Apple overturns German online sales ban by Motorola (USA, Germany)

On 02.08.12, In Mobile, By Editor

AppleMotorola MobilityiPhone maker Apple Inc. has managed to overturn a ruling by the German court which imposed a ban on the sale of some of its products in the country. According to reports, Motorola Mobility had won the legal case and forced Apple to remove some of its iPhone and iPad models from the online store in Germany.

As per sources, a statement by Apple claims that all iPad and iPhone models will be back on sale through Apple’s online store in Germany shortly. Further, Apple appealed this ruling because Motorola repeatedly refuses to license this patent to Apple on reasonable terms, despite having declared it an industry standard patent seven years ago.

In response to this Motorola issued a statement saying that they are pleased that the Mannheim court has recognized the importance of their intellectual property and granted an enforceable injunction in Germany against Apple Sales International. However, although the enforcement of the injunction has been temporarily suspended, Motorola Mobility will continue to pursue its claims against Apple.

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Motorola wins first round against Apple in patent infringement case (USA)

On 01.20.12, In Mobile, By Editor

Motorola MobilityApple U.S. handset manufacturer Apple Inc. has lost the initial ruling on the patent violation case against Motorola Mobility as judged by the US International Trade Commission (ITC). According to reports, Apple had filed a legal suit claiming Motorola had violated patents relating to the touch screen and the software installed in the handset devices.

As per sources, Scott Offer, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Motorola Mobility said that they are pleased with the favourable outcome for the company. He added that Motorola Mobility has worked hard over the years to develop technology and build an industry-leading intellectual property portfolio.

The final decision is yet to be taken by the Commission. Reports reveal that in the event that the final ruling favours Apple, import of Motorola handsets using the patented technology could be banned in the US.

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iPhone sales help AT&T achieve record sales (USA)

On 12.09.11, In Mobile, By Editor

U.S. based mobile operator AT&T is hopeful of achieving record smartphone sales in the fourth quarter with Apple’s latest iPhone 4S leading the way.According to reports, the company almost equaled its sales of 6.1 million in Q3 of last year, within the first two months of the same period this year. Further, with the festive season coming up, the company is expected to see a significant rise in its sales.

Apart from offering the iPhone 4S, AT&T is also giving users the iPhone 3GS free with a contract of two years, enabling many more users with different budget levels to own an iPhone. The operator also offers Samsung smartphones powered by Google’s Android software along with handsets from Motorola.

 

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Facebook may launch its own phone with HTC (USA, Taiwan)

On 11.22.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Social networking site Facebook may be looking to launch its own mobile phone in the next couple of years. According to reports, the mobile phone codenamed ‘Buffy’, will be manufactured by HTC and will be powered by a customized version of Google Ins.’s Android software.

As per sources, the phone will work on the HTML5 platform better suited for Facebook applications. The social networking major has worked with HTC and Motorola on smartphones that include a ‘facebook’ button, providing users with easy access to the site from their mobile device.

Sources claim that a Facebook spokesperson has reportedly said they believe every mobile device is better if it is deeply social, adding that they have been working with operators, hardware manufacturers, OS providers, and application developers to bring powerful social experiences to more people around the world.

 

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Ericsson seeks to increase revenues through patents (Sweden)

On 11.10.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Sweden based Ericsson, the world’s leading mobile telecommunications equipment vendor, is reportedly planning to increase revenues from its 27,000 patents as devices from toys to energy meters get wireless access, as said by CEO, Hans Vestberg.

According to reports, Vestberg claims that by 2015 two thirds of all consumer electronics devices will have some sort of connectivity and any company or manufacturer that wants to get in there will require an agreement with Ericsson. The firm currently has the industry’s largest portfolio of wireless communication patents and believes that increased revenue from rights would help smooth out fluctuations in network orders.

