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Press Release: Boingo Wireless Now Available for Android Smartphones

Boingo Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Finder Expands Its List of Supported Mobile Operating Systems, Also Including Apple iPhone, Symbian Series 60 and Windows Mobile Read the full story here.

T-Mobile to announce details on next Android handset

The Wall Street Journal reports that T-Mobile is likely to announce details next week about its second Android powered smartphone. Read the full story here.

Microsoft only reimbursing employees using Windows Mobile-powered devices

Due to budget cuts, Microsoft will no longer reimburse employees for use of competing smartphone devices like Apple's iPhone, BlackBerry and the Palm Pre even if the device is used significantly for work. Read the full story here.

LG launching three Android smartphones this year

An LG executive announced plans to launch three Android-powered smartphones in 2009 and said that the recession has had less of an impact on the handset market than the company expected. Read the full story here.

Vodafone Forum moderator claims the Nokia N97 Mini will launch later this year

A Vodafone Forum moderator has stated that the carrier will pass on the Nokia N97 smartphone in favor of the unannounced "N97 Mini." The moderator also says that Vodafone will not offer the Palm Pre, but will carry the BlackBerry Storm 2. Read the full story here.

Verizon and AT&T dispute claims they collaborated to raise texting rates

AT&T and Verizon are disputing claims by U.S. lawmakers that they may have collaborated to raise text message prices. Read the full story here.

Obama Wants Cell Phone Tax Repealed

The Obama administration today asked Congress to repeal a hard-to-enforce tax on the personal use of work cell phones, appeasing the business community, phone makers and users.

Apple iPhone OS 3.0 Software Released, Updates 45 Patches

Apple today officially released its long-awaited iPhone OS 3.0 software, updating 45 software patches to fix security vulnerabilities in its popular iPhone and iPod Touch devices.

AT&T caves a bit, extends special upgrade pricing to some iPhone 3G owners

Today AT&T announced that it will extend special upgrade pricing to some current Apple iPhone 3G customers who would not have otherwise been eligible for an upgrade when the iPhone 3G S goes on sale Friday. Read the full story here.

iPhone 3.0 OS now available from Apple through iTunes

The iPhone OS 3.0 update for iPhone and iPod Touch owners is now available through Apple's iTunes application. Read the full story here.

LG unwraps GW550 Windows Mobile QWERTY smartphone

LG has announced its new GW550, a smartphone powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard edition. The GW550 is a candybar cell phone with a small 2.4-inch QVGA display and a full QWERTY keyboard. Read the full story here.

Review of Motorola's Earth-friendly W233 Renew cell phone

The Motorola W233 Renew for T-Mobile USA is an environmentally friendly cell phone with great call audio and even a microSD card slot for music. Ricky takes it for a spin in this review. Read the full story here.

T-Mobile Dash 3G Smartphone to Launch in July

T-Mobile today said it will begin selling the Dash 3G smartphone in July, entering the hotly contested smartphone market.