Nokia bets on new smart phones for recovery

Nokia, the world's biggest cellphone maker by volume, will introduce new smart phone models next week, including, sources say, its new flagship model E7, which comes with a large touchscreen and full keyboard. Nokia - Smartphone - Mobile phone - Touchscreen - Business and Economy

Samsung unveils iPad competitor Galaxy

BERLIN — Samsung Electronics Co. has unveiled a new tablet PC named Galaxy Tab as the latest device meant to rival Apple Inc.’s popular iPad.

Magid: New Samsung Android tablet nice but no game changer

What's kind of weird about the Galaxy Tab is that it's also a phone. The only way to buy the device is through a mobile carrier, and the carriers will determine the price, ship date and some of the features.

Taiwan's HTC: iPhone's 'quiet' challenger

Beijing -- East Asia is the world's electronics factory, yet unless they are Japanese, producers are largely anonymous. Now HTC Corp., a Taiwanese maker of smart phones, is moving out of the shadows and trying to establish its own brand name as it competes with Apple's iPhone.

Huntsville police blotter

Unless otherwise noted, the following incidents were reported to Huntsville police Saturday and Sunday.