Qualcomm Says It Don't Need No Stinkin' Nokia Patents
Apr-06-2007
In today's episode of , it's Qualcomm making the noise. After Nokia said yesterday it would pay the company $20 million to cover some royalties for the second quarter, by filing a request for arbitration in the case, along with rulings that Nokia's continued use of Qualcomm IP after their deal expires Monday represents a decision by Nokia to continue the terms of the current deal, and that if Nokia sues Qualcomm for patent infringement, Qualcomm can simply cut off Nokia's ability to license its patents. Qualcomm's lawyer is also saying that the company may not need any of Nokia's intellectual property, which, if true, would hurt Nokia's bargaining position. All of this talk (from both sides) should be taken with a grain of salt. Qualcomm has an obligation through certain standards bodies to license some of its IP, while Nokia's $20 million payment would certainly seem on the low side. Still, no matter how this spat plays out, it's worth examining . A key part of Nokia's argument that it should pay lower royalties is that Qualcomm's IP isn't as critical to 3G as it once was. That claim may be up for some debate, but the bigger issue for Qualcomm is that operators and vendors are examining 4G and alternative technologies in which Qualcomm has minimal IP (though of course it could always ) simply because the model of stockpiling patents, and wringing money out of an industry won't win you many friends.
Use the Nokia PC Suite via Virtual PC or Parallels Desktop
Apr-05-2007
I recently found , which explains how to use the Nokia PC suite on a Mac (via VirtualPC or Parallels):
I know there are Mac users out there like me who are complaining that Nokia does not have a Nokia PC Suite for Macs (or Nokia ???Mac??? Suite). I don???t want to get into a Mac versus PC argument, but it should be made available even if we are only a small percentage of the market. So far, we resort to the iSync plugin to synchronize just the contacts and the calendar. The Nokia PC Suite offers a lot more. Fortunately, nothing is impossible. There is a way to use the Nokia PC Suite on the Mac.You'll need to download the usbfix.sh script from the above link to your home folder, make it executable (chmod 755 usbfix.sh), and then do this in the OS X Terminal:
sudo sh usbfix.shGoTV Networks Teams With Nokia
Apr-03-2007
Sherman Oaks-based GoTV Networks, a venture-backed firm developing content for mobile platforms, said today that it has become a member of nokia's Forum Nokia PRO. Forum Nokia PRO is a developer support program for providers of software for Nokia's mobile platforms.... (more)
Inquirer Reviews the Nokia N800
Apr-04-2007
The Inquirer reviews the Nokia N800 in Nokia’s cheap UMPC alternative is future-proof, giving it nine out of ten “beers” for a very positive result.
“With [the N800], the expensive UMPC vendor camp and the PDA vendors both have something to worry about. At the same time, road warriors needing web browsing and e-mail on the [...]
Coming soon: Nokia 6120 Classic
Apr-06-2007
Thanks to the on Nokia.com we know there is another S60 device on the way. The 6120 runs S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1 (Symbian 9.2), is a 3G device (including HSDPA) and has a QVGA screen. The device is referred to as the 6120c indicating its full name will be the Nokia 6120 Classic.
More goodies from Forum Nokia: Free Remote Device Access
Apr-04-2007
So now you downloaded the Open C SDK plugin, but don’t have a device to test your cool-ass applications? There’s a solution: previously available only to Forum Nokia Pro members, Forum Nokia users now get remote device access. These devices can be reserved to a user, and is limited by the number of credits a [...]
Qualcomm files more suits against Nokia
Apr-03-2007
Qualcomm Inc. filed two lawsuits against Nokia Corp. in U.S. District Courts on Monday, alleging that Nokia has infringed on five Qualcomm mobile phone patents. The two companies' existing patent licensing agreement will expire on April 9, and as the deadline approaches, the firms are increasingly conducting their negotiations through the courts.
Nokia Pays Qualcomm for Patents
(PC World)
Apr-05-2007
PC World - Nokia Corp. may have bought itself a little more time in a legal dispute with Qualcomm Inc., which wants Nokia to stop selling some of its mobile phones until it pays for new patent licenses.
Nokia makes $20M payment to Qualcomm for patents
Apr-04-2007
Nokia may have bought itself a little more time in a legal dispute with Qualcomm, which wants Nokia to stop selling some of its mobile phones until it pays for new patent licenses.
Nokia makes $20M payment to Qualcomm for patents
(InfoWorld)
Apr-05-2007
InfoWorld - Nokia may have bought itself a little more time in a legal dispute with Qualcomm, which wants Nokia to stop selling some of its mobile phones until it pays for new patent licenses.
