Motorola stories - Page 3
Redmond's new order, a big Aussie distie deal and a mystery start-up...
Tue, 20th May 2014
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Six months is a long time in the New Zealand channel market - The Channel looks back at the big stories in February...
Apple and Google call patent war truce
Mon, 19th May 2014
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For those managing to keep up with the growing complexity of patent lawsuits, a truce has been called; between warring rivals Apple and Google.
Samsung leads smartphone sales but is Lenovo / Motorola the winning team?
Wed, 7th May 2014
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Juniper Research estimates that the combined Motorola-Lenovo smartphone shipments for Q1 2013 exceeded 20 million, putting the joint entity into a third place.
Gen-i asks… Will Modular smartphones save the world, and your wallet?
Fri, 28th Mar 2014
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Google recently sold Motorola, effectively cutting their losses and exiting the smartphone hardware business. However, they kept one piece of it...
PowerbyProxi strengthens management team with new VP
Wed, 26th Mar 2014
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PowerbyProxi hires industry veteran Michael Eckert as new VP of Engineering to lead team through next phase of growth.
Lenovo ANZ MD explains Kiwi channel plans
Thu, 27th Feb 2014
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Lenovo ANZ MD, Matt Codrington, outlines ambitious channel plans for NZ, despite regulatory silences on recent tech acquisitions.
Was buying Motorola a costly mistake for Google, or a clever move?
Thu, 13th Feb 2014
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News that Google is selling Motorola has sparked media commentary that this acquisition was a mistake – but is that really the case?.
Google exits the smartphone race
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Google sells its smartphone division to Lenovo at a significant loss, exiting the race less than three years after buying Motorola.
Why Google sold Motorola Mobility to Lenovo...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Google has sold Motorola Mobility to Lenovo for $2.91bn, aiming to bolster Android and focus on innovation in the ecosystem.
How will Lenovo/Motorola Mobility deal impact the Channel?
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Gartner analyst Hugues de la Vergne shares his views on the impact of Lenovo’s announcement to acquire Motorola Mobility.
Are Samsung and Google friends again?
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Samsung and Google's relationship shows signs of healing following Lenovo's acquisition of Motorola, promising a more unified Android market.
Lenovo says 'Hello Moto' to the tune of $3 billion
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Google is on the verge of selling its Motorola Mobility smartphone operations to Lenovo for around USD $2.91 billion if reports are to be believed.
Ex-Google exec becomes first Facebook CMO
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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Social networking site hires former Motorola Mobility advisor to expand the company brand, becoming the first Chief Marketing Officer at the firm.
Apple leads US smartphone market
Thu, 6th Jun 2013
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Apple dominates US smartphone market, securing 39% share, leading rivals like Samsung and HTC, according to comScore.
All good in the hood for recruiting Good
Fri, 12th Apr 2013
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Good Technology fortifies its executive team by recruiting top talents from Cisco, HP, and Motorola, aiming to enhance their secure mobility platform.
Apple, Samsung and the great pretenders
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Apple and Samsung assert their mobile market dominance in 2012, seizing 103% of profits while rivals falter, according to Canaccord Genuity.
Google goes big with $50 billion year
Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
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Google shatters expectations with a historic $50 billion revenue in 2012, marking an unprecedented achievement for the tech titan.
Review: Motorola Defy XT
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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The Motorola Defy XT impresses with its robust design, perfect for adventurers. Waterproof, dustproof, and filled with smart features!.
Q3 smartphone shipments exceeds 157m
Mon, 29th Oct 2012
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Q3 smartphone shipments surpassed 157 million, with Samsung shipping a record 56.3 million units, nearly double Apple's 26.9 million.
Google's Q3 earnings leaked early
Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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Google's shares plummet as Q3 results, revealing lower-than-expected earnings and a $527m loss from Motorola, were mistakenly published early.