Wireless networking and Mobile Phones

Cellphones to warn of earthquakes in Japan(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Cellphones in Japan could soon provide a vital warning seconds ahead of a major earthquake.

Beatnik Offers Music Format For Low-Cost Phones(TechWeb)
TechWeb - The file format is one-tenth the size of the typical MP3 file, making it possible to quickly download tunes on older digital mobile phone networks found in emerging markets.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer: Company won’t make a cellphone(Canadian Press)
Canadian Press - NEW YORK (AP) - Microsoft Corp. has no plans to create a cellphone, preferring to focus on expanding its share of the market for cellphone software, chief executive Steve Ballmer said Wednesday.

Nokia to ship phones based on China’s 3G standard(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Nokia is getting ready to ship mobile phones based on China’s homegrown 3G (third-generation) mobile standard.

Motorola to trim 4,000 more jobs as it cuts costs(Reuters)

Reuters - Motorola Inc. plans to trim anadditional 4,000 jobs this year, bringing the total cuts for2007 to more than 11 percent of its work force, as the world’sNo. 2 mobile phone maker reduces costs to return toprofitability.

Mobile Safety Feature Protects Pedestrians(PC World)
PC World - OKI Electric Industry Co. Ltd. is testing a Safety Mobile Phone technology that could help pedestrians avoid being hit by vehicles.