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> A former FCC official believes spectrum auctions involving TV broadcaster licenses could fail if too many restrictions are put in place. Article
> NetQin Mobile announced the appointment of Omar Khan to co-CEO. Khan was formerly the chief product and technology officer of Samsung. Release
> Risto Siilasmaa, the founder of software maker F-Secure, could replace Jorma Ollila as chairman of Nokia. Article
> Google could be planning a tablet to compete with the Amazon Kindle Fire. Article
> Broadcore is LightSquared's latest customer. Release
> According to the Global mobile Suppliers Association, 49 operators have launched LTE. Article
> Research In Motion is reportedly considering licensing its BlackBerry 10 software to other manufacturers. Article
> RIM is now reportedly working on only one BlackBerry 10 smartphone. Article
> Mindspeed Technologies said it acquired Picochip for $51.8 million, plus a potential earnout payment of up to $25 million. Release
Mobile Content News
> Apple is taking action against app store piracy. Article
> Comcast and The Walt Disney Company have signed a new 10-year distribution agreement enabling the cable provider to offer its Xfinity TV subscribers live and on-demand Disney, ABC and ESPN programming across multiple screens, including mobile devices. Article
> Google's Android Market storefront has reached the 400,000 application milestone. Article
> Apple has reportedly hired formed Adobe executive Todd Teresi as its new vice president of its iAd platform. Article
> Apple is refunding purchases of a GameStore app that was inadvertently released. Article
> Walmart acquired a firm that makes iOS apps. Article
Broadband Wireless News
> Marvell announced that it has acquired Xelerated. Article
> Clearwire's stock fell on a gloomy outlook from Kaufman Bros. Article
European Wireless News
> France Telecom Orange promised a quick response if nascent operator Free Mobile offers services that undercut the larger French operators on price. Article
> Spain's three major mobile operators are being investigated by the country's antitrust authority, CNC, following a complaint by BT Spain. Article
> China Telecom Europe inked a deal with Everything Everywhere to launch an MVNO service in the UK aimed at Chinese residents and tourists. Article
And finally... Is Samsung's Ace an iPhone 3GS mirror? Article