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HELSINKI: Nokia lost market share as smartphones continued to outpace growth in the overall handset market, Gartner Inc said.

Nokia Oyj, the world’s largest maker of mobile phones, lost market share as smartphones continued to outpace growth in the overall handset market, Gartner Inc said in a report.

Nokia’s share of global sales to end users fell to 34.2 per cent from 36.8 per cent in the year-earlier period, according to the Stamford, Conn-based market researcher. Smartphone sales gained 50.5 per cent, more than three times the growth for the market as a whole.

Google Inc’s Android overtook Apple Inc’s iPhone to become the third-biggest smartphone platform after Nokia’s Symbian and Research In Motion Ltd’s Blackberry, which had 17.2 per cent of the market. Symbian, also used on some phones from other vendors, lost almost 10 percentage points of marketshare to 41.2 per cent as Nokia struggled to revamp it and bring out new products.

“Nokia’s senior executives need to do more to attract developers and other ecosystem members by revising its platform strategy and improving its communications,” Gartner said.

Apple’s iOS fell behind Android to fourth place among smartphone platforms with a 14.2 per cent market share as the iPhone 4 ramped up production.

Android was helped by “a nonexclusive strategy that produces products selling across many service providers, and the backing of many device manufacturers who are bringing more attractive devices to market at several different price points,” Carolina Milanesi, a research vice president at Gartner’s Egham, UK unit, wrote in the report.

The overall mobile phone market increased 13.8 per cent to 325.6 million units as prices fell on tougher competition, Gartner said.
Samsung Electronics Co maintained its position as the second biggest mobile-phone vendor overall with a 20.1 per cent marketshare, up from 19.3 per cent last year. Apple gained to 2.7 per cent of the market, making it the world’s seventh-largest phonemaker.

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BOSTON: A newly discovered vulnerability in the software that runs Apple Inc’s iPad and iPhone could allow hackers to enslave the popular mobile devices, three security firms said.

The flaw affects Apple’s iOS, which also runs the iPod touch, and could allow hackers to take complete control of a vulnerable device, according to Symantec Corp as well as privately held Lookout and Vupen.

Apple spokeswoman Natalie Harrison said the company was aware of the report and is investigating.

The vulnerability in Apple’s iOS is the latest in a series of security bugs identified in mobile devices over the past week.
Security experts at a hacking conference last week pointed out several vulnerabilities in Google Inc’s operating system for mobile phones and tablet PCs.

Mobile devices have become increasingly vulnerable to attack because the software that runs them has gotten far more complex over the past few year, giving the devices many of the same capabilities as personal computers.

“We shouldn’t be surprised to see security bugs happen in very complex software,” said Kevin Mahaffey, chief technology officer for mobile security firm Lookout.

Attackers would need to trick a user into visiting a website planted with a tainted PDF document before infecting an iPad tablet or iPhone smartphone.

Mahaffey said that he is not aware of any incidents in which criminals have exploited the bug to gain control of an Apple device, but said the electronics maker has yet to offer a remedy to protect against such attacks.

“Everybody — both good and bad — knows how it works,” he said.

PORTLAND: Google Inc’s Android software outsold Apple Inc’s mobile operating system for the first time last quarter among new US smartphone users, according to Nielsen Co.

Android had 27 per cent of the US market in the second quarter, compared with 23 per cent for the Apple iPhone OS, known as iOS, Nielsen said on its website. Research In Motion Ltd clung to its leading position, with 33 per cent share.

Manufacturers such as Motorola Inc and HTC Corp used Android in a wider range of handsets, giving new smartphone purchasers more options. Still, the iPhone retained a higher share than Android among existing smartphone users, according to Nielsen’s research.

“There’s a massive hunger for smartphones, and the Android universe came out not just with one blockbuster device but with a whole series of blockbuster devices,” Roger Entner, head of telecom research at Nielsen, said in an interview.

Motorola’s Droid is sold through Verizon Wireless, the largest US mobile-phone service provider. Sprint Nextel Corp introduced the Evo 4G, made by HTC, in June.

Android’s US success may mean Google will overtake Apple’s iOS globally earlier than previously expected, said Will Stofega, program director at research firm IDC in Framingham, Massachusetts. Earlier this year, IDC said it expected Android to overtake Apple’s iOS globally in 2011.

“It could happen sooner,” Stofega said. ‘Feasting on BlackBerry, Windows’ RIM’s BlackBerry operating system commanded 35 per cent of the overall US smartphone market. Still, among the group of newcomers to smartphones, BlackBerry’s market share dropped to 33 per cent from 45 per cent a year earlier, Nielsen said.

Microsoft Corp’s Windows Phone software also lost popularity with new users. Its share fell to 11 per cent last quarter from 20 per cent a year earlier, according to Nielsen.

