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We've seen "World Edition" phones that come with domestic CDMA radios and a SIM card slot for international GSM reception. We've seen certain GSM cell phones that come with dual SIM card slots. The next-generation Motorola MING A1800 seems to take it one step further, because it is a CDMA and quad-band GSM device, and it just so happens to have two SIM card slots too. Assuming that my math is correct (1+1+1=?), this means that the A1800 is capable of handling three different cell phone numbers all at once. I'd imagine that there would have to be some sort of ... (Full Article)

The UPS guy came by my house this morning to deliver a package from the good people at Fido. It's the new Motorola Q9h smartphone, one of the two Windows Mobile devices recently launched by Canada's dog of cellular provider. My initial impressions are that it's quite a bit wider than I expected, but they've managed to keep the profile reasonably slender. Booting up the device, I was initially shown a Motorola logo, then a Fido logo, then the Windows Mobile logo. I guess all three companies wanted their three seconds of fame. Having been accustomed to a touchscreen PocketPC device ... (Full Article)

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has commenced a process to create two independent, publicly-traded companies. Today's decision follows the Company's January 31, 2008 announced evaluation of the structural and strategic realignment of its businesses and represents affirmative steps to position its Mobile Devices and Broadband & Mobility Solutions businesses for success, while creating value for all Motorola shareholders."Our decision to separate our Mobile Devices and Broadband & Mobility Solutions businesses follows a review process undertaken by our management team and Board of Directors, together with independent advisors," said Greg Brown, Motorola's president and chief executive officer. "Creating two industry-leading companies will provide improved flexibility, ... (Full Article)

Motorola announced that it has joined the LTE/System Architecture Evolution (SAE) Trial Initiative (LSTI), the industry group which is "driving the acceleration of commercial and interoperable next-generation LTE mobile broadband systems through the collaborative efforts of leading telecommunications companies worldwide."The American handset maker will reuse its WiMAX research and development expertise, along with its heritage in cellular networking, Motorola chipsets, network and video head-end solutions, and professional services to deliver its end-to-end LTE solution. Commenting on the announcement, Moto's VP of IMS, Cellular and Broadband Network Technologies, Motorola Home & Networks Mobility said: "Joining the LSTI supports our commitment from our ... (Full Article)

Motorola is bringing its award-winning Good Mobile Messaging 5 software and services to India. Naturally, the idea is to meet needs of the enterprise mobility market and deliver "an unparalleled user experience aimed at making the mobile workforce more productive while strengthening security and IT control." Good, which has over 12,000 enterprise customers with users in over 90 countries on over 200 carrier networks, will be available across India through Motorola's PartnerSelect channel program. Starting early April 2008, enterprises will be able to purchase Good 5 from a global network of resellers and receive in-country sales and technical support… Full release ... (Full Article)