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Microsoft, Apple and Samsung to launch Christmas advertising blitz

Analysts say digital giants’ advertising spend will be on a scale not seen ‘outside presidential elections’ Share/Save

The Most Popular Phone in the World

[nokia1100] Nokia has problems. Smartphone problems. Software problems. American problems. But to fully understand what’s wrong, we’ve got to understand what’s been right, or to put in another way, what’s distracted Nokia. Meet the most popular phone in the world.

Nokia N8

It’s been a long road of leaks, teasers, hands-ons, and previews since then, but at long last, the legend of the N8 has become a purchasable commodity. All the early specs have survived, including the 3.5-inch AMOLED display, but the key question today, as it was at the beginning, relates to that all-new software within: does Symbian^3 succeed in elevating Nokia’s touchscreen experience or does it drag down an otherwise stellar combination of high-end parts? For that verdict and much, much more, join us after the break.

AT&T goes live with Encrypted Mobile Voice, kills your dreams of breaking into Pelosi’s social circle

The day it goes live, we mean. At any rate, the company’s Encrypted Mobile Voice service is reportedly active, and it’s already providing “high-level security features for calls on the AT&T wireless network.”

Software released for attacking Android phones

Two security experts said on Friday they released a tool for attacking smartphones that use Google Inc’s Android operating system to persuade manufacturers to fix a bug that lets hackers read a victim’s email and text messages.

IBM to buy AT&T’s Sterling Commerce for $1.4 billion

IBM (IBM.N) plans to buy Sterling Commerce from AT&T Inc (T.N) for about $1.4 billion in cash to expand its portfolio of software for companies in financial services, manufacturing and retail.

Microsoft launches mobile software overhaul

Microsoft launched its new mobile phone operating software on Monday, introducing a range of music, gaming and networking features aimed at expanding its appeal beyond its core business customers.