ExclusiveSony Ericsson announces Xperia arc smartphone News Mark - January 6, 2011 Sony Ericsson has revealed a new smartphone to join its Xperia range. The Xperia arc will run Android v2.3, includes an 8.1 megapixel camera, is just 8.7mm deep at its thinnest part and has an extra-wide 4.2-inch screen.
ExclusiveQualcomm to acquire wireless networking company News Mark - January 6, 2011 Qualcomm has reached an agreement to acquire Atheros Communications, a wireless technology company that produces WiFi and Bluetooth products.
ExclusiveSkype to acquire mobile video service Qik News Mark - January 6, 2011 Mobile video sharing service Qik, which recently announced it had 5 million worldwide users, is to be acquired by Skype. The transaction is expected to be completed later this month.
ExclusiveOfcom allows UK networks to put 3G services on GSM frequencies News Mark - January 6, 2011 Ofcom has allowed UK mobile phone operators to put 3G mobile data services on the frequencies previously set aside for 2G communication. It says this has the potential to increase mobile broadband speeds, deliver improved in-building coverage and widen mobile broadband coverage in rural areas.
ExclusiveDual-core Android smartphone coming to the UK from Motorola and Orange News Mark - January 6, 2011 Motorola Mobility and Orange UK have announced the Motorola ATRIX, described as “the world’s most powerful smartphone” with a dual-core 1GHz processor and 1GB of RAM plus 16GB of expandable storage.