Samsung says 1/3 of its smartphones to use bada OS Tweet

SEOUL - Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) said on Friday smartphones based on its own operating system bada would amount to one-third of its total smartphone offerings this year.

"Customer response for bada-based smartphones is very strong," a Samsung executive told analysts.

Earlier on Friday the world's No.2 mobile phone maker said more than 50 percent of its smartphones would be based on the popular Android operating system developed by Google (GOOG.O).

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Official Motorola CLIQ XT software update (1.31.44) Tweet

Great news!

The latest MOTOROLA CLIQ™ XT software update (1.31.44) will be released to all customers. To receive the software update you can either wait for your on-screen notification or manually check for the update.

Please note – this is a two-part update process and you will need to complete both 1.31.43 and 1.31.44 for a successful download.

The 1.31.44 software update for MOTOROLA CLIQ™ XT provides several fixes to known issues along with the following enhancements:

* Improves Overall Phone Performance
* Visual Voice Mail Enhancements
* Bluetooth® Audio
* Camera Correction
* Screen/Display Performance
* Text Messaging Improvements
* Touch Screen Enhancement

Note: This is not the Android 2.1 upgrade

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LG GT540 Optimus review: Get smart, get started Tweet

Gsmarena have posted their review of the LG GT540 Optimus. Here are the phone's key features, main disadvantages and their final impression.

Key features:
* Quad-band GSM and dual-band 3G (with HSDPA) support
* 3" resistive touchscreen of HVGA resolution
* Android OS v1.6
* Accelerometer for auto screen rotate
* 3 megapixel autofocus camera
* Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g and GPS receiver, digital compass
* Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP
* 150 MB internal memory
* Hot-swappable microSD card slot (supporting card with capacity of up to 16GB)
* Standard microUSB port and Mass Storage mode
* Social networking service integration
* DivX/XviD video support
* Stereo FM radio with RDS

Main disadvantages:
* Android OS is limited to version 1.6
* Poor sunlight legibility
* No video-call camera
* No Flash support for the web browser
* No voice dialing
* Video recording maxes out at VGA@17fps

So, we’re talking the makers of Black Label handsets and some pretty good cameraphones. And well, it’s only their second attempt at Android. No wonder then, they’re not too keen to make a big noise about it. On a second thought though, it’s really the Android way. The quiet multitaskers will just do their job and offer consumer-friendly smartphone experience. Quite often it would be first-time smartphone users too.

Upon a casual look, possibly the biggest sin of the GT540 is the outdated Android version. While the competition is busy releasing Éclair-powered devices (v2.1), the GT540 owners will have to wait for an upgrade, which is not certain at all.

Getting a Donut instead of an Eclair is not such a huge letdown after all. There’re enough applications out there that will run comfortably on Android v1.6. And by the way, the Optimus does get you v1.6, as opposed to the GW620 that only comes with the obsolete v1.5.

Most importantly, the potential LG GT540 users are quite unlikely to worry about such things. The Optimus is supposed to be the first smartphone they ever had. And it’s clearly got what it takes to entice feature phone users to upgrade.

The GT540 Optimus boasts HSDPA and Wi-Fi for a full connectivity set. Bluetooth is crippled indeed by the Donut, but still. It’s a HVGA touchscreen while some of its direct rivals come with a QVGA display. The phone is social-network-friendly and has more than decent media. And as far as its design is concerned, the GT540 seems to know how to please everyone – there are multiple color versions and distinct stylings to suite every taste.

LG position the Optimus as an entry level smartphone and we think the device will connect with LG users who would like to upgrade. As to competition, Android’s been busy lately and there’s plenty of choice.

The first name that comes to mind is the Samsung I5700 Galaxy Spica. It has a larger screen, serves Éclairs and thinks as fast as the Optimus. However, its price tag is a bit higher. Among the other Droids worth considering is the Motorola QUENCH. It packs a capacitive display, a 5-megapixel snapper along with a highly customized UI, the MOTOBLUR. It’s Android v1.5 underneath though. The cheaper HTC Tattoo has a QVGA screen that shortens the list of compatible applications. Another option is the HTC Magic (a.k.a. T-Mobile myTouch 3G).

If Android is not set in stone, the list of competitors gets even longer. Here come the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and its even cheaper versions – the 5230 and the 5530 XpressMusic. All three of them are based on the S60 platform and have been around long enough to now cost way less than the LG GT540 and the rest of the potential rivals. You might want to check out the HTC Touch2 PocketPC as well.

To sum it up, the LG GT540 is standard issue entry-level Android phone. Nothing more, nothing less. And this seems just right for the intended target audience. The various paint jobs with fashionable styling suggest the Optimus is getting ready to be enjoyed by girls and boys alike. It is smart and has rich connectivity and social networking features. There are some flaws we couldn’t just let go but none of them is a real deal breaker. There you go.

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Google Android OS Ecosystem Is Exploding, Says AdMob Tweet

The Android operating system is currently available on 34 devices from 12 different manufacturers, while, as of March, the iPhone OS was on two devices: the iPhone and iPod Touch. Still, says AdMob, iPhone OS ad requests far outweighed those of Android handsets in March.

The Android ecosystem has undergone considerable changes in the last few months, according to an April 27 report from AdMob. The report considers the impact that new Android device launches have had on that ecosystem.

While in September 2009, just two devices—the HTC Dream and the HTC Magic—accounted for 96 percent of the Android OS traffic that AdMob measured based on ad requests, by March 2010 Android traffic was split amongst 11 devices: the Motorola Droid, Cliq and Milestone; the HTC Tattoo, Hero, Dream and Magic; the Samsung Moment, Galaxy Spica and Behold 2; and the Google Nexus One. (Though branded under the Google name, the Nexus One is another success for manufacturer HTC.)

By contrast, during those same seven months, iPhone OS traffic was consistently attributable to just two devices, the iPhone and the iPod Touch.
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In total, AdMob reported, by March, 34 Android-running devices, made by 12 manufacturers, were available on the market. And yet, again in March, 32 percent of Android OS traffic was attributable to just one device, the Motorola Droid.

Verizon Wireless, which offers the Droid, announced during its fiscal first-quarter conference call on April 22 that it sold even more Droids during the first quarter of 2010 than it had during the holiday-friendly fourth quarter of 2009.

Following the Droid, in second and third place, were the HTC Dream and Motorola Cliq. In the United Kingdom, AdMob said, the HTC Hero led the pack, followed by the HTC Dream and HTC Magic.

