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Ruckus Wireless files $100m IPO
Network Infrastructure

Ruckus Wireless files $100m IPO

Wireless-networking provider filed to raise $100m in a U.S. initial public offering, following claims of going public earlier this year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2012
Google to axe 4,000 Motorola jobs
Google

Google to axe 4,000 Motorola jobs

Google to slash 4,000 jobs at Motorola Mobility in a bid to restore profit, marking its largest job cut ever and sparking concerns for its future.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2012

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Was buying Motorola a costly mistake for Google, or a clever move?
Lenovo

Was buying Motorola a costly mistake for Google, or a clever move?

News that Google is selling Motorola has sparked media commentary that this acquisition was a mistake – but is that really the case?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2014
Google exits the smartphone race
Lenovo

Google exits the smartphone race

Google sells its smartphone division to Lenovo at a significant loss, exiting the race less than three years after buying Motorola.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014
Why Google sold Motorola Mobility to Lenovo...
Lenovo

Why Google sold Motorola Mobility to Lenovo...

Google has sold Motorola Mobility to Lenovo for $2.91bn, aiming to bolster Android and focus on innovation in the ecosystem.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2014
How will Lenovo/Motorola Mobility deal impact the Channel?
Lenovo

How will Lenovo/Motorola Mobility deal impact the Channel?

Gartner analyst Hugues de la Vergne shares his views on the impact of Lenovo's announcement to acquire Motorola Mobility.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
Are Samsung and Google friends again?
Lenovo

Are Samsung and Google friends again?

Samsung and Google's relationship shows signs of healing following Lenovo's acquisition of Motorola, promising a more unified Android market.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2014
Lenovo says 'Hello Moto' to the tune of $3 billion
Lenovo

Lenovo says 'Hello Moto' to the tune of $3 billion

Google is on the verge of selling its Motorola Mobility smartphone operations to Lenovo for around USD $2.91 billion if reports are to be believed.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2014
Ex-Google exec becomes first Facebook CMO
Google

Ex-Google exec becomes first Facebook CMO

Social networking site hires former Motorola Mobility advisor to expand the company brand, becoming the first Chief Marketing Officer at the firm.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2013
Apple leads US smartphone market
Apple

Apple leads US smartphone market

Apple dominates US smartphone market, securing 39% share, leading rivals like Samsung and HTC, according to comScore.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2013
All good in the hood for recruiting Good
Motorola

All good in the hood for recruiting Good

Good Technology fortifies its executive team by recruiting top talents from Cisco, HP, and Motorola, aiming to enhance their secure mobility platform.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2013
Apple, Samsung and the great pretenders
Apple

Apple, Samsung and the great pretenders

Apple and Samsung assert their mobile market dominance in 2012, seizing 103% of profits while rivals falter, according to Canaccord Genuity.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2013
Google goes big with $50 billion year
Google

Google goes big with $50 billion year

Google shatters expectations with a historic $50 billion revenue in 2012, marking an unprecedented achievement for the tech titan.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
Review: Motorola Defy XT
Gaming

Review: Motorola Defy XT

The Motorola Defy XT impresses with its robust design, perfect for adventurers. Waterproof, dustproof, and filled with smart features!.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2012
Q3 smartphone shipments exceeds 157m
Motorola

Q3 smartphone shipments exceeds 157m

Q3 smartphone shipments surpassed 157 million, with Samsung shipping a record 56.3 million units, nearly double Apple's 26.9 million.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2012
Apple unveils new iPhone 5
Apple

Apple unveils new iPhone 5

Apple launches iPhone 5 in San Francisco with a larger screen, slimmer design, and new connector, setting stage to reclaim smartphone lead.

By Rebecca Rallo • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Sep 2012
Motorola trade secrets thief jailed in U.S.
Motorola

Motorola trade secrets thief jailed in U.S.

Judge issues four years prison for Chinese spy caught stealing millions of dollars in trade secrets from mobile phone company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2012
Motorola files Apple lawsuit
Hyperscale

Motorola files Apple lawsuit

Motorola Mobility launches lawsuit against Apple, demanding a US ban on iPhones and iPads, amid escalating patent disputes.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2012