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Entries for May, 2011

Exclusive: Yahoo, Alibaba reach agreement over Alipay: sources

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Yahoo Inc has resolved its dispute with Alibaba Group over the Chinese company’s transfer of a major Internet asset to its chief executive, two sources close to the matter said. Original post by Soulskill

Sprint files to block AT&T purchase of T-Mobile USA

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON D.C. (Reuters) – Sprint Nextel has formally asked U.S. regulators to block AT&T Inc’s proposed $39 billion purchase of T-Mobile USA, saying the deal “has no public interest benefit” and would harm competition even if it comes with conditions. Original post by Soulskill

Apple could launch 8-megapixel iPhone sans SIM card in August

According to Macotakara, Apple is scheduled to launch its new iPhone in late July or August — not September as many other reports have claimed. Apple’s new device will offer a Cortex-A9 processor as well as an 8-megapixel camera. It may also have a SIM-free design and support for both GSM and CDMA networks, allowing [...]

Exclusive: Yahoo and Alibaba reach agreement over Alipay:sources

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Yahoo Inc has resolved its dispute with Alibaba Group over the Chinese company’s transfer of a major Internet asset to its chief executive, two sources close to the matter said. Original post by Soulskill

Exclusive-Yahoo and Alibaba reach agreement over Alipay:sources

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Yahoo Inc has resolved its dispute with Alibaba Group over the Chinese company’s transfer of a major Internet asset to its chief executive, two sources close to the matter said. Original post by Soulskill

Android’s U.S. smartphone OS market share plateaus in latest Nielsen report

According to new data released by Nielsen on Tuesday, Android’s market share has hit a plateau in the United States. Android remains the most popular operating system — ahead of iOS and BlackBerry OS, and Windows Mobile — with a 36% share of the market. However, that figure is on a par with the 37% [...]

Sprint files to block AT&T/T-Mobile USA deal

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Sprint Nextel has formally asked U.S. regulators to block AT&T Inc’s proposed $39 billion purchase of T-Mobile USA, saying the deal “has no public interest benefit” and would harm competition. Original post by Soulskill

Sony to cut TV losses by about 50 percent in 2011/12: report

BANGALORE (Reuters) – Sony Corp will look to reduce operating losses in its television business by at least half in the current fiscal year through March 2012, Chief Financial Officer Masaru Kato said in an interview with the Nikkei business daily. Original post by Soulskill

Android is now the most popular smartphone platform among BGR mobile readers

While Apple’s iPhone had a head start, there’s just no stopping Google’s Android OS as far as market share is concern. What’s interesting is that, generally, web browsing on an iPhone had been a much more enjoyable experience, thus the higher web browsing stats from the iPhone versus other smartphones. Fast forward to today, and web browsing [...]

Online network Viadeo eyes Africa after shelving IPO

DAKAR (Reuters) – Viadeo, the world’s second-biggest online networking site for professionals behind LinkedIn, plans to double its users in Africa within a year, its chief operating officer for the continent said on Tuesday. Original post by Soulskill