Smartphone News

ARM Launches Second Generation of MALI-T600 Graphics Processors
Aug 6, 2012 – ARM (LSE:ARM; Nasdaq:ARMH) has announced the second generation of the ARM® Mali™-T600 Series graphics processing units (GPUs), providing a dramatically improved user experience for tablets, smartphones and smart TVs.
News categories: ARM, Semiconductor, Silicon IP, Smart TV, Smartphone, Tablet

MetroPCS First to Offer Dyle™ mobile TV on US Smartphone
Aug 3, 2012 – MetroPCS (NYSE: PCS) and Samsung have announced the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S® Lightray™ 4G. The Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G will be also the first smartphone in the U.S. to offer live, local broadcast television with Dyle™ mobile TV.
News categories: MetroPCS, Samsung, Dyle, Digital TV, Mobile, Smartphone, USA

Silicon Image Reaches 100 Million Unit Milestone for MHL® Products Shipped Into Mobile Applications
Jul 31, 2012 – Silicon Image (NASDAQ:SIMG) has announced that it has shipped over 100 million MHL® (Mobile High-Definition Link) products to top-tier mobile manufacturers worldwide to date.
News categories: Silicon Image, Mobile, Semiconductor, Smart Home, Smartphone

Israeli Broadcast Authority to launch OTT service for the London Olympics with CastUP
Jul 26, 2012 – The Israeli Broadcast Authority (IBA) has chosen CastUP's multi-screen OTT platform and integration services for the launch of their new Over the Top (OTT) service in time for the London 2012 Olympics.
News categories: CastUP, Israeli Broadcast Authority, Digital TV, Israel, Smart TV, Smartphone, Streaming, Tablet

Consumers in Emerging Markets, Such as China and Brazil, Will Drive TV Demand
Jul 24, 2012 – According to NPD DisplaySearch, consumers in emerging markets are to drive the next round of demand, with more than 40% planning to purchase a TV in the next 12 months. Declining prices, increased brand promotions, and an on-going replacement cycle are the main reasons.
News categories: DisplaySearch, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, Smartphone, Streaming, Tablet

Alcatel-Lucent and AuthenTec Enable Portugal Telecom to Securely Deliver Mobile Video
Jul 23, 2012 – Alcatel-Lucent (Paris;NYSE:ALU) and AuthenTec (NASDAQ:AUTH) are supporting Portugal Telecom (Lisbon:PTC; NYSE:PT) in the launch of Meo Go!, a service that allows subscribers to use their smartphones and tablets to access content that was previously confined to their TVs and PCs.
News categories: AuthenTec, Alcatel-Lucent, Portugal Telecom, Content Distribution, Content Protection, Digital TV, DRM, IPTV, Mobile, Portugal, Smartphone, Tablet, TV Everywhere

FCC Releases 14th Video Competition Report
Jul 20, 2012 – The most significant trends since the last report relate to the increased deployment of digital technology, consumers' rising demands for access to video programming anywhere and anytime, and the evolution of online video from a niche service into a thriving industry.
News categories: Federal Communications Commission, Cable TV, Digital TV, IPTV, Market Research, Mobile, Satellite, Smart TV, Smartphone, Streaming, Subscribers, Tablet, Terrestrial, USA

BSkyB launches NOW TV online movies
Jul 16, 2012 – BSkyB (LSE:BSY) has announced the launch of NOW TV. NOW TV makes Sky Movies - followed later by Sky Sports - available across a wide range of internet-connected devices, with no contract, set-up costs or installation.
News categories: BSkyB, NOW TV, Digital TV, Smartphone, Streaming, Tablet, UK

zeebox and Network Ten ink partnership for Australia
Jul 11, 2012 – zeebox has announced a joint-venture with Network Ten in Australia to launch zeebox's app locally. zeebox provides viewers with a social TV discovery and interaction service, while enabling broadcasters and brands to engage with TV fans across channels.
News categories: zeebox, Apps, Australia, Smartphone, Social TV, Tablet