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Apple countersues Nokia over phone patents

Apple Inc. is suing cell phone maker Nokia Corp. for patent infringement, a countermove to Nokia's earlier suit against technologies used in Apple's iPhone.

Nokia willing to pay more for Nortel assets

Nokia Siemens has asked a U.S. bankruptcy court to reject Ciena Corp. as the winning bidder for Nortel Networks' optical networking and carrier Ethernet businesses.

Nokia sues top LCD, CRT display makers

Nokia Corp., the world's biggest mobile phone maker, said Tuesday it has filed suits against several leading liquid crystal display makers — including Philips, Toshiba, Sharp and Samsung — for alleged price fixing.

Nokia to ax 220 R&D jobs in Japan

Nokia Corp. said Tuesday it is axing 220 jobs at research and development units in Japan as the world's largest mobile phone maker continues to cut costs.

Nokia says Apple iPhone infringes on patents

Nokia, the world's largest maker of cell phones, is suing Apple in U.S. federal court, saying the iPhone uses patented wireless technologies.

Nokia reshuffles executive team after poor Q3

Nokia Corp., the world's biggest cell phone maker, announced changes to its executive team on Friday — a day after it reported a sharp fall in market share of smartphones and a net quarterly loss.

Nokia posts loss of $832 million in third quarter

World-leading mobile phone maker Nokia Corp. on Thursday reported a loss of euro559 million ($832 million) in the third quarter, taking hits from a 20 percent drop in sales and a one-time charge for the fallen value of its network equipment unit.

US netbook by Nokia to be $300 with AT&T service

Nokia Corp., the world's largest maker of cell phones, says its first laptop for the U.S. market will cost $300 with a two-year wireless broadband contract from AT&T Inc.

Nokia plans more phones, netbook

Nokia Corp., the world's biggest maker of cell phones, unveiled new models Wednesday that boast more music features and mesh better with Facebook and the Finnish company's upcoming netbook.

Nokia announces mobile finance service Nokia Money

Nokia Corp. on Wednesday announced a mobile financial service that the handset maker said will let users send money to others by typing in that person's cell phone number.

Nokia to make laptop, jumping on wireless trend

Nokia Corp., the world's largest maker of cell phones, said Monday that it will start making a small, light laptop, similar to ones PC manufacturers are already selling through wireless carriers around the world.

ITC judge rules in favor of Nokia

A U.S. International Trade Commission judge has issued an initial determination in favor of cell-phone maker Nokia Corp. in a patent infringement case brought by wireless technology developer InterDigital Inc.

Microsoft to put Office programs on Nokia phones

Microsoft is working with Nokia to put Office software and other programs on smart phones.

MPAM bids $725 mln for Nortel assets

A private equity firm specializing in distressed assets says it is bidding $725 million to acquire the cell phone network assets of Nortel Networks Corp., topping a previous $650 million bid from Nokia Siemens Networks.

Nokia posts 66 pct fall in Q2 profits, shares drop

The world's top cell phone maker, Nokia Corp., on Thursday said second-quarter earnings fell 66 percent as the global recession sapped demand. The company scrapped its target to gain market share this year and its stock sagged.

Intel, Nokia work on new pocket computer project

Intel Corp. and Nokia Corp. said Tuesday they're joining forces to build better technology for smart phones and other mobile Internet devices.

Nokia to lay off 170 workers worldwide

Nokia Corp. said Tuesday it will lay off 170 workers worldwide to further cut costs as the global downturn continues to weaken demand in the mobile phone industry.

Nokia profit plunges 90 percent in Q1

Nokia Corp. on Thursday said profits plummeted 90 percent in the first quarter because of fading demand for mobile phones amid the world economic downturn — but its shares surged as analysts had expected an even gloomier report.

Nokia seeks gold in mobile payments startup Obopay

Nokia Corp., the world's largest maker of cell phones, is making a large investment in a California-based startup that wants to make the mobile phone the credit card of the developing world.

Nokia to lay off 1,700 worldwide

Nokia Corp. said Tuesday it will lay off 1,700 people worldwide to cut costs, as the global economic downturn strikes deeper into the mobile phone sector.

Nokia seeks 1,000 voluntary layoffs

Nokia Corp., which announced this month it was planning cut jobs, said Tuesday it will seek up to 1,000 voluntary resignations to further reduce costs amid the global economic downturn.

Skype to be included on some Nokia smart phones

Skype's software for making free and cheap phone calls over the Internet will be built in to some Nokia Corp. smart phones.

Nokia profit drops 69 percent in fourth quarter

World-leading mobile phone maker Nokia Corp. on Thursday said profits plunged 69 percent in the fourth quarter and warned the economic downturn would batter the handset industry harder than previously thought.

Nokia discontinues WiMax tablet computer

Just as Clearwire Corp. has fired up its long-awaited WiMax wireless data network in two cities, Nokia Corp. has stopped selling the only portable gadget that can use the network without accessories.

Nokia downgrades market forecast for 2nd time

World-leading mobile phone maker Nokia Corp. downgraded its fourth-quarter market outlook Thursday for the second time, saying the slowdown in the industry was bigger than expected.

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Driven to Distraction - Promoting the Car Phone, Despite Risks
Source: The New York Times

Long before cellphones became common, industry pioneers were aware of the risks of multitasking behind the wheel. Their hunches have been validated by many scientific studies showing the dangers of talking while driving and, more recently, of texting.

