TS2R Wireless News: Apple & Nokia Settle, Google Places, webOS NFC & HP Music Cloud

TS2R Wireless News from Wireless and Mobile News

Full news stories today reported a special Father's day data deal from T-Mobile, unlocked iPhone 4 sales, Toshiba Thrive presales, Samsung Conquer 4G previews and Gingerbread update for the T-Mobile G2 but not the HTC Desire.

Here's the news that is too short to report:

Apple & Nokia Settle - Apple and Nokia have come to settlement in a patent lawsuit and FCC complaints. Apple will pay Nokia a lump sump and royalties.

Google Mobile Replaced with Places  - The new mobile browser version of Google.com of iOS and Android now has itegration with Google's Places.
93 Days After Earthquake Japan Watches - Lars Cosh-Ishii at Wireless Watch Japan reports "the initial 'shock' is slowly wearing off" and expects the earthquake will be a catalyst for positive change.  On communications there was, and continues to be, serious gaps from all-sides. The silver lining is an out-pouring of support from overseas along with an amazing British-styled stiff-upper-lip of the people in Japan. Read the whole story.

HP webOs  NFC's - Several reports suggest that HP is planning NFC support for its webOS phones and tablets by the end of the year.

HP Crowds Clouds with Music Cloud Too - HP is reportedly is meeting with music labels to create is own music cloud service.