Nokia suing Apple over the iPhone

Nokia, the world's biggest mobile phone maker, has said that it is suing its US rival Apple for infringing patents on mobile phone technology for the iPhone. Nokia said it had not been compensated for its technology, and accused Apple of "trying to get a free ride on the back of Nokia's innovation". The 10 alleged patent infringements involve wireless data, speech coding, security and encryption. Apple, which did not comment on the news, saw its shares dip slightly, The breaches applied to all models of the iPhone since its launch in 2007, Nokia added. Finland's Nokia said that it had agreements with about 40 firms - including most mobile phone handset makers - allowing them to use the firm's technology, but that Apple had not signed an agreement.

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Black Wii confirmed for UK launch

Nintendo has confirmed plans to release a black version of its Wii console in the UK and Republic of Ireland next month. Available on November 6, the black Wii will be offered as part of a limited edition bundle, including a Wii Remote (with MotionPlus) and Nunchuk in black, along with copies of Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort. The package will be released in Europe on November 20. Commenting on the launch, Nintendo senior Wii product manager Rob Lowe told MCV: "Nintendo has always taken the European market seriously and this isn’t the first time a product has launched in the UK or Europe before the US. "We are keen to launch the black Wii in time for the Christmas sales season and this starts slightly earlier in the UK and Republic of Ireland." Exact pricing for the bundle has not yet been confirmed, but the package cost around £157 when it was first launched in Japan in August. The company will also offer a range of black accessories, including the new Classic Controller Pro, which will launch across Europe on November 20.

Source: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/news/a182860/black-wii-confirmed-for-uk-launch.html