Patent dispute may halt HTC sales in Germany; Acer launching an app store?

> A patent dispute surrounding UMTS chipset technology could halt sales of HTC handsets in Germany.  Article

> Less than a month after unveiling its lineup of Windows Mobile-based handsets, Acer is said to be considering launching an over-the-air application storefront. Article

> Leap Wireless announced it was going to launch its Cricket wireless service in Philadelphia beginning March 10. Release

> Nokia has said it will not integrate its gaming service, N-Gage, into its new Ovi Store application service. Article 

> A new proposal at the state level in Pennsylvania would keep city and county governments from competing with private incumbent wireless providers in delivering broadband services, though there are some exceptions. Article 

> Skype COO Scott Durchslag offered a hand of partnership to wireless carriers after O2 and Orange rebuffed Nokia for including Skype on its N97 handset. O2 has since softened its line a bit. Article

And finally... An Australian man wrestled a kangaroo that had broken into his home, and eventually pushed out of his house and back outside. Article