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Handset market bounces back in Q4

The "year-long recession" in the handset industry is over--at least according to research firm Strategy Analytics. The firm found that handset shipments rose by 10 percent in the fourth quarter to 324    

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Android to be number-2 mobile OS by 2013, says IDC

By 2013, worldwide shipments of smartphones will surpass 390 million units, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.9% for the 2009-2013 forecast period, and Andriod will become the number-two mob    

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China market: Mobile IM accounts rise to over 136 million in 4Q09, says Analysys

The number of active handset-based instant messenger (IM) accounts in China increased to 136.39 million as of the end of the fourth quarter of 2009, rising 21.58% sequentially, according to China-based consulti    

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FCC questions carriers, Google on ETF policies

The FCC sent letters to the four Tier 1 wireless carriers as well as Google, asking them to explain in detail their early termination fee (ETF) policies for handsets. The probe, as part of the commission's    

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LG's handset profit takes a hit

LG Electronics shipped more handsets in the fourth quarter than in previous quarters, but the firm's handset profit margin dropped sharply due to rising marketing expenses and a drop in average selling pri    

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Ericsson ties up with Taiwan makers to explore TV solution business

Ericsson is strengthening its cooperation with Taiwan-based network equipment makers as it strives to expand its television solution business which covers new TV services such as MOD, mobile TV and interactive    

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HTC focusing on strengthening global brand awareness and market share in 2010

High Tech Computer (HTC) will pursue a strategy to strengthen the global image of its own-brand products and to boost its market share in 2010, according to company CEO Peter Chou.    

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Asia Optical to ship 8 million pico projectors for handsets in 2011, say chairman

Asia Optical expects to ship eight million pico projector modules for handsets in 2011 to meet the strong demand from high-end handsets and smartphones, up from the 100,000 units in 2010, according to company c    

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Motorola targets RIM in latest patent spat

Motorola filed a claim with the U.S. International Trade Commission against Research In Motion, arguing the BlackBerry maker is infringing on five of its patents. Motorola is seeking to bar the sale of the alle    

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Sony Ericsson's string of losses continue

Sony Ericsson posted a narrower loss than last year but was not able to break free from its chain of six consecutive quarterly losses. The world's fifth largest handset maker reported a net loss o    

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