Devices

Apple could be faced with a bill topping US$1 billion if Nokia is successful in its legal action against the iPhone-maker over wireless patent royalties, say analysts.

Verizon Wireless announced today it is to sell RIM's BlackBerry Storm2 (pictured) from 28 October. It will retail for US$179.99 after a US$100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a voice plan with an Email and Web feature or an Email and Web for BlackBerry plan.

Reuters reports that Sirius XM Radio will expand the reach of its satellite radio service with the second-quarter launch of an iPhone application as it explores a potential marketing partnership with satellite TV provider DirecTV Group.

Cellular News notes that Taiwan's HTC is reported to be planning to show off a 'BlackBerry-style' handset at the CTIA Wireless 2009 trade show next month.

Apple will next Tuesday preview new software for the iPhone, dubbed iPhone 3.0.

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) is reported to be seeking to hire 3,000 new workers this year as the company bucks the general economic trend.

Symbian is losing dominance in the smartphone operating system (OS) market according to Gartner, with the analyst firm claiming that Symbian's share of the global OS market decreased to 47.1 percent in the fourth-quarter of 2008.