October 20, 2009 Duracell to launch wireless charging pad Battery-maker Duracell plans to launch a line of 'Smart Power' products, including a multi-purpose charging platform, reports IT Pro. By Mobile World Live
North America Operators T-Mobile US October 20, 2009 T-Mobile launches LTE test network in Austria T-Mobile claims it has developed the world's first test of multi-user broadband services with mobility on a Next Generation Mobile Network (NGMN) using LTE in the city of Innsbruck in Austria, reports Telecompaper. By Mobile World Live
October 20, 2009 China Unicom set to launch mobile mail service China Unicom plans to launch a mobile mail service in October, reports Telecompaper, citing Interfax. By Mobile World Live
Apple Big Tech Devices Google October 20, 2009 Apple says Google Voice app alters iPhoneApple Apple told US regulators on Friday that the Google Voice app for the iPhone appears to replace the iPhone's core mobile functionality and user interface with its own system for voice calls, text messaging and voicemail, reports Reuters By Mobile World Live
October 20, 2009 Syniverse acquires VeriSign’s messaging unit US mobile solutions vendor Syniverse announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire VeriSign's messaging business for US$175 million. By Mobile World Live
October 20, 2009 FTC approves Sprint-Virgin Mobile USA deal The US antitrust regulator, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), has approved Sprint Nextel's planned US$483 million acquisition of Virgin Mobile USA, one of the country's largest MVNO. By Mobile World Live
October 20, 2009 Mexico to start 3G spectrum auction next month The Mexican government is to begin selling-off new mobile spectrum in the next few weeks in a bid to stimulate competition in the country's mobile sector, reports Reuters. By Mobile World Live