Google and Dish Network are rumored to be working on a collaborative deal to launch a new mobile service in the US market.
It could be launched as early as next year. Sources say that Google would only focus on data services on this network.
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The Verge has reported that Microsoft is in the process of replacing their Windows Live Messenger platform with Skype.
Users on Windows Live Messenger would be asked to upgrade to Skype which is largely focused on voice and video calling.
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LG has apparently launched their Optimus Vu model in the Indian market. It is now listed on their Indian website.
LG Optimus Vu is a challenger to the Samsung Galaxy Note series with its huge display. LG India has listed it at a MRP of Rs. 34500.
Online reports claim that Amazon is closing in on a possible deal to acquire the mobile chip business of TI.
This is pretty surprising even though Amazon has their own hardware product range that uses the same type of chips.
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Online sources are now reporting that Google is working with Samsung on the 10 inch version of the Nexus branded tablet pc.
Asus of course launched the 7” edition in this series which is sold in the market as Google Nexus 7.
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If you were hoping that Samsung would stop bundling tons of customized apps on their Android smartphones, you are not going to like this.
The company is reportedly working on their own browser product. Samsung is said to be hiring webkit developers
Tablet PCs have pretty much killed the market for netbooks and this is hurting Acer which dominated that market.
The company is now rumored to be working on their second generation Chromebooks which would become their focal point now that netbooks
Apple iPhone 5 was announced last week and with its arrival later this month, Apple iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 are getting a price cut.
Apple announced that iPhone 4S would be sold for USD 100 with a contract. iPhone 4 would be available for free
Apple recently launched their new laptop range featuring the retina display. We are now hearing reports that they could update their iMac range of desktops before the holiday season as well.
Surprisingly, the rumor mill is rather quiet about the
Honda recently acquired the stake of their joint venture partner in India. The company is now reported to be working on a major strategy change that might result in discontinuation of premium models in the Indian market.
Online reports suggest