February 2009
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One in three mobile phone users would change providers
One in three mobile phone users would change networks if they didn't get what they want, according toa YouGov survey released today.
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February 16, 2009
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GSMA Mobile World Congress: Sony Ericsson adds to mobile 'panel' content offering
Sony Ericsson has unveiled four new "panels" for its Xperia X1 mobile phone. Continue Reading
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February 16, 2009
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Vodafone and O2 up the ante in frequency talks
"A good game of poker" is how one of the parties described talks last week between mobile network operators Vodafone and O2 and communications minister Stephen Carter. Continue Reading
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February 16, 2009
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GSMA Mobile World Congress: French mobile leadership awarded
The French government's moves to put France on the mobile broadband fast track were acknowledged this morning when the GSMA, the global mobile telephony association, awarded it its annual Government Leadership award. Continue Reading
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February 16, 2009
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GSMA Mobile World Congress: Adobe unveils mobile eBook SDK
Adobe has announced a new eBook and PDF support for mobile devices. An Adobe software development kit enables reflowable PDF and content protection... Continue Reading
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February 16, 2009
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Security a top concern for mobile manufacturers, survey shows
Security is a top concern for mobile device manufacturers seeking to develop new products and services, according to an industry survey.
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Celebrating the cheque's 350th birthday - four ways to say a cheque
Celebrating the cheque's 350th birthday - four ways to say a cheq Continue Reading
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February 16, 2009
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Samsung bottles it (MWC)
Samsung is greening up its act with a smartphone made from recycled plastic bottles and powered by the solar cells. Continue Reading
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February 16, 2009
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GSMA Mobile World Congress: Adobe and Nokia launch open source mobile developer fund
Adobe and Nokia have announced a $10m mobile open source project to accelerate the creation of rich mobile content, applications and services. Continue Reading
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GSMA Mobile World Congress: mobile operators will not stop spending
Despite the economic downturn and the "harsh realities" the International Telecommunication Union recently said the mobile industry faces, most mobile operators are optimistic about investing in new technologies and services. Continue Reading
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February 16, 2009
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YouTube to allow users to watch content offline
YouTube is to allow users to download and watch videos offline, with some content providers allowed to charge a small amount for the privilege.
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GSMA Mobile World Congress: Huawei unveils unified 4G
Huawei Technologies has demonstrated the world's first unified 4G system for operators at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The frequency-division... Continue Reading
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February 16, 2009
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GSMA Mobile World Congress 2009
The GSMA Mobile World Congress 2009 in Barcelona started today, February 16 2009, and will showcase all the major mobile phone retailer's new smartphones (Sony, Nokia, Samsung and LG) as well as reveal the intentions of most mobile companies for ... Continue Reading
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February 16, 2009
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Cheque is 350 years old today, lingering death expected
On this day in 1659 the first cheque for making a payment was written. But this is expected to be its last major landmark as automated payments take over. Continue Reading
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February 16, 2009
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GSMA Mobile World Congress: Mobile industry warned of tough times ahead
This week's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona has seen the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) launch a report into the "harsh realities" the mobile... Continue Reading
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February 16, 2009
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US privacy groups unhappy with new online ad rules
New government guidelines for targeted web advertising based on users' activities do not go far enough to protect privacy, US privacy groups say. Continue Reading
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February 16, 2009
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Economic downturn could delay 4G networks
Superfast mobile phone networks are likely to be delayed because of economic uncertainty. Vodafone, France Telecom and Deutsche Telekom will not spend... Continue Reading
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February 16, 2009
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Land Rover plans all-terrain mobile phone
Land Rover will unveil a ruggedised mobile phone at this week's GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Continue Reading
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February 16, 2009
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500 jobs could go if ITV sells Friends Reunited
Five hundred jobs could go if ITV succeeds in selling off social networking site Friends Reunited and other digital assets to shore up its balance sheet,...
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HP and Orange sign web-ready notebook deal
Mobile network operator Orange has signed a three-year deal to distribute internet-ready Hewlett-Packard laptop and notebook PCs throughout its European... Continue Reading