GSMA

Mobile chip vendor Broadcom has launched a new combination mobile chip that integrates Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and FM connectivity.

The board of the GSMA has elected Alexander Izosimov, the group CEO of Russia's VimpelCom, as its new chairman for a two-year term.

Ahead of a reported 'major announcement' at next month's GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Microsoft has told the New York Times of its intention to limit the number of mobile phones that run its Windows Mobile operating system.

PocketGamer.biz notes that Nokia - the world's largest handset vendor - is the latest high-profile name to be linked to the launch of an applications store.

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.

RCR Wireless News reports that Verizon Wireless is set to unveil further details of its highly anticipated LTE rollout at next week's GSMA Mobile World Congress, including the identities of its equipment vendors.

Mobile e-mail specialist Synchronica claims it can enable mobile e-mail on any phone handset with the latest version of its 'Mobile Gateway' server software, notes vnunet.com.