Android overtakes iOS in terms of global mobile ad impressions says InMobi
But Nokia and Symbian retain 40% share
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Raised expectations
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Games on top as 84% tackle titles on their tablets
Devices also stealing time from laptops and desktop PCs
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PlayBook marks the fightback
Intel unveils new Oak Trail tablet processor, bound for 35 devices in 2011
Time to take on ARM
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Relative success driven by services not hardware
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HTC's Q1 2011 profits almost triple to $513 million
Market cap exceeds Nokia
NTT DoCoMo adds carrier billing for Android Market
mobile AG's archecture to roll out wider
Samsung plans a July rollout for bada 2.0
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Android-powered Nook Color now open for app submissions
Barnes & Noble to curate content
Nintendo UK's Rob Saunders being lined up for Apple role
PR head to focus on iOS range
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iPhone pushed down to third
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Yet more studios supporting Google's OS
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Microsoft offers developers free promo slots on Windows Phone Marketplace
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Appular providing US content for launch
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Put platform before profit
JumpTap receives $20 million in fresh funding round
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Also agree shared R&D
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Looking good for the future
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iOS holding strong in third spot
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