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GLOBAL: Huawei sues ZTE over alleged patent infringement

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. has filed lawsuits in Germany, France, and Hungary against ZTE Corp. for patent and trade mark infringement, alleging ZTE is infringing on Huawei's patents for data card and LTE technologies, and using a Huawei-registered trademark on some of its data...

Android blows past iOS in newest Nielsen numbers

It would seem now the war of words between Google Inc. (GOOG) and Apple Inc. (AAPL) over which company is activating the most devices daily has come to an end with Android the victor, Google and its hardware partners are looking to put some...

Lawmakers question OS platform companies on ability to track user's location

Lawmakers stepped in to ask operating system companies how they are tracking, using, storing and sharing location information on smartphones after media reports that Apple Inc. (AAPL) automatically tracks and stores location data. While privacy issues have always been a concern in the mobile...

Report pegs mobile software market at nearly $80B by 2017

Mobile apps are growing at a feverish pace and should drive up to $79.7 billion in revenue by 2017, according to a new report from Global Industry Analysts Inc. A few years ago a projection like this would have likely been met with laughs,...

@ CTIA: Penetration hits 96%

ORLANDO, Fla.—CTIA’s semi-annual survey of wireless operators confirmed what the industry already knows: Americans are in love with their wireless devices, and using them more and more for data connections.Some quick stats from the survey:  Wireless penetration is at 96%, up nearly 5% from...

The digital home will use various technologies, software to connect: Wi-Fi, 60 GB, Zigbee and more will make way into homes

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in RCR Wireless News' January Special Edition: "Unwrapping the Opportunities, the next generation of smart devices. To see all of the articles from that issue, click here.The digitally connected home will use a variety of technologies to...

A world of connections

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in RCR Wireless News' January Special Edition: "Unwrapping the Opportunities, the next generation of smart devices. To see all of the articles from that issue, click here.Every year we sit back and marvel at the advances made...

Most buzzworthy devices at MWC

Research firm Integrasco has released a particularly interesting report summing up Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, based on social media buzz surrounding various announcements and devices.The firm monitored social media sites and mined them for data regarding key announcements at the show, resulting in...

HP goes all in on Palm's webOS, unveils trio of new devices

It's been more than nine months since Hewlett-Packard Co. acquired Palm and the company is just now taking the wraps off its plans for the technology and talented team that it bought for $1.2 billion.At a drawn-out press event yesterday, HP unveiled three new...

HP previews new handsets, tablets

Hewlett-Packard Co. today held an event in San Francisco to show off some new hardware. The invite suggested we "Think big. Think small. Think beyond." As it turned out they missed out "Think medium." – as the company announced three different sized products.

Cisco estimates 50% of mobile traffic this year will be video: Company comes out with annual Visual Networking Index

Cisco Systems Inc. predicts worldwide data traffic will grow 26 fold in the next five years, driven by mobile video, which is expected to account for 66% of all mobile traffic by 2015, and even more surprising, is expected to account for about 50%...

Sprint, F4W ink partnership for secure VoIP

F4W Inc. said it signed a strategic partnership with Sprint Solutions Inc. in order to expand its market for secure VoIP encryption technology beyond government into the enterprise sector. F4W products offer secure communications for event response and management in the event that traditional...

Sprint Nextel expands $10 data charge to all smart phones, some feature phones

Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) said it will begin charging a $10 per month premium for all smart phone devices and a select line of feature phones activated on its network beginning Jan. 30. The additional charge will apply to all devices running Research In...

Analyst Angle: Mobile and wireless trends for 2011

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We've collected a group of the industry's leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry.I have always tried to give readers some perspectives on the coming year – trends...

MindTree restructures, becomes design services business

MindTree Ltd. said it completed the restructuring of its wireless products business into a design services business, a move first announced Oct. 19. The company said the restructuring cost between $3.6 million and $3.9 million, much cheaper than its original estimates.MindTree in late 2009...

Analyst Angle: What to expect when you’re expecting consumer devices in the year 2011

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We've collected a group of the industry's leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry. In many ways, 2010 was a landmark year in consumer devices: after years of...

Featured Video @ Open Mobile Summit: Ideaworks Labs President Alex Caccia

SAN FRANCISCO — Ideaworks Labs President Alex Caccia talks about simplifying the development process for applications across multiple operating systems and storefronts.

Reality Check: Creating applications ‘home field advantage'

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.Greetings from the Heartland of America, where we are enjoying one of the best autumns in recent...

HP readies Palm revival with Pre 2 and webOS 2.0

Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) is finally going public with its next plans for Palm and the webOS operating system after acquiring the company last April.HP said webOS 2.0 will be commercially available on Friday when it launches the new Palm Pre 2 smart phone on...

Analyst Angle: Open letter to Stephen Elop, Nokia’s new CEO: How to make Nokia great again

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We've collected a group of the industry's leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry.I congratulate you on assuming leadership of one of the great mobile and wireless companies...

RIM shares up on strong Q2 earnings

Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM) saw its stock bounce up 4% on second-quarter results that included revenue up 31% from last year and earnings per share up 76% from a year ago. Revenue for the second quarter, which ended Aug. 28, stood at $4.62...

Spotlight on: Swype

SEATTLE — Less than a block from the waterfront and ferry terminal, Swype Inc. is still settling into its new digs near this city's historic Pioneer Square. Having moved in to its new headquarters just a few weeks ago, there is plenty of room...

Analyst Angle: CIOs moving too slowly with smart phones and tablets

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We've collected a group of the industry's leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry. John Chen loves his iPhone. Like many of his colleagues at Sybase Inc....

Verizon Wireless adds data packs to prepaid plans

Verizon Wireless (VZ) unveiled the availability of data packages for prepaid customers that in turn will now allow those looking to eschew a contract a broader selection of devices.The carrier said prepaid customers can now add an unlimited data package to its “3G Smartphones”...