Devices

Reports this week claim that initial successful efforts by the BBC to bring its iPlayer video platform to mobile devices could seriously kick-start the flagging mobile TV sector.

Microsoft will use next week's GSMA Mobile World Congress to announce a shift in strategy surrounding the marketing of its Windows Mobile software platform for devices, according to BusinessWeek.

Apple is planning to launch an entry-level iPhone that will retail for just US$99 this summer, according to a report by RBC Capital Markets analyst Mike Abramsky.

Samsung has unveiled a number of new touchscreen phones as part of a strategy to implement touch technology across its portfolio, although consumers waiting for a device based on Google’s Android operating system will have to hold out until later this year.

Chinese vendor Huawei has confirmed speculation by today unveiling its first Android-powered smartphone.

China Mobile - the world’s largest mobile operator by subscribers - has revealed plans to adopt a more open business model, including the launch of an Android-based software platform and its own application store.

Motorola has sought to increase its chances of future success in China, announcing its involvement in TD-LTE operator trials to be conducted this year.