Gartner's latest report into worldwide mobile phone sales says end-users bought 314.7 million devices in the first quarter of 2010, 17% up on the same period in 2009. Smartphone sales rose 48.7% to 54.3 million units.
Hong Kong-based manufacturer G-Five made its debut in the top 10, while an increase in OEM 'white box' manufacturing has seen the 'others' category increase.
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Research In Motion says it'll reveal the sixth version of its BlackBerry operating system in the third quarter of 2010. However it's released a video showing elements of v6.0 at the Wireless Enterprise Symposium event this week. Look out for multi-touch support, redesigned apps and a new home screen experience.
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Research In Motion has agreed to acquire QNX Software Systems from its current owner, Harman International. QNX, which is based in Canada, produces software that's embedded in a wide variety of systems, from air traffic control and surgical equipment to in-dash radios and infotainment equipment.
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