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Mobile kit vendor Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) could lose out on revenue if the planned UK merger between T-Mobile and Orange goes ahead, say analysts

The Seattle Times reports that Michael Dell has said his company will "probably" launch Android phones in the US next year. Although Dell didn't specify which operator will offer the new devices, earlier this month the Wall Street Journal reported that the manufacturer will release an Android phone in early 2010 for AT&T.

Analysts have been quick to highlight the potential damage Vodafone could suffer from the effects of the planned merger of the UK units of T-Mobile and Orange, announced earlier this week.

Number two US operator AT&T Wireless yesterday unveiled specific plans to upgrade its mobile networks, a move clearly aimed at derailing rival Verizon's momentum with LTE technology

As expected, Motorola yesterday unveiled its first smartphone powered by Google's Android operating system as the US vendor attempts to revive its struggling mobile devices unit.

T-Mobile USA's parent company has called in Deutsche Bank to advise it on the potential acquisition of rival operator Sprint, according to a Sunday Telegraph report.

Motorola is looking to take its new Android-powered Cliq smartphone to all the major operators in the US as the company builds on its existing deal with T-Mobile USA.