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Motorola found to infringe Microsoft text message patent

Motorola found to infringe Microsoft text message patent

Motorola Mobility has been found guilty of infringing several of Microsoft's patents relating to mobile phone text messages, exacerbating a growing dispute between the two companies.


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Chat with Huawei mobile device gurus on their plans and future

Chat with Huawei mobile device gurus on their plans and future

Shenzhen-based Huawei has grown from a Cisco competitor to a global giant engaging in everything telecoms and IT alike, with mobile devices being one of their major focuses. Here we talk to their top phone and tablet guys, Frederic Fleurance and David Wei, on the directions forward.


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Future Nokia PureView handset could be slimmer, with different camera sensor

Future Nokia PureView handset could be slimmer, with different camera sensor

A Nokia head, discussing the Nokia PureView, mentioned that future models would be thinner, and wouldn't necessarily boast the same 41 MP camera.


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Samsung goes for motion control on its flagship Smart TVs

Samsung goes for motion control on its flagship Smart TVs

Undoubtedly the next big thing when it comes to controlling our home electronics is motion control, for better or worse and now Samsung has revealed that the company is adding motion control to its high-end Smart TVs. To Samsung's credit, they've at least managed to create a funny enough ad that is likely to get at least a few giggle, oh and it features the Old Spice Guy.


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Google said to launch 7-inch tablet in July

Google said to launch 7-inch tablet in July

There have been a fair bit of rumours about a Google Nexus tablet going around as of lately and now some more detailed rumours have appeared. The 7-inch Nexus tablet is aid to be produced by Asus and it's expected to start shipping next month.


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Samsung announces new budget friendly Galaxy Ace DUOS

Samsung announces new budget friendly Galaxy Ace DUOS

Dual SIM smartphones have had something of a slow start and we have yet to see a decent high-end model for the business traveller that doesn't want to spend a fortune on roaming fees. Samsung's new Galaxy Ace DUOS in unlikely to attract many business users, but the new Android 2.3 handset does at least appear to be a decent budget option.


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NEC's Medias 101T Android smartphone comes to Mexico in June

NEC's Medias 101T Android smartphone comes to Mexico in June

NEC Casio Mobile Communications announced today plans to begin selling the Medias 101T Android smartphone in Mexico from June, exclusively through Telcel, the country's biggest mobile service provider.


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Android and iOS account for 8 of 10 smartphones in Q1

Android and iOS account for 8 of 10 smartphones in Q1

Eight out of 10 smartphones shipped in the first quarter of this year were powered by Google's Android or Apple's iOS platforms, highlighting the continued dominance of the two companies in the mobile industry.


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ASUS and StarHub announce PadFone and PadFone Station in Singapore

ASUS and StarHub announce PadFone and PadFone Station in Singapore

ASUS unveiled the PadFone and PadFone Station at Mobile World Congress in February this year. Today, the Taiwanese company has announced that the PadFone and PadFone Station will go on retail from 2 June next month, and exclusive to local teleco StarHub.


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Samsung Asia launches new Series 9 and Series 5 500p notebooks

Samsung Asia launches new Series 9 and Series 5 500p notebooks

This morning, Samsung Asia announced their second generation Series 9 laptops which boast to incorporate the world's thinnest and most compact chassis. The Korean company also unveiled their Series 5 500p multimedia notebook for consumers who want power features and high quality multimedia experience.


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Intel researching computers that mimic human brain

Intel researching computers that mimic human brain

Intel is researching computer technology that mimics the human brain so that it learns about the user over time, marking a major milestone in artificial intelligence and next-generation computing.


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Apple and Samsung reach no settlement in court ordered talk

Apple and Samsung reach no settlement in court ordered talk

Apple and Samsung have failed to settle patent disputes after two days of court-ordered negotiation.


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Dell expecting Windows 8 tablets to boost profits

Dell expecting Windows 8 tablets to boost profits

Dell is hoping to boost profits with a slew of new tablet computers powered by Microsoft's next operating system, Windows 8.


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McAfee warns of increase in malware on all platforms

McAfee warns of increase in malware on all platforms

Security firm McAfee has warned of a significant increase in malware across all platforms in the first quarter of this year, with mobile devices and Macs being increasingly targeted.


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Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S III available for pre-order online

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S III available for pre-order online

Unlocked versions of the Samsung Galaxy S III are available for preorder from an Amazon reseller and other stores around the internet.


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