With so many Android-running devices on the market, Android developers face a greater challenge than those creating applications for the iPhone OS, the report pointed out.

"Until the launch of the iPad, iPhone OS developers only had to consider a single form factor when designing their applications," AdMob wrote. "In contrast, the Android platform supports many devices with different characteristics that must be taken into account when developing for the platform."

For example, the Motorola Droid runs Android 2.1, has 256MB of RAM and features a keyboard. By contrast, the HTC Hero, which accounted for 19 percent of traffic, runs Android 1.5 and has 288MB of RAM and no keyboard.

Despite this, Android traffic has grown at a compounded monthly rate of 32 percent each month, increasing from 72 million ad requests in March 2009 to 2 billion in March 2010, AdMob said.

As for the iPhone OS, the most popular iPhone OS products on the AdMob network was the iPhone 3GS, followed by the second-generation iPod Touch. Together the two generated 86 percent of traffic in March, reported AdMob, which said its network saw 6.1 billion requests from iPhone OS devices.

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Samsung to launch Iron Man Monte Tweet

Coming out exclusively on O2.

Samsung has announced that it'll shortly be launching a special version of its Monte handset in honour of the release of Iron Man 2. It'll be available exclusively on O2.

The device is just like the normal Monte, which is a mid-range touchscreen handset that we got our hands on back at Mobile World Congress in February. However, it'll come with an SD card loaded with the original Iron Man movie, which you're free to watch on the bus, tube, train, back seat of a car or canoe stranded in the middle of Lake Tanganyika.

As previously reported, the Monte has a 3-inch capacitive touchscreen, a 3.2-megapixel camera, FM radio, GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. It runs Samsung's own TouchWiz OS. It'll be available from 1 May, while stocks last.

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Mobile Phone Recovery Continues with Nearly 22% Growth in First Quarter, According to IDC Tweet

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – The worldwide mobile phone market grew 21.7% in the first quarter of 2010 (1Q10), a strong rebound from the market contraction in Q1 2009. Growth was fuelled by increased demand for converged mobile devices, more commonly known as smartphones, and the global economic recovery. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker, vendors shipped 294.9 million units in the first quarter of 2010 compared to 242.4 million units in the first quarter of 2009.

Converged mobile devices, which allow consumers and business people to trade wireless e-mails for example, have become increasingly popular as a wider and more powerful array of devices have become available. The device class and a recovering traditional mobile phone category helped the market avoid a repeat of 1Q09, when the market declined 16.6% in the midst of the global economic recession.

Growing demand for smartphones also helped Research In Motion (RIM) move into the top 5 vendor rankings for the first time. RIM, which replaced Motorola in the top 5, tied Sony Ericsson for the number 4 position in IDC's 1Q10 vendor rankings. RIM shipped 10.6 million units in the first quarter while Motorola, which had been a top 5 vendor since the inception of IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker in 2004, shipped 8.5 million units. Motorola, the number 2 overall vendor in 2004, registered a fifth place finish last year by virtue of its overall strength in the lower-growth traditional mobile phone category. Motorola has steadily lost share since 2004 when the market started its shift toward higher-end feature phones and smartphones. The ongoing shift has given rise to converged mobile device vendors such as RIM and Apple.

"The entrance of RIM into the top 5 underscores the sustained smartphone growth trend that is driving the global mobile phone market recovery," noted Kevin Restivo, senior research analyst with IDC's Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker. "This is also the first time a vendor has dropped out of the top 5 since the second quarter of 2005, when Sony Ericsson grabbed the number 5 spot from BenQ Siemens."

"That the mobile phone market has rebounded by double digits year over year in a post-holiday quarter is definitely good news for the industry," said Ramon Llamas, senior research analyst with IDC's Mobile Devices Technology and Trends team. "Whereas last year we saw much uncertainty around demand and overall reluctance to introduce new devices, vendors have been very vocal about their intentions this year, with some even launching new devices in the first quarter of 2010. In addition, the continued emphasis on converged mobile devices points to greater revenue generation and profitability opportunities for vendors, which is a welcome change compared to the same quarter a year ago."

Market Outlook

IDC believes the worldwide mobile phone market rebound will continue in 2010, though not at the same growth rate as the first quarter. "It should be noted that the market's first-quarter growth, while impressive, is relative to one of the worst quarters in mobile phone industry history (1Q09)," noted Restivo. "The market's growth should not be taken as a proxy for future quarters nor annual growth. In fact, the results essentially match our first quarter projections. We are still expecting growth of 11% for 2010."

Regional Analysis

* The Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) region started the year off with a strong quarter driven mainly by Greater China. Overall, a wider array of low-cost smartphones available across the countries is driving penetration. Touchscreen-enabled devices remained a hot segment of the market, helping to drive the demand for converged mobile devices across the region.

* The Western European mobile phone market continued its rebound from the recession last quarter. The region's growth was driven by strong smartphone shipments compared to a year ago. New high-end devices were launched while inventories were cleared from the previous quarter. This paved the way for smartphone growth in the first quarter at the expense of the traditional phone category. Nonetheless, touchscreen feature phones and low-end devices, particularly from the Korean manufacturers, sold well in the first quarter.

* As expected, the United States mobile phone market declined sequentially. User interest, however, remained high for smartphones thanks to the rollout of Google's Nexus One and new devices from Motorola. Meanwhile, feature phone shipment volumes, which have declined steadily in previous quarters, were buoyed by sustained interest in quick messaging devices.

* In Canada, the first quarter was similar to that of the U.S. as significant Android phones, namely the Motorola Milestone and Samsung's Galaxy Spica, were introduced. There was also a continued emphasis by suppliers on quick messaging devices in the traditional mobile phone category.

* The Latin American mobile phone market also rebounded in the first quarter due to higher demand from partners for feature phones and converged devices. Country currencies have stabilized as well, helping boost consumer spending on phones. Manufacturers and operators included social networking features in more phones sold in Latin America. Vendors are also planning for regional growth with the creation of local assembly plants.

Top Five Mobile Phone Vendors

Nokia started the year with a strong first-quarter unit shipment performance, driven by its top-selling 5130 and 2700 models. Shipments of 107.8 million in 1Q10 represented a nearly 16% improvement over the same quarter last year. The overall figures, however, fell short of the first-quarter high it set in 2008. Converged mobile device shipments increased sharply on a year-over-year basis due to top-selling models such as the 5230, 5800, 5530, and X6. However, average selling prices for converged mobile devices dropped to €155 in 1Q10, compared to €186 in the previous quarter. Nokia plans to ship the N8 (the first converged device to run the Symbian 3 operating system) in the third quarter. The N8 will cost €370, according to Nokia, and is expected to boost Nokia's overall ASP.

