Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Motorola wins Xbox and Windows 7 ban in Germany - BBC News


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Motorola wins Xbox and Windows 7 ban in Germany
BBC News
Motorola Mobility has been granted an injunction against the distribution of key Microsoft products in Germany. The sales ban covers the Xbox 360 games console, Windows 7 system software, Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player.
German court rules against Microsoft on patentsBusinessWeek
Exclusive: $99 Xbox 360 + Kinect bundle launching next week with two-year ...The Verge
Microsoft to launch $99 Xbox console packageNDTV
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EU may reopen Google review - Boston Globe


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EU may reopen Google review
Boston Globe
By Kevin O'Brien BERLIN - European privacy regulators said Wednesday that they were considering reopening their inquiries into Google's collection of personal e-mails and Web searches for its Street View service. The decision came after revelations ...
Did Google lie to European privacy regulators?Digitaltrends.com
European Regulators May Reopen Street View InquiriesNew York Times
An Intentional Mistake: The Anatomy of Google's Wi-Fi Sniffing DebacleWired News
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Samsung No. 1 Raises Pressure on Apple for IPhone Choices: Tech - San Francisco Chronicle


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Samsung No. 1 Raises Pressure on Apple for IPhone Choices: Tech
San Francisco Chronicle
May 3 (Bloomberg) -- Samsung Electronics Co. regained the lead in smartphones from Apple Inc. in the first quarter of this year. One of its weapons: screens of many different sizes. Samsung sells at least 13 smartphones with screens ranging from 2.8 ...
Samsung expected to unveil next-gen Galaxy S III at May 3 eventFox News
Samsung to launch next Galaxy phone at London eventBBC News
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For Major Brands, BlackBerry Is Still the 'Wait and See' Platform - Mashable


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For Major Brands, BlackBerry Is Still the 'Wait and See' Platform
Mashable
ORLANDO â€" For Research In Motion, this week has been all about BlackBerry 10, the new operating system for its phones that's set to debut to customers in the fall. Until BB10′s big debut, though, RIM faces an uphill battle in app support from major ...
Hands-on: BlackBerry Curve 9220CNET
New BlackBerry teasedSydney Morning Herald
BlackBerry Physical Keyboards Are Here to Stay: RIM CEOeWeek
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Law enforcement gets a boost with PlayBooks - CNET


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Law enforcement gets a boost with PlayBooks
CNET
by Jacqueline Seng | 3 May 2012 10:19am SGT The flashing lights on this police cruiser are controlled via a BlackBerry PlayBook tablet mounted inside the car. ORLANDO, US--Next time you get caught for speeding, don't be surprised if the police officer ...
BlackBerry Physical Keyboards Are Here to Stay: RIM CEOeWeek
BlackBerry 10: Can the device retain its loyal following without a keyboard?Washington Post
RIM CEO Heins Impresses The BlackBerry FaithfulInformationWeek
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BlackBerry Physical Keyboards Are Here to Stay: RIM CEO - eWeek


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BlackBerry Physical Keyboards Are Here to Stay: RIM CEO
eWeek
In a talk with reporters at BlackBerry World 2012, RIM CEO Thorsten Heins talked about the company's smartphones, BlackBerry 10 and where the business goes from here. ORLANDO, Fla. â€" Research In Motion CEO Thorsten Heins dispelled the notion that the ...
RIM says will still make keypads for BlackBerrysBeaver County Times
New BlackBerry teased but critics say it's almost 'too late' for RIMSydney Morning Herald
BlackBerry 10: Can the device retain its loyal following without a keyboard?Washington Post
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New BlackBerry teased but critics say it's almost 'too late' for RIM - Sydney Morning Herald


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New BlackBerry teased but critics say it's almost 'too late' for RIM
Sydney Morning Herald
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion has shown off advanced new features that will be available on new BlackBerry 10 smartphones - and a new prototype - but analysts are already questioning whether it's "too late" to claw back market share lost to ...
BlackBerry 10: Can the device retain its loyal following without a keyboard?Washington Post
RIM says will still make keypads for BlackBerrysSanta Rosa Press Democrat
RIM CEO: We're not abandoning BlackBerry physical keyboardsCNET
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Biz Break: Amazon challenges Netflix as Target drops Kindles, Yelp posts loss - San Jose Mercury News


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Biz Break: Amazon challenges Netflix as Target drops Kindles, Yelp posts loss
San Jose Mercury News
By Jeremy C. Owens Today: Amazon moves forward with original television programming in challenge to Netflix (NFLX) as Target stops selling the Kindle line of products. Also: Yelp announces first earnings as a public company, and stock indexes suffer ...
Target To Remove Amazon Kindles From Shelves This SpringWired News
Target to stop carrying Amazon Kindle hardware due to 'conflict of interest'?The Verge
Target waves goodbye to the Amazon Kindle (but Nook can stay)Christian Science Monitor
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BlackBerry 10: Can the device retain its loyal following without a keyboard? - Washington Post


