Acer smartphone due next month

Computer manufacturer Acer is expected to launch a smartphone on 16th February at this year's Mobile World Congress, according to reports. [Sources: Pocket-Lint.co.uk; DigiTimes.com]

Acer buying Glofiish smart phone manufacturer E-Ten

I.T. manufacturer Acer has said it plans to buy PDA and smart phone manufacturer E-Ten for NT$9 billion (around £146 million). Both companies are based in Taiwan. E-Ten is best known for its Glofiish handset range, although has also made products for other companies. [Press release]