Samsung held steady as the number two vendor worldwide for the twelfth consecutive quarter with total shipment volumes greater than those of the next three vendors combined. Driving its results was a combination of new devices launched and expansion of distribution channels within emerging markets. Moreover, efforts to bring high end devices, including touchscreen phones and converged mobile devices, pushed ASPs higher. Samsung plans to launch more Android and bada-powered devices later this year while launching more touch-enabled devices for the mass-market.

LG Electronics remained the number three vendor worldwide with year-over-year shipment growth of nearly 20%, but declining revenue and profit due to seasonality and reduced prices. The abundance of feature phones at varying price points kept the company in good stead with carriers and customers, particularly within emerging markets where LG reaped triple digit growth. Still, the lack of a broad and deep smartphone portfolio made it vulnerable to competitor share gains, particularly within North America. LG plans to introduce several Android, Windows Mobile 6.5, and Windows Phone 7 devices later this year while expanding its global platform to reach new markets.

Research In Motion makes its first appearance among the top five vendors worldwide, with total shipments surpassing those of Motorola by nearly 2 million units. Research In Motion is the only vendor in the top 5 with a singular focus on smartphones, and as a result, the company enjoys the highest average selling prices within that group. Key to its success in the first quarter was the popularity of its BlackBerry Curve 8520 and BlackBerry Bold 9700 across multiple markets as well as its global prepaid offerings. Strong consumer adoption, particularly among text-crazy teens, has also fuelled demand for BlackBerry devices.

Sony Ericsson returned to profitability in the first quarter due to cost cutting and new product introductions. The joint venture launched six new handsets including three new Greenheart models - Aspen, Elm, and Hazel - as well as the Xperia X10 and Vivaz converged devices. Average selling prices rose 12% as Sony Ericsson pruned several less-profitable products from its lineup. However, overall shipments in the first quarter fell 28%. Three new converged devices – the Vivaz pro, Xperia X10 mini, and Xperia X10 mini pro – will ship towards end of the second quarter.




Top Five Mobile Phone Vendors, Shipments, and Market Share, Q1 2010 (Units in Millions)

Vendor


1Q10 Unit Shipments


1Q10 Market Share


1Q09 Unit Shipments


1Q09 Market Share


Year-over-year Change

1. Nokia


107.8


36.6%


93.2


38.4%


15.7%

2. Samsung


64.3


21.8%


45.9


18.9%


40.1%

3. LG Electronics


27.1


9.2%


22.6


9.3%


19.9%

4. Research In Motion


10.6


3.6%


7.3


3.0%


45.2%

4. Sony Ericsson


10.5


3.6%


14.5


6.0%


-27.6%

Others


74.6


25.3%


58.9


24.3%


26.7%

Total


294.9


100.0%


242.4


100.0%


21.7%

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Motorola and Opticon Settle on Cross Licensing Agreement Tweet

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Motorola, Inc.(NYSE: MOT) and OPTO Electronics Co. Ltd. of Japan (“Opticon”) announced a cross license agreement settling all outstanding intellectual property disputes between the two companies and their subsidiaries, including Motorola’s subsidiary, Symbol Technologies, Inc., and Opticon’s subsidiaries, Opticon, Inc. in the U.S. and Opticon Sensors Europe BV. Under the cross license agreement, Opticon has taken a royalty bearing license to Motorola’s patents in the fields of laser based barcode scanning, imaging based barcode scanning and mobile computing. The specific terms of the settlement are confidential.

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Motorola Joins Forces with China Mobile to Showcase Exciting TD-LTE Experience at Shanghai Expo Tweet

Reaffirms commitment to TD-LTE with an end-to-end TD-LTE demonstration that delivers compelling media mobility experience via USB dongles.

SHANGHAI – Shanghai Expo – As a leading provider of TD-LTE technology, the Networks business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced that it is demonstrating end-to-end TD-LTE experiences at the Information and Communication Pavilion to support China Mobile Communications Corporation's (CMCC) presence at the Shanghai Expo.

Delegates will be able to experience the real-life performance of TD-LTE via USB dongles, including video streaming, remote monitoring, video stream session, high-speed Internet browsing and more.

Motorola's demonstration highlights include:

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Simultaneous video streams: A single TD-LTE USB dongle can stream 24 simultaneous video streams while supporting very high-speed Internet browsing applications, at a total data rate of 20Mbps, demonstrating the true broadband performance of TD-LTE. A TD-LTE carrier in 20MHz can support transmission of a few hundred video streams simultaneously. In the near future, TD-LTE subscribers will then be able to access a collection of high-bandwidth and low-latency Internet applications including mobile TV, on-demand videos and video blogging anywhere.
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TD-LTE demonstration vehicle: A two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicle carrying a camera and a laptop showcases real-time TD-LTE performance on the move. Live video captured by the moving camera can be viewed on other laptops and the main screen within the demonstration area via a TD-LTE USB dongle. In addition, visitors will be able to set up a video stream session between the laptop on the vehicle and the laptops within the demonstration area. In the near future, TD-LTE subscribers will be able to receive and transmit data, access favorite content, collaborate or conduct business at a speed about 20 times faster than the current 3G network, as they move on high-speed railways at speeds of about 350km per hour.

"Motorola and China Mobile share the same commitment to accelerating TD-LTE commercialization and globalization," said Dr. Mohammad Akhtar, corporate vice president and general manager, Motorola Networks business in Asia Pacific. "We are very excited to support China Mobile in bringing the TD-LTE experience to Shanghai Expo. TD-LTE is now a commercial reality, making LTE a truly encompassing global technology standard."

These demonstrations showcase Motorola's third-generation OFDM-based products and a set of core networks running the latest specifications software and related application servers. Motorola's TD-LTE devices will receive and transmit over-the-air (OTA) data including high-definition video from and to the application servers, high-speed data from and to the application servers as well as from and to the Internet.

Motorola provides indoor TD-LTE network coverage for major pavilions at the Shanghai Expo including the Expo Center and the U.S. Pavilion as well as backup systems to other vendor solutions in other pavilions. To help operators build a healthy TD-LTE ecosystem, Motorola will also integrate and launch the TD-LTE USB dongle that supports 2.3GHz at the event.

