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    Apple regains smartphone number one spot

    Apple reclaimed its position as the number one smartphone vendor in the fourth quarter of 2011, displacing Samsung following the launch of the iPhone 4S, according to figures from Strategy Analytics. The company noted that for the full year 2011, Samsung was the market leader, with a share of 20 percent – displacing long-term number one Nokia. Read more...

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Mobile Business Briefing Top News Articles

  • LG Display narrows loss on Apple demand

    Flat-screen maker LG Display managed to significantly reduce losses in Q4 thanks in part to increasing demand for its displays from Apple for use in the iPhone and iPad. Read more...

    19 hours ago

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  • Samsung confirms smartphone-fuelled growth

    Samsung saw a 17 percent year on year rise in net profit for the fourth quarter of 2011 to hit KRW4.0 trillion (US$3.6 billion) compared to 3.4 trillion for Q4 2010 Read more...

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  • Intel acquires RealNetworks’ patents and video software

    Chip giant Intel has become the latest tech firm to bolster its patents portfolio, agreeing to buy approximately 190 patents and 170 patent applications, as well as next-generation video codec software, from RealNetworks for US$120 million. Read more...

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  • Motorola confirms lacklustre Q4

    Motorola announced its anticipated poor numbers for the fourth quarter of 2011, as it joined the ranks of handset vendors struggling during the period. Read more...

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  • Everything Everywhere, BT extend UK LTE trial

    UK number one operator Everything Everywhere and BT Wholesale are extending their trial of 4G LTE technology in the south-west of the country Read more...

    21 hours ago

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Discussions

  • In the gutter looking at the stars

    Apple’s stellar earnings this week highlight the uphill task facing RIM’s new CEO Read more...

    By Matt Ablott

    14 hours ago

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  • A new CEO won’t help RIM without new thinking

    Like Apple and SAP before it, RIM needs a change of philosophy if it’s to become a major player again. Read more...

    By Tim Ferguson

    2 days ago

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  • Apple and Facebook: The end of an affair?

    The two industry giants helped shape today’s mobile world - but they are increasingly at war. Read more...

    By Matt Ablott

    7 days ago

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  • Strength in numbers

    Samsung’s planned move to align bada with Tizen could offer benefits for developers and consumers. Read more...

    By Steve Costello

    10 days ago

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  • Why mobile TV’s time may be coming

    Mobile broadcast TV hasn't really taken off so far but with increasing pressure on networks, operators may soon provide the support that the technology needs to progress Read more...

    By Tim Ferguson

    21 days ago

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  • PlayBook’s January sale reveals the secret to competing with Apple

    The iPad continues to dominate the tablet market, but that could change in 2012. Read more...

    By Matt Ablott

    22 days ago

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Recent Comments

Mixed picture for Nokia, as 2012 presents challenges
"Well over 1 Mio Lumigon phones would be a nice result , the same number for Lumia can only be descri" added by Reinhard Haberfellner - Yesterday

CEOs resign as RIM enters "new phase"
"It's time that RIM adds some open features instead of closed applications which makes the user blind" added by Michel LEBER - 3 days ago

CEOs resign as RIM enters "new phase"
"Just look at the interview and you see that this guy won't be "the chosen one" to save RIM . http://" added by Reinhard Haberfellner - 4 days ago

Tough Q4 pushes Sony Ericsson into the red
"CAUSE FOR SONY-ERICSSON, NOKIA AND RIM DILEMMA IS THE SAME
and soon ANDROID and APPLE will hav" added by Brian Keedwell - 8 days ago