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BlackBerry 10: Can the device retain its loyal following without a keyboard?
Washington Post
Another day, another flailing tech company trying to get back in the game. Welcome to Research In Motion. Welcome to BlackBerry 10 â€" the next version of the company's mobile operating system just unveiled at BlackBerry World, a huge gathering the ...
BlackBerry 10 phones reset 'laser focus'SlashGear
RIM Bets on BlackBerry Without Keyboard to Challenge AppleSan Francisco Chronicle
RIM CEO: BlackBerry 7 devices won't be upgradable to 10CNET
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BlackBerry 10 phones reset 'laser focus' - SlashGear


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BlackBerry 10 phones reset 'laser focus'
SlashGear
Fans of the BlackBerry phone this week should be at least somewhat reassured that their beloved smartphone interface will be around for the future, certainly if RIM chief executive Thorsten Heins has anything to say about it. In videos presented this ...
At BlackBerry Maker, Chief Sharpens FocusWall Street Journal
While BlackBerry World Is A Disaster, Attendees At RIM's Other Conference Like ...Forbes
RIM to Continue to Make Keypads for BlackBerrysABC News
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At BlackBerry Maker, Chief Sharpens Focus - Wall Street Journal


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At BlackBerry Maker, Chief Sharpens Focus
Wall Street Journal
By WILL CONNORS ORLANDO, Fla.â€"Research In Motion Ltd.'s new chief executive sought to further put his stamp on the BlackBerry maker Wednesday, saying he has refined the focus of the company and is close to hiring a new top marketing officer.
RIM CEO Heins Impresses The BlackBerry FaithfulInformationWeek
RIM to Continue to Make Keypads for BlackBerrysABC News
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RIM close to hiring new marketing chief, stock tanks - SlashGear


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RIM close to hiring new marketing chief, stock tanks
SlashGear
RIM stock has tanked again today, despite news that the company will soon have a new marketing chief. Following a preview of BlackBerry 10 at RIM's annual BlackBerry World conference this week, CEO Thorsten Heins said that the company is very close to ...
RIM CEO Heins Impresses The BlackBerry FaithfulInformationWeek
RIM to Continue to Make Keypads for BlackBerrysABC News
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RIM close to hiring marketing chief, stock slumps - Reuters


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RIM close to hiring marketing chief, stock slumps
Reuters
* CEO Heins says BlackBerry maker needs "focus" * RIM aims for unified message for upcoming launches * Stock drops further 5.3 pct after 6 pct drop Tuesday * RIM offered few specifics at BlackBerry World By Alastair Sharp ORLANDO, Florida, ...
BlackBerry 10 unveiled as RIM aims to challenge AppleWashington Post
Is RIM's BlackBerry 10 for Consumers or Enterprise?PC Magazine
RIM: Vote Of No Confidence; Stock Off 10% During BB WorldForbes
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Is RIM's BlackBerry 10 for Consumers or Enterprise? - PC Magazine


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Is RIM's BlackBerry 10 for Consumers or Enterprise?
PC Magazine
By Alex Colon ORLANDOâ€"RIM CEO Thorsten Heins took the stage at BlackBerry World again this morning, this time to address the press directly, without the sea of developers present at the keynote. He spent the bulk of this time talking about the ...
RIM chief: BlackBerry keyboards not going awayUSA TODAY
BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha: shape of RIM's future phones?CNET
RIM CEO: Refines Focus Of Company, Close To New Executive Hires >RIMMWall Street Journal
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Samsung expected to unveil next-gen Galaxy S III at May 3 event - Fox News


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Samsung expected to unveil next-gen Galaxy S III at May 3 event
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The two most popular phones on the planet: Apple's iPhone (left) and Samsung's Galaxy S (right). A new version of the S is widely expected on May 3.Reuters Samsung on May 3 is expected to unveil the next-generation Galaxy S III, the latest iteration of ...
Apple vs. Samsung: Who's the king of the smartphones?CNET
Analyst: Apple, Samsung Own the Smartphone MarketThe Mac Observer
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BlackBerry 10 Smartphones Must Hit Home Run for RIM Team - eWeek