Motorola is one of the few vendors in the industry that has expertise in, has committed to and is investing in FDD LTE and TD-LTE, as well as WiMAX. This leadership position builds on Motorola's more than 10 years of OFDM expertise and world-class R&D facilities devoted to TD-LTE development, including two R&D centers in China. Motorola's Wireless Broadband Access Solutions (WBAS) Hangzhou Center and the Wideband Base Transceiver System (WBTS) China Center have been working with Chinese operators for many years and can provide valuable insights that enable a prompt response to local needs.

Interest in TD-LTE continues to grow due to several key factors:

* The tremendous growth of data use while mobile falling prices, more variety and improved ease of use in end user devices
* Additional spectrum is necessary for serving more users
* TDD spectrum traditionally auctioned for lower cost/radio frequency/population
* Global and local roaming between FDD and TDD networks, allowing both networks to be used in the same geographic area

Dr. Akhtar added, "We see the growing interest in TD-LTE as the technology delivers increased capacity and a lower cost per bit. Motorola is the leader in TD-LTE through trials and engagements with various operators around the world. The selection by China Mobile today once again demonstrates the reliability and maturity of our TD-LTE solution."

Motorola's TD-LTE Expertise and Achievements
Motorola has gained significant experience and momentum in TD-LTE thanks to its OFDM experience, which was instrumental in the development and design of the TD-LTE 4Tx/8Rx solution. These engineering innovations resulted in one of the most efficient radios in the market – allowing it to be compact enough to be installed and mounted on a tower. With more performance packed into a smaller unit, operators can get better performance out of the sites they deploy and may be able to use fewer sites, thereby lowering their total cost of ownership in less densely populated areas.

Motorola's ongoing advancements in TD-LTE include its recently announced company-wide initiatives for the U.S. Pavilion at Shanghai Expo, end-to-end TD-LTE demonstration via the world's first TD-LTE USB dongle and first OTA TD-LTE data session on a TD-LTE network in Shanghai. These achievements, plus being the first vendor that completed all radio frequency (RF) test cases in CMCC's TD-LTE trial including the ability to support the TD-LTE maximum data rate in 20MHz and successfully running multiple user devices, and conducting the world's first TD-LTE live drive demo at ITU Telecom 2009 in Geneva, are further demonstrations of Motorola's LTE expertise.

Motorola's Networks business delivers fully integrated and customizable media solutions enabling operators to offer personalized, rich media experiences to their subscribers. As a global wireless infrastructure leader, Motorola is committed to 4G with WiMAX and LTE solutions that provide a way for operators to profitably meet the ever-growing demand for mobile broadband today while giving 2G and 3G customers a future path as we continue to support their legacy networks. Motorola brings its services, fourth-generation OFDM platform and 25 years of wireless data systems innovation, experience and expertise to bear as operators – wireline, wireless, cable and telco – seek to evolve their networks for the future.

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3G Handset Sales Eclipse 2G Market As 1Q-2010 Racks Up 303 Million Shipments Tweet

“Despite ash clouds over Europe, handset shipments globally for 1Q-2010 powered ahead to 303 million, up 19% Year-on-Year,” says Jake Saunders, VP for Forecasting at ABI Research. “This bodes well for 2010 as a whole: shipments could well reach 1.3 billion. It is also notable that 3G handset shipments eclipsed 2G handset shipments.”

Strongest handset shipment growth was seen in the Middle East and Africa (20% YoY) followed by the Americas, particularly the US (11%). Europe, on the other hand, is languishing with single-digit growth.

Nokia’s market-share stood at 34%. New smartphones such as the N8 are helping the manufacturer to shore up its handset portfolio, as its loss of traction in the smartphone sector hit sales hard. In response, revamped efforts with Symbian ^3 and ^4, are intended to help Nokia regain momentum. Nokia is counting on smartphones expanding into the mid-tier and low tier segments where it believes it has strength.

Samsung had a strong quarter, securing 21%. Over the past year, Samsung has been cultivating deeper relationships with US and European carriers which helped the firm grow its shipments 40.2% YoY.

LG’s market-share, 8.9%, has suffered from a weak smartphone portfolio in the North American market. LG has been traditionally strong in the enhanced phone sector, and has been giving a number of its older enhanced phones a smartphone twist. For example, its Chocolate phone has gone wide-screen. Shipments grew 20% YoY.

Motorola is benefiting from its initial success (2.8%) with the Droid and it keen to back it up with new products such as the Quench but the market is overtaking it. Motorola is hoping the strong social networking theme to its smartphone line-up will help it to curry favor with the youth and prosumer market.

1Q-2010 proved to a strong quarter for Apple (8.75m, 2.9%) devices shipped, which is up 130% YoY: a remarkable feat. iPhone OS release 4, which brings multitasking and in-app advertising capabilities should help to maintain momentum, but Apple should diversify its lineup.

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Motorola Announces Successful Completion of Phase I TD-LTE Field Trials with China's MIIT Tweet

Positive results fully support the ongoing field trials on a larger scale, demonstrating TD-LTE commercial readiness with a new milestone.

SHANGHAI – Shanghai Expo – The Networks business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced that it has successfully completed the Phase I TD-LTE field trials with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). This over-the-air (OTA) TD-LTE trial included key functionality, performance and mobility test cases in a multi-sector, multi-site environment that lays a solid foundation for large scale TD-LTE deployment.

Motorola's key trial achievements include:

* High performance with downlink throughput up to 80 megabits per second (Mbps)
* Successful demonstration of key TD-LTE features including mobility and handover with live applications, low latency and more
* Utilization of third-party user equipment (UE) test to guarantee standard compliance
* TD-LTE trial sites overlaid on existing 2G/3G sites

Motorola is now ready to begin Phase II TD-LTE field trials with increased focus on applications and quality of service (QoS) in Shunyi, Beijing.

The milestone follows the recently announced TD-LTE key functionalities test initiated by the TD-LTE working group, which was set up by MIIT in June 2009 with China's three telecom operators and other key industry partners. Motorola's unmatched expertise in OFDM mobile broadband technologies and class-leading TD-LTE solution performance has been leveraged as part of these efforts to develop a globally competitive TD-LTE end-to-end solution and drive for a healthy TD-LTE ecosystem. Motorola also leveraged its world-class research and development (R&D) facilities devoted to the development of TD-LTE, including two R&D centers in China – the Wireless Broadband Access Solutions (WBAS) Hangzhou Center and the Wideband Base Transceiver System (WBTS) China Center – to enable a prompt response to local customer requirements.

