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Egyptian Dissidents Offered Android Encryption Apps
Whisper Systems has released country-specific Android apps to encrypt VoIP calls and texts in Egypt
Vodafone UK Hints At Galaxy Tab 2
Vodafone has hinted that it could soon stock the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 following its launch at this year's MWC
Nokia Reshuffle Will Cut Jobs and Research
Nokia's change to Windows Phone will be painful, but operators and employees are supporting it, said CEO Stephen Elop.
Nokia’s Jump To Microsoft Could Be A Death Leap
Nokia has opted for Windows Phone over Android to lead its new smartphone strategy. Sophie Curtis asks, could this be a fatal mistake?
At MWC, eWEEK Will Cover… Cool Phones!
The readers have spoken, and to our relief we can talk about phones at MWC. Next, tell us what tablets to like
Nokia Adopts Microsoft Windows Phone
Microsoft gets big backing for Windows Phone 7, Nokia gets a fire extinguisher
Gartner Says Symbian Still Leads Smartphone Race
Gartner research has found that Symbian is still the best selling smartphone OS, ahead of Android
New INQ ‘Facebook Phones’ Are Based On Android
Facebook and INQ use Google Android to serve Facebook users' online needs
Nokia Memo Makes MeeGo A ‘Burning’ Question
Nokia's house is on fire and its OS choices are in question, according to a leaked memo from CEO Steven Elop
Microsoft Phone Market Share Shows Need for WP7 Hit
Windows Phone 7 units need to show much improved sales to maintain Microsoft's market postion
Motorola Faces Concern Over Xoom Pricing
Consumers are reportedly likely to opt for the iPad, rather than fork out just under £500 for the Motorola Xoom
Nokia Management Shakeup To Herald OS Switch
Nokia is planning to shake up its management team as the company ponders its operating system strategy
Nokia Beaten Down By Android, iPhone
Symbian is struggling to remain viable as Android and iPhone dominate the smartphone platform market
Samsung Dismisses High Galaxy Tab Return Rate
Samsung argues its Galaxy Tab's return rate is not 16 percent as reported by a research firm
Android Honeycomb Could Be Tablet-Only
Google's Android 3.0 Honeycomb release might never appear on smartphones
Nokia Urged To Adopt Windows Phone 7
Nokia should demote Symbian and dump Meego, in favour of Microsoft's Windows Phone 7, says an investment analyst
Apple’s iOS 4.3 Beta 3 Challenges Google’s Honeycomb
Apple iOS 4.3 SDK beta shows features that will heat up the tablet competition with Android Honeycomb
iPhone Will Hold Off Android Onslaught
Android may lead by sheer volume, but as a singular device Apple's iPhone is still the smartphone of choice, says Clint Boulton
Google Opens Android Market Webstore For Business
Google used a demonstration of Honeycomb to officially launch the Android Market Webstore
Yahoo Hits Back At Microsoft WP7 Data Drain Claims
Yahoo has hit back at claims that its email software was to blame for the 'phantom data' issue on WP7 handsets
Android Shipments Rise Sharply In US
Google's Android platform shipped on 43 percent of US smartphones in the second half of 2010, topping Apple iOS and RIM BlackBerry
Samsung Galaxy Tab Sales Doubts Raised
Sales figures of the Galaxy Tab have been called into question after comments by a Samsung executive
Microsoft Confirms Yahoo As Phone 7 Data Culprit
The “phantom data” drain on some Windows Phone 7 handsets has been blamed on Yahoo Mail
Android 3.0 Honeycomb Tablet Is A Threat To iPad
Android Honeycomb is likely to fuel tablet competition and become iPad's major threat, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Report Finds Windows Phone 7 Share Lagging Windows Mobile
New data shows that Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 lagged behind the older Windws Mobile operating system for the fourth quarter of 2010
Report: Android Becomes World Smartphone Leader
Google's Android platform shipped on 33.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2010, edging out Nokia
Android Overtakes Symbian In Smartphone Race
Android is now the top selling smartphone operating system, says research from Canalys
Google Android Data Stealing Flaw Uncovered
A researcher has shown how to exploit a Google Android vulnerability to steal data from users
Nokia Boss Hints At Android Or Phone 7 Move
Stephen Elop says Nokia may need a new ecosystem... Android, or Windows Phone 7?