Tag: OEMs

Total Results: 8

Competition in smartphone market is heating up: Juniper Research

Published: May 18, 2010

With Dell, Acer and Microsoft debuting new smartphones in the wake of HP’s planned acquisition of Palm, the cutthroat smartphone market is getting even more competitive.

Nexus won? Google fails to decouple handset from carrier

Published: May 17, 2010

While its Android OS is an undisputed success, direct sales of Google’s Nexus One have not met expectations—a sign that round one of the handset distribution battle has gone to the carriers.

Nokia acquires MetaCarta Inc., completes Novarra purchase

Published: April 13, 2010

Nokia has acquired MetaCarta Inc. and completed the purchase of Novarra Inc., initially announced on March 26, to improve its local search and mobile Internet offerings.

IPhone 3G price cut increases consumer appeal: NPD

Published: June 30, 2009

The barriers inhibiting more consumers from buying an iPhone seem to be crumbling, according to the latest findings from the NPD Group.

Smartphones shifting power from carriers to OEMs: analyst

Published: June 11, 2009

Yankee Group research reveals that trends within the smartphone ecosystem are profoundly impacting the power dynamics between original equipment manufacturers and carriers.

"Irresistible" devices, services key to future success: Nokia CEO

Published: April 24, 2009

Yesterday at Nokia's annual general meeting, President/CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo outlined the company's future strategy.

Apple's strong results prove marketers should target smartphones

Published: January 23, 2009

Although device manufacturers such as Sony Ericsson and Motorola have been struggling in terms of revenue, Apple announced strong financial results for its fiscal quarter that ended Dec. 27.

RIM countersues Motorola in hiring dispute

Published: December 30, 2008

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. is suing Motorola Inc., alleging that it was improperly blocked from hiring current and laid-off Motorola employees.