Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Gadgetophilia (Gadgets) – Newsletter for July 21, 2010

Wednesday, July 21, 2010


Micromax Q6 Qwerty Phone Launched

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Until a few years back the few mobile handset makers like Nokia, Motorola and Samsung used to dominate the Indian mobile handset market. However, the last few years have witnessed the growth and rise of the regional mobile manufacturers and these companies have helped in taking mobile commendation to interior … Original source on Gaea Times at : Micromax Q6 Qwerty Phone Launched.

Microsoft to sell Kinect controller for $150, bundle with new entry-level Xbox, game for $300

Microsoft to sell Kinect controller for $150
NEW YORK – Microsoft says its Kinect motion-sensing game controller will cost $150 when it goes on sale Nov. 4.
The Kinect system recognizes users’ gestures and voices, so you can control on-screen characters in racing, action and sports games simply by speaking or moving your body. It … Read more >>.

Motorola’s 4 parts, soon to part 3 ways

Motorola’s 4 parts, soon to part 3 ways
Motorola Inc. is made up of the following units:
Enterprise Mobility – Makes police radios, bar-code scanners and other equipment for government and corporate clients. It had $1.69 billion in revenue in the first quarter and operating earnings of $141 million. This unit will be called Motorola …. Read the original article  : Motorola’s 4 parts, soon to part 3 ways.

Summary Box: Motorola’s path to breakup

Summary Box: Motorola’s path to breakup
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Motorola is getting closer to splitting itself up, with the announcement of a deal to sell its Networks division to Nokia Siemens Networks. Next year, the remainder of Motorola is splitting into two companies.
WHY IT’S HAPPENING: The Networks division was too small to cut it in …. Original source  : Summary Box: Motorola’s path to breakup.

Nokia Siemens Networks to acquire majority of Motorola’s network operations for $1.2 billion

Nokia Siemens buys Motorola networks
HELSINKI – Nokia Siemens Networks says it will acquire the majority of Motorola’s wireless operations in a $1.2 billion deal.
The company says the deal is “expected to significantly strengthen Nokia Siemens Networks’ presence globally, particularly in the United States and Japan.”
The deal was expected to be completed by …. Original article  : Nokia Siemens Networks to acquire majority of Motorola’s network operations for $1.2 billion.

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