TI cutting 1,700 jobs amid mobile exit
Texas Instruments will cut 1,700 jobs, as part of its exit from the mobile processor business in favor of developing chips for home appliances and cars.
Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer has launched a scathing attack on Apple and Google’s mobile operating systems. He accuses Apple of holding too much control over its iOS ecosystem and Google too little over its Android set-up.
Softbank, Sprint seek FCC nod for M&A
Japan's Softbank and takeover target Sprint Nextel have formally filed for US FCC approval for the planned $20.1 billion deal for the former to acquire a 70% stake in the latter.
Smartphones will keep Qualcomm earning
Qualcomm’s chief predicts the firm can maintain double-digit earnings growth for the next five years. Paul Jacobs says chipsets for smartphones will power the growth, and forecasts sales of the devices will hit five billion over the next four years.
Top India 2G bidders won't have to pay for years
The three biggest spenders in India's lackluster 2G auction will not need to pay anything for the next three years if they choose to pay in installments, as the sum they are due to be refunded from the cancellation of their licenses is higher than their first installments.
Dutch-based mapping firm TomTom is opening its data to developers of Android and iOS apps. The move comes just a few days after Nokia set sights on iOS for its mapping software.
YouView hit by trademark action
Business to business telecoms service provider Total has launched a trademark action against interactive TV firm YouView. The firm claims the name is too close to YourView, which Total patented in 2009.
Thieves steal $1.5m in iPads from JFK
Two US thieves have stolen $1.5 million worth of iPads from JFK International Airport cargo building 261, the site of the infamous 1978 Lufthansa heist.