Archive for the ‘Cell Phone Wars’ Category

Sharp says mulling LCD production cut (AP) AP - Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp. said Thursday it may cut production of liquid crystal display panels, as global demand falters for personal computers and mobile phones. read for full .... Full story

China to issue 3G licenses as early as this month (AP) AP - China will issue third-generation mobile phone licenses as early as this month and expects companies to spend 200 billion yuan ($30 billion) on installing equipment, the industry minister said Friday. read for full .... Full story

Multifunction Devices Pose Tax Headache for EU Policymakers (PC World) PC World - When is a mobile phone not a mobile phone? When is a printer not a printer? These may sound like the sort of riddles you'd find rolled up in a Christmas cracker, but to IT manufacturers, judges and politicians in Europe these questions are no joke. read ... Full story

Nokia takes on Huawei in connecting laptops (Reuters) Reuters - The world's top mobile phone maker Nokia plans to tap the surging market for connecting laptops to wireless networks ... Full story

India to Auction 3G Spectrum on Jan. 16 (PC World) PC World - India plans to start auctioning 3G spectrum on Jan. 16, with both Indian and foreign bidders allowed to participate in the online auction. read for full .... Full story