The mobile market continues it's upward tick of 13.5 percent growth in the first quarter of 2008, when compared to the first quarter of 2007.  Mobile phones also continue to become more and more popular day by day, and have become one of the most popular communication devices of today. On top of the mobile phone market is Nokia, who has maintained it's number one position in cell phone sales. Coming in at the second spot is Samsung, with Motorola in third.

John Mayer is diggin' his new BlackBerry Bold.  Looks like he's got his hands on it before the rest of us. Who can blame him, the BlackBerry Bold looks pretty sweet. See his blog post here.

David Cook beat out rival David Archuleta to take the title of American Idol.  The battle of the David's came down to the wire, but Cook was able to serve up the win. Here are David Cook's performances from the final episode.

Taylor Swift sings her hit song "Should Have Said No" at the American Country Music Awards on 5-18-08.  Not only does the American Idol star get her clothes ripped off in the middle of the song, but she also gets rained on in the last 30 seconds of the song and is soaking wet! If you're into country music, you'll definitely like this song and her performance at ACM. Check out the video below:

Download tons of Taylor Swift ringtones for your cell phone, including the country music stars hit song "Should've Said No".

Music fans who sign up for Dada are given tokens that can be redeemed for one download of a ringtone, or other mobile content such as wallpapers and games. In addition, and as an alternative to downloading only mobile content, Dada members now have the option to download full song tracks in MP3 format to their computer. Thee MP3 tracks can then subsequently be transferred to any mobile phone, iPod or digital music player. Dada Mobile expects to be able to offer users over-the-air MP3 downloads to mobile devices in the coming months.

SONY BMG's catalog is currently available through the network, and the joint venture expects to add content from other labels in the near future.

The service is currently available to users from AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Alltel, Virgin, Cellular One, Boost, Cricket, and Nextel.

We're thrilled to be able to offer our customers exactly what they've been asking for," said Massimiliano Pellegrini, Dada's CEO. "By introducing both mobile content and MP3 downloads for the PC, we're not only offering consumers more for their money, we're giving them more than anyone else in the industry. We're excited to take this new step forward, and set the standard for the next generation social-driven music storefront.

Who would have thought that cell phone ringtones would try and be banned by Islamic militants in Pakistan's tribal areas.  But that's exactly what militants are now trying to do in tribal areas around Pakistan and Afghanistan. For what ever reason, these militants have something against mobile music.  Do militants have any fun? Nah...  

This is just another reason to load up your cell phone with the hottest music ringtones and have a little fun. Life's too short to abide by absolutely stupid rules like these. I say screw any rules that don't want you listening to awesome music on your cell phone!!! Ringtones are GREAT!

The Hills hottie, Audrina Patridge recently revealed her favorite ringtones that are on her cell phone.  The MTV reality star said she's into “Shadow of the Day” by Linkin Park, “Flashing Lights” by Kanye West, and “Won’t Go Home Without You” by Maroon 5.