iPhone users are soon to get a Skype app that will allow them to make VoIP calls, not just over WiFi networks, but over 3G networks as well
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Lenovo Looks At Mobile Push After PC Shipment Rise
On the back of a healthy set of financial results, Lenovo said it is looking to expand in the mobile device and smartphone market
Amazon Reacts To iPad Challenge With Touchco Acquisition
Amazon has reacted to the arrival of the Apple iPad, and has reportedly made an acquisition of a multitouch technology provider for its line of Kindle e-readers
Next Gen Smartphones Driving Noise Cancellation Market
Next generation smartphones such as Google's Nexus One and the Motorola Droid, are boosting the noise cancellation market
Google Offers Admin Control For Smartphone Apps
In an effort to broaden its appeal to the business community, Google is to allow administrators to control staff access to Google Apps on mobile devices
Symbian Seeks To Win Developer Mindshare
Following the news today that Symbian has gone open source, eWEEK Europe questions its strategy group leader John Forsyth about the way forward for the mobile operating system
Symbian OS Confirmed As Fully Open Source
Fours months ahead of schedule, the Symbian Foundation has made the source code of its mobile operating system freely available to developers
Google’s Nexus One Gets Multitouch Upgrade, 3G Fix
Google is adding a multitouch mechanism, allowing users to pinch-to-zoom, and a software fix to improve 3G connectivity on its Nexus One smartphone
Today’s Top Products Are Tomorrow’s Tech Dinosaurs
Last decade, known by many as the Naughties, set the stage for a number of key tech development trends, but today's top products might end up on tomorrow's scrap heap, says Andrew Garcia
Review: Google Nexus One Smartphone
The Nexus One is the best Android smartphone out there, and makes a good device for business users; we will keep the Google OS in the MWC spotlight, but voice quality issues in the US have been a problem
Apple iPads Will Include A Camera
Future versions of Apple's iPad tablet will include a camera, according to evidence - but it looks like the first devices will be shipped with no camera
BT Wins Contract For O2’s Mobile and Fixed Networks
O2 has signed a new five year, multi-million pound managed services agreement with its former owner, BT
T-Mobile Confirms Talks To Stock Google’s Nexus One
A spokesman for T-Mobile UK has confirmed that the mobile operator is talking to Google about stocking its Nexus One smartphone
Google Chrome Tablet Concept Emerges
A Google-related site has shown concepts for a tablet based on the Chrome OS, which Google supporters believe will beat the Apple iPad
Apple iPad Backed As Business Tool By Forrester
Forrester Research believes Apple's iPad will be a tempting business tool for mobile professionals, who make up 28 percent of the enterprise workforce
MWC: Researchers Warn Of Femtocell Security Flaws
Two security consultants have uncovered serious vulnerabilities in femtocell devices and will present their findings at a hacker convention
MWC: Microsoft To Launch Zune Phone?
Rumours say Microsoft will launch a phone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona this month - but will it use the Zune MP3 player brand?
MWC: Smartphone Sales Rise 30 Percent
Global sales of smartphones in the fourth quarter have risen by a staggering 30 percent, according to Strategy Analytics
Firefox Mobile Arrives On Nokia Smartphones
Mozilla has confirmed that a mobile version of its open-source web browser, Firefox, is now available for some Nokia smartphones
MWC: Mobile Handset Sales Revive
As the mobile industry gears up for the MWC event, figures show the mobile phone finally started to grow again
Fujitsu’s iPad Name Claim Unlikely to Hurt Apple
With Fujitsu and others are queuing up to claim the iPad name, Apple can just bask in the extra publicity, say experts
AT&T Could Open US Monopoly On Google Nexus One
Blogs say T-Mobile's US exclusive on Google Nexus One contracts could open up, as AT&T seems to get approval to sell the device
Apple iPad’s Micro-SIMs Accused of Lock-In
Apple's choice of a little-used micro-SIM standard in its iPad could reveal which operators stand to get the device - and profit from locking users in
Apple iPad Specs Show It To Be A Strong Contender
A breakdown of the iPad's hardware and software suggests that the device could provide strong functionality in a number of areas, including e-readers and games
Apple iPad Users Will Request Corporate IT Support
Corporate IT managers need to prepare for employees bringing their iPads into work and requesting to sych up the new mobile devices with their office applications
Apple Expert Touts Business Use Of iPad
An Apple expert believes that the surprisingly low price of Apple's tablet device, the iPad, makes it a valid proposition for small businesses
Is ARM The Brains Behind Apple’s iPad CPU?
Apple said it created its own CPU to power the newly launched iPad, but rumours say it uses a core from UK-based ARM Holdings
UK Operators Compete For iPad
Apple has finally announced the launch of its long-anticipated iPad tablet, but its UK launch date is uncertain, as is the question of which operator will provide 3G
iPad Frenzy Will Pass Business Users By
It's the most eagerly awaited tablet launch since Moses, but business geeks will struggle to justify getting one on the corporate IT budget, says Peter Judge
Apple iPad Halo Effect Under Threat From Nokia Patents
In a move that could threaten some of the positive attention generated by the iPad launch, the ITC decides to hear Nokia's patent complaints against the computer maker