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Kensington Launches Wireless Lock For iPhones
iPhone case with wireless tether doubles as key finder and spare battery
Android Is Best For Business, Say Readers
Blackberry ties second with iPhone, in eWEEK poll. Next: tell us your Fantasy HP CEO
Rumour: Samsung To End Windows Phone Support
With two Windows Phone 'Mango' devices to lauhch, rumours say Samsung is leaving the platform
Report: Apple iOS 5 Golden Master Nearly Done
Apple to send the 'golden master' for iOS 5 to iPhone manufacturers by the end of September, rumours say
Europe Dominated By Smartphones
Smartphones have overrun Western Europe, out-shipping feature phones for the first time, with Android leading
Conference To Show UK Contribution To App Industry
As delegates gather in Aberystwyth to discuss the future of apps, Ovum predicts massive industry growth
RIM Investor Calls For Sale Of BlackBerry Maker
A Canadian investor in Research in Motion has called for the BlackBerry maker to put itself up for sale
Chinese Groups Reveal Apple Suppliers’ Dirty Practices
Apple's Chinese suppliers are reportedly producing high levels of pollution, creating a risk for residents
iPhone Prototype Left In Bar, Again: Reports
Reports claim an Apple employee lost an iPhone 5 prototype in July... and it hasn't been seen since
Why Smartphones Breed Proprietary Messengers
There are plenty of channels for online messaging, says Peter Judge. Why do users need proprietary channels like BBM and ChatON?
Government Backs Down On Social Media Blackout
The government has U-turned on a proposed policy to black-out social networks during riots
Android Apps To Run On BlackBerrys: Reports
RIM's first range of QNX-based smartphones could run Android apps, boosting their appeal
Apple: Jobs Steps Down, Cook Steps Up
Steve Jobs' resignation was inevitable, but still came as a shock. Eric Doyle looks at what Jobs has achieved and what the future holds.
Low-Cost iPhone 4 Reportedly Nearing Launch
A low-cost iPhone 4 is reportedly preparing to bring Apple into the lower end of the smartphone market
Police Launch Crime Fighting iPhone App
Surrey Police have launched an app helping the public to report crimes and monitor police activity
RIM Launches New BlackBerry Curve
Research In Motion has unveiled the newest version of its best-selling BlackBerry Curve smartphone
Apple Phasing Out iPhone Tracking Feature
Apple has told developers that it is 'deprecating' a feature that allows companies to track unique users
Skype Buys GroupMe Messaging Provider
GroupMe gives Skype a group messaging application to face off with Facebook, Apple, Google and RIM
Google Could Reap $10.5bn By Taking Android Proprietary
Google could generate big profits by imitating Apple's iPhone business, according to a Piper Jaffray analyst
HP’s webOS Ambitions Were Doomed To Fail
Hewlett-Packard is killing, or selling, its much-publicised webOS but a Gartner analyst said it never stood a chance, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Apple Faces 27,000-Strong South Korean Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple in South Korea, for violations of privacy
Apple To Invest $1bn In Sharp LCD Plant: Rumour
Apple is reportedly mulling a $1 billion investment in a Japanese Sharp LCD factory
McAfee Adds iOS Support To Mobile Management Suite
McAfee has added more management features to WaveSecure, but has held off on malware protection
Google Wins More Than Patents With Motorola
Google's stunning Motorola Mobility move nets a powerful patent portfolio, a good phone maker and intriguing options, says Wayne Rash
BlackBerry Management Centre Launched For SMBs
RIM's new free online management service simplifies smartphone security and requires no technical expertise
Study: Android Leads On Mobile Advert Impressions
Google's Android is the top advertising target by impressions, but Apple's iPhone remains the top smartphone
Apple May Announce iPhone 5 On 7 Sept: Rumour
Apple is to host a 7 September launch event for iPods, which may include more information on the iPhone 5
Apple iOS 5 Outshines Previous Versions: First Look
Apple has built new features, such as iMessage and iCloud, into iOS 5 without affecting the look and feel
Most Mobile Apps Fail To Secure Personal Logins
ViaForensics tests showed that 76 out of 100 mobile apps did not store user account names securely