RIM said to consider splitting into two
A report claims RIM is weighing the benefits and disadvantages of splitting into two businesses, breaking off its handset division from its messaging operations.
HTC pulls out of Brazil due to slow sales
HTC has revealed plans to pull out of Brazil, shutting down operations and laying off staff, due to poor sales of the two smartphones it has launched in the market.
America Movil lifts KPN stake to 21%
Latin American telecom group America Movil has more than doubled its stake in Dutch operator KPN to 21%, through a series of share purchases.
MS may make own-brand smartphone: Nomura
Microsoft may be planning to develop a Windows smartphone under its own brand as well as a tablet, a Nomura analyst claims, citing industry sources.
Afghanistan allocates second 3G license
Afghanistan's communications ministry has allocated the nation's second 3G license, to MTN's Afghan unit.
Samsung probes Galaxy S III “explosion”
Samsung is investigating a reported incident in which an Irish Galaxy S III user's handset exploded while plugged into a car's dashboard, but has so far found no faults with the phone.
Hon Hai to buy 9.9% of Sharp in July
Manufacturing giant Hon Hai Group expects to complete the purchase of a 9.9% stake in Sharp in July, booking a roughly $214 million mark to market loss on the transaction.
European Parliament committee rejects ACTA
Controversial anti-piracy treaty ACTA is on its last legs in the EU, after a European Parliament Committee refused to ratify it, and recommended it be thrown out.