Qualcomm

RCR Wireless News reports that the US switch to digital television signals will be delayed until 12 June under legislation that cleared Congress this week and now goes to President Barack Obama for his signature into law, a move that looks set to cost Qualcomm heavily.

Qualcomm has added support for Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to certain chipsets in its product portfolio.

Australian operator Telstra yesterday announced that its Next G HSPA Evolution network will be upgraded to 42Mb/s by the end of the year.

Qualcomm has released details of a new silicon device that targets smartphone manufacturers who want to support various different technologies such as CDMA2000, HSPA+ and LTE.

Nokia and Qualcomm have teamed up to develop WCDMA-based 3G devices in a deal that goes some way to resolving the previously frosty – and often litigious - relationship between the two mobile heavyweights.

The new handset deal between Nokia and Qualcomm announced last week at Mobile World Congress will see Qualcomm extend its lead in the mobile chip sector, says research firm iSuppli

Qualcomm has moved to strengthen its position in the mobile TV space via the acquisition of US content delivery technology firm, Digital Fountain.