News Results For cellular phone

1. Delays hit Google's mobile phone plans (Malaya)
   Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:43:30 GMT NEW YORK - New mobile phones being developed by Google Inc. and more than 30 partners based on software called Android will arrive in the fourth quarter, a schedule that some cellular carriers and program makers are struggling to meet, The Wall Street Journal reported.



2. U.S. Cellular opens new store in Creston (Creston News Advertiser)
   Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:03:55 GMT U.S. Cellular has opened its newest retail store in Creston at 1101 S. Sumner St. The new location is designed to guide customers through each step of the buying process, from selecting the most appropriate rate plan to choosing the best phone and wireless accessories.



3. US Justice Dept. sued for info on cellular tracking practices (BetaNews)
   Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:32:26 GMT In purported efforts to help the public "understand the privacy risks of carrying a mobile phone," the ACLU and the EFF are suing the Justice Dept. for "documents, memos, and guides" about procedures used to track individuals through cell phones.



4. Civil Rights Groups Sue Over Government's Cell-Phone Tracking (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)
   Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:07:00 GMT InformationWeek - The groups also want to know the number of times the government has sought cell-phone location information without court permission and how many times it has obtained the information.



5. A Handful of Citations Written for Cell Phone Violations (KESQ Palm Springs)
   Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:45 GMT Most Coachella Valley motorists appeared to make the mandated switch to hands-free cellular technology Tuesday, but law enforcement officers ticketed a few scofflaws, including someone caught running a red light while in "push-to-talk" mode, authorities said Wednesday.



6. The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily (Arab News)
   Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:11:59 GMT Drivers who use hands-free cellular devices while driving may be doing themselves a favor in the long run. That’s because scientists still can’t say with certainty that placing a cell phone against



7. Jindal approves law banning text messaging while driving (WAFB Baton Rouge)
   Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:54:19 GMT Under the new laws, all drivers are prohibited from text messaging while driving and drivers under the age of 17 are prohibited from using a cellular phone at all, unless to report an emergency.



8. Beta test a portable Web browsing device (BetaNews)
   Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:01:30 GMT Centercode is seeking beta testers in the New York City metropolitan area to trial a new device that serves as a portable Web browser. It works via cellular network, but comes already activated and won't require you to switch from your current phone to participate.



9. SouthernLINC Wireless Unveils Prepaid Plus Cellular Plan (Centre Daily Times)
   Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:15:35 GMT SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company (NYSE: SO), today announced the availability of the Prepaid Plus calling plan. Prepaid Plus is a new regional prepaid cellular plan that provides unlimited Push to Talk two-way radio, unlimited night and weekend cellular calling, 10 cents per minute daytime cellular calling and unlimited text messaging throughout the SouthernLINC Wireless Regional ...



10. Hands off: New cell phone restrictions take effect today for drivers (The Record Searchlight)
    Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:27:10 GMT Business was brisk Monday at Redding cellular phone stores as consumers bought "hands-free" devices to comply with the new state law that takes effect today. The law prohibits drivers from using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle.