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ST-Ericsson to close, with business split between STMicroelectronics and Ericsson

Ericsson and STMicroelectronics have announced an agreement on the future of their ST-Ericsson mobile technology joint venture.

Last year ST revealed that it wanted to leave the 50/50 partnership.

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S4 for Samsung, 1m for BlackBerry

Mark Bridge writes:

Samsung launched a new flagship Android smartphone last week, eschewing Roman numerals and calling it the Galaxy S4. Well, it was never really going to be the SIV, was it?

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The wristwatch phone isn't a new idea… but is it the right time for the Apple iWatch?

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Apple is rumoured to be planning a wearable mobile device: the iWatch. Whether it’s an iPhone accessory or a stand-alone mobile phone… or a figment of overactive imaginations… remains to be seen, although press reports suggest it could be launched by the end of 2013.

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Ofcom explains its next steps to reduce the risk of ‘bill shock’

Last March, UK telecoms regulator Ofcom published the findings of its review into ‘bill shock’ caused by unexpectedly high fixed-line and mobile phone bills.

It found that mobile phone customers with ‘pay monthly’ contracts were most likely to suffer an unexpectedly high bill, with the worst cases caused when customers used their phones outside Europe.

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Samsung reveals new Galaxy S4 smartphone

Samsung reveals new Galaxy S4 smartphone

Last night Samsung announced its new flagship Android smartphone: the Samsung Galaxy S4.

The company introduced the product range with the launch of its original Galaxy S smartphone in June 2010, followed two years later by the SII and more recently the SIII.

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