AFP - The US software giant Microsoft announced in an communique that it has reached a licensing agreement with mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson, which will enable the Stockholm-based company's "smart" phones to connect to computers via Microsoft's Exchange software.

AP - Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson nearly tripled its fourth-quarter earnings, boosted by strong sales of Walkman phones, the company said Wednesday.

AFP - Mobile phone giant Sony Ericsson posted better than expected fourth quarter profits but disappointed slightly on its sales figures.

Reuters - The head of mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson said on Wednesday he expected total industry handset sales to grow steadily this year.

Reuters - Sony Ericsson, the world's fifth biggest mobile phone maker, said on Wednesday it had a record fourth quarter and reported profits ahead of forecasts on the back of demand for handsets with cameras and music players.