"Thanks to our valued collaboration with partners, TD-LTE is well on its way to realizing its potential as a promising next-generation wireless technology that enables a compelling media mobility lifestyle," said Dr. Mohammad Akhtar, corporate vice president and general manager, Motorola Networks business in Asia Pacific. "We are very pleased to have reached yet another milestone with the successful completion of Phase I TD-LTE field trials and are looking forward to upcoming trial results. The announcement today is a testament to Motorola's commitment to TDD spectrum operators around the world and once again demonstrates the maturity of our TD-LTE solution."

As an important TD-LTE partner of China Mobile Communications Corporation for the TD-LTE showcase network at Shanghai Expo, Motorola provides indoor network coverage for several pavilions of Shanghai Expo. To help operators build a healthy TD-LTE ecosystem, Motorola will also work with partners to integrate and launch TD-LTE USB dongles that support 2.3GHz at the event.

Dr. Akhtar added, "Accurate network simulation and planning, as well as highly efficient system optimization are key factors for successful deployment of a LTE network. Motorola has an advanced simulation platform based on LTE and is now working closely with China Mobile to leverage the proven TD-LTE platform at Shanghai Expo and in Beijing Shunyi. With its more than 10 years of OFDM expertise and award-winning LTE solutions, Motorola will be in the best position to enable TDD spectrum operators to roll out their next-generation networks."

Interest in TD-LTE continues to grow because of several key factors: the low cost of TDD spectrum that is particularly attractive to emerging and developing markets; operators' continuing need for more capacity and spectrum; and the ability to roaming and hand-off between TD-LTE and FDD LTE networks. In effect, this ability to roam between FDD LTE and TD-LTE means operators can use TD-LTE networks to augment their FDD LTE network for more capacity or other applications such as video broadcasting, while operators choosing to use TD-LTE as their "main" network can still offer their subscribers the ability to roam to other operators' FDD LTE networks in different countries.

Motorola is one of the few vendors in the industry that has expertise in, and is committed to investing in multiple wireless broadband technologies, both FDD LTE and TD-LTE as well as WiMAX. In addition to the TD-LTE trials with MIIT, Motorola is actively engaged with global tier-one operators on TD-LTE trials.

Motorola's Networks business delivers fully integrated and customizable media solutions enabling operators to offer personalized, rich media experiences to their subscribers. As a global wireless infrastructure leader, Motorola is committed to 4G with WiMAX and LTE solutions that provide a way for operators to profitably meet the ever-growing demand for mobile broadband today while giving 2G and 3G customers a future path as we continue to support their legacy networks. Motorola brings its services, fourth-generation OFDM platform and 25 years of wireless data systems innovation, experience and expertise to bear as operators – wireline, wireless, cable and telco – seek to evolve their networks for the future.

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Twitter for Android: Robots like to share too Tweet

When we tweet what’s happening around us, we share not only our thoughts, but also web pages, photos, videos, location...anything. Mobile phones are increasingly part of our lives, and we seem to be doing everything but making phone calls. Reading the news, watching a YouTube video, and taking photos at events like the World Cup are things we expect to do on mobile phones – sharing our experiences on these little screens should be just as easy and fast as on big ones.

When apps work well with each other, sharing becomes as second nature on machines as it does in person. The Android platform is really good at that, and we’ve worked with the Android team to make it super easy to share what’s happening. Today we are excited to announce that Twitter for Android is available in Android Market!

Twitter for Android is a fantastic application to use, and sharing any link or photo is super simple too – just look for the share button in your favorite application and choose Twitter.

Reading tweets is easy in a bunch of places on your phone. Quickly access your timeline with the home screen widget, view a tweet location on a map, and see your friend’s latest tweet in your phonebook, GoogleTalk list or any application that uses Android’s QuickContact bar.

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AT&T Announces Preliminary Results of 2010 Annual Meeting Tweet

12 Current Board Members Re-Elected for One-Year Terms.

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) announced that, at the 26th annual meeting of stockholders, 12 current board members were re-elected to the company’s board of directors for one-year terms. The board members are:

* Randall L. Stephenson
* Gilbert F. Amelio
* Reuben V. Anderson
* James H. Blanchard

* Jaime Chico Pardo
* James P. Kelly
* Jon C. Madonna
* Lynn M. Martin

* John B. McCoy
* Joyce M. Roché
* Laura D'Andrea Tyson
* Patricia P. Upton

Each board member won at least 96.4 percent of the shares voted.
Based on preliminary results, AT&T stockholders voted to approve the following item proposed by the board of directors:

* The ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s independent auditor, with 98.2 percent of shares cast in favor and 1.8 percent cast against.

The following proposals from stockholders were also put to a vote at the meeting:

* A proposal asking AT&T to adopt cumulative voting for directors, which was defeated by a vote of 66.8 percent against to 33.2 percent in favor.
* A proposal asking AT&T to exclude return on pension plan assets in determining performance-based compensation, which was defeated by a vote of 57.9 percent against to 42.1 percent in favor.
* A proposal calling for an advisory vote by stockholders to approve compensation for named executive officers, which was defeated by a vote of 53.4 percent against to 46.6 percent in favor.
* A proposal calling for an amendment to the AT&T bylaws to allow holders of 10 percent of outstanding common shares to request a special stockholder meeting, which was defeated by a vote of 56.6 percent against to 43.4 percent in favor. AT&T’s bylaws currently authorize holders of 15 percent of the outstanding common shares to request a special stockholder meeting.

When final voting results are available, they will be posted on AT&T’s Web site at www.att.com/investor.relations.

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Nation’s Largest And Most Reliable Wireless Network Ready For 2010 Hurricane Season Tweet

Verizon Wireless Invested More Than $1 Billion in States Prone to Devastating Storms.

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — With the start of hurricane season just one month away, Verizon Wireless announced that it invested more than $1 billion over the past 18 months to expand and enhance its wireless network in Gulf Coast and Eastern Seaboard states historically prone to severe hurricanes.

To ensure customers have comprehensive, reliable coverage every day as well as in the event of severe weather, Verizon Wireless has updated and optimized technology at many regional network switching facilities. In Florida, the company operates five super switches, each with the capacity to handle tens of millions of voice calls and wireless data transmissions each day. Designed to withstand Category 5 hurricanes, these facilities feature fully redundant back-up power generation and serve as emergency operation centers in the event of a hurricane or other crisis in the Sunshine State. (Learn more at http://news.vzw.com/news/2010/03/pr2010-03-26.html.) A video tour of one of Verizon Wireless’ Florida super switches is available on the company’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/VerizonWirelessTV.

