In early August, the U.S. International Trade commission ruled that Samsung infringed upon patents 7,479,949 and 7,912,501. The former relates to multi-touch detection on touch screen displays, and the latter applies to the phone detecting when a headphone / headset is plugged into the jack. Samsung argued that the ban should be overturned but failed […]

Vodafone Group Plc has applied to the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) for permission to raise its stake in Vodafone India Limited (VIL, Indian telecom operator) from 74% to 100% for US$2.7bn. This would be the first deal (if it goes through) post the Indian government allowing 100% FDI in telecom (from 74% earlier) in […]