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Technology giant Apple reported record quarterly results and smashed market forecasts by selling 37 million iPhones globally in the final three months of last year – a performance which investors dubbed “just unimaginable”. Year-on-year first-quarter profits more than doubled to $13.1bn (£8.4bn), resulting in the firm’s share price going up by as much as 12 [...]
(Read More)2nd Dec 11
Tesco to offer digital movies when selling DVDs
by Natasha Redman
Tesco has launched a new initiative in the fight for Britain’s video-on-demand market by offering customers a free digital copy of a film when they purchase a DVD in-store. In April, the supermarket giant took a stake of 80 per cent in internet film service Blinkbox in a move to get its business ready for [...]
(Read More)16th Aug 11
Google to acquire Motorola Mobility to supercharge Android ecosystem
by Paul Russell
Google is set to take over Motorola Mobility, the American company’s smartphone business, in a cash deal worth $12.5bn (£7.6bn). The acquisition will boost the emergence of Google Android within the blossoming smartphone market. The $40 per share deal – the biggest acquisition which Google have ever agreed – is a premium of 63 per [...]
(Read More)30th May 11
First 3D advert launched on iPad
by Katie Naylor
The iPad’s first ever 3D advert has just launched, with creator Cooliris hoping it can kickstart innovation in the business of nascent mobile adverts. The ad promotes a US Weather Channel series which follows Peter Lik, the award winning photographer, as he travels across America in his attempt to take the perfect photo. Experts predict [...]
(Read More)2nd May 11
Apple accused of treating Chinese workers inhumanely
by Adam Richards
An investigation into the way Chinese workers are treated has revealed the extent of the human cost of producing Apple iPads and iPhones which are now must-have products in the west. The study, which two NGOs carried out, has revealed worrying allegations of draconian workplace rules and excessive working hours at two of southern China’s [...]
(Read More)28th Apr 11
Sony takes on Apple by revealing its first tablet PC
by Harry Oldfield
Sony has announced its first raid into the tablet PC market, bringing out two new devices. The Japanese electronics company’s deputy president Kunimasa Suzuki said that the gadgets are set to use Google’s Android operating system. Worldwide sales of the tablet PC have been thriving, led by Apple’s iPad success. Sony has said it aims [...]
(Read More)25th Mar 11
Acer launches Windows and Android tablets next month
by Paul Russell
Looking to crack the burgeoning market for tablet computers, Acer announced the upcoming launch of its own tablets running the Android and Windows operating systems. From 8 April, UK shoppers will be able to choose between the Iconia Tab A500 and the Iconia Tab W500. The launch gives gadget-buyers an even greater choice of tablet [...]
(Read More)23rd Mar 11
Sky News announces Royal Wedding details
by Paul Russell
Sky News has outlined its plans to cover the Royal Wedding, confirming that Eamonn Holmes will be the anchor for the event. Coverage of the big day is due to start at 6am when the channel will be hosted by Dermot Murnaghan. Holmes will be stationed outside Buckingham Palace in a specially erected studio from [...]
(Read More)23rd Mar 11
Amazon sued by Apple over Appstore name
by Sally Davies
Amazon, the online retailer, is being sued by Apple over the use of the name Appstore. The iPad manufacturer is claiming that Amazon is deliberately using the term because it is similar to App Store and in doing so it will mislead and confuse customers, according to Kristin Huguet, a spokeswoman for the computer giant. [...]
(Read More)16th Mar 11
InterContinental introduces FaceTime videoconferencing
by Paul Russell
Tech savvy guests at InterContinental hotels will now be able to connect to staff via videoconferencing. Concierges at nine hotels have been equipped with the new iPad 2, which has video capability, and will allow them to communicate with guests through Apple’s FaceTime service. They will now be able to offer advice and answer questions [...]
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