Big Tech Meta October 29, 2009 3 launches ‘Facebook phone’ Hutchison-owned mobile operator 3 has officially unveiled its Facebook-focused 'INQ1' handset, reports The Guardian. In the UK, the INQ1 will be free on an 18 month contract costing £15 a month and including unlimited Facebook access. By Mobile World Live
Big Tech Microsoft October 29, 2009 Microsoft preps rollout of IE6 for Windows Mobile Microsoft has made available for download emulator images for Internet Explorer 6 for its Windows Mobile platform, reports ZDNet. According to the Windows Mobile blog, operators should begin offering IE6 on Windows Mobile devices "soon." By Mobile World Live
Big Tech Google Microsoft North America Operators Verizon October 29, 2009 Report: Microsoft closes in on Verizon search deal The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports this week that Microsoft is close to securing a deal with Verizon Wireless that will see it become the default search provider on the US mobile operator's devices. By Mobile World Live
Big Tech Google North America Operators T-Mobile US October 29, 2009 White T-Mobile G1 now on sale CNet News reports that T-Mobile has launched a white version of the G1, joining the previously released black and bronze models. By Mobile World Live
Apple Big Tech Devices Microsoft Network Tech October 29, 2009 Report: Microsoft to launch Nvidia-based smartphone The Inquirer reports that, in a bid to challenge Apple in the smartphone market, Microsoft is planning to launch a device based on Nvidia technology in 2009. By Mobile World Live
Big Tech Devices Google North America Operators Verizon October 28, 2009 Verizon to exclusively sell Moto’s Droid device in US US operator Verizon Wireless has just confirmed it will begin selling Motorola's second Android-based device - Droid - from November 6. Droid is the first smartphone to run the Android 2.0 operating system. The device will retail for US$199.99 with a new two-year contract after a US$100 mail-in rebate. By Mobile World Live
Big Tech Devices Google Operators Orange October 28, 2009 Orange optimises Google on European handsets Orange and Google have joined forces to enable one-click access to Google's mobile search application from the homescreens of Orange phones in Europe. By Mobile World Live