Research In Motion shares regain some ground lost after iPhone's introduction (Canadian Press)   10 Jan 2007 20:47 GMT
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - As technology lovers continue to enthuse about Apple's newly announced cellphone, industry observers say the iPhone won't likely stop Research In Motion (TSX:RIM) and its BlackBerry products but could could slow their momentum.
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Apple iPhone hits handset makers' shares (Reuters)   10 Jan 2007 19:27 GMT

Reuters - Shares in mobile phone makers including Nokia, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics slipped on Wednesday on worries about their ability to compete with Apple Computer's new iPhone.

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Vodafone may make bid for controlling stake in Indian mobile phone company (Canadian Press)   10 Jan 2007 18:32 GMT
Canadian Press - NEW DELHI (AP) - Vodafone Group PLC's chief executive said Wednesday his company will soon make a firm bid for Hong Kong-based Hutchison Whampoa's controlling stake in a leading Indian mobile phone company.
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Apple iPhone roils world handset stocks (InfoWorld)   10 Jan 2007 18:18 GMT
InfoWorld - Global investors dumped stocks in a number of mobile device makers on Tuesday including BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM), after Apple Inc. announced its entry into the mobile phone market with the iPhone.
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Can Apple Best the Phone Competition? (NewsFactor)   10 Jan 2007 16:45 GMT
NewsFactor - In the wake of the splashy Macworld keynote delivered by Apple CEO Steve Jobs, the Internet is awash not only with images of Jobs being dwarfed by a gigantic iPhone replica, but also with speculation about how Apple might change the world of handhelds and mobile phones.
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TI sees under-$20 mobiles by year end   10 Jan 2007 14:41 GMT
Texas Instruments (TI), is developing a broad range of chips for low-cost handsets aimed at developing countries, and sees prices ranging from under-$20 for basic phones to $35 for GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) mobiles complete with a camera and music player on board by the end of this year.
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U.S. commerce secretary slaps China for 3G stance (InfoWorld)   10 Jan 2007 13:15 GMT
InfoWorld - Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez Tuesday criticized China for delaying the creation of a 3G (third generation) wireless network in that country, saying it is thwarting global technology innovation by not embracing standards.
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U.S. commerce secretary slaps China for 3G stance   10 Jan 2007 13:12 GMT
Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez Tuesday criticized China for delaying the creation of a 3G (third generation) wireless network in that country, saying it is thwarting global technology innovation by not embracing standards.
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Visa, Nokia turn cell phones into credit cards   10 Jan 2007 12:57 GMT
Credit card giant launches global system to turn mobile phones into wallets in a deal with the world's top handset maker.
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Vodafone says to bid for Hutchsion Essar in weeks (AFP)   10 Jan 2007 12:54 GMT

AFP - The chief executive of British mobile phone giant Vodafone has said the firm will make a bid for India's Hutchison Essar in a "few weeks."

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