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Ina Fried

Ina Fried

Senior Editor, Mobile

    Latest articles by Ina Fried

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    China’s Xiaomi Building Patent ‘War Chest’ in Preparation for U.S. LaunchChina’s Xiaomi Building Patent ‘War Chest’ in Preparation for U.S. Launch
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    The Chinese phone maker’s top international executive also downplays the notion that the company is an Apple copycat.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    What’s Old Is New as Commodore, Kodak Brands Re-Emerge on Android DevicesWhat’s Old Is New as Commodore, Kodak Brands Re-Emerge on Android Devices
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    Can using a venerable name help smaller companies in the hyper-competitive phone market?

    By Ina Fried
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    Qualcomm Joins Google’s Rival Internet-of-Things ConsortiumQualcomm Joins Google’s Rival Internet-of-Things Consortium
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    The move hopefully portends more cooperation and fewer competing efforts for Internet-of-things standards.

    By Ina Fried
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    Nokia Reiterates Its Return to Phone Market Would Come Via LicensingNokia Reiterates Its Return to Phone Market Would Come Via Licensing
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    In a statement, Nokia confirms what we’ve been saying since April: It will re-enter the phone business through a brand licensing deal if it can find the right partner.

    By Ina Fried
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    U.S. Leads in 4G Wireless Networks, but Speeds Are Just MiddlingU.S. Leads in 4G Wireless Networks, but Speeds Are Just Middling
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    The U.S. leads the world in customers using LTE networks, but performance is roughly on par with Germany and South Korea.

    By Ina Fried
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    Fitbit’s James Park, FCC’s Rosenworcel Join Lineup for October’s Code/MobileFitbit’s James Park, FCC’s Rosenworcel Join Lineup for October’s Code/Mobile
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    The CEO of the newly public wearables maker and a member of the Federal Communications Commission: Don’t miss ’em.

    By Ina Fried
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    With Microsoft Layoffs, Windows Phone’s Prospects Dim FurtherWith Microsoft Layoffs, Windows Phone’s Prospects Dim Further
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    Redmond wasn’t gaining much ground even going after the phone market full throttle. It’s hard to see how it will be able to do so with fewer resources.

    By Ina Fried
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    Capital One’s String of Mobile Acquisitions Turns Into a MonsoonCapital One’s String of Mobile Acquisitions Turns Into a Monsoon
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    Following onto its purchase last year of Adaptive Path, the company is buying another mobile app designer.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Shot on an iPhone, ‘Tangerine’ Captures a Moment in TimeShot on an iPhone, ‘Tangerine’ Captures a Moment in Time
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    Telling the story of transgender sex workers in a film shot with an iPhone is so, well, 2015.

    By Ina Fried
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    Gartner Cuts 2015 Outlook Amid PC Weakness, China Smartphone SlowdownGartner Cuts 2015 Outlook Amid PC Weakness, China Smartphone Slowdown
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    Tablet sales are also seen dropping more than 5 percent this year.

    By Ina Fried