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Facebook to Let Users Share Their Location
newsFacebook is on the verge of launching a new location-based feature, allowing users to see the current locations of their friends, in late April.
Verizon to Show NFL Games on Mobile Phones
newsVerizon has signed a four-year agreement with the National Football League to show live games and the league's popular RedZone Channel on its mobile devices beginning next season, expanding the carrier's online services to lure smartphone subscribers away from its rivals.
Rapid Rise of Children With Cell Phones Concerns Researchers
newsThe number of children using cell phones has nearly doubled since 2005, an increase driven by more kid-friendly phones, concerning many researchers who warn that young adults are more vulnerable to the potential risks from electromagnetic radiation.
Nokia Developing Self-Charging Cell Phones
newsScientists at Nokia have developed a way to recharge cell phone batteries with movement, rather than using a charger, similar to methods found in high-end mechanical watches.
Gresso Launches Croc Skin Phone, Costs $2,800
newsLuxury mobile phone brand Gresso has released a handset made from red crocodile skin, specifically designed for women, costing $2,800.
Microsoft Says New Windows Phones Won't Run Current Apps
newsMicrosoft said its new mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7, will not be able to run any programs written for older versions of its software, leaving many applications obsolete.
Microsoft to Sell Own Smartphones for Verizon This Summer
newsMicrosoft is aiming to launch two smartphones for Verizon in May or June, targeting teenagers who use social network sites.
Sony Developing PlayStation Smartphone to Counter Apple
newsSony Ericsson is developing a new smartphone capable of downloading and playing PlayStation games to counter the growing popularity of Apple's iPhone and stem the rival's push into the portable-gaming market.
Maine Lawmakers Mull Cell Phone Cancer Warning
newsLawmakers could soon vote on a bill that would require handsets sold in Maine to carry warning labels about the potential link between cell phone radiation and brain cancer.
Skype Comes to Nokia Smartphones
newsInternet calling firm Skype has released software for Nokia's Symbian operating system, expanding its reach to more than 200 million smartphones around the world.
