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LG unveils its first Android smartphone

23 Nov 2009 02:02:13 GMT

LG unveils its first Android smartphone

UPDATE 1-RIM security chief sees smartphone attacks on horizon

18 Nov 2009 01:22:48 GMT

* Smartphones could be used to cripple networks -RIM exec * Education, security patches key to preventing hacks TORONTO/BOSTON, Nov 17 - Hackers could one day turn ordinary smartphones into "rogue" devices to attack major...

RIM security chief sees smartphone attacks on horizon

18 Nov 2009 01:20:36 GMT

Dell to start selling smartphones in China

16 Nov 2009 04:26:33 GMT

Dell Inc, the world's second-largest PC maker, said on Friday that it will start selling its first smartphone in China in late November, a move marking the company's official entry into the smartphone market, Reuters reported.The smartphone is called Mini 3 and is powered by Google Inc' Android software. The new phone...

UPDATE 3-Dell to sell smartphone, starting in China, Brazil

13 Nov 2009 21:15:35 GMT

* Mini 3 smartphone to run Google's Android software * China Mobile and America Movil's Claro are carriers * Phone aimed for consumers, not corporate clients * Analysts see high barriers to success (Adds comments...

UPDATE 2-Dell to introduce smartphone based on Android

13 Nov 2009 14:38:24 GMT

* Dell to sell Mini 3 smartphone * Phone to be equipped with Google's Android software * Phone sold through China Mobile and Claro in Brazil (Adds background) NEW YORK, Nov 13 - Dell Inc...

WRAPUP 2-Nokia, Samsung step up smartphone battle

11 Nov 2009 01:31:26 GMT

* Nokia starts deliveries of top-of-the-range N900 * Samsung to open code of own operating system * Smartphone market seen facing problems * Overall handset market to recover in Q4 -poll Nokia said on Tuesday...

UPDATE 1-LG Electronics investing heavily in smartphones

4 Nov 2009 01:48:34 GMT

* Sees Apple, Research In Motion as smartphone competition * Investing heavily now, expects to become a player WASHINGTON, Nov 3 - LG Electronics Inc is investing heavily in developing its smartphone business as it...

Chunghwa Telecom to offer e-book service for smartphone users

22 Oct 2009 04:01:18 GMT

Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd, the largest telecom and Internet services provider in Taiwan, plans to launch e-book services for smartphone users by the end of this year, Chang-Rong Chen, vice president of its mobile business group, said Wednesday, Dow Jones Newswire reported.The telecom carrier is now...

UPDATE 6-Nokia shares fall on weak smartphones, record loss

16 Oct 2009 01:15:25 GMT

* Loss/shr 0.15 euros vs fcast profit 0.09 euros/shr * Reports weakest ever quarterly result * Smartphones mkt share falls to 35 pct from 41 pct in Q2 * Books $1.35 bln hit on networks...

Taiwan's MediaTek to deliver Windows Mobile-based smartphone

13 Oct 2009 01:37:42 GMT

Taiwan-based MediaTek, the world's seventh-largest chip designer, is set to deliver Windows Mobile-based smartphones at the beginning of next year, a Chinese-language newspaper called the Commercial Times reported Monday, citing market sources as saying.The Taiwanese newspaper said that the 2.75G...

HTC launches compact smartphone

12 Oct 2009 08:16:56 GMT

HTC Corporation has announced the launch of HTC Touch2, a compact and stylish smartphone which is one of the first mobile phones to include Microsoft鈥檚 new Windows Phone software.

ANALYSIS-PNDs have clear road in war with smartphones

21 Sep 2009 01:37:05 GMT

BANGALORE/AMSTERDAM, Sept 18 - The notion that the explosion in the popularity of smartphones with GPS chips is diverting consumers from their personal navigation devices (PND) is reversing course. The navigation market was once a...

ANALYSIS-Software emerges as key in smartphone fight

8 Sep 2009 09:39:31 GMT

* Smartphone makers need proprietary software to stay ahead * Need to balance development of own software with high costs * Smaller smartphone brands - HTC, Samsung could be worst-hit * Some players turning to...

