HTC HD2, RM 2899, feature filled smartphone
The HTC HD2 was announced yesterday, the first Windows Mobile 6.5 mobile phone. The HD2 has a monster 4.3 inch capacitive touch display and a medley of features fitting into a thin body

November 19, 2009
Malaysia's Maxis debuts at 9.2 percent above IPO
Shares of Malaysia's top mobile phone company Maxis Berhad jumped 9.2 percent on their return to the bourse Thursday following the biggest share sale ever in Southeast Asia

November 13, 2009
Maxis and Astro announces Dimension, made for mobile movie
Maxis users can now stream episodes of a Malaysian made for mobile entertainment series- Dimensions. The show focuses around Malaysian civilians suddenly finding themselves with superpowers that tie-in with local folklore and legends

November 12, 2009
Digi launches 3G for mobile phones
Digi is finally bringing 3G to its users, and Klang Valley users will be able to enjoy the Internet on their mobile devices. The announcement came a few weeks after 3G services were activated in Penang and Kota Kinabalu

November 10, 2009
Maxis ups IPO pricing on strong demand
Maxis, has reportedly raised the minimum price for participation in its forthcoming IPO after initial strong demand for shares. According to sources at Reuters, Maxis is seeking to price the shares between MYR5.00 to MYR5.20 a share

November 9, 2009
P1 eyes seat on WiMAX Forum board
Packet One Networks (P1), is awaiting confirmation from the WiMAX Forum of its appointment to the international organisation's board of directors.

November 7, 2009
Nokia N97 mini announced in Malaysia
The Nokia N97 mini today makes its debut in Nokia stores in Malaysia, priced at RM2350. The Nokia N97 mini is a mobile computer with stylish stainless steel cues, featuring a tilting 3.2” touch display, QWERTY keyboard and fully customizable homescreen that makes each device as unique as a fingerprint

Nokia N97 mini Raoul Limited Edition announced in Malaysia
The Nokia N97 mini Raoul Limited Edition is priced at RM2550 for the Malaysian market This limited edition has a rose-gold metallic finish and comes with a premium matte pebble-grained calf-skin leather Raoul pouch

November 6, 2009
Novero TheFirstOne Bluetooth headset
Novero has announced TheFirstOne, a premium Bluetooth earpiece that connects you to your phone with sophistication and simplicity. Debuting in lily-white and brushed with silver accents, TheFirstOne is beautiful, yet unassuming and never the focus of attention

October 30, 2009
HTC Tattoo, RM 1,399 powered by Android
HTC announced the availability of the HTC Tattoo for the Malaysian market, it is powered by Android 1.6 (Donut) and will have customisable faceplates. That aside, the Tattoo also features HTC’s Sense UI

October 28, 2009
Mac Mini announced, server option available
Apple also announced the latest Mac Mini featuring, a faster processor, offers more storage and has double the amount of RAM. Additionally, Apple is offering the all new Mac Mini Snow Leopard OS X server

Smartphone growth to continue strong in 2010
The wireless chip industry expects smartphone market surge to continue, with British microchip designer ARM saying growth would likely even accelerate further next year

SingTel to trial LTE across Asia
Asia’s largest multi-market mobile operator SingTel plans to conduct a regional trial of LTE technology in Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Singapore in partnership with its subsidiaries Optus, Globe Telecom and Telkomsel

Taiwan Mobile signs deal with Momail
Momail announces that it has signed a deal with Taiwan Mobile. Taiwan Mobile will use Momails award winning mobile email platform for their Catch Mail offer. This will be the default email service for all Taiwan Mobile customers with a data rate plan

November 19, 2009
China Mobile says still in iPhone talks with Apple
China Mobile, said Wednesday it is still in negotiations with Apple over the sale of iPhones in China. "We really are still in talks with Apple...In our negotiations in the past, we insisted on sticking to our conditions," said company chairman Wang Jianzhou

India to have 'billion' mobile users soon: exec
India could have more than one billion mobile phone users by 2015, with the bulk of that growth in rural areas, one of the country's top telecom executives said Wednesday

Sony Ericsson to axe 2000 employees
According to an Engadget report, Sony Ericsson is preparing to let go 2,000 employees from four sites: RTP in North Carolina, a smaller Miami facility and operations in Kista (Sweden) and Chennai

South Korean regulator approves iPhone
South Korea's teleco regulator cleared the way Wednesday for the launch of Apple's iPhone, amid reports the hit device could reach consumers by the end of this month

November 18, 2009
Huawei takes number two spot in mobile gear
China’s Huawei has underlined its status as a top tier vendor by becoming the world’s second-largest mobile network manufacturer in the third-quarter, according to research group Dell’Oro

Fly Mobile MC160 and E106
Fly Mobile has announced two dual-SIM touchscreen phones in India. The MC 160 has a 3.2 megapixel camera and the E106 has a 2.0 megapixel camera

T-Mobile resumes sale of Sidekicks after data loss
T-Mobile USA resumed selling Sidekick phones Tuesday, more than a month after a server meltdown at Microsoft Corp. caused contact numbers, pictures and other personal information to disappear from many of the phones

Bing digs in, get 10% market share in US
BGR is reporting that Microsoft’s search engine Bing is getting close to double digits in the U.S., currently sitting pretty at 9.9% as of September of 2009

Windows Marketplace to WinMo hit 6.0 and 6.1
Looks like Windows Mobile is bringing in owners of Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.1 phones also get to jump onto Windows Marketplace. Installing the client through here and so is downloading new apps

ihub Singapore is Facebook media partner
ihub Media announced today that they have expanded their advertising partnership with Facebook in Asia. Under the expanded strategic alliance, ihub Media will now be the official sales partner of Facebook in all 11 Southeast Asia countries, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea