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HTC Tests Gingerbread Update For Desire
The Taiwanese phone maker has confirmed it is testing Android Gingerbread for the Desire handset
Skype Could Open A Can Of Worms For Microsoft
Microsoft's acquisition of Skype means it is now liable for things that most software companies never have to deal with, says Wayne Rash
HP TouchPad Reviews Highlight Need For Tweaks
HP's TouchPad hardware is receiving early praise, but the webOS platform has some kinks that need fixing
HP In WebOS Licensing Talks With Rivals
HP is reportedly negotiating over licensing its webOS operating system to other manufacturers
Oracle Seeks £1.6bn From Google Over Android Clash
Oracle is looking for Google to cough up £1.6bn in its battle over whether Android infringes its Java patents
EC Forces Mobile Carriers To Lower Roaming Charges
The EU has once again reduced the price of roaming, as it prepares to discuss competition in the market
Android Users Now Get Skype Cross Platform Video
Android phone users finally now have the ability to make video calls to desktop PCs or even an iPhone
Microsoft Corners Android Tablet Maker On Patents
Microsoft has entered into another Android-related patent agreement with tablet maker Velocity Micro
Windows Phone ‘Mango’ Released To Developers
Microsoft delivers new tools supporting the 'Mango' Windows Phone release, amid developer backlash
Google+ Gets In A Huddle Muddle?
Part of Google+ uses the name of an existing social media player. On the command, unleash lawyers!
Google Redesign Backs Social Effort
The Google search pages have been tidied up, and it's designed to boost the use of the Google+ social tools, says Clint Boulton
Cisco Creates Apps Ecosystem For Cius Tablet
Networking giant Cisco is also entering the apps marketplace with its own ecosystem for the Cius tablet
Symantec Compares Apple And Android Security
Symantec has analysed the security approaches in Apple's iOS and Google's Android platforms
Archos G9 250GB Android Tablet: First Look
The Archos G9 Android tablet's power gives multimedia performance for consumers, but might offer value for business users
Intel’s CloverView Tablet Chip – In Time For Windows 8
A new mobile Atom chip should be out before Microsoft finally gets its head round tablets, with Windows 8
Google Launches Facebook-Like Google+
Google+ is a bid by the search engine to get access to another lucrative ad market in social networking
E-Reader Sales Outpacing Tablet Ownership
More people are buying e-reader devices than tablets a new survey has surprisingly discovered
IT Managers Must Embrace Their Consumer Shadow
Consumerisation has piled the pressure on IT departments to provide enterprise-level security for mobile devices, says Sophie Curtis
Consumerisation Prompts Mobile Questions
When consumer devices hit the workplace, who is responsible for their security and costs?
Google Mobile Ad Revenues Surge
Google's mobile advertising revenues are set to grow exponentially, as the company faces a regulatory probe
Apple Readies iPhone 5 For Manufacturing
Apple is to begin manufacturing the iPhone 5 in August, and is planning a launch in the third quarter
Taiwanese Maker Readies 7-Inch webOS TouchPad
A Taiwanese company is reportedly partnering with HP to launch a 7-inch tablet device in August
White Space Radio Trial Checks Nuts And Bolts
The Cambridge test is not designed to convince Ofcom, but to check the practicality of white space radio, says Glenn Collinson
HTC Opens UK Office, Launches Evo 3D Phone
HTC officially opened its European headquarters in Slough today, amid rumours of a new boss
Google’s Schmidt Bullish On NFC Payments
Google expects retailers to embrace NFC mobile payments, but the consumer sentiment doesn't bear this out, says Clint Boulton
BT, BBC and Microsoft In Cambridge White Space Trial
Cambridge will test whether "white space" radio systems can communicate and solve Britain's broadband crisis
HP Looks To Benefit From Android OEM Woes
HP hopes WebOS may see interest from low-cost smartphone makers such as Samsung, Motorola and Sony
Google, PayPal Expect Boom In Mobile Payments
Google and PayPal believe mobile payments will take off as handsets are sold with built-in NFC capabilities
Industry Suffers As Apple Grabs Polymer Batteries
Greedy Apple has charged out to buy up lithium-ion polymer batteries, leaving its rivals hungry for power