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Fond of calling their smartphones ‘multimedia computers’ instead of mere cell phones, Nokia are still the market leader despite competitors’ success with slim flip phone and candy car models. Now Nokia is striking back with thinner new models that take the fight back to the competition to try and ensure that Nokia continues to rule the roost.

CES 2007 Sony will bring its Flash-based Vaio UX ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) out of Japan next month when it ships the UX Premium Micro PC in the US. Premium by name, premium by nature - the handheld wireless computer will retail for a whopping $2,500.

Following on from the launch of the PCMCIA wireless broadband modem that plugs into compatible laptop computers, Telstra have finally launched two external USB modems, one designed for mobile use at the same pricing as the PCMCIA solution, and the other a ‘fixed’ wireless USB modem needing an external power source offering cheaper pricing.

The 3G market is set to be opened up to more competition by telecoms regulator Ofcom.

Comment A new report "warns that cities considering municipal WiFi shouldn’t fool themselves into believing that the experience will be as routine as running water, gas and electricity systems." The report should come with a Thatcher Warning; it's not ideologically neutral.

Ultrawideband is to be legalised across Europe within the next six months, ZDNet UK has learned.

TAIPEI (Reuters) - As much of the world buzzes with high-speed 3G mobile services, Taipei is humming another wireless broadband tune with a year-old network providing low-cost Wi-Fi service throughout the city.

HONG KONG (Reuters) - U.S. wireless technology firm and chip supplier Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM.O: Quote, Profile , Research) is talking to potential Chinese partners to prepare for the launch of third-generation services, but its chief executive questioned on Tuesday the market prospects for a homegrown standard Beijing is pushing.

Review You're about to launch your latest all-in-one Windows Mobile 5.0 device but need it to stand out from the plethora of similar PDAs and handhelds. What do you do? Simple, give it a quirky brand name and then tout it as the world's thinnest GPS and Wi-Fi enabled Pocket PC phone...