In a welcome bit of news for the mobile industry, a report has found the mobile handset market is on the mend, with record shipments from Samsung and LG
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Orange iPhone Expected Early November
Reports are emerging that Orange customers could see the iPhone arriving on their network in plenty of time for Christmas
iPhone Driving Smartphone Uptake, Finds Report
The iPhone has raised awareness of operating systems and software, which has helped increase volume shipments of smartphones
Motorola Droid To Hit US Shores Next Week
Motorola's attempt at an iPhone killer, dubbed the Motorola Droid, is to be launched in the US next week
Business Users Will Want A Part Of Vodafone 360
Consumers always get first bite of any technology now - and business users will feel left out when Vodafone 360 launches, says Peter Judge
TalkTalk Threatens Legal Action Over Mandelson’s File-Sharing Strategy
But TalkTalk's challenge to Mandelson's plan to disconnect illegal file-sharers depends on EU laws that are still under debate
Mobile Usage Shifts Indoors But Results In Poor Service
People are increasingly relying on mobile phones for business, although complaints of poor network reception in doors are increasing
Flu-Stricken Home Workers Could Bring Internet Down
Residential networks will struggle if a flu pandemic causes thousands of staff to work from home, warn analysts
Full Review: Blackberry Storm 2 9550
The new Blackberry Storm 2 fixes the first Storm's touch screen, and introduces RIM's new Blackberry OS 5
Google Launches Free GPS For Smartphones
Android 2.0 handsets will soon get a free web-based GPS system after Google launched a beta version of Google Maps Navigation
PC Vendors Jostle For A Share Of The Smartphone Market
As sales of PCs remain flat, PC vendors are keen to move into the growing smartphone market
Google Releases Mobile OS Android 2.0
Google's long-awaited mobile OS, the Android 2.0, is expected to make its first US appearance on the upcoming Motorola Droid smartphone from Verizon Wireless
Symbian Foundation Launches Horizon App Service
The Symbian Foundation has launched an application publishing program for developers writing apps for the mobile operating system
Aerohive Offers Wi-Fi LAN-As-A-Service
Putting wireless LAN management in the cloud reduces costs and environmental impact, claims Aerohive
Nokia Admits Ovi Store Needs Work
Nokia has admitted that its Ovi Store could use a lot of work, but has touted its development since its launch back in May
Opera Sees A Spike In Mobile Web Usage
Number of Opera Mini users up by 11.5 percent in September, as mobile browsing continuse to grow
Apple Tablet Rumours Resurface After Speech
Rumours of an possible Apple tablet have resurfaced after it was mentioned in passing during a speech by the New York Times executive editor
Mobile Networks Face Data Overload
The increasing uptake of mobile broadband will soon outstrip the capacity of mobile networks to deliver, an analyst has warned
Powermat Wireless Charger Arrives In UK
A wireless charging system has arrived in the UK - but questions have been raised as to its value compared with a proposed standard
Green Light For Universal Phone Charger
The arrival of a universal phone charger has moved one step closer after official approval from the United Nations
Toshiba Launches USB Methanol Fuel Cell
The device allows for speedy charging of two handsets from one dose of methanol
Microsoft Criticised For UAC Security In Windows 7
The User Account Control feature in Microsoft Windows 7 is irking some in the security community who say Microsoft may have traded security for usability
IBM Focuses On Improving Mobile Browsing
IBM researchers have created technology to make Web sites more readable on mobile devices
Nokia Patents Could Cost Apple £600m
Nokia's lawsuit against Apple alleging that the iPhone infringes on Nokia's patents may cost Apple in terms of public opinion as well as financially
Nokia Delays Flagship N900 Linux Phone
A Nokia executive has confirmed that the launch of its Linux-based N900 phone has been delayed, and will now arrive next month
Vodafone Brings Blackberry Bold 9700 To Britain
Vodafone has confirmed that the replacement for the Blackberry Bold will be available in the UK next week
Nokia And Apple – Expect A Counter Suit
There's more to Nokia suing Apple than jealousy or short-term cash problems, says Peter Judge. With Nokia aiming to imitate the iPhone, we expect the negotiations to get more complex in future
Nokia Sues Apple Over iPhone
Nokia claims the iPhone infringes ten Nokia patents - immediately after Nokia reported poor financial figures
Ofcom Lets Freedom4 WiMax Go Mobile
Freedom4 has been granted a licence variation by Ofcom to offer mobile wireless broadband services using WiMax on its nationwide 3.6GHz spectrum
Mobile Data Is The New “Sub-Prime Mortgage”
Mobile data is based on an unsustainable business model, and will crash heavily after the present boom, it has been predicted