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Even at US$20, Nokia 105 proves profitable for Nokia, says IHS

With its ultra-low-cost handset (ULCH) designated as the Nokia 105, Nokia has shown how it can be done: by sticking to a limited set of features and employing a highly integrated design. The Nokia 105 yields a    

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Supply chain remains upbeat for 2H13 after BlackBerry releases dismal quarterly results

The supply chain for BlackBerry smartphones in Taiwan remains positive about the business outlook for the Canada-based smartphone vendor in the second half of 2013 after the vendor announced lower-than-expected    

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Samsung, HTC to launch mini versions of flagship smartphones in 3Q13, say Taiwan makers

Samsung Electronics will launch the Galaxy S4 mini, a 4.3-inch mini version of the flagship smartphone model Galaxy S4, in the third quarter of 2013, and Taiwan-based vendor HTC will launch the 4.3-inch HTC One    

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Telecom operators to focus more on large-size smartphone shipments in 2H13

Telecom operators in China will reportedly bump up subsidies to local consumers for large-size smartphone purchases in the second half of 2013.    

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