Google's Android operating system may become the favoured platform for developers in the next 12 months, according to Ovum
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Thorsten Heins Takes Over As RIM Chief
RIM's co-CEOs, Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, have stepped down in favour of Heins as the company continues its 'transitional period'
Windows Phone Will Overtake iOS By 2015, Says Report
IHS iSuppli predicts that the popularity of Windows phones will overtake Apple's iOS by 0.1 percent by 2015
Intel Sees Record 2011 As It Prepares For Mobile Challenge This Year
Intel saw record revenues of $54 billion in 2011, with officials now planning for its push into phones, tablets and ultrabooks in 2012
Affordable Windows Phone ZTE Tania Launches In UK
ZTE unveils its first Windows Phone to be released in the UK
Apple 4S Sales Surge But Android Is Still The Most Popular Platform
Android had bragging rights for much of 2011 but then came the iPhone 4S to change the December figures
BlackBerry Could Release 10-Inch PlayBook
Reports suggest RIM to release new 7-inch and 10-inch PlayBooks
Motorola Constructs New ‘Work-Proof’ Defy+ JCB Edition Handset
Motorola announces upgraded version of its 'life-proof' mobile
Apple Offers Cash For Old Hardware
Apple has launched a recycling scheme offering cash for old Apple or Windows hardware, including iPhones and iPads
Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak Praises Android, Criticises Siri
Steve Wozniak says that although he still prefers his iPhone, he wishes it would do some of the things Android does
Jobs Mini Me Doll Sales Stopped By Apple Lawyers
The mini Steve Jobs replica doll has been pulled from the market after Apple lawyers threaten legal action
Motorola Wins US Patent Ruling Over Apple
An initial ruling by the US International Trade Commission has found that Motorola does not violate three Apple patents, but the final verdict is yet to come
Android, iOS To Form Bulk Of Smartphone Sales
The bulk of new smartphone purchases in the next six months will be Android and iOS-based handsets, says survey
CES 2012: EcoATM To Roll-out Automated Phone Recycling Machines Across US
ecoATM which gives instant cash for gadgets, helping to solve e-waste problem, shown at CES
Blackberry PlayBook Security Flaw Uncovered
The BlackBerry Playbook has a security vulnerability when it connects to a handheld device, researchers have warned
CES 2012: Motorola Strategy Moves To Fewer, More-Differentiated Android Phones
Motorola Mobility will reduce the "incremental innovation" that can be found in the company's Android portfolio, according to CEO Sanjay Jha
Kodak Files Patent Lawsuits Against Apple and HTC
Struggling Kodak accuses mobile companies of violating image patents
2012: Predictions For An Increasingly Mobile World
After interesting times in 2011, J. Gerry Purdy looks at what is in store for smartphones, tablets, enterprise applications and cloud computing in the next 12 months
CES 2012: Lenovo Shows Off Android Tablet, Smartphone and Smart TV
Lenovo is to release a series of connected devices as part of its “Personal Cloud” vision
CES 2012: RIM Updates BlackBerry PlayBook OS
Tablet receives native email in update, while BlackBerry OS 7.0 also updated
CES 2012: Nokia Announces LTE Lumia 900 Smartphone
Nokia announces its first LTE smartphone, to be available exclusively on AT&T in the US
The Unlearned Lessons Of The Past Will Shape 2012
The security landscape changed in 2011 as large companies and governments were taught serious lessons about vulnerability but action has been slow in coming, says Eric doyle
Netflix Launches UK Streaming Service
Netflix begins operations in the UK as Lovefilm cuts prices
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Apple Files Patent For Password Recovering Charger
New technology could replace security questions for forgotten laptop, iPhone and iPad passwords
MindGames Releases Mind Control iOS Game 28 Spoons Later
Icelandic developers release zombie-themed game that could help treat children with ADHD
Samsung Announces Galaxy Ace Plus Smartphone
Samsung is to release an upgraded version of the Samsung Galaxy Ace later this year
BlackBerry Slashes PlayBook Prices For UK Market
UK retailers have cut prices on BlackBerry Playbook following similar cuts in the US market
Brits Waste £134m A Year By Not Unplugging Chargers
The average UK household could save £60 a year by unplugging laptops and phones
RIM CEOs Could Be Ousted As Chairmen As Playbook Price Slashed
RIM co-chief executives could be ousted as chairmen of the board, as Playbooks get as $400 price cut