Samsung to open smartphone download store in Europe

31 Aug 2009 08:53:43 GMT

SEOUL, Aug 31 - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, the world's second-largest mobile phone maker, said on Monday it would open an online store for smartphone applications on Sept. 14 in Europe. Handset makers worldwide are...

Asustek aims to ship 1 mln smartphones in 2010

19 Aug 2009 07:56:15 GMT

TAIPEI, Aug 19 - Netbook PC pioneer Asustek <2357.TW> on Wednesday set a modest 2010 shipment target of 1 million units for its newly launched smartphone, underscoring its vulnerability as a new player in the...

Hi-tech solution protects smartphones

4 Aug 2009 06:40:31 GMT

Smartphone and communicator users can now depend on cutting-edge technology to keep at bay malware and network attacks and SMS spam and protect data in case the device is lost or stolen.

Shares of smartphone maker HTC plunge on outlook

3 Aug 2009 02:26:23 GMT

TAIPEI, Aug 3 - HTC <2498.TW>, the world's No.4 smartphone maker, plunged by its daily 7 percent maximum limit on Monday after it unexpectedly slashed its revenue forecast for this year. At 0118 GMT, HTC...

INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Acer upbeat on smartphones, aims 7 pct share

22 Apr 2009 04:01:24 GMT

* Aims for 6-7 pct smartphone market share in 3 years * Expects to sell 1 million smartphones next year * Shares up 3.7 pct, far outpacing big board (Adds background, details, analyst comments) SINGAPORE,...

INTERVIEW-Acer aims to sell over 1 mln smartphones in 2010

22 Apr 2009 02:51:15 GMT

SINGAPORE, April 22 - Acer Inc <2353.TW>, the world's third-largest computer maker, plans to sell more than a million smartphones in 2010 and aims to take a 6-7 percent share of the market in three...

Acer to tap into mainland's smartphone market

9 Apr 2009 07:36:47 GMT

Taiwan-based Acer Inc, the world's third-largest PC brand, will introduce its mobile smartphone to the Chinese mainland as part of its expansion strategy, said Chairman J.T. Wang, the Shanghai Daily reported on Thursday.Wang said that Acer was in talks with two telecom operators on the mainland about...

INTERVIEW-Qualcomm upbeat on smartphone market in slow economy

20 Mar 2009 07:59:18 GMT

TAIPEI, March 20 - Qualcomm, the world's largest maker of cellphone chips, said demand for higher-end smartphones remains strong despite a weak economy, and it sees promising growth opportunities linked to the issuance of 3G...

Battle of the Touch-Screen Smartphones

4 Jan 2009 05:49:45 GMT

The iPhone may have started the touch-screen smartphone trend, but these days, there's no shortage of competition. Which handset is right for you?

The ultimate smartphone smackdown 2008

25 Dec 2008 07:39:06 GMT

Here are reviews of six of the latest smartphones available for "business" users, plus a preview of a few that have yet to hit the market.

Smartphone Superguide

6 Oct 2008 07:35:31 GMT

Here's a look at the latest and greatest smartphones on all four major platforms: BlackBerry, Apple, Windows Mobile, and Symbian. Plus a sneak peek at the hottest handsets on the horizon.

The Eight Hottest Smartphones of 2008

17 Dec 2008 06:53:00 GMT

To celebrate the closing of 2008, we've hand-picked eight of the best smartphones to hit retail shelves throughout the year. We've got all the heavy-hitters, but a few of our choices just might surprise you.

Folding screen for mobile phones unveiled

30 Dec 2008 07:11:27 GMT

A mock-up of a smartphone with a flexible display developed by Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute.

The Long Road To The Laptop

11 Nov 2008 07:32:13 GMT

This graphic adaptation explores the role of Alan Kay, whose ideas shaped the development of today's laptops, handhelds, and smartphones.

Apple's iPhone Partners Around the World

20 Oct 2008 09:26:59 GMT

The new 3G version of the 眉berpopular smartphone will be offered in more than 70 countries. In some, customers will get a choice of mobile providers

The Best Phones for Alltel

20 Aug 2008 07:21:17 GMT

These cell phones and smartphones are the best of what you can get on Alltel, the nation's No. 5 carrier.