Mobile/Wireless


Lawsuit Claims Major App Makers Stealing Personal Info

A class-action lawsuit was filed in an Austin, Texas court this week that alleges some of the most-downloaded mobile apps are harvesting personal information without users' knowledge.

Consortium That Bought Nortel Now Seeks Royalties

A consortium of companies that purchased assets from the former Nortel Networks Corp. now plans to monetize its intellectual property.

Two Months Remain Until Windows Mobile Marketplace Shutdown

Microsoft's online app store for its Windows Mobile smartphone OS will shut down in May.

4G iPad Arriving With Faster Processor, Improved Display

During a debut event this morning, Apple took the wraps off its new iPad.

Windows Embedded Standard 8 Available for Preview

Microsoft this week announced a community test preview (CTP) release of Windows Embedded Standard 8.

Nokia Is Top Windows Phone Vendor

Nokia is now the leading Windows Phone smartphone supplier, according to a market research report by Strategy Analytics.

Microsoft Raises Motorola Dispute to EC Level on Essential Video Patents

A complaint by Microsoft was filed with the European Commission on Wednesday about standard-essential patents licensing terms set by Motorola Mobility.

Mobile Privacy Pact Signed by Microsoft, Apple, Google

A new agreement will call for app developers to provide clear information on their individual privacy policies before their products are downloaded.

Judge: Microsoft May Use Its Patents To Destroy Android

A court's "initial determination" on patent misuse that went against Barnes & Noble is now partly available for public inspection.

Google Gets U.S., EU Approvals To Buy Motorola Mobility

Google's proposed acquisition of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. today received approvals from the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, as well as the European Commission.

Microsoft Wants 'Reasonable' Standards Licensing

Microsoft on Wednesday published a statement on so-called "standard essentials patents" and fairness in licensing, but the policy declaration is arriving in a litigious climate, particularly in the mobile space.

ITC Attorney: Barnes & Noble Did Not Infringe Microsoft Patents

Microsoft's patent infringement claims against Barnes & Noble did not convince an attorney at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), according to a Bloomberg interview.

Dynamics CRM Coming to iOS and Android Devices

Microsoft announced today that it will bring its Dynamics CRM suite to popular mobile device platforms next quarter.

Windows Phone 8 Details Emerge

Windows Phone 8, code-named "Apollo," will integrate the phone with the core Windows 8 OS and restore enterprise-focused features to Microsoft's smartphone platform.

Court Denies B&N's Claims of 'Patent Misuse' by Microsoft

Microsoft this week confirmed a legal setback for Barnes & Noble in an intellectual property dispute associated with Android use.

RIM Releases BlackBerry Service for Office 365

Business smartphone maker Research In Motion has rolled out its cloud-based service for BlackBerry devices that works with the Microsoft Office 365 suite of services.

Android Malware Infects Millions of Users

Malware might have infected more than 5 million Android mobile devices via deliberately corrupted apps sold in the Android Marketplace, according to security firm Symantec.

Microsoft Improves Mobile BI Reporting for the iPad

Microsoft's mobile business intelligence (BI) support strategy for the Apple iPad inched forward slightly for those using SharePoint 2010.

Microsoft and LG Sign Android Patent Deal

Smartphone maker LG and Microsoft agreed upon a patent deal on Thursday.

Microsoft's Smartphone Line Tops User Satisfaction Survey

Despite being the least-reviewed mobile platform, Microsoft's Windows Phone ranked first in customer satisfaction in a survey of online smartphone user reviews.

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