Topic: Handheld Computers and PDA Manufacturing

Research in Motion stock hits 8-year low. BlackBerry users leaving.

Research in Motion stock falls after company delays arrival of new phones next year. But the real problem for Research in Motion stock: Loyal BlackBerry users are jumping to other smartphones.

iPhone temporarily bests Android, at least in the UK

The iPhone had a huge October in England, roundly defeating Google's Android operating system. 

Smartphones: Biggest market now China, not US

Smartphones in third quarter sold in greater volumes in China (up 58 percent) than in the US (down 7 percent). US sales of smartphones could bounce back with release of iPhone 4S, at least temporarily.

Sony buys out Ericsson for $1.5 billion

Sony this week announced it would take full control of mobile phone maker Ericsson.

Google to buy Motorola Mobility. What's behind the sale?

Google makes its biggest acquisition yet, spending $12.5 billion on Motorola Mobility. But did Google want the phone manufacturer or its patents?

Android scores another stellar month, but why the high return rates?

Android return rates are curiously high, one outlet reports today. How does that square with its huge sales?

RIM cuts 2,000 jobs. Can the company bounce back?

RIM announces a 10.5-percent workforce reduction plan, and says it will retune its corporate strategy.

Patents held by bankrupt Nortel to be sold

Patents held by the bankrupt Canadian company, Nortel, have been snatched up by a consortium for $4.5 billion in cash. The consortium bid five times more than Google for the patents.

Tablet computers feel the competition with release of HP TouchPad

Tablet computers like the iPad will have another tablet to compete with when HP and Palm release their TouchPad on July 1.

Android now world's most popular phone OS

Google's Android leaves Nokia's Symbian in the dust. Apple still has a long way to go if it wants to beat out the Android Army.

Microsoft Slate will be available by Christmas: Ballmer

Microsoft Slate: A Microsoft slate to counter Apple's popular iPad tablet computer will be seen by the Christmas holiday.

Consumer sentiment falls, dampens stock rally

Consumer sentiment fell unexpectedly in September.

BlackBerry era coming to a close?

BlackBerry is losing out to Android in the smartphone market, slowly but surely.

Android has helped smartphone market double, study shows

Android is the most popular mobile OS in the country, according to a report released earlier this week. Now, a second study is showing that Android sales have buoyed the smartphone market to its best ever Q2.

Android could knock Apple off its perch by 2012

Android is garnering an ever-widening share of the market, two new reports show. And if Apple isn't careful, the iPhone could eventually be eclipsed by Android devices.

iPhone changed the smartphone game and will do it again

Steve Jobs to announce iPhone 4 is better, stronger, faster

"We have the technology." Just like the Six Million Dollar Man, Steve Jobs is expected to announce that the new iPhone 4 is better, stronger, and faster.

Worldwide smartphone sales stay surprisingly strong

Market research firm IDC says Nokia leads the pack in worldwide smartphone sales. But BlackBerry isn't far behind.

New BlackBerry Storm 2 smartphone extends Verizon's reach

The BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone, a successor to the original Storm, will be available by the end of the month, Verizon Wireless announced today.

Apple disables iTunes sync feature on Palm Pre

A software update from Apple blocked the iPhone competitor from working with iTunes on Monday.