Telecompetitor

Thanks to the iPhone, AT&T is dominating mobile web traffic generated by smartphones. According to AdMob Mobile Metrics, the iPhone represents 50% of all U.S. mobile web smartphone traffic and 33% globally. RIM’s Blackberry runs a distant second at 21%, with Windows Mobile bringing up the top three rear at 18%. And unfortunately for RIM and Microsoft, iPhone traffic ...

First Palm, maker of arguably the first “mainstream” smartphone, the Treo, announced they’re losing some serious steam. Now comes RIM, who lowered their third quarter expectations on Wednesday. Is this an early indication that smartphone momentum is slowing, or another example of iPhone dominance? Probably neither. Reality suggests that both Palm and RIM have problems all their own which are not necessarily indicative ...

With the tumultuous fall in the global financial markets, stock prices of prized telecom companies are looking relatively cheap these days. RIM, the maker of the venerable BlackBerry, has fallen from a high of $150/share, to a recent trading range of $55 - $70/share. That precipitous decline is fueling rumors that Microsoft may make a bid for RIM. Light Reading’s ...

RIM formally introduced its first flip, or clamshell, BlackBerry. The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 was formally unveiled at the CTIA I.T. tradeshow, taking place this week in San Francisco. “The quad-band EDGE based BlackBerry Pearl Flip smartphone presents a sophisticated look with a sleek design and a chrome-finished frame surrounding its smooth, luminescent face. Packed with an abundance of powerful features, it weighs ...

The new Treo 850 or Treo Pro is the slickest looking Treo to date. Engadget has the scoop with photos to boot. From a design point of view, this new Palm is heads and tales better than the tired looking traditional Treo. It resembles the new Blackberry Bold, with traces of an iPhone. Lord knows Palm could ...

RIM introduced its answer to the iPhone’s move into the enterprise space in a Bold way. The Bold is RIM’s first 3G phone. The Bold hopes to stem the pending iPhone enterprise tide, by introducing similar features and a new style and design. It sets up what will be an interesting and pitched battle for RIM’s historical base – enterprise ...

AT&T and RIM have announced the availability of the BlackBerry Professional Suite platform for small and medium business customers. Previously available to enterprise customers only, the BlackBerry Professional Suite offers an integrated wireless communications, collaboration, and security suite of applications for BlackBerry users. The small business version provides support for up to 30 users. It enables wireless access to e-mail, calendar, contacts, business data and Internet access. ...