Seattle - Mobile phone maker HTC has responded to Apple's (NASD: AAPL) patent infringement claims related to the iPhone, saying it "disagrees with Apple's actions and will fully defend itself."read more

HTC has issued a formal response to Apples legal threats, and says HTC will fully defend itself. The text of the response isnt particularly interesting, and theres no word of a counter-suit. Full press release follows after the break: HTC Disagrees with Apples Actions SEATTLE, March 18 /PRNewswire/ HTC Corporation today outlined its disagreement with Apples legal

HTC have released the following statement in response to last weeks news that Apple are suing HTC for infringing on certain patents. Seattle - March 17, 2010 - HTC Corporation today outlined its disagreement with Apple's legal actions and reiterated its commitment to creating a portfolio of innovative smartphones that gives consumers a variety of choices. Founded in 1997 with a passion for in...

Microsoft Corp. employees are passionate users of the latest tech toys. But there is one gadget love that many at the company dare not name: the iPhone. The WSJ reports. The perils of being an iPhone user at Microsoft were on display last September. At an all- company meeting in a Seattle sports stadium, one hapless employee used his iPhone to snap photos of Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer...

PC World - Verizon, the largest wireless provider in the United States based on total subscribers, announced plans to expand its next-generation wireless broadband beyond the initial test sites of Boston and Seattle. The LTE pilot has been an overwhelming success and soon another 25 to 30 markets will get to enjoy the blazing 4G speeds as well.

Nokia was rumored to be building it, but according to the WSJ Verizon Wireless' first 4G handset will debut mid-2011, running on the LTE network that's launching end of this year after Boston and Seattle guinea pigged the service. According to the WSJ, Verizon Wireless' first LTE phones will use dual chipsets so they'll still be compatible with the current CDMA network. This wi...

Nokia was rumored to be building it, but according to the WSJ Verizon Wireless' first 4G handset will debut mid-2011, running on the LTE network that's launching end of this year after Boston and Seattle guinea pigged the service. According to the WSJ, Verizon Wireless' first LTE phones will use dual chipsets so they'll still be compatible with the current CDMA network. This wi...

Verizon Wireless announced that its fourth generation long term evolution network is notably quicker than the 3G networks that are presented by U.S. carriers. The company is testing its LTE network in Boston and Seattle and discovered that it was able to offer standard real-world download speeds connecting 5-12Mbps and upload speeds in the area

WIF attended the Mobile Breakfast Series (www.mobilebreakfastseries.com) in Seattle, WA on Wednesday, March 10th. The Mobile Breakfast Series is a quarterly event that brings together thought leaders and visionaries from the global mobile industry to interact and share ideas, insights, and best practices with Pacific Northwest entrepreneurs, enthusiasts, and others who are passionate about mobile....

Verizon Wireless, which is expected to be the first mover in the United States when it comes to deploying the next generation of mobile technology--Long Term Evolution (LTE)--said its network tests in Boston and Seattle are producing download speeds between 40 Mbps and 50 Mbps. Upload speeds are coming in at between 20 Mbps and 25 Mbps, although the company maintains that the networ...