The company’s commitment to its network and advance preparations have proven critical in many previous storms. Most recently in March, when a Nor’easter pounded the Northeast causing serious flooding, numerous downed trees and widespread power outages, the Verizon Wireless network remained strong. To learn more, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPy4w3cgZvk.

More Information Available

* Information about Verizon Wireless preparations for the upcoming hurricane season can be found online in the Verizon Wireless Hurricane Information Center at http://news.vzw.com/Hurricane/Overview.html.
* Ongoing network updates, enhancements and information are available on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.
* Video footage and images of Verizon Wireless network preparations in hurricane-prone areas are available in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

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HSN's 'Mother of Invention' Joy Mangano Introduces Performance Platforms(TM) with Innovative Breakthrough Get Fit(TM) Technology by Grasshoppers Tweet

Joy Mangano to Debut Performance Platforms(TM) with Get Fit(TM) Technology by Grasshoppers exclusively on HSN and HSN.com May 3rd 2010 at 12:00 am.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Inventor and entrepreneur Joy Mangano, President of Ingenious Designs, LLC, a subsidiary of interactive multichannel retailer HSN, has partnered with Grasshoppers to unveil a new footwear collection incorporating style, comfort, and innovative breakthrough technology to enhance overall well-being every day, all day. Launching on May 3, 2010, Performance Platforms™ with patent pending Get Fit™ Technology by Grasshoppers will be exclusively available at HSN and HSN.com.

"Joy's innate ability to highlight an everyday item like sneakers with an advanced patent pending fit technology is what has kept her at the top of her industry and an HSN customer favorite for the past ten years," says Lynne Ronon, Executive Vice President of Merchandising for HSN. "The introduction of this new footwear reinforces our commitment to provide our customers with innovative product assortments and technologies."

"We are thrilled to be presenting this exciting new collection to the HSN audience," states Kristin Burrows, President of Keds LLC. "The Performance Platforms collection is designed with our breakthrough Get Fit™ technology by Grasshoppers to help activate and tone key muscles groups. It is a unique offering in the toning footwear market combining style and comfort with distinct health and wellness benefits -- a combination consumers have come to expect from the Grasshoppers® brand."

Performance Platforms™ with Get Fit™ Technology by Grasshoppers shoes are smartly designed to promote muscle activity, while walking, and tone key muscle groups including calves, quads, and hamstrings. This leading shoe technology was developed with the active lifestyle of today's consumer in mind. Now, everyone has the opportunity to get the most out of every step in their daily routine. Each shoe style represents quality and comfort, and has been tested in a state-of-the-art biomechanics lab for function, performance and toning benefits.

"I've reorganized closets with Huggable Hangers™, revolutionized kitchens with GreenPan™, and freshened homes with Forever Fragrant™," said Joy Mangano. "Now I hope to enhance every step in Performance Platforms™ with Get Fit™ Technology by Grasshoppers. It's finally time to be stylish, comfortable, AND active."

The shoe's patented Celliant™ Lining is especially formulated to help increase the complete comfort of the shoe. The individually designed Comfort Pod provides enhanced cushioning for all day comfort. Additional features include a Removable Comfort Insole designed to cradle every curve of your foot; a Soft Compression Heel uniquely designed to help return energy with every step; and the Muscle Activating Outsole that helps to tone key muscle groups and benefit your body while walking.

Performance Platforms™ with Get Fit™ Technology by Grasshoppers are engineered to allow your foot to function optimally. From the inside out, Performance Platforms™ are designed with the consumer's total well-being in mind. Every step further helps tone key muscle group, while still providing a stable, supportive feel. This is the fitness sneaker you can wear all day, every day. It's time to maximize your stride with this stylish, comfortable, and stable sneaker that will enhance your every step. They tone… they shape… and they will help propel you into a better body!

The Product Assortment

The new Performance Platforms™ with Get Fit™ Technology by Grasshoppers will come in a Lace-up style and a Slip-on style both in your choice of colors: Champagne Beige, Silver Grey and Classic White with a Today's Special (one-day only) price of $59.95 (regular price of $74.95)

All prices are suggested manufacturer's retail prices in US dollars.

Performance Platforms™ with Get Fit™ technology by Grasshoppers will be available in the US on May 3rd 2010 at 12:00 am exclusively at HSN and HSN.com.

About Joy Mangano

Who better to identify with the needs of a busy working mom than a busy working mom? Inventor and entrepreneur Joy Mangano – creator of the Miracle Mop® and Huggable Hangers®, which have sold millions – will help you solve your everyday household challenges with fun, functional and practical solutions, many of which have earned the coveted Good Housekeeping Seal. All of Joy's products are patented exclusively for premiers on HSN.

About Ingenious Designs, LLC

IDL is a subsidiary of HSN, Inc., and was founded in 1991 by its president, Joy Mangano. Ms. Mangano is one of the most recognized and successful electronic retailing personalities in the industry today. With over 264 million sold, her famous Huggable Hangers are in homes across the country! The company is a leader in designing, inventing, and marketing innovative and unique products including the original Miracle Mop, My Little Steamer, and Clothes-it-All Luggage System. In addition, IDL has broadened its scope by managing and also designing product for icon and most celebrated super-model IMAN, Tennis Legend Serena Williams, world-renowned celebrity American Idol judge Paula Abdul, Fitness Expert Frank Sepe, and chef and restaurateur Todd English, in the electronic retailing industry and infomercials.

About HSN

Headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, HSN is a leading interactive multichannel network and retail destination, offering a curated assortment of exclusive products and top brand names to its customers. HSN incorporates experts, entertainment, inspiration, solutions, tips and ideas to provide an entirely unique shopping experience. At HSN, customers find exceptional selections in Health & Beauty (e.g. M. Asam, Carol's Daughter, Coty, FranBrand, FusionBeauty, Andrew Lessman's Procaps, Lancome, Perlier, Serious Skin Care, Wei East, ybf Beauty); Jewelry (e.g. Heidi Daus, Grayce by Molly Sims, R.J. Graziano, IMAN Global Chic, michaeLisa, Noir, Amedeo Scognamiglio, Tori Spelling, Signature Statement Serena Williams); Home/Lifestyle (e.g. Nate Berkus, Bissell, Colin Cowie, Dyson, Todd English, GreenPan with Thermolon, Emeril Lagasse, Joy Mangano, MoMA Design Store, Wolfgang Puck); Fashion/Accessories (e.g. American Glamour Badgley Mischka, Curations with Stefani Greenfield, Sam Edelman, Loulou de la Falaise, Chi by Carlos Falchi, Diane Gilman, "Timeless" by Naeem Khan, Adrienne Landau, Sharif); and Electronics (e.g. Canon, Gateway, GE, HP, JVC, Kodak, LG, Sony).

