Google files EC complaint against MS, Nokia
Google has filed an antitrust complaint against Microsoft and Nokia with the European Commission accusing the companies of colluding to use patents to stifle competition.
Apple-Samsung patent trial begins
The patent infringement trial Apple has filed against Samsung with the US ITC has commenced. A decision in the case is expected in mid-September.
Skype wants 1b users: president
Microsoft's Skype aims to quadruple the number of its users to one billion, according to company president Tony Bates.
Sweden warns against EU's China vendor probe
Sweden's trade minister has added to the voices decrying reported plans from the European Commission to probe whether Huawei and ZTE are benefiting from illegal state subsidies, warning that such a move could backfire against EU telecom vendors.
MS releases final test build of Windows 8
Microsoft has released the final test version of Windows 8, lending credence to expectations that the product will launch in September or October.
Baidu launches custom Android ROM
Chinese search giant Baidu has launched its own custom Android ROM. As with its Cloud Smart platform, the ROM replaces many of Google's services with Baidu alternatives.
Google Library trial gets class-action status
A US judge has granted class-action status to a copyright violation case filed by groups representing authors, graphic artists and photographers against Google's efforts to digitize books for Google Library.
Vodafone launches $110 Android smartphone
Vodafone has launched a £70 ($110) Android handset for prepaid users. The Vodafone Smart II runs Android 2.3, has an 800MHz processor and 150MB of RAM.