“Android is feasting on BlackBerry and on Windows,” Entner said. Microsoft is trying to revive demand for its mobile software with the release of Windows Phone 7 this year. RIM tomorrow may introduce a new version of its software, BlackBerry 6, Shaw Wu, an analyst at Kaufman Bros, wrote in a research note.

Some of the decline in popularity for the Apple operating system may have come as consumers put off purchases before the June introduction of the iPhone 4, Entner said. Apple may regain share in the third quarter, he said.

Among all US smartphone subscribers, Apple’s share increased to 28 per cent last quarter from 21 per cent a year earlier, according to Nielsen. Android’s share among all US smartphone subscribers rose to 13 per cent from 2 per cent.

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A collection of cool iPhone cases showcasing unique and creative iPhone case designs. Enjoy!

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Simply slide the built-in lens over your iPhone’s camera and take crystal clear shots of business cards, documents or any other close-up item. Then you can use those photos with some cool free iPhone apps like Snappr which scans barcodes in stores to find you the best prices, or Evernote which takes photos you shoot and creates a searchable picture database from any text in the photo.

How cool would it be to have an iPhone case made from bamboo with your design laser engraved on it. Well check these out…

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Creative iPhone case from Japan that looks like a Game Boy video game console.

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Sadly, there’s a good chance you already own an iPhone 3G case if you’re the proud owner of an iPhone 3G. That said, there’s still nothing stopping you from hopping a flight to Tokyo and replacing your current one with the best case in the history of iPhone cases. It was originally posted on Engadget but they are not sure of where it is sold. Again if you know, please comment below.

Unique and very cool wooden case for Apple iPhone carved from one piece of the finest wood from a company called miniot. They are not cheap at 120 euros!

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For bacon lovers, there is an iPhone case for you!

If you’re a discerning eater, you know the age-old mantra: everything’s better with bacon. Out in Germany, they’ve really taken it to heart, and have made fabric gadget cases that look like they’re constructed out of every gentile’s favorite pork product.

The Bacon Case seems to come in different sizes, at least one of which can fit the iPhone, and is selling for 25 Euro. The description’s all in German, and I don’t know what or who a “Frühstücksspeck” is, but the case is “Absolute Trendtasche!!!” and who am I to argue with that?

Knitted Apple iPhone case from Japan. Unfortunately, it is not for sale.

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Great looking protection for you iPhone with tire-tread pattern.

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Stylish iPhone case made from polycarbonate which provides excellent soft touch feeling. It is available for all iPhone generations; all functions are accessible without removing the case.
Despite its softness, GoGo case is very hard to break.

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A very cool and creative Apple iPhone case that chocoholics will love!

Chocolate iPhone Case

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Apple iPhone case for visually impaired: It works in tandem with an app to allow special accessibility functions like text to speech and moon type tactile feedback.

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The case is engraved with modified bas-relief buttons each corresponding to a modified home screen on the iPhone [link]

Made by Speck, Dexter-branded hardshell cases come in tiny cardboard boxes and sit snug in a bed of foam splattered in blood.
Made by a company called Speck and I have spotted these iPhone cases being sold on Ebay [link]

Unparalleled iPhone protection – Otterbox provides the safest way to store and use your handset. With iPhone insurance expensive, making sure yours is protected from the elements, being dropped etc is a good idea and this case will protect you.

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Got too much money and not sure what the hell to spend it on! Well here is your chance to waste your money!

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What fabulous girl doesn’t love Hello Kitty, especially with her paws perched atop a pink rhinestone crystal heart? You can do no wrong with classic Kitty on your iPhone 3G S Swarovski Cell Phone Case.

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Sugar-up your iPhone with this unique and adorable bling iPhone 3G S Swarovski Cell Phone Case in Butterfly Pink. This rhinestone back case is fit for any girl who is as fabulous as she is sweet.

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MoreThing Metallic Slim Fit Case

Snap on Apple iPhone 3G Metallic Slim Fit Case and Mirror Screen Protection and you are ready to rock with iPhone 3G. the Ergonomic design cover is comfortable and form-fitting, and provides scratch and slip protection for your iPhone 3G. The iPhone 3G metallic case also has openings for Quick and easy access to all iPhone features – Screen display, Dock connector, Headphone port, microphone, and Camera Lens for total iPhone usability while its still protected in the case. Protect your Apple iPhone 3G with this ultra sleek metallic Case. Annoyed by those bulky cases? Then get the super thin and ultimate protection case.

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Case-Mate Chrome Case for iPhone

The Barely There is Case-mate’s new line of sporty cases for the Apple iPhone 3G. These cases are designed to protect the design of the iPhone 3G while allowing more of it to show. They feature a uniquely slim profile, yet are constructed with an impact-resistant flexible plastic shell. The Barely There is simple to attach and provides full coverage for the back and corners of your iPhone 3G.

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