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Consumers are, for the most part, unaware of the opportunities of watching TV on their mobile phones, and the industry needs to do more to facilitate widespread use of the platform, according to a panel of executives from cable companies and other content distributors. “I don’t think mobile TV is necessarily a substitute for watching TV at home on the couch, but it can be complementary,” said Douglas Craig, senior vice president of digital media operations at Discovery Communications. (RCR Wireless News (Denver, Colo.) 10/24)
Palm officials have announced that the company will soon begin shipping GPS units equipped with Gamin’s Mobile XT software. Palm smartphones equipped with the software will offer users turn-by-turn, voice-prompted directions and information on points of interest. (Mobilemag.com 10/23)
Carphone Warehouse and Vodafone are teaming together to launch a new low-cost mobile brand called Talkmobile. The new service will cater to users looking to upgrade from prepaid plans, without incurring long contracts and high fees. (The Independent (London) 10/25)
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