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Apple Fires Closing Shots at Samsung in Patents Battle
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd abused its "monopoly power" and demanded an unreasonable royalty from Apple Inc for the use of wireless patents in the iPhone, hurting the device's commercial prospects, Apple experts testified.
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RIM Plans New Contact Management Features on BB10 Devices
Research In Motion plans to provide BlackBerry users with an easy way to tap their contacts' public profiles -- including blog posts, tweets, emails and other details -- in its latest push to regain ground in the shartphone market.
Canada Minister Was Prepped If RIM CEO Talked Takeover
A senior Canadian minister was prepped to discuss foreign investment rules with Research In Motion's new CEO in a March telephone call, mindful of intense takeover speculation that's still swirling around the embattled BlackBerry maker.
Samsung Expert: Apple Overstates Its Damages at Trial
A financial expert said Apple Inc has overstated Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's profit margins for mobile products, an issue that goes to the heart of damages in the high profile patent trial between the two tech companies.
Microsoft & Nokia Book NY Windows Phone Event Sept. 5 to Steal Apple's Thunder
Nokia and Microsoft are preparing to showcase Windows 8 products at the Nokia World 2012 event in Helsinki on Sept. 5, but the two companies will also be hosting a joint media event on the same day in New York. Both events come exactly one week ahead of Apple's expected iPhone 5 unveiling on Sept. 12.
Nearly 50% of Americans Use Smartphones, Android Beats iPhone: Report
A recent report has indicated that more than half the American population has jumped on to the smartphone bandwagon, denouncing traditional mobile phones in favor of more advanced mobile gadgets.
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop Seemingly Confirms Windows Phone 8 Devices
September marks the beginning of the iPhone season. However, Nokia recently announced an event on September 5, a week before Apple's rumoured iPhone 5 event. Sources expect Nokia to announce new Windows Phone 8 devices.
iPad Mini to Resemble a Bigger iPod Touch or iPhone
The rumored iPad Mini’s expected launch date of Sept. 12 is not far away and the tech market is rife with speculations on iPad Mini’s features and design. Recent rumors suggest that the iPad Mini will resemble either a bigger iPod Touch or a bigger iPhone.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Pictures All But Confirm Device's Launch and Specs
Samsung fans probably should pen Aug. 25 onto their calendars as the launch date of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. With new photos and internal specifications leaked, the device's August announcement seems certain.
Samsung Galaxy S3: Top Three Rivals to Watch Out For
Samsung Galaxy S3 has dominated the smartphone market since its May 29 release. However, with several promising smartphones due for August and September unveiling, S3's dominion may be coming to an end.
iPhone 4S Offered at Hefty Discounts Ahead of iPhone 5 Launch: Buy Now or Wait?
With Apple, electronics retailers, and network operators all offering discounts on the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S, ahead of the purported iPhone 5 launch, many consumers are debating whether to grab the deal at hand or play the waiting game.
Nokia Fuels Hopes of Phone Launch Ahead of Apple
Mobile phone maker Nokia Oyj said on Wednesday it will hold a joint media event with Microsoft Corp in New York on September 5, boosting hopes that it will unveil its long-awaited Windows smartphone upgrade before rival Apple Inc rolls out its next iPhone.
Big Retailers Team Up on Mobile Payments Plan
A group of big retailers that includes Wal-Mart Stores Inc, Target Corp and Japan's 7-Eleven is developing a mobile payment network, adding to the proliferation of options that let consumers pay with smartphones.
