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Motorola Video Promises Tablet Appearance At CES
Motorola is set to unveil its tablet running Google's Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) operating system at next month's CES show
Samsung Nexus S Gets Price Cut For UK Launch
Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy will have the Android-based Samsung Nexus S on December 22
Nokia Considers Windows Phone 7 OS For New Phones
Nokia is rumoured to be considering deploying Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 on its new smartphones
Study: Apple’s iPad To Continue Market Share Lead Through 2012
A study concludes Google Android tablets will make up 39 percent of the tablet market by 2012, while the iPad will continue to take a 44 percent share
Could Google Android Merge With Chrome OS?
Some are suggesting that Google should merge Chrome and Android. Clint Boulton says it might happen, but not any time soon
Despite Pressure, RIM Sees Record BlackBerry Sales
RIM, under siege from Apple and Android, had record BlackBerry sales for Q3 and a 40 percent revenue jump
Apple And Google Gun For Nortel LTE Patents
Both Apple and Google are said to be considering the LTE patents belonging to bankrupt Nortel when they come up for auction
Google Confirms Zetawire Purchase For NFC Software
Google has confirmed the acquisition of NFC specialist Zetawire, as the search engine giant takes the fight to Apple and RIM
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Tab Luxury Edition
Samsung shows off a 'luxury' version , and plans to ship 1.5 million Galaxy tabs before the end of 2010
Google Gives Away Nexus S To Twitter Contest Winners
Google is giving away ten Nexus S smartphones via Twitter to the winners of daily puzzles
Andy Rubin Claims 300,000 Daily Android Activations
More than 300,000 Google Android phones are switched on each day, according to Android creator Andy Rubin
Android Users Top Mobile Data Usage Charts
Android smartphone users are more data hungry than their iPhone rivals, according to a new study
Motorola Tablet Revealed By Android Creator
Android creator Andy Rubin showed a new Motorola tablet that runs the future Honeycomb version of Android
Samsung Plots Phone Push For 2011
Samsung is planning to raise shipments of its mobile phones by 18 percent next year, as the number two phone maker seeks to pressure Nokia
Why Is Google Bothering With Chrome OS?
Android runs on tablets, so why is Google pressing on with its plans for Chrome OS? Tom Jowitt has the answers
Wait Over: Google Launches Nexus S Plus Android 2.3
Google debuted the Samsung Nexus S with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, available just before Christmas for £550 SIM-free
Android Gains On Apple As Pressure On RIM Continues
The latest smartphone numbers have found that Android continues to close the gap with Apple, but the pressure on RIM continues
Reports: Exploding Droid 2 Injures Man
The screen of a Droid 2 smartphone exploded sending a man to the emergency room for stitches
Apple Set To Release Subscription-Focused iOS 4.3
Apple is about to release a new upgrade to iOS, the operating system for its iPad and iPhone
Android and iOS Top Upgrade Wishlist
A new report from Nielsen has found that Android and Apple iOS are the most coveted mobile platforms for users looking to upgrade
Developers Pull Windows Phone 7 Unlocking Tool
The developers of ChevronWP7 have agreed to pull the Windows Phone 7 unlocking tool, as Microsoft explores official support for 'homebrew' applications
HTC HD7 Is Latest To Suffer From Antenna Issues
Reports say HTC's Windows Phone 7 device has got reception problems like the iPhone 4
Why 2011 Will Be Crucial For Apple
This year, Apple looked clumsy. Next year, it has three big products to redeem itself, says P J Connolly
Windows 7 Phone Gets Jailbreak Tool
The tool, called ChevronWP7, allows users to load any application onto their device
Windows Phone 7 Hit By Poor UK Sales
Sales of Windows Phone 7 are being eclipsed by Android and Symbian, a new report has warned
Motorola Launches Milestone 2 In UK
Motorola's Milestone 2 smartphone hits the UK just in time for 'Cyber Monday'
Windows Phone 7 Apps Sport Lower Prices
Apps for Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 platform are significantly cheaper than for previous Windows-based handsets, following its consumer direction
Apple Will Have To Respond To Acer’s Android, Windows 7 Tablets
Acer’s recent announcement of its new Android and Windows 7 tablets looks set to make the tablet market even more competitive.
Security Expert Warns Of Android Browser Flaw
Google is working on a fix to a zero-day flaw that could see Android users' data being accessed by hackers