DMCA Complaint for Nokia Portugal
Apr-02-2007
DMCA Safe Harbor Provisions: DMCA Complaint for Nokia Portugal;
From: Nokia Portugal To: Google, Inc.
Date: 2006-07-14
From: Nokia Portugal To: Google, Inc.
Date: 2006-07-14
The Nokia Warranty Service Saga
Apr-03-2007
Three weeks ago on a Wednesday, the microphone in my mobile phone died. I went to Vodafone in the city and they said it would take three weeks for repairs, but if I took it directly to Nokia in Morley it would only take three days. Off I drove to Morley and dropped the phone [...]
Qualcomm seeks arbitration in Nokia case
(Reuters)
Apr-05-2007
Reuters - Qualcomm Inc. on Thursday
requested an arbitration ruling for its legal fight with No. 1
mobile phone maker Nokia (NOK1V.HE) of Finland to
resolve their dispute over a technology license agreement ahead
of a deadline next week.
Qualcomm document talks tough on Nokia
Apr-05-2007
Qualcomm is using its Web site for the latest shove against Nokia in the companies' ongoing legal dispute.
Press Release: Nokia Makes Payment to Qualcomm for Right to Use UMTS Patents After April 9, 2007
Apr-05-2007
Nokia announced today that it has paid Qualcomm USD 20 million for patent licenses covering the second quarter 2007.
Nokia Open C SDK Plugin for S60 Devices
Apr-04-2007
How many times did you think, “Wow, that’s a cool application — wish I had that on my mobile?” Well, you are now closer to realizing it. Porting Linux-based apps onto Symbian S60 devices just got easier with the Open C SDK plugin from Nokia for S60 3rd Ed devices. You get your standard dose [...]
Nokia N95 - the reviews so far...
Apr-06-2007
The Easter weekend break has snuck up on us, with several Nokia N95 review parts still unfinished. But if you've now got some time off and want to catch up, here's a reminder of the , and . Happy Easter!
Cedric the Entertainer at Nokia ... MORE
Apr-02-2007
Warning: Cedric will probably, at some point, dance. Sunday at 8 p.m. at Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, .
Nokia N95; Carl Zeiss; Tessar Optic; 5 MPX - Video and Image Samples
Apr-07-2007
Nokia N95; Carl Zeiss; Tessar Optic; 5 MPX Video and Image Samples Its hard to say something about camera quality after the just 24 hours but so far I can say that overall camera part is improved in comparison ...
Nokia N95 Preview - CNET Asia
Apr-03-2007
CNET Asia has a preview of the Nokia N95 and writes, "Another strong feature of the N95 would be its 5-megapixel camera.
Qualcomm adds suits to war with Nokia
Apr-07-2007
"They seem yet further examples of Qualcomm's pattern of serial litigation"
The war between Qualcomm and Nokia has escalated, with the San Diego wireless technology giant filing two more patent-infringement lawsuits against the Finnish maker.
Our patents are bigger than yours, Nokia tells Qualcomm
Apr-06-2007
But here's some money, anyway
Analysis This week Nokia puts $20m of patent royalties into the pot for Qualcomm for the coming quarter, in the hope of mitigating any damages that might be awarded against it in a patent dispute with Qualcomm over UMTS patents.???
Review: Nokia's N95 Dual-Sliding Powerhouse Smartphone
Apr-06-2007
Nokia's N95 could well be the King Kong of smartphones. It has a monster spec sheet that contains a 5mp autofocus camera, a built-in GPS receiver, and WiFi connectivity. The question is, can its battery keep up with its capabilities?
First Look: Nokia's 5-Megapixel Camera Phone
Apr-06-2007
With GPS, Wi-Fi, music, video, and a 5-megapixel camera, Nokia's N95 does it all. At $750, it had better.
Nokia E65 video review
Apr-06-2007
Rafe demonstrates the unique features of the . You can subscribe to our regular video podcast series .
Technical and Sentiment Micron Technologies (MU), Nokia (NOK), and QUALCOMM (QCOM)
Apr-05-2007
A daily feature available on SchaeffersResearch.com is "Behind the Headlines." Every day, we'll focus on the day's action of newsworthy stocks that are generating a lot of attention...()
Video editing on the Nokia N95
Apr-03-2007
In , allowing you to combine images, video clips, transitions and a music soundtrack into a finished and polished video that can be uploaded directly to a video blog or web site.
Press Release: QUALCOMM Files Arbitration Demand Against Nokia to Resolve Dispute Over License Agreement
Apr-05-2007
Bon Jovi to perform at Frontier Days
Apr-06-2007
"The request has always been there to mix it up"
The rock band photographed at the Nokia Theather in New York on September 19, 2005.