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Samsung heads into Galaxy S IV launch with marketing advantage, supply chain concerns

Samsung Electronics will take the wraps off its Galaxy S IV smartphone tomorrow in New York City, but it already has one advantage over rival Apple: it's spending more on marketing.

Analysts push back against reports of weak iPhone 5 demand

Analysts and industry observers moved to counter reports that a cutback in Apple's orders for iPhone 5 components indicated a drop in demand for the device. The reports, first from Japan's  Nikkei  and then also from the  Wall Street Journal , caused Apple's stock to drop 3.6 percent yesterday.

Report: Apple cuts iPhone 5 component orders on weaker demand

Apple slashed its orders for components for the iPhone 5 because of weaker-than-expected demand, according to multiple reports, sending Apple's shares down in the process.

Ericsson, Nokia still assessing supply chain impacts after Japan disaster

Ericsson ( NASDAQ:ERIC ) said it is still trying to determine what the market impact will be of the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, but said it does not expect its first-quarter

Japanese disaster could disrupt supply chain for wireless

The massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan Friday could have a large impact on the global consumer electronics supply chain, though analysts said that the direct impact on components was

Parts shortages hinder AT&T's network upgrade

A shortage of electronic components is making it difficult for wireless equipment makers to meet the demands of wireless operators that are trying to upgrade their networks or sell the latest