- WSJ, Monday, November 7, 2005 3:30 PM
The Wall Street Journal reports that Yahoo! and Google are taking advantage of the advanced networks of wireless phone providers to develop applications that make cell phones more like
multi-functional, personalized remote controls. Yahoo! is partnering with SBC Communications to develop cell phones that link to users' Yahoo! services, interacting with their personalized music,
photo, e-mail, and address book accounts. Google is also making its suite of satellite mapping services available for download via wireless phone networks. Other companies have made recent overtures
into the wireless applications market. Last week, Sprint Nextel reached agreements with three cable providers to provide cable TV on cell phones.
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