April 30, 2010
Is the Microsoft-HTC patent deal more about Linux or Apple?
ZD Net
Mary Jo Foley explains the deal between HTC and Microsoft, where HTC will license Microsoft-patented technology in its phones that run on Google’s Android.
“Mobile phone maker HTC has agreed to pay Microsoft an undisclosed sum to license Microsoft patented technology for use in phones running the Android operating system, Microsoft announced on April 27. Which patents is HTC licensing specifically? The pair won’t say. But Android is a Linux-based operating system, and Microsoft has been waging a campaign to get Linux distribution vendors and their OEMs to sign intellectual property (IP) licensing pacts over the past couple of years. Among the vendors selling/embedding Linux who’ve signed patent licensing deals with Microsoft are Amazon, Linspire, Novell, TurboLinux and Xandros.”
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JooJoo now available in Europe and Canada, new firmware promised ‘shortly’
Engadget
Darren Murph writes about JooJoo, a startup vendor, competeing in the tablet space.
“Despite our qualms with the JooJoo tablet, it looks as if the startup is pushing forward with plans to expand availability beyond US borders, as the Fusion Garage order page now clearly states that orders are being accepted from those with addresses in Europe and the Great White North. There’s no exact ship date listed for either of those nations (we’re guessing it’ll depart within 24 to 48 business hours), but pricing is pegged at $499 CAD with free shipping for our northerly neighbors.”
The Return Of The Lost iPhone May Come On June 7, WWDC Day
TechCrunch
Erick Schonfeld writes what he thinks may be announced at Apple’s upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference.
“It is widely expected that Apple will officially unveil its next iPhone, the iPhone HD or whatever it will be called, at the event. Yup, the one with the front-facing camera for video chat, bigger battery, better microphone, and retro 70s Braun stylings. Maybe there will be some surprises left.”