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Friday 26 December 2008
Global sales of Android-powered handsets to top 5-8 million units in 2009, says Digitimes Research
Most branded handset vendors as well as vendors in China and Japan are all planning to launch Android-powered mobile phones in 2009 – a move which is likely to push the global...
Monday 22 December 2008
HTC forecasts G1 handset sales to top one million units in 2008, third Android handset already in development, says paper
High Tech Computer (HTC) expects sales of the Android-powered G1 handset to top over one million units in 2008, the Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) recently quoted...
Wednesday 3 December 2008
China maker to launch Android Dream 2 handset soon, says report
The Android-powered Dream G2 handset from China-based maker Sciphone is expected to hit the China market for less than 1,200 yuan (US$174) within 10-15 days, according to a Chinese-language...
Wednesday 19 November 2008
China-based TechFaith sales driven by smartphones in 3Q08
TechFaith Wireless Communication Technology, a China-based handset and handset-solution provider, has seen rising sales contribution from smartphones since the third quarter of 2008,...
Wednesday 12 November 2008
T-Mobile G1 Android handset has US$143.89 BOM, says iSuppli
The T-Mobile G1 smartphone, the first wireless handset to be based on Google Android mobile operating system, carries a bill-of-materials (BOM) cost of US$143.89, according to a virtual...
Thursday 6 November 2008
Taiwan-based OpenMoko launches Android-based handset
In addition to High Tech Computer (HTC) and Asustek Computer, Taiwan-based OpenMoko has also launched an Android-based handset recently, according to the company.
Tuesday 4 November 2008
HTC to ship Android G1 phones to Asia-Pacific markets in 1H09, says paper
High Tech Computer (HTC) will begin to ship Android-based G1 phones to clients in the Asia-pacific region in the first half of 2009, the Chinese-language Commercial Times quoted...
Wednesday 29 October 2008
Asustek to launch Android handset in 1H09
Asustek Computer plans to launch its first Android-based Google phone in the first half of 2009, according to company sources. Asustek may initially sell the Android-powered handsets...
Friday 26 September 2008
China Mobile may offer Android handsets through cooperation with HTC, say Taiwan makers
China Mobile Communications (China Mobile), the largest operator of mobile communication services in China, may take the initiative to offer Android handsets in the China market through...
Friday 26 September 2008
Android and Windows Mobile smartphones are complementary, says HTC
Android and Windows Mobile handsets can complement each other in the market, offering consumers and telecom service providers more choice, according to John Wang, CMO, High Tech Computer...
Thursday 25 September 2008
Synaptics and Elan see Android-related demand potential for touch-screen chip solutions
According to market watchers, Synaptics has won orders for touch-panel chip solutions for the Android-based T-Mobile G1 handset. Elan Microelectronics is also negotiating with the...
Thursday 25 September 2008
Google needs to build critical mass for Android platform
With the official announcement of the HTC-made T-Mobile G1, Google has its first handset for the Android software platform. The iPhone-like device will debut in the US on October...
Thursday 25 September 2008
Asustek expects to ship over six million notebooks and netbooks in Europe this year
Asustek Computer expects its annual notebook shipments including netbooks in Europe will surpass six million units this year and will boost the company's rank to third place. Annual...
Wednesday 24 September 2008
First Android handset launched
T-Mobile has announced the international launch of the world's first Android-powered mobile phone in partnership with Google. Available soon only for T-Mobile customers spanning two...
Wednesday 24 September 2008
T-Mobile announces first Android-based handset: Will it fool everyone?
Whether to buy a smartphone or a basic phone is a conscious decision for most subscribers when shopping for a new model. However that may soon be changing. According to ABI Research...