Samsung has promised it will deliver a fix for a serious security flaw in many of its handsets as soon as possible, while a developer argues the bug appears to be the result of a 'deliberate design decision'
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RIM To Pay Nokia For Wi-Fi Patents
RIM loses to Nokia in relegation zone skirmish
RIM Q3 Results Better Than Feared, Ahead Of BB10 Launch
RIM has produced better than expected financial results in the third quarter, but is still losing customers
US Judge Denies Apple’s Samsung Ban Request
Apple's request for a US injunction against Samsung devices has been denied in a surprise twist
Apple Sees Record iPhone 5 China Sales
Apple sold more than 2 million iPhone 5 units in three days, as analysts say the next iPhone could arrive in June
RIM Promises ‘Reinvented’ BlackBerry 10
RIM CEO Thorsten Heins is preparing to launch a 'redesigned, reinvented' BlackBerry 10 on 30 January
Developers Release Exploit for Samsung Galaxy Android Vulnerability
Samsung Galaxy devices have a security flaw highlighted by new exploit code
Google Technology Combats Mistaken Mobile Advert Clicks
Google has introduced a 'confirmed clicks' into all its image-based mobile adverts to combat errant click-throughs
US Senate Votes In Favour Of Location Privacy Bill
Senator Al Franken wants to put a stop to “stalker apps”
Britain Loves To Shop Online More Than Any Other Nation, Says Ofcom
According to a survey by the communications watchdog, UK is one of the most Internet-enabled countries in the world
EE 4G To Cover 35 UK Cities By March 2013
EE 4G to reach 18 cities by the end of 2012 with network density improvements also promised
Google Maps iOS App Finally Released For iPhone and iPad
iPhones get their sense of direction back with new Google Maps app
UK Publishers Place Their Faith In The Tablet
The Dandy, The Mirror, The Times and The FT all hope that tablets can secure their future
Amazon Airbag For Mobile Devices Patent Approved
Amazon airbag patent that could help save smartphones and tablets from oblivion is approved by USPTO
Virgin Media Adds 20 New Stations To Tube Wi-Fi Network
Virgin says it's on track to reach 120 stations in early 2013
Ofcom Invites Applications As UK 4G Auction Begins
The UK 4G auction is finally underway as Ofcom starts the largest ever sale of mobile spectrum in Britain
Huawei Agrees Three Network Deal, Annnounces Finnish R&D Centre
Huawei plans to double its European workforce over the next five years
Tech City Startup EyeTease Agrees London Taxi Wi-Fi Deal
Transport for London approves deal to roll-out CabWifi next year
Game Makers Dominate Mobile App Market
Only a few mobile application developers are able to achieve visibility, according to a new study, with more than half of the market's revenues generated by a handful of game makers
RIM Outlines BlackBerry 10 Enterprise Incentives
RIM wants businesses to make successful transition to BlackBerry 10
RIM Promises ‘Exploding BlackBerry Curve 9320’ Investigation
RIM says it will investigate an incident which saw an 11-year old boy burned by an exploding BlackBerry
Affordable Nokia Lumia 620 Expands Windows Phone 8 Range
Nokia targets youth with new affordable Windows Phone 8 device
Updated Gmail iOS App Released For iPhone And iPad
Version 2.0 of the Gmail iOS app brings multiple accounts, a new look and predictive typing
Apple Patent Could Allow iPhone Wireless Charging
New technology could power phones and accessories without the need for a physical connection
iPhone 5 Launches In 50 More Countries
Apple's iPhone will become available in rival Samsung's home country, South Korea, on 7 December, followed by Brazil, China, Russia, Taiwan and dozens of other territories on 14 December
SMS Text Messaging Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
It's been 20 years since SMS changed the way we communicate, but are there signs of decline?
Nokia Seeks BlackBerry Sales Ban In UK, US And Canada
Nokia versus RIM - it's the smartphone relegation battle!
Windows Phone Sales ‘Quadruple’, But 7.8 Update Not Coming Until 2013
Steve Ballmer says Microsoft is selling four times as many Windows Phone devices as last year
EE 4G Increases Data Allowance… But Not For Smartphones
EE 4G data caps rise by 60 percent for mobile broadband customers, but not smartphone users
Nokia Wins Wi-Fi Patent Ruling Against RIM
Nokia has won a ruling over Wi-Fi patents which could see RIM forced to stop selling BlackBerry handsets