As per sources, Vestberg has said that the intellectual property covers basically everything in the telecom industry, including the world’s largest collection of WiFi patents. Sources reveal that revenue from patents went up from $ 368 in 2006 to $847 in 2010. Vestberg also said that if they are going to get 50 billion connected devices in 2020 it’s not only going to be handsets. He added that it is not going to be practical for them to make bilateral negotiations with all the manufacturers, and that they need new business models and need to work in groups.

Vestberg claims that the connected devices may include shipping containers that transmit their position and interior temperature, as well as appliances that are hooked into a network.  He also revealed Ericsson’s plans to get royalties from intellectual property in areas it hasn’t monetized before, such as Web search and optical transmissions.

As per sources, Ericsson had entered into a transaction along with other companies such as Apple, Microsoft and Sony in July to buy 6,000 patents from Nortel Networks Corp for $ 4.5 billion. Vestberg reportedly said that this transaction was important for Ericsson as it didn’t have a deal covering those patents.

According to reports, industry analysts have valued Ericsson’s patents at $ 15.5 billion, on the basis of Google’s agreement to buy Motorola Mobility Holdings for $ 12.5 billion. Vestberg has said that the company has more than 90 licensing deals for its core technologies with handset companies and infrastructure producers. He added that they are not looking to sell patents but to receive recurrent revenue.

 

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Apple iPhone leads the way with more than half of the industry profits

On 11.08.11, In Mobile, By Editor

According to industry reports, Apple iPhone is leading the smartphone industry, accounting for more than half (52 percent) of the industry’s total profits in the third quarter. Samsung had raced ahead of Apple during the second quarter but found itself in second place with the launch of Apple’s new iPhone 4S. Further, as per reports, during the third quarter of 2011, Apple and Samsung were responsible for as much as 81 percent of the revenues in the smartphone market. The remaining major manufacturers such as RIM, Sony, Motorola, Nokia, LG, HTC and Ericsson, all fell under 10 percent of the profits.

When compared to a few years ago, sources reveal that Nokia was dominating the smartphone industry with over 67 percent of the profits four years ago as compared to Apple’s profits of only 4 percent. Industry analysts believe that Apple’s position is only going to get stronger in the fourth quarter and may take as much as 60 percent of the industry profits. According to sources, Apple is expected to sell 29 million iPhones by December 2011 and over 100 million iPhones by the end of next year.

 

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Motorola unveils SocialTV multi-screen video service (US)

On 04.08.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Motorola Mobility has launched SocialTV Companion Service, targeted at service providers looking to deliver multi-screen experiences to their customers. Motorola’s SocialTV Companion Service is part of the Motorola Medios multi-screen video service management portfolio.

SocialTV enables service providers differentiate their offering by using social networking, loyalty programmes, advertising and product merchandising via companion devices such as tablets, smartphones and laptops. When consumers are viewing video content on their TV screen, they will in tandem be able to share comments and interact real-time with friends and family via social networks using the Motorola SocialTV Companion Service. In addition, users will be able to access content, applications or merchandise related to the programme they are watching.

Motorola’s SocialTV Companion Service includes interactive games and social experiences enabling viewers to express themselves and interact real-time with their community of friends also watching the TV show. Real-time chat and TV show ratings, including live feeds to the companion device from social networking platforms, are also included.

Optional features include show-specific games, quizzes and viewer voting polls. Motorola’s SocialTV Companion Service utilises component modules from Loyalize, including real-time social experiences and their real-time participation platform, analytics and rewards administration components.

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3G Subscribers in Egypt to Grow Five Fold Till 2012

On 03.28.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Egyptian 3G market, which is mainly operated by three operators, possesses huge potential for future growth. Currently, the penetration level is very less with number of 3G subscribers estimated at less than 1 Million at the end of 2009. According to our research report Booming Egypt Telecom Market”, countries 3G market is expanding at a significant rate since 2007 and is projected to grow five fold by the end of 2012. Moreover, operators are making huge investment to upgrade existing technology with an aim to increase their ARPUs.

