Smartphone material costs drop by 13% in 2010, report says
The price of smartphone materials dropped by 13 per cent last year compared to 2009, according to In-Stat, as volumes of low-cost smartphones increased amid surging popularity.
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Bluetooth low-energy spec to help shipments reach 2B in 2013
The recession in 2009 led to a small reduction in Bluetooth devices shipped globally, but upcoming low-energy Bluetooth devices will trigger renewed growth in those short-distance wireless devices, especially for phones and industrial and medical gear.
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Intel moves beyond 'just the chip' with McAfee buy
After trying to push its way into the increasingly lucrative consumer electronics market for the last few years, Intel hopes that adding a security offering will be just what the market needs.
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Dual-mode smartphones help boost wifi
Wifi may not be cutting-edge technology anymore, but iPhones, netbooks and other portable devices will put it in many more consumers' hands this year, according to figures released by the Wi-Fi Alliance and research company In-Stat.