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Vodaphone has given in to demands from irate customers over an official update that turned out to be anything but what users of phones powered by Google’s Android operating system were expecting. Owners of HTC Desire smart phones were eagerly updating the latest update to the Android operating system so when they got a prompt [...]
(Read More)6th Aug 10
Warner Music looks past iTunes for sales growth
by Paul Russell
Warner Music Group Corp has announced poor sales for digital downloads during the third quarter, prompting the firm to change its strategy away from its current sales model which is based on Apple’s highly popular iTunes store. Warner Music saw revenue from digital sales of recorded music increase by a paltry 3.7 per cent during [...]
(Read More)29th Jul 10
Android spurs Carphone sales past forecast
by Adam Richards
Carphone Warehouse reported stronger than expected sales for the second quarter, which analysts attribute in large part to the increased demand for smartphones using Google’s Android operating system. The mobile phone giant enjoyed a 3.7 per cent increase in sales during the period, for a total of £794 million.
According to Roger Taylor, Carphone Warehouse chief [...]
23rd Jul 10
Nokia profits plummet 40 per cent in second quarter
by Harry Oldfield
Nokia has announced its second quarter results, a whopping 40 per cent drop from the figures the company enjoyed a year ago during the same time period. The mobile phone giant saw revenues of a paltry £191 million for the three months ending in June, and although low, was consistent with the warnings it issued [...]
(Read More)28th Jun 10
OfCom to investigate Vodafone web transparency
by Adam Richards
OfCom, the United Kingdom’s telecommunications regulator, has announced plans to investigate the manner in which mobile phone companies and internet service providers such as Vodafone and BT Group manage internet traffic. The initiative comes on the heels of a recent Federal Communications proposal to adopt rules in the US which prohibit internet providers from interfering [...]
(Read More)10th Jun 10
US FTC set to investigate Apple on fair trade violations
by Natasha Redman
The United States Federal Trade Commission is planning an inquiry into Apple regarding allegations that the company uses harmful business practices. The regulatory agency has been in discussions with the Department of Justice for the past several weeks over which of the two agencies would review the numerous complaints by competing companies that claim Apple [...]
(Read More)8th Jun 10
Apple unveils updated iPhone
by Adam Richards
Apple unveiled its next-generation iPhone in San Francisco on Monday during the company’s Worldwide Developer’s Conference. Apple co-founder Steve Jobs demonstrated the new features of the popular device, which include a stainless steel case, two cameras, and an improved display. The new iPhone is also 24 per cent thinner than previous models.
According to Mr Jobs, [...]
6th May 10
WAC set to compete with iPhone and Droid over apps
by Harry Oldfield
The Wholesale Applications Community is setting the stage for a showdown with communication giants Apple and Google regarding mobile phone applications. Led by O2, Vodafone, and Orange, WAC is a group of over 40 mobile phone companies that are joining forces to create single universal apps platform, ultimately giving consumers a wider range of choice [...]
(Read More)26th Mar 10
Landmarks to switch off lights for Earth Hour
by Paul Russell
Landmarks around the world including the Great Pyramids, the Eiffel Tower and the Chinese Forbidden City will plunge into darkness tomorrow as part of Earth Hour, a grassroots movement with the aim of fighting climate change.
In its fourth year, the global campaign is set to be the biggest ever, with thousands of cities in 125 [...]
25th Mar 10
Carphone Warehouse stock new Acer Liquid smartphone
by Sally Davies
Acer’s new high-end smartphone, the Liquid, is now ready to buy on a contract for the first time in the UK through Carphone Warehouse.
The Liquid was originally unveiled in October last year, and has only been available on a SIM-free basis. The Carphone Warehouse deal uses T-Mobile as the operator. ‘Free’ deals start at £25 [...]
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