Our report finds that the main reasons for huge investments in the 3G infrastructure by the three mobile operators in the country, is the saturation in existing 2G networks and declining ARPU in the 2G segment. Operators are trying to convince their customers to move into the new 3G services as a way of freeing up 2G capacity and halting the steady erosion of the ARPUs. Besides, aggressive marketing strategy is being adopted by all the three operators to lure subscribers in Egypt.

According to our research report, various equipment manufacturers are playing an important role in developing Egypt’s 3G network. Nokia Siemens Networks and Huawei have been developing Mobinil’s 3G networks while Alcatel-Lucent and Motorola are cooperating with Mobinil to establish its 2G network. Furthermore, Cisco Systems and Ericsson have had their part in the development and enhancement of the company’s network infrastructure.

Apart from 3G, we have found that Egypt’s mobile market has been growing at a fast pace and is projected to experience smart growth in the coming years. Growth in mobile telephony has been due to an increase in the low-income customer segment over the years. Additionally, stiff price competition between the mobile operators in the country and availability of pre-paid and installment payment options will fuel the segment.

Booming Egypt Telecom Market” provides analysis of Egypt’s telecommunication industry with detail analysis of future potential in different industry segments. The report includes mobile market, fixed line, internet, broadband, 3G, and WiMax market analysis and examines telecom infrastructure in Egypt. The report aims to provide the most accurate outlook of the telecom industry in Egypt.

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Vivo to shut CDMA network in September (Brazil)

On 03.28.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Vivo has announced that it will shut its CDMA network in September.

The company did not reveal how many customers are still using this technology, but noted that they are being warned in advance about the need to purchase a GSM handset.

Vivo’s CDMA coverage in the South, the interior of Sao Paulo and a part of the Midwest was provided by Motorola. The rest of Brazil was divided between Nortel and Alcatel-Lucent.

 

 

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Havag selects Motorola for Tetra radio system (Germany)

On 03.25.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Motorola Solutions has been selected by Hallesche Verkehrs (Havag ) to build a Tetra digital two-way radio network for the local public transport services of the city of Halle an der Saale in Germany. The contract includes the installation of the Tetra infrastructure as well as the delivery of approximately 350 Tetra radios.

The private Tetra system from Motorola provides a secure communication platform for voice and data transmission that is independent from public mobile networks. The Tetra system will enable Havag to offer its passengers an enhanced service through real-time information about timetable changes at bus and tram stops. Motorola is installing the Tetra digital two-way radio system together with its partner INIT, a specialist in telematics and electronic payment systems for bus and rail services.

The Tetra system will be integrated into Havag’s Intermodal Transport Control System (ITCS), which replaces the company’s existing computerised operational control system. The rollout of the Motorola Tetra system will take place in the second quarter of this year, and the system will be fully operational by the end of the year. The entire fleet of vehicles operated by Havag will be connected to the Tetra digital two-way radio system via radio telephony terminals. Havag also provides services to a number of surrounding municipalities such as Schkopau, Merseburg, Leuna and Bad Durrenberg, which will also benefit from the system.

The Tetra system from Motorola enables the public transport company to maintain stable and secure channels of communication between the command and control centre and its employees in the field at all times. The system enables service personnel to be contacted whenever necessary and coordinated efficiently. During any emergency situations, Havag staff will have a secure and safe communications system.

The integration of the Tetra system into Havag’s ITCS allows the control centre to manage the traffic throughout the zone. Controllers can respond to breakdowns or obstructions as well as change or adjust services for punctuality. The Tetra network allows all employees to communicate via collective calls (control centre to all), route calls (to all vehicles on a particular route) or dynamic group calls (for groups that change on short notice). Each Tetra terminal has a Tetra Subscriber Identity (TSI) with a 48 bit code. This allows the system to identify each terminal and to give access only to authorized participants.

 

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