Symbian puts graphics, network improvements in OS   16 Oct 2007 17:51 GMT
Symbian is adding a new graphics architecture as well as enhanced networking capabilities to its mobile OS, the company's CEO said on Tuesday.
Source: InfoWorld

UIQ plans to expand after Motorola deal   16 Oct 2007 14:31 GMT
UIQ Technology, the company behind one of the two user interfaces for the Symbian mobile OS, will continue expanding after Motorola takes a 50 percent stake in the company.
Source: InfoWorld

Nokia to launch touch-screen version of S60 software (Reuters)   16 Oct 2007 12:50 GMT
Reuters - Nokia (NOK1V.HE), the world's largest cellphone maker, said on Tuesday a touch-screen version of its popular S60 smartphone software would be ready in 2008.
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LG Electronics' Q3 profit soars amid strong handset sales (Canadian Press)   16 Oct 2007 12:04 GMT
Canadian Press - SEOUL, South Korea - LG Electronics Inc., a major producer of mobile phones and consumer electronics, said Tuesday that third-quarter net profit surged nearly 15-fold amid record handset sales and better performance by its flat panel joint venture LG.Philips LCD Co.
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Singapore gives phones a tryout for contactless payments   16 Oct 2007 11:43 GMT
Taking a cue from mobile operators in Japan, Singaporean operator Starhub Mobile is dipping its toes into the waters of contactless payment, with plans to allow some subscribers to use their cell phones to pay for bus rides, subway trips, and purchases at convenience stores.
Source: InfoWorld

Ericsson leads Europe's stock markets lower (FT.com)   16 Oct 2007 10:50 GMT
FT.com - Swedish mobile phone maker Ericsson fell steeply in early trade on Tuesday, taking other European handset manufacturers with it after warning third-quarter profits would be shy of forecasts.
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Ericsson leads Europe's stock markets lower (FT.com)   16 Oct 2007 08:35 GMT
FT.com - Swedish mobile phone maker Ericsson sank steeply in early trade on Tuesday, taking other European handset manufacturers with it after warning third-quarter profits were shy of forecasts.
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Sony Ericsson sells 50 per cent stake in unit to rival Motorola (Canadian Press)   15 Oct 2007 22:31 GMT
Canadian Press - STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB on Monday said it has agreed to sell a 50 per cent stake of UI Holdings BV to rival Motorola Inc.
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Spain's top 3 cell phone companies probed for collusion (Reuters)   15 Oct 2007 19:24 GMT

Reuters - Spain's competition watchdog has opened a probe of the country's three largest mobile phone operators for possible collusion, Spain's Consumer and Users Organisation said on Monday.

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Motorola, Sony Ericsson to share Symbian UI company   15 Oct 2007 18:25 GMT
Motorola. took a 50 percent stake in UIQ, a move that is likely a reaction to stepped up competition from the iPhone.
Source: InfoWorld