Here’s a look at some of the top stories today in mobile:
BlackBerry Messenger 6: RIM (NSDQ: RIMM) has updated one of its most popular services to let users chat within apps. (Engadget)
Motorola (NYSE: MMI) earnings later: All eyes will be on smartphone and tablet shipments when Motorola reports earnings later today. (WSJ)
Alibaba Mobile OS: While it’s debatable whether or not the world needs another mobile OS, Alibaba’s AliCloud division has announced a Web-based take on the concept. (CNET)
Nintendo earnings: Mobile games on smartphones and tablets continue to ding traditional gaming companies, as Nintendo posted a huge loss and said it would cut the price of its 3DS handheld game system. (New York Times)
DIDO It: Steve Pearlman swears his DIDO wireless technology will work at what some have called “impossible” speeds, and released a white paper in hopes of proving just that. (Venturebeat)
iPhone rumor du jour: It wouldn’t be a Mobile Lowdown without an iPhone 5 rumor, and here’s today’s: they’re already building the cases for the iPhone 5. (9to5Mac.com)
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