Panasonic becomes latest smartphone maker to withdraw from the market

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Panasonic follows NEC out of the market as global standardisation continues to squeeze uncompetitive manufacturers

The shake-out of the mobile phone market has continued with the news that Japanese consumer electronics giant Panasonic is to discontinue making smartphones. It comes a week after its rival NEC ...

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