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Opera's Android browser leaves beta stage

With its official launch, the overhauled browser offers an interactive home screen that helps users discover content relevant to their interests. Read More | View Original Article

Opera's overhauled browser leaves beta with eye on Android

The browser comes with an interactive home screen that lets users discover news and articles that they might find of value, based on their interests. Read More | View Original Article

Sprint in late boost to Clearwire offer

Mobile phone operator bolsters proposal by 14 per cent in runup to shareholder vote, which looked likely to block deal Read More | View Original Article

Sprint CEO: Clearwire offer our 'best and final' one

"You can take that to the bank," CEO Dan Hesse tells CNET on his sweetened offer for Clearwire. Read More | View Original Article

AT&T Enhances the Mobile Application Experience

Through a new relationship with Modo Labs, AT&T has enhanced its Mobile Application Development (MAD) portfolio to help organizations quickly launch and easily manage mobile applications using open source technology. Read More | View Original Article

Apple denies dodging taxes

Company disputes US Senate report claiming Apple uses loopholes to avoid billions in taxes. Read More | View Original Article

Rostelecom Ojsc Uk Regulatory Announcement: Rostelecom Launches 3G+ Network in the Volgograd Region

May 21, 2013 - Rostelecom OJSC , Russia's national telecommunications operator, announces the launch of 3G+ networks in Volgograd and Volzhsky through CJSC Volgograd GSM, a 100% subsidiary of Rostelecom. Read More | View Original Article

Wall St mixed ahead of Fed testimony

Markets await Bernanke testimony, digest Home Depot results. Read More | View Original Article

U.S. Cellular's tough Kyocera Hydro XTRM (pictures)

Though it's not a full-blown rugged handset, the Kyocera Hydro XTRM from U.S. Cellular can survive more drops than the average smartphone. Read More | View Original Article

Kyocera Hydro Edge to arrive in time for summer splashing (pictures)

At CTIA, Kyocera introduces its Hydro Edge, a handset that's waterproof enough to survive most of your wettest summer activities. Read More | View Original Article

Kyocera looks to create multi-headed Hydro

The Hydro Edge and Hydro XTRM mark the company's push to build a full line of Hydro products and open the door to higher-end phones. Read More | View Original Article

Kyocera's Hydro push: It's all about the family

The Hydro Edge and XTRM mark the company's push to build a family of products, which opens the door to higher-end products. Read More | View Original Article

Vodafone: crackling lines

Full-year numbers from the UK telecoms company are hardly a cause for celebration but they do provide a few clues to possible M&A deals Read More | View Original Article

Prozessoren: ARM überholt AMD

Nach Schätzungen der Firma IC Insights erzielten Qualcomm und Samsung mit Prozessoren für Smartphones und Tablets 2012 deutlich höhere Umsätze als AMD mit x86-CPUs. Read More | View Original Article

Pandora now lets you listen to albums before they're released

The Pandora Premieres channel will refresh every week with new artists, such as John Fogerty. Read More | View Original Article

Qld botches gambling profits: report

State accused of misallocating profits meant for community groups. Read More | View Original Article

Asian shares close mixed

Markets await testimony from Fed chief Ben Bernanke. Read More | View Original Article

British inflation slows in April

British inflation hits seven-month low in April. Read More | View Original Article

Queensland rail plan in jeopardy

Federal-state dispute threatens rail project's future. Read More | View Original Article

Armani posts strong revenue growth

Italian fashion group sees strong rebound in crisis-hit Europe. Read More | View Original Article

Vodafone hit by eurozone crisis

Mobile phone giant reports net profits plummet 90%. Read More | View Original Article

PM makes pitch to Sydney voters

Gillard to host community cabinet in western Sydney. Read More | View Original Article

KKR to sell Seven West stake

Private equity firm's move will end seven-year partnership. Read More | View Original Article

SA, feds in live odds dispute

State wants to ban live odds betting ads; Conroy says it is federal matter. Read More | View Original Article

European stocks mixed

German shares retreat from latest fresh record high. Read More | View Original Article

Coalition must disclose policies: Wong

Labor says Parkinson comments remove opposition's excuse for withholding election policies. Read More | View Original Article

Apprenticeship drop troubling: ACCI

Business group calls on Labor to jumpstart apprenticeships. Read More | View Original Article

Iranians face new Internet curbs before presidential election

Previous elections have seen protests organised via social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook Read More | View Original Article

Sprint ups bid on Clearwire to $3.40 per share to outbid Dish

The deal is a dime more expensive than the offer from Dish. Read More | View Original Article

Sprint ups bid on Clearwire to $3.40 per share to outdo Dish

The carrier's offer is a dime higher than the offer from the satellite provider. Read More | View Original Article