NewsFactor – Oracle announced Thursday that it has sued Google for patent and copyright infringements relating to the use of Java in Google’s open-source Android operating system. “In developing Android,” Oracle said, “Google knowingly, directly and repeatedly infringed Oracle’s Java-related intellectual property,” adding that the lawsuit “seeks appropriate remedies.” (read on….) Related items Google Responds to Steve...
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Appolicious – Why type a text message when you can speak one? (Or maybe you can make an actual call?) Also in today’s App Industry Roundup, we look at the cable industry’s new embrace of the iPad and Apple’s mixed messages about nudity. (read on….) Related items Samsung Tab to reach Australia for Christmas 7-inch, $150 Android tablet set...
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PC World – The iPhone isn’t just powerful, it’s actually capable of crashing through id’s upcoming graphics showcase Rage with silky smooth aplomb. That’s the takeaway from id Software technical director John Carmack’s tech demo at this year’s Quake Con 2010, a giant annual LAN party occurring now in Dallas, Texas. (read on….) Related items Android vs....
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Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez could quit football if his passion for the game does not return. (get the story…) Related items Anelka laughs off France ban Stuttgart interested in City’s Weiss Robinson hangs up international boots Pienaar looking to commit MTN is coining it
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Reuters – BlackBerry’s Canadian maker will provide India with technical solutions next week to help read its encrypted data that New Delhi sees as a security threat, a senior government source said on Friday. (read on….) Related items Millicom to redeem high-yield bond due in 2013 (AP) Successor to T-Mobile’s original Android phone revealed at...
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Mashable – This series is brought to you by HTC EVO 4G, America’s first 4G phone. Only from Sprint. The “First to Know” series keeps you in the know on what’s happening now in the world of social media and technology. Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we...
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Reuters – The maker of BlackBerry smartphones has assured India of giving access to its messenger service and is working to address the government’s security worries, a senior security official said on Friday. (read on….) Related items Mexico approves controversial Televisa mobile bid (Reuters) India says Google, Skype, RIM must meet security needs ...
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PC World – Asustek Computer plans to launch its first tablet device with Google’s Android mobile operating system in March, the company’s CEO said Friday. (read on….) Related items Millicom to redeem high-yield bond due in 2013 (AP) Successor to T-Mobile’s original Android phone revealed at last (Ben Patterson) IDC: Smartphone Market Exploding,...
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eServGlobal Limited , a global telecoms software vendor specializing in Mobile Money and Value-Added Services , today reported increased revenue for its FlexiContent customers. (get the story…) Related items Japan’s NTT DoCoMo to buy US video software firm (AFP) Vodafone loses tax appeal in India (AFP) Low-tech, low-cost solutions connecting India’s farmers ...
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Net profit of San Miguel Corp., the countrys largest food and beverage company, fell 89 percent in the first half of the year to P6.28 billion from P55.6 billion year-on-year. (read on…) Related items Instant View: Microsoft’s Elop to be new Nokia CEO (Reuters) Nokia brings in Microsoft exec to replace CEO ...
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Reuters – India will go after any company, including Google, after cracking down on BlackBerry in its quest to keep the world’s fastest growing mobile phone market safe from militants and cyber spying, a government source said on Friday. (read on….) Related items Mexico approves controversial Televisa mobile bid (Reuters) Mergers key to survival in...
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BANGALORE, INDIA: Subex Limited, today announced that along with key partner IBM India Pvt Ltd, it has successfully struck a multi-million dollar deal with IDEA Cellular, the pan-India GSM mobile services operator. (more here….) Related items ‘T-24′ GSM mobile service arrives in Bengal under Jt venture Aircel rolls out GSM services in Gujarat Aircel launches GSM mobile services in...
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If youve become frustrated that your Palm Pre has been overshadowed by the likes of the iPhone and the Droid, heres something straight out of a James Bond film that could set your phone apart only, its not a good thing. (the story…) Related items Palm Pre flaw leads to a bugging device Palm Pre flaw means...
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India’s prime minister’s office (PMO) has stepped into the dispute over telecom network security, putting the new measures on-hold and ordering a review by the key ministries. (more here….) Related items Etisalat prefers ops merger; wont pare DB Telecom stake Comverse Expands BSS Solution at Vietnamobile to Handle Large Growth in Cellular Subscribers Veramark Relocating Headquarters to State-of-the-Art Facility Advocate...
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Reuters – Oracle Corp sued Google Inc, alleging patent and copyright infringement in the development of the popular Android smartphone software. (read on….) Related items Oracle says sues Google over Android (Reuters) Yahoo launches mail and messenger apps for Android (AP) Another SMS Trojan Appears on Android Phones (PC World) Successor...
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