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> China Mobile could be inching closer to a launch of Apple's iPhone. Article
> The FCC has "substantially drafted" its rules for the upcoming incentive auction of broadcast TV spectrum. Article
> Microsoft is getting ready to take over Nokia's headquarters. Article
> T-Mobile US is now selling the Nexus 5 and 7 in its retail stores. Article
> T-Mobile will reportedly launch data-only Simple Choice plans. Article
> Acer's founder stepped in to run the company after its CEO and president resigned. Article
> Google Wallet now includes a debit card function. Article
> Southwest is planning to offer gate-to-gate Wi-Fi service. Article
> Nokia relaunched its Music app as the new MixRadio service. Article
> Sharp is reportedly considering withdrawing from its mobile phone manufacturing deal with Foxconn. Article
> Microsoft sued Acacia over patents for smartphones. Article
Wireless Tech News
> National Instruments and Scotland's University of Edinburgh are partnering on a test bed to improve indoor wireless communications capacity using spatial modulation techniques combined with visible light communications to create what are being called high-density optical attocell networks. Article
> Key Bridge Global usurped Google's role as the newest TV white space database provider. Article
> Telefonica and Vodafone are testing LTE Advanced carrier aggregation in Germany. Article
Telecom News
> According to Tim Biltz, president and CEO of Lumos Networks, the company's focus on customers is a key element in its transformation to a fiber-centric provider. Hot Seat
Cable News
> Comcast's chief software architect tweeted a code that let subscribers preview the cable operator's new X2 guide. Article
> HBO is the first cable programmer to stream content to Google's Chromecast. Article
European Wireless News
> Telenor does not expect to start operating its network in Myanmar before August 2014 due to a delay in finalizing the license. Article
> Germany challenged the European Union's right to examine Telefónica's E-Plus deal. Article
> Belgacom is seeking a new CEO after the Belgian government, which owns 53.5 percent of the operator, sacked Didier Bellens from the post because of his repeated criticism of the authorities. Article
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