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Google appears to be nearing the completion of its very own branded smartphone, manufactured in conjunction with Taiwanese giants HTC.

Despite the increase in brand reputation for Google phones, the Android operating system still remains largely unrecognised by consumers according to research company IDC.

Nokia is attempting to entice its consumers this Christmas by releasing an entry-level smartphone in the shape of the Nokia 6700 Slide.

Latest figures have suggested that the number of dedicated mobile internet devices could reach up to one billion by 2013.

Nokia analysts predict a 10% increase in mobile phone sales volume in 2010. This follows a 7% fall in sales volume in 2009. A new version of Symbian operating system is on the way.

Samsung revealed this week that it has sold over 50 million touch screen mobile phones this year, eclipsing last year’s total by over 40 million units.

Low-end mobile phone operator Tesco Mobile has secured rights to sell Apple iPhone and iPhone 3GS handsets. Tesco Mobile hope to release them on the shelves by Christmas.

The impending release of the Nokia N900 brings its latest device to the forefront of mobile computing. Built for extreme speed and outstanding performance.

Sony Ericsson’s Satio has had its sales suspended by major UK mobile phone dealers Carphone Warehouse & Phones4U due to a software glitch. The Satio is set to return to the shelves for Christmas.

Plans for Google’s new Googlephone smartphone device are afoot with an initial release expected in the United States at the beginning of 2010.