Amazon said to plan own smartphone
Sources claim Amazon is planning to launch its own Android-based smartphone to complement its Kindle Fire tablet, and is working with Foxconn to produce the device.
StarHub to launch 4G in CBD this month
StarHub plans to launch LTE services in Singapore's CBD this month, and aims to deploy the network Singapore-wide over the next two years.
Taiwanese handset maker HTC has reported a 57.8% slump in Q2 profit, blaming weaker than expected European sales and the problems the company had clearing two handsets for importation into the US.
Apple drops EPEAT registration
Apple has withdrawn its product line from the Green Electronics Council's electronic product environmental assessment tool (EPEAT) program, potentially excluding itself from US government procurements due to a requirement that all computer purchases meet EPEAT standards.
Quest Telecom, Huawei sign APAC cable MoU
Quest Investments subsidiary Quest Telecom has lined up Huawei Marine Networks to build and deploy subsea cable systems in APAC, if a feasibility study deems the cable project to be viable.
Facebook, Yahoo call truce in patent war
Facebook and Yahoo have settled their patent battle with no money changing hands. Each has agreed to drop their respective lawsuits and to co-operate in an advertising alliance.
Chorus, TelstraClear settle TSO dispute
New Zealand operators Chorus and TelstraClear have reached a confidential settlement in their legal dispute over the Telecommunications Service Obligation (TSO) payments operators must provide to help fund Telecom NZ's unprofitable rural phone services.
China Mobile to refund accidental $107k top-up
A China Mobile subsidiary has agreed to refund the over 680,000 yuan ($107,000) which a woman mistakenly transferred to a prepaid mobile phone account, after initially claiming the money cannot be returned.