Devices

Samsung has made a significant play in the mobile movies sector via the launch of a new movie store for the latest Samsung mobile handsets. Over 1,000 movies and TV shows will be available to download from Warner Brothers, Paramount, Universal and Momentum Pictures, and downloads will be available to own or rent.

Telecompaper reports that Telecom Italia will become only the second operator to launch HTC's Android-powered Dream device.

US mobile operator AT&T has confirmed it will begin selling Apple's iPhone 3G next week on a contract-free basis, prompting speculation that the operator is looking to ramp up sales ahead of the expected launch of a new version of the device later this year.

Sony is still committed to its mobile handset joint-venture with Sweden's Ericsson and has no plans to divest its stake in Sony Ericsson, a Sony spokesman told Dow Jones Newswires today.

Computer-maker Dell is rethinking its entry into the smartphone market after failing to generate sufficient interest from operators, says a leading industry analyst.

Dell chief executive Michael Dell has done little to quash speculation his company is making a move into smartphones.

Troubled handset-maker Motorola has quietly shut down its movie download service in the UK after launching it just nine months ago, reports New Media Age.