A leader in transactional innovation, HSN is the only retailer offering live streaming video on three screens: TV network, which broadcasts live to 93 million households in the US in HD 24/7; hsn.com, which ranks in the top 30 of the top 500 internet retailers and features 15,000 product videos; and mobile via its iPhone application. HSN customers are also able to shop via HSN's live in-flight shopping experience, which launched in late 2009. HSN, founded 32 years ago as the first shopping network, is an operating segment of HSN, Inc. ( HSNI).

GRASSHOPPERS

Since its start in 1971, the Grasshoppers® brand has been committed to bringing quality comfort footwear to women. Today, the signature Grasshoppers design aims to support women's confidence, individuality and active lifestyle through a collection of lightweight, flexible and supportive shoes priced for her life. This quality footwear in stylish and sophisticated silhouettes, appeals to women that focus on style, health and wellness as top priorities.

Grasshoppers has introduced a specially designed collection to enhance overall wellness, Get Fit™ by Grasshoppers. This collection helps temporarily increase muscle activity and tone key muscle groups with every step. With every step you are one step closer to feeling great and living well.

Grasshoppers is a division of Collective Brands Performance and Lifestyle Group (PLG), which focuses on lifestyle and athletic branded footwear for men and women, and high-quality children's footwear. PLG is a unit of Collective Brands, Inc. (NYSE: PSS), headquartered in Topeka, Kan., a leader in bringing compelling lifestyle, fashion and performance brands for footwear and related accessories to consumers worldwide through multiple channels including retail, wholesale, ecommerce and licensing.

Celliant is a trademark of Hologenix, LLC.

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HSN Partners With Grammy Award Winner Mary J. Blige for Exclusive, Ground-Breaking Launch of My Life Fragrance July 31 Tweet

-- Launch Represents New Business Model for Selling Fragrance: My Life is First Fine Fragrance to Make Exclusive Industry Debut with a Multichannel Retailer --

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Interactive multichannel retailer HSN has partnered with Grammy award-winning singer and philanthropist Mary J. Blige and polyethnic beauty brand Carol's Daughter, to debut My Life, the fragrance. My Life is the first fragrance to be launched exclusively through a multichannel retailer. Available July 31, My Life will be introduced to consumers via a comprehensive, 360-degree multi-platform campaign that leverages all of HSN's marketing channels, including television, online, mobile, print advertising, public relations, events and direct mail.

The fragrance is a first from Mary J. Blige and the first celebrity fragrance to be developed by Carol's Daughter. Steve Stoute, Chairman & Lead Investor of Carol's Daughter, played a pivotal role in creating the unique partnership between Mary J. Blige and HSN for this ground-breaking launch.

"We are thrilled to partner with Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute to forge new ground in the beauty industry, break the existing business model of selling fragrance and leverage the power of our interactive platform to launch My Life," said Mindy Grossman, CEO of HSN, Inc. "Mary's story is inspiring to all women, and we believe our customers will identify with her confidence, compassion and perseverance."

"My life is my journey and I've always shared it through my music. I can't wait to share my story with millions of women through HSN," said Mary J. Blige. "Working with Carol's Daughter on the fragrance has been an amazing experience that I will forever cherish."

A portion of the proceeds of My Life will benefit the Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN). FFAWN was created by Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute to help women gain the confidence and skills they need to pursue and realize their goals and dreams.

"This partnership will break the stagnant role the fragrance industry has found itself in," said Steve Stoute. "In the truest sense of a fragrance, the emotional journey will be told directly to consumers from one of the world's best lyricists, Mary J. Blige, and the best storyteller, HSN. My Life will touch the lives of millions of women."

HSN's multi-platform marketing campaign will target a broad consumer base, including fans of Mary J. Blige, as well as new and existing HSN & Carol's Daughter customers.

Video segments called Life Chapters will capture various facets of Mary J. Blige's compelling life story, including her philanthropic, music, and beauty projects. The segments will be seeded online, on HSN and through social media such as Facebook and Twitter.

Life Chapters will be utilized to bring the My Life story to life at the upcoming Essence Music Festival in New Orleans July 4th weekend. HSN, a sponsor of the Festival, will produce an interactive My Life booth where fans can learn about the fragrance, journey, and charity, and meet Mary J. Blige. They will also be able to post pictures from the Festival on www.hsn.com/maryjblige.

Mobile marketing will be instrumental in the launch. Prior to each of the Festival's three headlining concerts, HSN will air a newly created vibrant spot directing thousands of concertgoers to an exclusive mobile landing page at http://www.hsn.com where they can reserve their order of the My Life fragrance and sign up for tune-in alerts and email reminders. This special online experience will only be available for a limited time to Festival concertgoers.

BACKGROUND ON MY LIFE

My Life is inspired by Mary J. Blige's life experiences outlined in her most personal work of art -- her My Life album. The fragrance is a lyrical composition of florals, fruit and wood understones. It embodies her persona through feminine, beautiful and sensual notes.

The premiere is strategically scheduled on July 31 during the finale of HSN's popular month-long birthday celebration. The My Life HSN "Today's Special" will include a 1.7 eau de parfum and a limited edition gold clutch. Future items include a shower cream, body lotion, and eau de parfum rollerpen. For more information, consumers may log on to www.hsn.com/maryjblige.

About HSN

Headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, HSN is a leading interactive multichannel retailer offering a curated assortment of exclusive products and top brand names to its customers. HSN incorporates experts, entertainment, inspiration, solutions, tips and ideas to provide an entirely unique shopping experience. At HSN, customers find exceptional selections in Health & Beauty (e.g. M. Asam, Carol's Daughter, Coty, FranBrand, FusionBeauty, Andrew Lessman's Procaps, Lancome, Perlier Beauty, Serious Skin Care, Wei East, ybf Beauty); Jewelry (e.g. Heidi Daus, Grayce by Molly Sims, R.J. Graziano, IMAN Global Chic, michaeLisa, Noir, Amedeo Scognamiglio, Tori Spelling, Signature Statement Serena Williams); Home/Lifestyle (e.g. Nate Berkus, Bissell, Colin Cowie, Dyson, Todd English, GreenPan with Thermolon, Emeril Lagasse, Joy Mangano, MoMA Design Store, Wolfgang Puck); Fashion/Accessories (e.g. American Glamour Badgley Mischka, Curations with Stefani Greenfield, Sam Edelman, Loulou de la Falaise, Chi by Carlos Falchi, Diane Gilman, "Timeless" by Naeem Khan, Adrienne Landau, Twiggy); and Electronics (e.g. Canon, Gateway, GE, HP, JVC, Kodak, LG, Sony).

