset
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 3, 2009
It was only a matter of time… Let's face it, as a whole, the world is quick to adopt a trend, run with it, and then leave it for dead. First it was Myspace then Facebook. Now the world is Twitter-obsessed and to that end mobile phone maker INQ Mobile plans to launch a Twitter phone in time...
Mortgage delinquencies not slowing
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 2, 2009
...e losing their jobs. How many of these newly unemployed can make their mortgage payments when their monthly income is so severely slashed?
And that's the saddest part about covering the mortgage ...
Be honest with your finances before taking on a mortgage
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 2, 2009
...ir mortgage loans.
A mortgage loan is a huge responsibility. For most people, it's the biggest monthly expense they'll ever have. Because of this, borrowers must be financially prepared for t...
Palm Pre has Captured Wireless Carriers' Attention
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 1, 2009
Business users and smartphone fans alike are anxiously counting down the days until Palm's Pre hits the market. In a surprising move, the Pre will launch on June 6 for $200 exclusively for Sprint.
As expected, the remaining domestic carriers have their sights set on the Pre as well. Earli...
Kinoma Introduces World’s First Mobile Social Media Browser
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 29, 2009
With today's release of Kinoma Play, the leading way to find, play and share media on a mobile phone is now also the best way to find, play and share media across social networks and media services like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr and Picasa.
The new release of Kinoma Play for Win...
Nokia Announces 6600i - Slimmest Camera phone to Date
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 27, 2009
Nokia, the world's leading handset maker, has announced the 6600i Slide, its smallest 5.0-megapixel equipped slider to date.
The company said that tucked within the handset's brushed steel shell is an upgraded 5.0-megapixel camera with a dual LED flash.
It features a hidden external...
Loan modifications not always helping homeowners
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 26, 2009
...gage lenders working closely with struggling homeowners - those who are having trouble making their monthly mortgage payments or who have already missed several - to work out new payment plans so that...
You can lower your mortgage interest rate -- BEFORE you take out that loan
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 25, 2009
...ou'll qualify for the best mortgage interest rate.
The lower the interest rate, the lower your monthly mortgage payment will be. And depending on the price you paid for your home, the difference ...
LG Glance Coming Soon To Verizon
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 25, 2009
While the slim candy bar-style handset may not be the first form factor that comes to mind for business use, but apparently that isn't slowing Verizon down any. The company is set to launch an all-new candy bar from LG next month aimed at business users known as the Glance VX7100.
The han...
Samsung's Affordable T349 Comes To T-Mobile
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 22, 2009
T-Mobile, the nation's fourth-largest wireless carrier, has launched the Samsung T349, a slim messaging phone with a 20-key, partial QWERTY keypad and XT9 enhanced predictive text for faster text messaging.
Multiple messaging options include email, instant message, picture messaging, vide...
How low will interest rates go? Who knows?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 22, 2009
...wner with a $200,000 30-year fixed-rate mortgage loan with a 6.5 percent interest rate would have a monthly mortgage payment of $1,264.14. If that same homeowner dropped the interest rate to 5.5 perce...
The refi money is still flowing
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 21, 2009
... 5 percent — not unusual these days for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage — will make lower monthly payments.
These low interest rates have sent a horde of existing homeowners back to their m...
AT&T Considers Dropping Cost of IPhone Plans
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 20, 2009
AT&T is considering offering cheaper data plans with limited Web surfing as early as late May in hopes of significantly boosting iPhone sales.
The possible price cut (to $60 a month; a $10 reduction off the current lowest plan) reflects the back-and-forth negotiations between AT&T and...
Nokia Announces World's Cheapest G3 Phones
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 18, 2009
Hey times are tough here in the US- Nokia realizes that not everyone wants to break the proverbial bank just to enjoy the high-speed capabilities of the G3 network. As such he world's top handset maker has unveiled its 2720 Fold and 7020 series phones, including the 2730 Classic - the chea...
Sprint Follows Verizon with Personal Wi-Fi
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 15, 2009
A week after rival Verizon Wireless announced its plans to offer a personal Wi-Fi device, Sprint says that its ready to launch its own "Mobile Hotspot" gadget, a portable unit that creates a localized Wi-Fi cloud to share high-speed Internet with wireless electronics like laptops, ne...
Saving Money with Grocery Coupons
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 15, 2009
...lready know, they take time to get the right ones, but they really can be helpful in reducing your monthly grocery bills. You can get coupons from different sources, and you may want to regularly chec...
More bad news: Housing foreclosure activity remains at record levels
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 14, 2009
... 374 U.S. housing units received a foreclosure filing of some sort in April. That's the highest monthly foreclosure rate that RealtyTrac has reported since it began issuing its report in early 200...
Alias 2 Announced for Verizon
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 13, 2009
Verizon Wireless has launched the Samsung Alias 2, a dual-hinge clamshell with a morphing keyboard that uses the same display technology found on the Amazon Kindle.
Rather than a jumble of keys with small labels, the handset's keypad actually changes depending on what users are doing. So ...
Looking to buy? Your mortgage loan might be smaller than ever
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 13, 2009
...rything they can to avoid passing out mortgage money to borrowers who may not be able to make their monthly payments.
But, if you're a first-time buyer with good credit and solid income, this is ...
