Qualcomm October 19, 2009 Sprint supports Brew Sprint is planning to launch devices running Qualcomm's Brew platform. No specific details were mentioned in the US operator’s press release today. By Mobile World Live
Apple Devices October 19, 2009 Apple approves Rhapsody for iPhones Real Networks' subscription music service Rhapsody has been approved for use on iPhones and iPod Touches, the first time Apple has allowed an on-demand music streaming program on its devices in the US, reports By Mobile World Live
Asia Pacific China Mobile Operators October 19, 2009 China Mobile targets cheap smartphones to boost 3G Reuters reports that China Mobile, the world's largest mobile operator by subscribers, said today it hopes to soon have lower-cost handsets for its 3G service, as it tries to popularise the service based on homegrown standard TD-SCDMA. By Mobile World Live
October 19, 2009 INQ Mobile promises Android devices next year Upcoming handset vendor INQ Mobile - owned by Hutchison Whampoa - has joined the growing list of vendors supporting Google's Android platform. By Mobile World Live
Qualcomm October 19, 2009 Qualcomm strengthens 3G femtocell efforts Silicon giant Qualcomm is ramping up efforts in the heavily-hyped but still nascent femtocell (home base station) market. By Mobile World Live
Middle East and North Africa MTN Operators October 19, 2009 Bharti linked to increased offer for MTN Reports this week claim that Indian mobile operator Bharti has sweetened its offer to buy a 49 percent stake in South Africa's MTN, increasing the likelihood that the two companies will reach a deal to create a global industry giant By Mobile World Live
Devices North America Operators T-Mobile US October 19, 2009 Motorola unveils Google phone as fightback begins As expected, Motorola yesterday unveiled its first smartphone powered by Google's Android operating system as the US vendor attempts to revive its struggling mobile devices unit. By Mobile World Live