Google-Motorola deal waits on EC approval in January
The European Commission said it expects to rule on Google’s planned $12.5bn acquisition of Motorola Mobility by January 10 after the search giant submitted an application for regulatory clearance.
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Android now powers 50% of smartphones globally
Android is now running on 52.5% of all smartphones sold acfross the globe, according to a new study from the Gartner research firm.
Google Music goes live in US with Android store
Google Music has gone live in the US, featuring a free music storage cloud service, app, Web player, free social music sharing on Google+ and store on the Android marketplace.
$40 Akash tablet gets commercial launch in India
Akash, the low cost Indian tablet is set for a commercial launch, following its Government-subsidised launch in October.
Right to reply: Preserving competition in the mobile marketplace
Is Google’s growing dominance of the mobile market hindering innovation? David Wood, ICOMP Legal Counsel, takes a closer look at how the industry can remain competitive…
Top 5 browsers: IE dips below 50% for first time as Chrome and Android rise
Worldwide Internet Explorer usage has fallen below 50% if mobile and desktop browsers are both taken into account, according to new research.
Reckitt Benckiser debuts branded online and mobile games
FMGC giant Reckitt Benckiser has launched a collection of online and mobile minigames, designed to boost engagement with a number of its brands.
Google revamps TV service to integrate Android
Google has unveiled the second-generation of its Google TV software, powered by Android.
Mobile now drives nearly 5% of UK traffic
Smartphones and Tablets are now accounting for nearly 55 of all web traffic across the 5 leading European countries, according to new research.
Sony pays €1bn for full control of Sony Ericsson
Sony is to pay Ericsson more than €1bn to gain control of the companies’ 50-50 joint venture for mobile phones and tablets, Sony Ericsson.