GLG News by Smartphones Experts

Apple’s entrée into the Smartphone market has raised the bar for traditional handset manufacturers. There is now a significant competitor adding a fresh (non-mobile phone OEM / ODM) perspective to the mobile user experience. This can only benefit users in the long run. Some key implications: ·...

- Unlocking phones is a positive step toward customer ‘freedom’ - The US market, however, is predicated on device subsidies and long-term contracts - Until the subsidy-contract cycle is broken, unlocking phones will not have a significant impact

Current carriers (the incumbents) are not the places to be looking for WiMax leadership - instead watch for new carrier startups (i.e. Clearwire and Jiffy Networks).Very few people expected to see mobile WiMax any earlier than 2008, so this article isn't a surprise, but it doesn't mean that mobile WiMax...

With the closing of Mobile ESPN the industry is rethinking the MNVO value proposition. At first glance MNVOs seemed like a welcome addition to the mobile landscape - well-branded companies delivering services that appeal to customer segments the large operators service poorly or outright neglect without...

- Motorola now has all the components to offer a truly compelling alternative to the RIM BlackBerry in the enterprise market- This consolidation clearly shows the maturing mobile device market and puts a great deal of pressure on small and medium vendors, including Palm.- This is a great move for...