Wireless Watch 542: 'Googletel' on clear display in Chrome OS

Key Issues:

Latest Chrome launches show rising power of ‘GoogleTel’

• AMD’s mixed-core platform keeps all the design options open

Does NFV need a new IT architecture, and who will control it?

 Comment:

• Alibaba’s mobile strength fuels IPO hopes, and global ambitions
• Docomo signs six vendors for ‘5G’ program
• Apple should go after Google directly, says patent jury
• Qualcomm pushes beacons for E911 indoor location accuracy
• Nokia boosts Here with $100m connected car fund
• Google rejects buying its own spectrum for Project Loon

Start-Up Watch:

Start-up bypasses cellcos in licensed M2M services