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Apple Blames iPhone Problems On “External Force”
Apple is reportedly blaming customers for exploding iPhones in France, claiming "external force" is causing the crackups
French Government Quizzes Apple Over Exploding iPhones
Concerns grow after cases reported in France, UK and the US. Apple has refused to comment until it sees the devices concerned
Government Touts Smart Tickets – Then Warns Over Crime
The Home Office has said it is working with mobile and banking experts to minimise the emergence of new types of crime associated with so-called contactless payments
Nokia Announces New N900 Linux Tablet
Despite Nokia's Linux netbook, Maemo Linux not dead - it still lives on in a niche tablet product
Climate Camp Uses Twitter To Seize London’s Blackheath
Protesters and police both use Twitter in techno-war of climate change
Can Nokia Stand Out In Netbook Market?
Nokia will enter the market for mininotebooks or netbooks with the Booklet 3G, a Windows-based device with a 10.1-inch HD display, Wi-Fi, aluminum shell and 3G connectivity
Why Has Nokia’s Netbook Got Windows, Not Linux?
We knew Nokia had a netbook up its sleeve, but why go with Microsoft Windows? Because Nokia's user interface skills aren't good enough, and Linux would delay it, says Peter Judge
Nokia Announces 12-Hour Windows-Based 3G Netbook
Finnish phone giant Nokia has gone for Intel and Windows 7, and claims a 12 hour battery life for ts long-awaited netboo, the Booklet 3G
Apple Tablet And iTunes Beatles May Come Together
As Apple's 9 Sept event nears, the rumour mill kicks into overdrive as reports of tablet computers and a Beatles music deal with iTunes storm the Internet
E-Paper Will Mirror Adoption Of iPod
A new report compares early Kindle adoption to that of the iPod, and says that the e-paper display market is expected to reach £1.52 billion by 2013
Exploding iPhones Could Be A Serious Matter For Apple
Apple's reputation has been based on quality and reliability, says Don Reisinger. So the company needs to take reports of exploding iPhones seriously - alongside recent Macbook issues.
Government: Smart Ticketing Could Save Cash and Carbon
Electronic tickets could help cut costs and ease congestion but privacy campaigners have concerns about using IT to track passengers
EC Investing €18 million in 4G Mobile
The commission is investing in LTE Advanced technology which could deliver speeds up to 1Gbps
Apple To Investigate Europe’s Exploding iPhones
The EC has confirmed that Apple is looking into the problems but won't comment until it has seen the devices concerned
Wireless Power Comes Closer With Qi Tech Spec
Prototypes next month, and one day, a Qi power mat could charge all your phones and gadgets
Chinese Operator Denies iPhone Sale Plan
Mobile operator China Unicom denies rumors of a deal to buy 5 million iPhones from Apple
Apple and Google Facing Off Over Wireless Data
A new iSuppli report details the strategies carriers need to adopt to benefit from soaring wireless data revenues
Analyst: Palm Should Have Highlighted Data Policy
Some users were surprised to discover that the Palm Pre collects information about their mobile phone use and their whereabouts. Should Palm have been more clear?
Palm Responds To Monitoring Complaint
Palm issues a statement in the wake of complaints stemming from the Pre smartphone's habit of sending users' data back to the company
Microsoft Must Judge Word Mobile By Google’s Efforts
Microsoft is partnering with Nokia to bring Office Mobile and other applications to Symbian OS mobile phones
Nokia And Microsoft Partner On Mobile Office
Microsoft and Nokia announced a partnership on 12 August that will see the rollout of a mobile version of Microsoft Office onto Nokia smartphones, starting with the Eseries line of enterprise-centric devices
Smartphone Market Set To Grow Say Analysts
Apple, Nokia and BlackBerry maker RIM are well-positioned to meet the strongest demands of the mobile handset market, which are for high-end and entry-level phones, says a new report from Juniper Research
Wireless Pacemaker Linked To Home Monitoring System
Combined with a wireless monitor, the new Accent RF pacemaker allows a patient's clinic to be informed on the status of the pacemaker through a home monitoring system
US Bank Allows Cheques To Be Uploaded By iPhone
USAA, a private bank and insurer in the US, is updating its Apple iPhone app so account holders can simply photograph both sides of a cheques and then deposit it straight to an account.
Google Voice May Come To iPhone Via Browser
Google is building a Web browser-based application for Google Voice to run on Apple's iPhone.
UK Tech Experts Help Tackle African Digital Divide
Mesh networking is one of the tools being used to help improve internet access in some African countries
US Planning To Jam Prison Mobiles
Legislation would carve out an exception to a national law that outlaws wireless jamming devices, allowing such wireless jamming devices to be used in correctional facilities
The “Digital Natives” Are Restless Warns EC
Tech-savvy youngsters are key to the future prosperity of Europe but need support in the shape of an "online single market"
Can Android Beat RIM In The Enterprise?
The Google Android mobile OS is making its way to the enterprise. Research In Motion is still leading the pack. But Google is bringing a lot of potential advantages to the table that may allow it to gradually erode RIM's lead