Wireless networking and Mobile Phones

Alaska Airlines to test wireless in-flight Internet(Canadian Press)
Canadian Press - SEATTLE (AP) - Alaska Airlines said Tuesday it will be the first U.S. carrier to test a satellite-based in-flight wireless Internet service next year and may equip its entire fleet.

Google Launches AdSense for Mobile(TechWeb)
TechWeb - There are about 6.6 billion people in the world and about half that many mobile phone subscriptions. Better still, ad blocking on mobile handsets isn’t an issue. At least not yet.

Nokia targets businesses with dual-mode E51 mobile phone(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Nokia released on Tuesday the newest addition to its E-series lineup of mobile phones for businesses, revamping the user interface for easier navigation, executives said during a London product launch.

Airline to test Wi-Fi for passengers(AP)
AP - Alaska Airlines said Tuesday it will be the first U.S. carrier to test a satellite-based in-flight wireless Internet service next year and may equip its entire fleet.

Sprint Nextel offers geographic search(AP)

AP - Finding the closest pizza parlor may now be as easy as asking your mobile phone.

Apple Partners with O2 for iPhone’s UK Launch(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Apple’s iPhone officially has a phone company partner in the UK. After weeks of rumors, Apple announced Tuesday that O2 — the largest UK mobile phone operator — would be its exclusive wireless carrier there.