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Nokia pays Qualcomm $20 million for patents

April 5, 2007 The handset maker turned over the second-quarter payment for the use of patents related to one flavor of 3G technology. TAGS: Qualcomm Inc., patent, handset maker, Nokia Corp., handset, 3G, agreement, payment

Google unveils cell phone software and alliance

November 5, 2007 In much the same way it changed the wired Internet, Google plans to revolutionize the mobile Web through its new open software platform. TAGS: alliance, Andy Rubin, handset maker, Open Handset Alliance, Eric Schmidt, Qualcomm Inc., platform, Google Inc., handset, SDK, cell phone, HTC, smart phone, mobile device, Motorola Inc., CEO

Procter & Gamble exec joins Motorola board

February 16, 2005 Handset maker appoints James Stengel to its board of directors to further promote its brand worldwide. TAGS: Procter & Gamble Co., handset maker, Motorola Inc., exec, handset, brand

One chip to bind all cell phone functions

May 5, 2005 Qualcomm puts multimedia engine and other features on a single chip, one of three aimed at helping handset makers build cheap models. TAGS: Qualcomm Inc., handset maker, single chip, handset, cell phone, camera phone, CDMA, multimedia, camera, MP3, MP3 player

Nokia makes more room for Yahoo

April 26, 2005 New smart phones from the Finnish handset maker come with Yahoo messaging, search and Web browsing. TAGS: handset maker, Nokia Corp., handset, Yahoo! Inc., smart phone, cell phone, messaging, agreement, U.S., e-mail, Microsoft Corp.

Cell phone fervor slows

April 27, 2005 Nokia's share of market slips as once-roaring growth in sales comes back to earth, Strategy Analytics says. TAGS: handset maker, color screen, handset, Asia, Nokia Corp., Motorola Inc., cell phone

Mobile phone companies join forces on Linux

June 15, 2006 Several cell phone makers and mobile operators plan to pull resources to develop a common Linux operating system for mobile devices. TAGS: handset maker, mobile operator, foundation, handset, Linux, Motorola ROKR, Motorola Inc., specification, platform, cell phone company, telephone company, mobile phone, mobile device, API, operating system, cell phone

Motorola buys Sendo's brains

June 29, 2005 U.K. phone maker Sendo sells 50 patents and its research division to the handset giant. TAGS: Sendo, Motorola Inc., handset maker, handset, patent, division, Samsung Electronics, Microsoft Corp.

Qualcomm lines up with Linux

May 5, 2005 Cell phone chipmaker will support Linux, marking another key company to back the open-source software on handsets. TAGS: Qualcomm Inc., handset maker, Linux, handset, cell phone, chip company, open-source software, Motorola Inc., Nokia Corp., operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Motorola phones to call on Wi-Fi, VoIP

February 14, 2005 Internet phone companies and cell phone giants grapple with Internet phone technology at 3GSM show in Cannes, France. TAGS: VoIP, handset maker, Wi-Fi network, Motorola Inc., Internet phone, Skype, cell phone, Wi-Fi, telephone company, handset, mobility, France, call, Nokia Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc.

Nokia makes push for mobile TV, widget development

April 16, 2007 Company is teaming up with other handset makers on devices and promoting new applications for surfing the mobile Net. TAGS: DVB-H, mobile TV, handset maker, Nokia Corp., mobile operator, mobile device, SIM card, CSS, handset, TV, developer, smart phone, Europe, Samsung Electronics, PC

Handset makers get in on location services

February 15, 2007 Nokia, Motorola are set to offer their own navigation services, which could put them in competition with mobile operators.Photos: Nokia, Motorola navigators TAGS: handset maker, handset, GPS, mobile operator, CDMA, operator, GSM, Barcelona, Motorola Inc., Nokia Corp., Verizon Wireless, positioning, cell phone, chipset

Sony Ericsson takes No. 4 spot in handset shipments

January 29, 2007 Nokia remains No. 1, but Sony Ericsson shipments surpassed those of LG and gained on Samsung during fourth quarter. TAGS: iSuppli Corp., Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, handset maker, shipment, LG Electronics Inc., Nokia Corp., spot, Samsung Electronics, handset, Motorola Inc.

RealNetworks shifts mobile strategy

February 9, 2005 Following a deal with Nokia, the Net multimedia company tries new approach to cell phone makers. TAGS: RealNetworks Inc., Packetvideo, handset maker, Nokia Corp., cell phone company, handset, software company, multimedia, approach, media player, cell phone, audio, mobile phone, video, Microsoft Corp.

Ericsson sues Sendo over cell patents

March 23, 2005 Sendo and Ericsson trade patent allegations. Consumers could lose out if handset prices are pushed higher. TAGS: Sendo, Ericsson Inc., handset, handset maker, patent, intellectual property, UMTS, cell phone, GSM, CEO, Microsoft Corp.

Nokia to include Windows Live services

August 22, 2007 Though a Microsoft rival, the handset giant will offer mobile Web services from the software maker, including Windows Live Messenger, Hotmail. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Live, handset, Nokia Corp., handset maker, Microsoft Windows Live Messenger, WAP, multimedia, Apple iPhone, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Is Motorola's cell phone revamp enough?

May 15, 2007 Handset maker is packing its old phones with new features to revive its brand and reach profitability. But critics wonder if the tactic will work. TAGS: Motorola Razr, Ed Zander, Motorola Inc., critic, handset maker, videoconferencing, brand, handset, 3G, cell phone

Motorola focuses on Indian wireless market

November 16, 2005 The company chooses India to launch a new cell phone and announces local assembly on some handsets. TAGS: wireless market, India, Motorola Inc., handset, Bangalore, handset maker, mobile phone

Philips bringing cell phone TV to states

December 12, 2005 Dutch company will sell specialized chipset in North America, and partnership will ensure content availability. TAGS: Philips Electronics N.V., handset maker, handset, cell phone, chipset, TV Tuner, TV, Japan, U.S.

For handset makers, it's all about location

October 2, 2007 news analysis Nokia announces plans to spend $8.1 billion on Navteq. Why would it shell out so much for an outfit that's not well known? TAGS: handset maker, Nokia Corp., handset, GPS, provider, location, acquisition, direction, Google Inc.
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