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BlackBerry 10 Smartphones Must Hit Home Run for RIM Team
eWeek
NEWS ANALYSIS: Research In Motion CEO Thorsten Heins shows hundreds of BlackBerry fans the prototype of a radically new smartphone design based on the BlackBerry 10 mobile operating system that is also under development. But RIM's success will depend ...
RIM Bets on BlackBerry Without Keyboard to Challenge AppleSan Francisco Chronicle
BlackBerry 10's bold new features explainedCNET
Research In Motion Not Ditching Keyboards, BlackBerry 10 Still A Work In ProgressForbes
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Nokia cites 45 patents in lawsuits against HTC, RIM, Viewsonic - CNET


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Nokia cites 45 patents in lawsuits against HTC, RIM, Viewsonic
CNET
The company says that the patents relate to everything from power management to application stores. The suits were filed in the US and Germany. by Don Reisinger May 2, 2012 6:31 AM PDT Nokia has unleashed a massive lawsuit campaign against HTC, RIM, ...
Nokia takes new steps to protect its innovations and intellectual propertyReuters
Nokia sues HTC, RIM, and Viewsonic for patent infringementSlashGear
Nokia files suits against HTC, RIM, Viewsonic alleging 45 patent infringementsWashington Post
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RIM Puts Its Money Where Its Mouth Is: Throws Cash at BlackBerry 10 Developers - PC Magazine


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RIM Puts Its Money Where Its Mouth Is: Throws Cash at BlackBerry 10 Developers
PC Magazine
By BrothaTech If you're considering developing a mobile app, you might want to listen to what RIM/BlackBerry is offering. Yeah, I know what you're thinking, "Why I want to develop an app for a company that's on its last leg?" Because that "last leg" ...
RIM CEO Bets on BlackBerry Without Keyboard to Challenge AppleSan Francisco Chronicle
BlackBerry 10: First impressionsWashington Post
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RIM CEO Bets on BlackBerry Without Keyboard to Challenge Apple - San Francisco Chronicle


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RIM CEO Bets on BlackBerry Without Keyboard to Challenge Apple
San Francisco Chronicle
May 2 (Bloomberg) -- When Research In Motion Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Thorsten Heins unveiled a prototype of the new BlackBerry 10 phone yesterday, it lacked a feature that has kept legions of users loyal to the platform: a physical keyboard.
BlackBerry 10: First impressionsWashington Post
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BlackBerry 10: First impressions - Washington Post


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BlackBerry 10: First impressions
Washington Post
We've taken a closer look at the UI elements revealed during RIM's BlackBerry World keynote and put together a video detailing the major new elements we've seen. Firstly and foremost, RIM is focusing heavily on gestures to move between and within apps.
RIM shares take a bath after uninspiring BlackBerry 10 unwrapRegister
BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha freebies can't save RIM's stockSlashGear
BlackBerry 10: What RIM Needs to SucceedTIME
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RIM woos developers with BlackBerry prototype giveaway - TG Daily


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RIM woos developers with BlackBerry prototype giveaway
TG Daily
RIM's released a prototype version of its upcoming phone for the BlackBerry 10 operating system, and is distributing around 2000 to developers. Looking very different from current models, the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha lacks a keyboard - indeed, ...
RIM stock tanks as BlackBerry 10 playbook shownComputerworld (blog)
Blackberry 10 camera app allows you to 'rewind' photosTechRadar UK
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ICO mulls stiffer probe into Google Street View Wi-Fi slurp - Register


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ICO mulls stiffer probe into Google Street View Wi-Fi slurp
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By Out-Law.com • Get more from this author The UK's data protection watchdog may still take enforcement action against Google over its unlawful collection of personal information from unencrypted Wi-Fi networks following the recent publication of a US ...
Data Engineer in Google Case Is IdentifiedNew York Times
Full FCC report on Google Street View reveals new detailsLos Angeles Times
Congress Should Grill the FCC Over Redacted Google Wi-Fi Snooping ReportWired News
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RIM introduces new BlackBerry prototype early - Telegraph.co.uk


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RIM introduces new BlackBerry prototype early
Telegraph.co.uk
A prototype new BlackBerry operating system and designed to bring the struggling smartphone range up-to-date with its Android and iPhone rivals has been unveiled and released to app developers early. Research In Motion, the Canadian firm behind the ...
BlackBerry 10 shown for the first time: See it in actionDigitaltrends.com
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BlackBerry 10 shown for the first time: See it in action - Digitaltrends.com


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BlackBerry 10 shown for the first time: See it in action
Digitaltrends.com
Today, RIM CEO Thorsten Heins showed off some new features in the upcoming BlackBerry 10 including flow, camera rewinding, and a new touch keyboard. Photos, information, and video included. Today, Thorsten Heins delivered the first of what may be ...
Hands-on: BlackBerry 10 Dev AlphaCNET
BlackBerry 10 Prototype Is Given to DevelopersNew York Times
BlackBerry 10: What Smartphone Buyers Should Know RIM`s New Mobile OSeWeek
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