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EU clears Qualcomm megabuyout of semiconductor rival NXP

london - Emiratesvoice

The EU's anti-trust authority on Thursday approved US semiconductor maker Qualcomm's $47-billion purchase of Dutch rival NXP, the biggest ever in the sector.The European Commission said it had given the go-ahead to the transaction after an "in-depth investigation", but subject to conditions. The deal announced is aimed at extending Qualcomm's dominance in powering smartphones and extending its footprint into theRead more

Qualcomm spurns $130 bn Broadcom bid for big tech tie-up

Washington - Emirates Voice

Qualcomm (Swiss: QCOM-USD.SW - news) on Monday rejected a $130 billion bid from fellow computer chip maker Broadcom (Frankfurt: 28425279.F - news) , setting the stage for a potentially bitter fight for control of a key player in the world of mobile technology. The proposal "significantly undervalues Qualcomm relative to the company's leadership position in mobile technology and our futureRead more

Qualcomm files lawsuits in China to ban iPhones

Bengaluru - Emirates Voice

Qualcomm confirmed an earlier report that the chipmaker had filed lawsuits in China, seeking to halt the manufacture and sale of Apple Inc’s iPhones in the country. Qualcomm filed the suits in a Beijing intellectual property court, claiming patent infringement and is seeking injunctive relief, a company spokeswoman confirmed on Friday, but did not provide further details. The iPhone makerRead more

Chip maker Qualcomm rejects $130 bn Broadcom merger bid

Washington - Emirates Voice

Semiconductor giant Qualcomm on Monday said it rejected the $130 billion unsolicited merger bid from fellow chip maker Broadcom. Qualcomm's board unanimously rejected the bid which CEO Paul Jacobs said "significantly undervalues" his company's position and growth prospects. Singapore-based Broadcom made the offer last week in what would have consolidated two major players in the booming sector fueled by growthRead more

Tech mega deal helps liven up equities

London - Emirates Voice

The prospect of the biggest tech deal helped push US equities higher into record territory on Monday, while European stocks ended mixed. Before trading began in New York, Broadcom (Frankfurt: 28425279.F - news) launched a $130 billion unsolicited bid for rival chip manufacturer Qualcomm (Swiss: QCOM-USD.SW - news) in a cash and stock offer that was 28 percent above Qualcomm'sRead more

Tech mega deal helps liven up equities

London - Emirates Voice

Qualcomm wants iPhone banned

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Qualcomm escalated its legal battle with Apple, filing a patent infringement lawsuit and requesting a ban on the importation of some iPhones, claiming unlawful and unfair use of the chipmaker's technology. Qualcomm said it filed two separate legal actions including a complaint asking for the iPhone import ban with the US International Trade Commission, a quasi-judicial government agency which hearsRead more

Nokia phone with dual camera, 8GB RAM was just spotted

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Nokia's newest smartphones haven't even fully hit shelves, but they're already gearing up for a full-fledged comeback in the world it once reigned supreme. The Finnish company along with its licenced developer HMD Global unveiled the remake of the iconic - and now being sold - Nokia 3310 and its first Android-powered devices, the Nokia 3, 5 and 6, inRead more

Intel's $15b purchase of Mobileye shakes up driverless car sector

Detroit - Arab Today

Intel agreed to buy Israeli autonomous vehicle technology firm Mobileye for $15.3 billion on Monday in a deal that could thrust the US chipmaker into direct competition with rivals Nvidia and Qualcomm to develop driverless systems for global automakers. The pricey acquisition of Mobileye could propel the world's largest computer chipmaker into the front ranks of automotive suppliers at aRead more

Sony brings new innovation into smartphone arena

Barcelona - Arab today

Sony Mobile is looking to take the lead in display technology following the launch of the world’s first 4K HDR smartphone in Barcelona on Monday. Hideyuki Furumi, executive vice president of global sales and marketing at Sony Mobile, said during the launch that it takes ultra-slow motion videos of 960 frames per second, which is four times “slower” than otherRead more