AFP - T-Mobile said Monday it plans to launch a mobile phone powered by Google's Android software, making it the first operator to do so and posing a direct threat to Apple's popular iPhone.

USATODAY.com - Spotty wireless broadband connectivity for some of Apple's new iPhones most likely results from a problem with a chipset provided by Infineon Technologies.

AFP - The world's top mobile phone maker Nokia has hired former Finnish prime minister Esko Aho as the firm's new head of corporate relations, the company said Friday.

NewsFactor - While the iPhone 3G consumer base continues to suffer with dropped calls, abrupt network switches, poor reception and service interruptions, there are reports that Apple may be getting closer to fixing the issue.

Reuters - Deutsche Telekom's (DTEGn.DE) T-Mobile USA will be the first carrier to offer a mobile phone based on Google Inc's Android software, the New York Times reported, citing people briefed on the company's plans.

AP - About half of the people who are using mobile phones to pull down video or information about the Olympics have been trying out that technology for the first time, NBC said on Wednesday.

Reuters - Is the tech-savvy fashionista ready to shop by mobile phone? Polo Ralph Lauren Corp hopes so.