A group of mobile operators has unveiled a new initiative to create a blueprint and roadmap for opening up mobile functionality to encourage the development of exciting mobile applications without compromising customer security.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) filed a lawsuit on Tuesday urging a federal court to order the Dept of Justice (DOJ) to turn over records related to the government's use of people's cell phones as tracking devices.

According to ABI Research, North America's domination in terms of LBS revenue will come to an end by 2013 when Europe will catch up, with the Asia-Pacific region not far behind.

According to iSuppli Corp, unit shipments of small/medium LCD displays for PNDs are expected to double from 2007 to 2010 due to declining prices, rising demand and expanding production capacity.

Skyhook Wireless has announced the availability of XPS 2.0, a next-generation hybrid positioning system that combines Wi-Fi, GPS and cell tower signals to deliver the quickest, most precise and most consistent overall location for mass market handsets, irrespective of the environment.

ELKO Grupa, an IT product wholesaler in Eastern Europe, has been appointed the first local wholesaler of TomTom's portable navigation solutions for the Baltic markets.

In terms of a new long-term agreement, Google will have access to Tele Atlas Maps worldwide and Tele Atlas will have access to user input for map changes.

Clear Channel Radio's Total Traffic Network (CCTTN) has expanded its relationship with Mio Technology for another two years.

GyPSii has entered into a multi-year worldwide agreement with Garmin for location-based services and social networking.

Nokia has launched a cash offer to acquire the 52% of shares in Symbian Ltd that Nokia does not already own, for a net cash purchase price of approximately €264 million.