Nokia launching only one Maemo device in 2010?
Source: Engadget

Better sit down Maemo fans. If you expected Nokia to just kick its waning S60 5th OS to the curb in 2010 after positive reaction to the Linux side of its dual-platform smartphone strategy, well, it ain't gonna happen.

Nokia to Pull Plug on N-Gage Gaming Platform - PC World
Source: PC World

Nokia has finally decided to kill off its N-Gage gaming platform after years of shifting the strategy behind it with little success. Nokia introduced N-Gage in 2003 as a standalone handheld gaming device, which developed a small but enthusiastic following.

UBS speculates on hidden agenda in Nokia patent dispute
Source: ipodnn.com

Following news of Nokia's patent infringement lawsuit against Apple, UBS analyst Maynard Um suggests the possibility of a hidden agenda.

Nokia Sues Apple for Patent Infringement | Epicenter | Wired.com
Source: Wired News

The world's top cellphone maker Nokia Oyj on Thursday charged Apple with infringing Nokia patents in its iPhone.

Nokia sues Apple over wireless patent dispute
Source: electronista.com

Nokia on Thursday sued Apple in a Delaware court for allegedly infringing on ten wireless patents. The claim argues that all iPhones violate patents held by Nokia for GSM calling, 3G data and Wi-Fi as well as security.

Nokia N900 is now officially outed and it packs some serious stuff
Source: GSM Arena

Well, it seem Nokia have something even more exciting to announce at the upcoming Nokia World, so they've decided to fire early with the N900 tablet/smartphone announcement. N900 is a continuation of Nokia Nseries tablets.

Iranian consumers boycott Nokia for 'collaboration'
Source: Guardian Unlimited

The mobile phone company Nokia is being hit by a growing economic boycott in Iran as consumers sympathetic to the post-election protest movement begin targeting a string of companies deemed to be collaborating with the regime.

Wireless Power Harvesting for Cell Phones
Source: Technology Review

Ambient electromagnetic radiation--emitted from Wi-Fi transmitters, cell-phone antennas, TV masts, and other sources--could be converted into enough electrical current to keep a battery topped up, says Markku Rouvala, a researcher from the Nokia Research Centre, in Cambridge, U.K …

Senators want to bar contracts to foreign companies selling IT to Iran
Source: nextgov.com

Two senators plan to introduce a bill that would bar foreign companies that sell technology to Iran from receiving federal contracts.

Top mobile manufacturers agree to offer universal phone charger following EU pressure
Source: the Mail online

The days of scrabbling around to find the correct mobile phone charger are to end after a landmark agreement between the leading manufacturers.

Telecom firms back standard phone charger in Europe
Source: Yahoo! Tech - Daily Features

"People will not have to throw away their charger whenever they buy a new phone," said EU Industry Commissioner Guenter Verheugen, estimating that unwanted phone accessories accounted for thousands of tons of waste in Europe each year.

Dispute Erupts Over Who's Helping Iran Eavesdrop - World Watch - CBS News
Source: CBS News

The source of the surveillance technology used by Iran's Internet service providers remains an unresolved political question that could prove an embarrassment for any western company linked to Tehran's censorial regime.

Fed contractor, cell phone maker sold spy system to Iran
Source: The Washington Times

Two European companies — a major contractor to the U.S. government and a top cell-phone equipment maker — last year installed an electronic surveillance system for Iran that human rights advocates and intelligence experts say can help Iran target dissidents.

Fed contractor, cell phone maker sold spy system to Iran
Source: The Washington Times

Two European companies — a major contractor to the U.S. government and a top cell-phone equipment maker — last year installed an electronic surveillance system for Iran that human rights advocates and intelligence experts say can help Iran target dissidents.

Prototype Nokia phone recharges by harvesting energy from ambient radio waves... like cell phone signals
Source: Yahoo! Tech - Daily Features

Pardon the cliche, but it's one of the holiest of Holy Grails of technology: Wireless power.

Apple Races To Keep Ahead Of Rivals
Source: The New York Times

SAN FRANCISCO — With its coveted gadgets and resurgent stock price, Apple has cast something of a spell on both consumers and investors

Nokia's app store stumble
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Nokia's new Ovid app store a complete disaster

Nokia's Ovi absorbs WidSets
Source: The Register (UK)

Nokia's Ovi Store gobbled up the Java-based WidSets platform this morning, as Nokia struggles to build the portal into all things to all men before the start of June.

Criminals Paying Up to $32,000 for Old Nokia Cell Phones
Source: Yahoo! Tech - Daily Features

Got an old Nokia 1100 sitting around? You may be sitting on a fortune... albeit with a catch. Certain circles are said to be paying upwards of $32,000 for the handsets, at least those made in Nokia's Bochum factory in Germany.

Nokia widgets to charm

Woohy, woohaa, widgets. Hijack !Andrew Orlowski hits Nokia for its widgets business strategy.I have to disagree this time with him.

Nokia mobile web server

User- generated mobile phone content for your friends and family that doesn't have to be uploaded.

Nokia closes Porn'n'Warez swap site
Source: The Register (UK)

Nokia is closing its Web 2.0-tastic user generated content website MOSH.

Nokia to Make Laptops
Source: informationweek.com

The world's largest cell phone manufacturer is "actively looking" at entering the laptop market, according to a recent Finnish television interview by CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo.

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