15 Corporate Logos That Contain Subliminal Messages
Whether you're aware or not, brand logos speak to viewers on many levels. Take closer look at these well-known logos to discover their subtle and clever marketing tactics.
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Android Takes the Lead in Smartphone OS Market Share
Handsets based on Google's Android mobile operating system accounted for 32.9% of worldwide smartphone shipments in the fourth quarter, compared with Symbian's 30.6% market share, according to a new report from market researcher Canalys. Apple's iOS was a distant third, with 16%.
Sony Accuses LG Electronics of Patent Infringement
In a complaint to the U.S. International Trade Commission, Sony has accused rival LG Electronics of infringing on seven of its patents, including one for photo-based caller ID technology.
Android OS Gains in Smartphone Race as All Others Slip
Apple's iPhone operating system software stumbled in the third quarter, losing year-over-year quarterly market share for the first time, as Google's Android mobile operating system pulled further ahead, according to a Gartner Research report released Wednesday.
Motorola Buys Location-Based Software Firm Aloqa
Motorola is snapping up location-based software maker Aloqa as part of its strategy to differentiate its smartphones with the help of software. Aloqa's technology pushes information to smartphone users about events or special offers from merchants near their locations.
Panasonic Unveils 3D Camcorder
Panasonic debuted a 3D consumer camcorder Tuesday, tying its latest device to its growing product line of 3D electronics.The move couldn't come soon enough, as the marketplace for 3D electronics is rapidly growing.
Troubled Phonemaker Sony Ericsson Posts Profit
Sony Ericsson, the "lost" handset company, which has been bleeding market share for the past several years, said its unit sales dropped another 28% in the first quarter, but net income hit $29 million, quite a turnaround from the same quarter last year, when it lost $398 million.
How Consumers Will Take Back the Net in 2010
Thanks to the power of the Internet, it's getting harder for companies to control how we communicate and entertain ourselves. Google's new phone runs an app that enables users to make international calls far cheaper than with any wireless carrier. That's just one sign of growing consumer influence through the Net.
BlackBerry, iPhone Face Off in China
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion is the latest handset manufacturer to seal a distribution deal in China. The deal, aimed at consumers and small businesses, pits the smartphone maker against other established offerings, including Apple's iPhone.