Sushi vs Cash?
in WebKinzBlog, on May 12, 2009
...see things quicker and even have some deals that non-deluxe folks can't access. I've got my monthly e-points there to spend and a few more so it's time to pick out a goodie!
Right now the...
Navigating the new mortgage roadmap
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 12, 2009
...tgage loan. Lenders, stung by the growing number of homeowners who are no longer able to make their monthly mortgage payments, are returning to the stricter guidelines that they were supposed to be fo...
Verizon Wireless Introduces MiFi Mobile Hotspot
in The Wireless Weblog, on May 11, 2009
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"Two service plans are available," writes Crave's Kent German . "A $40 monthly subscription gets you 250MB of data; if you go over you'll pay 10 cents per megabyte. Fo...
Facebook Comes to Windows Mobile
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 8, 2009
Software giant Microsoft has released a Facebook application that allows Windows Mobile 6 users create wall posts, share photos, send messages, update profile pictures and even upload videos.
The free software, creatively dubbed Facebook for Windows Mobile 6 , is the first app to let users u...
Save Money on Your Grocery Shopping
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 7, 2009
... free up some cash to help pay down some bills. Here are some places to look to save money on your monthly food bill.
1. Reduce your grocery shopping events
Everyone knows that the all stores - i...
Amazon 推出新款 9.7-inch 显示屏的 Kindle DX
in Wangtam, on May 7, 2009
...red
• Improved Display: Reads like real paper; now boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and even crisper images
• Longer Battery Life: 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging
• Mo...
BlackBerry Curve Dethrones iPhone
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 6, 2009
Oh boy, it seems like everyone under the sun has been scurrying to develop a smartphone that could dethrone the might iPhone and it looks like it finally happened, at least as far as the First Quarter of 2009 is concerned.
According to market researchers at The NPD Group, Research in Motion&#...
1 Million copies of Slacker Blackberry App downloaded in 16 Weeks
in The Smart PDA, on May 5, 2009
... of Slacker App. is available for free download whereas the premium version can be downloaded for a monthly subscription of $3.99. The Premium version comes with unlimited song skips & song reques...
HP to Get on the Blackberry Software Train
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 4, 2009
The BlackBerry line of smartphones is already known for being business-friendly but the software available for these phones is about to get a boost. Research In Motion (RIM) and computer giant Hewlett-Packard said they have agreed to a strategic alliance to design and sell business software fo...
Microsoft Plans its iPhone Killer
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 1, 2009
Don't for a minute believe that a company can have the type of success that Apple has had with its iPhone and not have everyone else gunning for them. The latest in a long list of handsets designed to steal a piece of the iPhone pie comes from none other than the maker of Windows.
Softwar...
Verizon Pushes for Apple iPad
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 29, 2009
Apple's iFamily is about to increase by a member if Verizon Wireless has its way. The wireless company is in talks with Apple to distribute a media pad device that would let users listen to music, view photos, watch high-definition videos and make calls over its Wi-Fi connection.
The devi...
Samsung's First Android Phone Hits Europe
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 27, 2009
Samsung Electronics, the world's second-largest mobile phone maker, today unveiled the I7500, its first Android-powered smartphone.
Measuring just 11.9mm thick, the I7500 features a 3.2-inch AMOLED touch screen display, high-speed 7.2Mbps HSDPA Internet and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Additiona...
New Nokia Handset That Thinks It's a Credit Card
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 24, 2009
Just when we thought we'd seen it all- Nokia announces that its latest handset can act as a credit card! Its 6216 classic may look like a regular cell phone but it has the ability to securely store a user's credit card information on the SIM card using NFC (Near Field Communication...
PC Maker Acer Launches its Cellular Line
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 22, 2009
Computer giant Acer launched a complete line of smartphones for the Asia-Pacific region. The Taiwan-based company, best known for its PCs and laptops has finalized its ambitions to gain a share of the lucrative smartphone market.
With its five new models, the company professes lofty ambition...
How Does Free Mobile TV Sound to You?
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 20, 2009
Of all the various mobile tech news subjects I come on and blog about, it's hard to imagine anything more exciting than announcements like the following. Broadcasters at the nation's capital have decided Washington will be the first U.S. city to get free digital TV for mobile devices.
...
MozyHome Gets New Functionality... Plus Coupon Code!
in On Storage, on April 18, 2009
... the service...
...and for On Storage readers, the company is offering a 15 percent
discount on monthly, annual and biannual subscriptions to MozyHome
Unlimited - just use the promotional code &q...
Sony Ericsson Delays Android Phones
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 17, 2009
Although sony was hoping to adopt Google's hot new Android software as soon as possible, delays associated with trying to develop its own take on the operating system have resulted in their opting to use the tried and true Symbian and Windows Mobile platforms.
This comes right as the ...
Save More Money in 2009
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on April 16, 2009
... living with a wiser use of your money. There really are many ways most people can reduce their monthly living costs. Generally, it starts with budgeting tools, and then includes coupons, looking fo...
Apple About to Break Milestone
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 15, 2009
You know you're doing something right when you start posting numbers like Apple's been enjoying. The maker of the iPhone and iPod Touch is fast approaching a billion downloads for its online App Store.
The company unveiled a Web page dedicated to tracking the number of downloads unti...