A leader in transactional innovation, HSN is the only retailer offering live streaming video on three screens: TV network, which broadcasts live to 94 million households in the US in HD 24/7; http://www.hsn.com, which ranks in the top 30 of the top 500 internet retailers and features 15,000 product videos; and mobile via its iPhone application. HSN customers are also able to shop via HSN's live in-flight shopping experience, which launched in late 2009. HSN, founded 32 years ago as the first shopping network, is an operating segment of HSN, Inc. ( HSNI).

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Paul's TV Opens Eight More Stores in Michigan Tweet

WARREN, Mich. -- The "King of the Big Screen" opens 8 more stores in South East Michigan. Paul's TV is celebrating Grand Openings this weekend inside Art Van Furniture stores. This brings the total number to 13 since March. The new locations can be found in Ann Arbor, Novi, Southfield, Waterford, Howell, Port Huron, Chesterfield and Livonia.

Screen sizes range from 22 inches to 103 inches, including brand names such as Samsung®, Mitsubishi, Panasonic®, LG, and Sharp.® Paul's TV offers same day delivery, free installation, free shipping, a 30 day price match guarantee and will even recycle your old television for you. Just a few of the many reasons why they are the nation's leading expert in HDTV's and home theater equipment.

Based in California, the company shares the same core vision as Art Van Furniture - specializing in top brands, unparalleled customer service, and pricing that beats national chains. The joint venture debuted this past March in Warren, Lakeside, Westland, Royal Oak, and Taylor. Approximately 20 more branches will be completed by late summer.

"This increase proves that companies in other states believe in Michigan and its success leading to more jobs," said Kim Yost, CEO of Art Van Furniture. Paul's TV is actively seeking exemplary sales associates to join their teams throughout Michigan.

For more information about how to find your new big screen for the big game or employment opportunities, visit www.paulstv.com.

About Art Van Furniture

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Art Van Furniture is Michigan's largest furniture retailer and America's largest independent furniture retailer, operating 31 stores in 29 communities throughout Michigan, a full service e-commerce website, plus a new freestanding bedding store in Canton, Michigan, 'Art Van Pure Sleep.' The company is family-owned and headquartered in Warren, Michigan. For more information, visit artvan.com.

About Paul's TV

Founded with a $1000 loan from a relative, Paul's TV, "The King of Big Screen", has been in business for more than 47 years. Paul's TV has two super stores in the Los Angeles area and operates in nine other locations inside Living Spaces in California and Jordan's Furniture in Massachusetts. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. For more information, visit paulstv.com.

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Out-Of-Home Industry Leader Access 360 Media, Announces the Acquisition of Arena Media Networks - Largest Digital TV Network in Stadiums and Tweet

Entertainment Venues.

Nation's Largest Out-of-Home Media Network for Shoppers Combines With Ground-Breaking Sports and Entertainment Media Network to Provide Advertisers Unparalleled Access to Highly-Coveted Audiences in Every Major DMA.

NEW YORK -- Access 360 Media (http://www.access360media.com), the nation's largest out-of-home media network for shoppers, today announced the acquisition of Arena Media Networks (AMN), the pioneering national sports and entertainment media company providing marketing access to fans across sporting and concert venues. By acquiring AMN, Access 360 Media has created one of the leading combined networks of nearly 20,000 screens in approximately 100 locations, with the potential to reach more than 54 million viewers each month in 33 major DMAs nationwide (including all top 25 DMAs). Access 360 Media will create a seamless transition for AMN's advertisers, sports teams and other partners by continuing to distribute across the entire network of sports and entertainment venues, while offering them the additional benefits of Access 360 Media's full out-of-home network.

Building on last fall's exclusive partnership with Simon Malls to program screens in shopping malls across the top 20 DMAs, Access 360 Media's purchase of Arena Media Networks further cements the company as a leader in the digital out-of-home category, which is one of the fastest growing segments of the overall advertising business.

"By addressing the fragmentation of the industry, the combination of two established leaders in out-of-home is addressing a pain point for the advertising community and creating even more incentive for advertisers to buy digital out-of-home," said Lon Otremba, CEO, Access 360 Media. "We're dedicated to this industry and excited to be expanding our core business; we will certainly continue to increase our footprint to offer advertisers further scale."

Arena Media Networks' will retain all employees, thus doubling the sales team of the combined companies--with Art Williams, CEO and co-founder of AMN, joining Access 360 as President and COO--and the two companies will combine into one work space. A representative cross-section of Arena Media Networks' venues include: Citi Field, United Center, Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden, Wrigley Field and Dodger Stadium.

"We're thrilled to be joining forces with Access 360 Media and we see this as a huge benefit to our advertising partners, sports team and venue partners, as well as our employees," said Williams. "The combination of assets and inventory of two industry leaders and innovators will provide great benefit to advertisers seeking to engage passionate and receptive consumers across entertainment, sports and shopping destinations."

About Access 360 Media

Access 360 Media operates the largest shopper-focused out-of-home media network in the United States, as well as the largest digital TV network in stadiums and entertainment venues. The combination of these two channels reaches more than 54 million consumers each month in approximately 100 locations nationwide. It is headquartered in New York City, and has an office in Los Angeles.

Through its recent acquisition of Arena Media Networks, Access 360 Media reaches passionate fans attending sporting events, concert and family events in more than 50 venues in partnership with more than 60 professional sports teams, combining the power of traditional TV with location-based media through live game feeds, sponsor ad breaks, team/player highlights and sports updates.

Through an exclusive long-term agreement with Simon Property Group, America's largest developer of shopping malls, Access 360 Media launched and operates Mallvision 360 Digital™, the premiere in-mall digital media network. It delivers sight, sound and motion via a brand-building media platform at the point where upscale consumers are in the mindset and in close proximity to purchase.

Through its Mobile 360™ division, Access 360 Media also delivers a suite of mobile services that provides economical, turnkey solutions to enable brands and retailers to create a mobile connection with their customers through text messaging campaigns, WAP pages, and integration with email and other communication platforms.

Access 360 Media's clients include a roster of Fortune 500 companies and top brands such as P&G, Macy's, Verizon, Samsung, Bank of America, NBC Universal, Hilton, Pepsi and Vans.

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