One of the largest trade shows in the industry, CTIA Wireless 2007 showcases the latest mobile-technology developments in enterprise, entertainment, social networking, advertising and emerging markets.

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Bush and Clinton cameo at wireless show

Former presidents tell executives at CTIA Wireless how important their work is in shaping worldwide democracies and economies. March 29, 2007

Sprint calling on wireless broadband

newsmaker Executive says carrier is banking on wireless data services to win customers in the highly competitive mobile phone business. March 28, 2007

Visa talks up mobile payments, invests in wireless

Mobile banking hasn't caught on yet in U.S., but CEO calls cell phone the "most promising form of payment system" available. March 28, 2007

Record exec: Mobile industry could learn from Apple

Speaking at CTIA Wireless, EMI Group's CEO urged mobile phone industry to follow Apple's lead in developing and selling products. March 28, 2007

Viacom signs on Intel, Pepsi as mobile ad sponsors

Media conglomerate announces partners for its cell phone entertainment programs at CTIA Wireless showcase in Florida. March 28, 2007

Ocean smart phone could broaden Helio's appeal

Helio's new Ocean phone may be stylish and cool, but it's also functional--which just might attract more mainstream users.
Photos: Phones from Helio, Nokia and others March 27, 2007

AT&T touts mobile video, music capabilities

Converged services will include e-mail and even banking, says COO, who also notes substantial demand for upcoming iPhone. March 27, 2007

Hottest phones at CTIA

photos CNET.com's Crave bloggers highlight newly unveiled handhelds by Samsung, LG Electronics, Nokia, Pantech and UT Starcom. March 27, 2007

CNET.com takes on CTIA

CNET reviewers spotlight the latest wireless gadgets and services being showcased on the trade show floor. Check out this section's stories, photo galleries and videos. March 27, 2007

Steady your camera phone

blog During his tour of the CTIA Wireless trade show, CNET.com's Kent German spotted this handy little camera-phone tripod from Sony Ericsson. March 27, 2007

Mobile phone sales ring in strong

Music-enabled devices, Bluetooth pushed sales of mobile handsets up 14 percent in 2006, study shows. March 27, 2007

TI demos its movie projector in a phone

First cameras went into phones; then MP3 players. Projectors are next, Texas Instruments says. March 26, 2007

Tiny movie projector fits in a phone

photos At the CTIA Wireless show, Texas Instruments shows off its DLP "pico" projector. March 26, 2007

Start-up taps Microsoft's labs to boost mobile Net

ZenZui turns a cell phone screen into multiple tiles, hoping to solve usability issues and find revenue in the process.
Photo: ZenZui mobile interface March 26, 2007

Sprint to cut mobile phone song price to 99 cents

Sprint cuts its digital music download fee to match prices at iTunes in a challenge to the leading Internet music service. March 26, 2007

Symbian adds support for pushier e-mail

Version 9.5 of the mobile operating system also promises better memory usage, cheaper handsets and location-based services. March 26, 2007

Samsung Upstage SPH-M620

review If you can get past the learning curve, it's a unique, powerful, and attractive phone that successfully combines music and calling functions. March 26, 2007

Wireless industry gears up for WiMax

Where does 3G wireless go from here? Many equipment makers and carriers are looking to the packet-based technology known as WiMax. March 26, 2007

Mobile phone debuts at CTIA

photos As the CTIA Wireless 2007 trade show gets underway in Orlando, Fla., handset makers began unveiling new phones. CNET.com reviewers comment on four new models. March 26, 2007

Previous coverage

Motion-sensing comes to mobile phones

The technology made popular by Nintendo's Wii game controllers is adding new utility--and excitement--to the cell phone.
Photos: Motion-sensing phones March 23, 2007

Sprint to include free GPS with data services

In an attempt to attract customers to its cell phone services, Sprint offers GPS for free to those with data plans starting at $20 a month. March 21, 2007

Mobile advertising hits wireless Web first

Big media brands latch onto mobile advertising while cell phone operators are more cautious. Is tension between the two inevitable? March 13, 2007

Everything's coming up rosy for AT&T smart phones

Company is adding red to its smart-phone lineup with a new ruby-colored BlackBerry Pearl and a crimson Treo 680.
Photos: AT&T's red smart phones March 13, 2007

Red light district on a tiny mobile screen

As cell phones gear up for video and the mobile Internet, a new motto for consumers and the industry could be "dial P for porn."
Photo: Ringing up mobile porn February 26, 2007

Handset makers get in on location services

Nokia, Motorola are set to offer their own navigation services, which could put them in competition with mobile operators.
Photos: Nokia, Motorola navigators February 15, 2007

Special feature: Apple iPhone

Check here for in-depth and up-to-date coverage of Apple's multitalented device--the handheld by which all others will be judged.

3GSM: Wireless sharpens its edge in Barcelona

One of the industry's largest trade shows put the spotlight on new phones, services and strategies in wireless communications.February 12, 2007

Philips unit to launch rollable-screen handheld

First unveiled in 2005, cellular device developed by Polymer Vision features a 5-inch roll-out grayscale display.
Photos: Polymer Vision's Readius phone February 8, 2007

Photo galleries

Bluetooth headsets from Cardo
review CNET's Nicole Lee looks at three, including the petite S-800.March 27, 2007

Sony Ericsson's W580 phone
review CNET's Kent German looks at the slim new slider Walkman phone.March 27, 2007

Sanyo's SCP-7050
review A basic but rugged handset.March 27, 2007

Samsung mobiles at CTIA
review A look at four new Samsung handsets.March 26, 2007

Four new phones
review CNET offers some takes on early-round CTIA releases.March 26, 2007

Videos

Cell phones meet fashion
The "Fashion in Motion" show at this year's CTIA showcased the latest hot designs in wireless technology and accessories. March 29, 2007

The HTC S720 phone
Bonnie Cha and Veronica Belmont take a look at this tiny handset, with full QWERTY keyboard and Windows Mobile software. March 27, 2007

Kyocera E5000
At CTIA Wireless 2007, Kyocera has stepped it up a notch with ultra-thin phones with unique style--like this E5000. March 27, 2007

Samsung Upstage
Samsung hopes to 'Upstage' Apple's iPhone with a dual-sided phone that doubles as an MP3 player.March 26, 2007

Credits

Reporter: Marguerite Reardon
Editor: Richard Defendorf
Design: Andrew Ballagh
Production: Jessica Kashiwabara