TS2R Wireless News: NTSB No Cells, Carrier Billing Trusted, Google Alfreds and Free Voice in 2012

TS2R Wireless News.jpgTS2R Wireless News from Wireless and Mobile News:

Full news stories include the success of  Samsung mobile handsets, adaptive phone feature reporting, mobile shopping top cities, Asus Transformer Prime release delay and Samsung Galaxy Nexus release leaks.

Here's the news that is too short to report:

  • The NTSB is recommending that states enact bans on all nonemergency use of cell phones and portable electronic devices by motorists.
  • A Javelin Strategy and Research survey found that by a margin of almost 4 to 1, consumers believe direct carrier-billed mobile payments are more secure than using credit and debit cards for online digital purchases.
  • Google has acquired Alfred app creator Clever Sense. Alfred delivers personalized recommendations for nearby restaurants.
  • Google Voice calls will continue to be free throughout 2012.