NewsFactor - Apple is attempting to put the brakes on potential for one of the first Windows Phone 7 Series smartphones. Apple's suit against HTC would block the company from releasing its HD2 mobile phone equipped with Microsoft's new mobile operating system in the U.S.

PC World - While Microsoft still isn't commenting on whether current Windows Mobile phones will be upgradeable to its new Windows Phone 7 software, it has finally officially revealed that existing applications won't work on the new platform.

PC World - Apple gave us the answers to two very important questions today -- when can you pre-order an iPad and when can you buy one -- but left a lot to the imagination. iPad pre-orders start on March 12 for both the Wi-Fi-only and 3G-enabled models, and the tablet will be sold in Apple Stores on April 3. Here are the questions Apple didn't answer:

An Indian mobile phone company has launched a low-cost handset that uses commonly available AAA-sized batteries aimed at the hundreds of millions who live in areas where power supplies are erratic.

PC World - The Wi-fi model of Apple's highly anticipated iPad multimedia device will be released in the U.S. on April 3, with 3G-enabled devices available later in the month, Apple announced Friday.

PC World - Apple made it official Friday, announcing the iPad will go on sale April 3 with pre-ordering starting March 12. Apple says it will first sell its Wi-Fi-enabled iPads on April 3 and will sell Wi-Fi- and 3G-equipped models in late April. On March 12 you'll be able pre-order either model.

PC World - Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology is selling a mobile phone application that offers a unique feature over other password-storage applications.

PC Magazine - Apple said Friday that U.S. customers will be able to buy the iPad on April 3, with preorders beginning on March 12. However, customers will have to wait for the 3G models, as will overseas buyers.

PC World - A mobile phone with Google's Android operating system that was delayed in China will now ship next week, in the latest sign that Android has gone largely unscathed by a row between Google and the Chinese government.

PC World - When Google introduced its Nexus One phone in January, it unveiled a whole new business model in the mobile phone market.