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UK And India Launch ICT Innovation Programme
The government has announced a bilateral trade agreement between the UK and Indian ICT industries to encourage innovation and investment
iPad ‘Power Tool For Selfish Elites’ Says Report
According to survey results by MyType, owners of Apple's high-profile iPad are likely to be snobbish and rich
Amazon Sells Out Of Kindle e-Readers
Since its June price cut, sales of the Kindle have rapidly increased with Amazon.com listing its e-reader as "temporarily out of stock."
Google Android Clamps Down On Unauthorised App Use
As part of its effort to make the Android market a more serious option, Google has created a security tool to prevent the illegal use of paid Android apps
Government Confirms Long-Awaited Spectrum Auction
The government has announced a radio spectrum auction for next year, in a move that could prompt the introduction of next-generation mobile broadband
What’s The Story Behind Microsoft’s ARM Agreement?
Microsoft might be trying to become more like Apple, or maybe it just wants more influence over its manufacturing partners, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Apple Expected To Push Back On Jailbreak Ruling
One analyst suggests there's little Apple can do over a federal regulators' ruling that iPhone owners can legally "jailbreak" their smartphones
SAP Revenues Grow As IT Spending Increases
Increased spending by businesses in the wake of the lengthy global recession have helped SAP increase software-related revenues and net profit
UK Android Sales Up 350 Percent This Quarter
Google's Android operating system now dominates more that 13 percent of the UK contract smartphone market
Ten Reasons Why Apple’s ‘Death Grip’ Videos Will Backfire
Apple's decision to take aim at the competition’s antenna problems, rather than fixing the iPhone 4’s woes, is doing the company more harm than good
HP Smartphones Will Only Run WebOS Says Report
Palm's WebOS is for now the only operating system that Hewlett-Packard will be offering on its planned smartphones
Lawmakers Fail To Rule Against iPhone Jailbreaking
The U.S. Copyright Office and the Library Congress gave the OK to iPhone jailbreaking, ruling against Apple
Google Apps Receives US Government Accreditation
Google introduced Google Apps for Government, accommodated by US federal certification
iPhone 4 Released In More Countries Despite Antenna Issues
Apple will launch the iPhone 4 in 17 countries on 30 July, including Australia, Italy, New Zealand and Switzerland
LG Display Struggling To Meet Apple iPad Demand
LG Display has admitted it is struggling to supply the required number of screens for the in-demand Apple iPad
Google Voice Adds Speedy Calls on Android, BlackBerry
In an effort to accelerate calls, Google has added direct access numbers to its Google Voice for mobile application on Android and Blackberry smartphones
White iPhone Delay Echoes Previous Apple Production Issues
Apple delay of its white iPhone 4 echoes past problems say insiders
Analysts Differ On Popularity Of Corporate Android
Analysts Michael Gartenberg and Jack Gold differ on just how enterprise ready the Android Froyo build is
Apple Kicks Off iPhone 4 ‘Bumper’ Programme
Apple begins its free-bumper programme for iPhone 4 owners
Microsoft Licenses ARM Chip Architecture
ARM Holdings has signed a deal to give Microsoft access to its chip blueprints for phones and other devices
eWEEK Europe Readers Prefer Android To iPhone
Android shot ahead of BlackBerry and iPhone in our readers poll, leaving Windows Mobile and Symbian in the dust. Next up: do you like mainframes?
White iPhone 4 Delayed Further
Apple has announced that its white iPhone 4 will not be available until later this year
Recycling Firms Agree Stolen Handset Code
Recycling firms have agreed a code of practice in order to close off a loophole that allows criminals to sell them stolen mobile phones
SAP Keeps Schtum About Sybase Mobile Strategy
SAP’s mobile strategy involves developing business apps for specific platforms such as Google Android and Apple iPhone
Droid 2 Set To Arrive With Android 2.2, Froyo
The next generation of the well-received Motorola Droid handset, is set to arrive running Android 2.2., codenamed Froyo
UK Docks With US And Russia On Green Space Tech
The agreement will help projects including the analysis of climate change data from earth observation satellites
2016 Smart Meter Target May Benefit BT Group
Moving the UK’s target ahead to 2016 could benefit a group of companies, including BT, bidding for the project
Zen And The Green Art Of PC Maintenance
It’s time to pimp your PC and save the planet says Andrew Donoghue. Repairing is the new upgrading
Multi-tasking Skype For iPhone 4 Launched
Skype has released an update of its VOIP app for Apple iPhone 4