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China-based Wanlida becomes third ODM of Intel Classmate PC, says report

Wanlida (Malata), a China-based maker of PCs and consumer electronics, has unveiled a self-developed Intel Classmate PC, PC-A1007, becoming the third ODM in the supply chain for the Intel Learning Series next t    

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Android handsets in China account for 64.1% of 1Q11 global virus/malware attacks, says NetQin

Android handsets used in China accounted for 64.1% of global virus/malware attacks in the first quarter of 2011, according to China-based mobile security solutions provider NetQin Mobile.    

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Supply of handset image sensors hit by Japan earthquake, says IHS iSuppli

The recent earthquake in Japan is impacting the production of CMOS image sensors at two facilities in the country, affecting the supply of these parts to the mobile phone market, according to IHS iSuppli.    

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Nintendo cutting Wii price to $150 on May 15th?

Nintendo's miniature white monolith has sold like gangbusters for long enough that we're wary it'll ever get cheap, but a trusted source tells us a price cut is indeed headed our way -- and that    

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Updated MeeGo interface gets shown off on Atom Z670-based reference tablet

Well, here's something of a surprise. Not only has Netbook News managed to get its hands on a reference tablet based on Intel's brand new Atom Z670 processor at IDF Beijing, but one running a new vers    

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HTC unveils dual-core HTC Sensation in London

HTC has unveiled its dual-core HTC Sensation smartphone in London. HTC has landed orders for the dual-core model from Vodafone and T-Mobile USA and will push sales of the HTC Sensation to other markets soon.    

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T-Mobile 4G Mobile Hotspot hitting stores tomorrow, just as expected

Don't ya just love it when a plan comes together? As expected, T-Mobile has confirmed that its 4G Mobile Hotspot will be hitting stores tomorrow. The ZTE-sourced sliver of plastic and OLED will be T-Mo    

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HTC Flyer begins shipping on May 9th across Europe

It's official: the HTC Flyer will begin its journey across Europe on May 9th. That's quite a bit more specific than the Q2 global release announced back in February. Now if only we had a date for Hone    

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Intel launches Oak Trail-based Atom processor

Intel has announced that the Intel Atom platform, formerly codenamed Oak Trail, is now available and will be in devices starting in May and throughout 2011. Over 35 innovative tablet and hybrid designs from com    

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Sony Ericsson handset shipments partially affected by earthquake, say industry sources

Sony Ericsson will reduce shipments, or delay the launch in some markets, for three Android-based smartphones due to short supply of some key components, including those from the Sony Group, caused by the March    

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