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> Google is testing an offering that would allow users to port their existing numbers onto the company's Google Voice service. Article
> Microsoft said it is investigating a "third-party solution" in its Windows Phone 7 devices that could "potentially cause larger than expected data downloads." Article
> Samsung acquired display company Liquavista. Release
> HTC is reportedly planning a tablet to launch in March. Article
> NEC is looking to boost its network equipment sales. Article
> AT&T stores nationwide are now selling mophie's juice packs for the iPhone 4. Release
> AT&T is reportedly preparing new text messaging rate plans. Article
> Ceragon Networks announced it acquired Nera Networks AS in a deal worth around $45.5 million. Release
> Apple sued Nokia over patents for touchscreen scrolling. Article
Mobile Content News
> T-Mobile USA is pushing an Android app aimed at promoting safe driving. Article
> Nuance released a software development kit that will allow developers to offer applications that include speech-recognition technology. Article
> Qualcomm invested in mobile search firm ChaCha. Article
> Facebook introduced an application for feature phones. Article
> Google banned the Kongregate gaming app from its Android Market. Article
> Rhapsody will offer its music service through Sprint Nextel's Sprint Zone. Release
Broadband Wireless News
> A Canadian satellite company announced plans to launch a network of 78 inexpensive, small, low-flying satellites. Article
> Should Motorola have received a broadband stimulus award? Commentary
> Research from Bytemobile indicates mobile video traffic made up more than 40 percent of worldwide wireless network data traffic volume in 2010. Article
European Wireless News
> Ericsson is expected to report next week that its fourth-quarter core profit climbed to $1.23 billion. Article
> A new study claims that femtocell applications will open the technology to a much wider usage model. Article
> The ongoing surge in mobile data traffic will force operators to transform the way they conduct business, claims the market research firm Ovum. Article
> Europe's leading mobile operators reportedly have set up an expert panel to scrutinize OS developments and unfair practices. Article
And finally... Duffy is headed to Mobile World Congress. Article