Headlines for November 25th, 2009
Posted on 25. Nov, 2009 by [modern media mom] in Lastest Headlines, Latest News, Links & Resources
- AT&T and Verizon ads duel on airwaves and in court – "What would the holidays be without bickering between siblings? AT&T and Verizon are swamping TV with ads attacking facets of each other's wireless networks. While the ads stick fairly close to the truth, there's a lot they don't say."
- FCC chairman: Broadband access should be universal – "Making broadband Internet access universally available is this century's version of building highways or extending railroads coast-to-coast, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission said Tuesday."
- Man marries video game character – "As you begin to contemplate your Thanksgiving meal, your family gathered around you, your loved ones embracing you, please be thankful you are not Sal9000.
Sal appears to be a man with very idiosyncratic needs, which he has attempted to satiate by marrying his favorite video game character."
- Apple’s iPhone to be sold by largest U.K. retailer, Tesco – "Tesco, the largest chain of stores in the U.K., announced Wednesday it will soon sell Apple's iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS for use through the O2 network.
Tesco Mobile, the retailer's mobile virtual network operator, will "shortly introduce" the iPhone at Tesco Phone Shops in the U.K. The handset will also be available online through Tesco Direct."
- Google Tweaks Apps For iPhone, Android – "It was in April that Google had announced the new versions of Gmail App for the iPhone and Android based devices. Seven months down the lane, Google has made subtle changes to a host of its Mobile Apps that should enhance the overall user experience
." - Major Magazine Publishers Coming to iPhone, BlackBerry – "Rival publishers including Time, Condé Nast and Hearst are expected to team-up to offer a range of best-selling high-profile magazines on the iPhone, BlackBerry and other mobile platforms."
