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23rd April, 2013
New tax imbroglio: Mobile phones sales decline
Government decision of imposing taxes has badly affected sales and import of cellular phones.
Government decision of imposing taxes has badly affected sales and import of cellular phones.
12th February, 2013
Apple still has ‘magic,’ innovation, says CEO Cook
Apple remains ahead of its rivals in the ability to innovate and “create magic” despite tougher competition in key sectors like smartphones and tablets, said CEO Tim Cook.
Apple remains ahead of its rivals in the ability to innovate and “create magic” despite tougher competition in key sectors like smartphones and tablets, said CEO Tim Cook.
14th January, 2013
Samsung announces 100 mn Galaxy S smartphone sales
Galaxy S smartphones have topped 100 million since the first model debuted in 2010.
Galaxy S smartphones have topped 100 million since the first model debuted in 2010.
8th January, 2013
Galaxy phones power Samsung to record $8.3 billion profit
The world leader in mobiles says it sold close to 500 handsets a minute likely earning a record quarterly profit of $8.3 billion.
The world leader in mobiles says it sold close to 500 handsets a minute likely earning a record quarterly profit of $8.3 billion.
15th November, 2012
RIM offers free voice calls over Wi-Fi with BBM
The new feature is a free update for existing customers and comes months before RIM introduces its new BlackBerry 10 smartphones, which are seen critical to RIM's survival.
The new feature is a free update for existing customers and comes months before RIM introduces its new BlackBerry 10 smartphones, which are seen critical to RIM's survival.
22nd October, 2012
Video-sharing applications put users in the picture
The London-based company Six3 has launched a new video-sharing app by the same name that will enable users to send short video messages as easily as sending a text.
The London-based company Six3 has launched a new video-sharing app by the same name that will enable users to send short video messages as easily as sending a text.
22nd October, 2012
Japan firm launches real-time telephone translation
Japan's biggest mobile operator said Monday it will launch a translation service that lets people chat over the telephone in several different languages.
Japan's biggest mobile operator said Monday it will launch a translation service that lets people chat over the telephone in several different languages.
2nd October, 2012
Smartphones control smart homes at Asia tech fair
Connect home appliances, like washing machines, air conditioners and security cameras at the door - to mobile devices.
Connect home appliances, like washing machines, air conditioners and security cameras at the door - to mobile devices.
18th September, 2012
Smartphones, apps all the rage in Asia’s mobile market
A handful of smartphone apps that began as basic instant messaging services have amassed several hundred million users in Asia.
A handful of smartphone apps that began as basic instant messaging services have amassed several hundred million users in Asia.
31st August, 2012
After Apple rejection, drone-strike-tracking app maker looks to Android
Drones+ was rejected thrice by Apple, saying that many people were likely to find the content objectionable.
Drones+ was rejected thrice by Apple, saying that many people were likely to find the content objectionable.
25th August, 2012
In Apple’s victory, smartphones may end up losing
“Some of these device makers might end up saying, ‘We love Android, but we really don’t want to fight with Apple anymore’.”
“Some of these device makers might end up saying, ‘We love Android, but we really don’t want to fight with Apple anymore’.”
21st August, 2012
Apple-Samsung smartphone clash heads to jury
The mammoth Apple-Samsung patent trial moved to the jury Tuesday, setting the stage for a verdict that could have huge implications for the hot market in smartphones and tablet computers.
The mammoth Apple-Samsung patent trial moved to the jury Tuesday, setting the stage for a verdict that could have huge implications for the hot market in smartphones and tablet computers.
27th July, 2012
Galaxy phones drive Samsung to record profit again
Although the company does not release its mobile-phone sales figures, Samsung probably outperformed competitors.
Although the company does not release its mobile-phone sales figures, Samsung probably outperformed competitors.
26th July, 2012
Nokia scraps new mass-market phone software
Nokia has scrapped a software project which it had hoped would compete with mass-market Google Android phones.
Nokia has scrapped a software project which it had hoped would compete with mass-market Google Android phones.
17th July, 2012
Facebook buys mobile gadget focused Spool
“We started Spool to make content easy to consume on a mobile device.”
“We started Spool to make content easy to consume on a mobile device.”
25th June, 2012
Samsung eyes 10 mn mark for Galaxy S3 by end of July
The company, the world's biggest technology firm by revenue, posted a record net profit for all its divisions of 5.05 trillion won ($4.44 billion) in the first quarter.
The company, the world's biggest technology firm by revenue, posted a record net profit for all its divisions of 5.05 trillion won ($4.44 billion) in the first quarter.
24th June, 2012
Smartphones threatening to send SMS into oblivion
The surge in Internet-enabled smartphones in recent years has led to the rise of free voice, video and text messaging application.
The surge in Internet-enabled smartphones in recent years has led to the rise of free voice, video and text messaging application.
20th June, 2012
Mobiles to overtake PCs in Asian market soon
Smartphones and tablets are becoming the primary means to access the Internet in the region, a top Google executive has said.
Smartphones and tablets are becoming the primary means to access the Internet in the region, a top Google executive has said.
15th June, 2012
Skype jacks ads into free Internet phone calls
“While on a 1:1 audio call, users will see content that could spark additional topics of conversation that are relevant to Skype users and highlight unique and local brand experiences.”
“While on a 1:1 audio call, users will see content that could spark additional topics of conversation that are relevant to Skype users and highlight unique and local brand experiences.”
15th June, 2012
Asia week ahead
Potential fallout from Greece elections, India’s central bank policy, and Samsung’s latest smartphone launch – Reuters’ John Foley looks at Asia’s week ahead. – Video…
Potential fallout from Greece elections, India’s central bank policy, and Samsung’s latest smartphone launch – Reuters’ John Foley looks at Asia’s week ahead. – Video…
