The Twitter service is not a social network. It's profoundly anti-social, says Joe Wilcox. That's why it's important to Microsoft to invest, and break any Google purchase
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UK Government Backs LTE Technology
The 4th generation mobile technology could help the country realise the goals of the recent Digital Britain report
Skype: No Justification For German iPhone Ban
German iPhone fans will have to wait a little longer to download the popular Skype application: T-Mobile Deutschland says all VoIP services on its network are verboten.
RIM Results Defy Downturn
Research in Motion posted strong numbers for the fourth quarter of 2009, found a way to cut costs and hinted toward more diversity in its portfolio, especially when it comes to more consumer-specific handsets
Agito Claims Unified Comms Client Could Boost FMC Take-up
Fixed-mobile convergence might finally get unified comms onto mobile phones?
Google Rumoured To Be Buying Twitter
Reports say the search giant may be on the verge of acquiring the micro-blogging service - with a view to getting revenue from tweet searches
Nokia Unveils Green Apps For Ovi Store
Nokia's Ovi Store is the company's big chance to compete against Apple App Store and RIM's new BlackBerry App World
More Wi-Fi In Smartphones = A Security Risk
Wi-Fi has become an essential feature of smartphones, and more apps are using it. But they may not be secure, warns Andrew Garcia
Microsoft Office Coming To iPhone And The Web?
Mobile devices and the Web? We've heard of them, says business division president
HTC Launches Email Focused Snap Handset
The new smartphone features a dedicated button on its large, domed keys that allows users to preselect e-mail senders
May Launch for Skype On Blackberry
With the iPhone done - Blackberry pretty much completes the set for Skype
HP to put Android on Netbooks?
HP has confirmed that it is looking at Google's Android as a possible operating system. Could it make for cheaper netbooks?
iPhone Users Can Cut Costs With Skype
After a long wait, Apple iPhone and iPod touch owners are finally able to download the much-requested Skype application onto their mobiles
Is Microsoft Pleasing Embedded Developers?
With more smart devices hooking onto the Internet, Microsoft has had to raise its game in what it offers to embedded developers, says the company's Kevin Dallas
Avaya Launches Cost-Cutting SIP Network
Avaya has launched a product which can de-couple applications from companies' networks, so users can simplify their communications even if they have equipment from multiple vendors
UK IT Departments Face Remote Working Rise
New government regulations could extend flexible working to an extra 4.5 million UK staff
Skype For iPhone Could Help Cut Mobile Costs
Small business owners considering dumping their BlackBerry smartphones for the slick Apple iPhone may just have one more reason to do so
iPhone Could Manage Electric Car Efficiency
Google co-founders are two of the investors pumping money into Tesla Motors which could be monitored via an iPhone or a laptop
Vodafone’s Tweet Treat – Users Twitter For Free
Vodafone is letting its customers to tweet for free over SMS. The trial offer has been welcomed by analysts, but dismissed as opportunistic by bloggers.
iPhone Boosts UK Mobile Internet
Three-quarters of users are happy with mobile email on the device - despite its lack of a qwerty keyboard
EC: Telecoms Can Help Europe Defy Downturn
The telecoms sector is continuing to grow but Europe must not "rest on its laurels"
Dell Confirms Mobile Device Plans
Michael Dell has confirmed that the PC giant is at work on a smaller form factor device
Nortel and Siemens Get Unified
Nortel and Siemens are unveiling new software and services designed to make it easier and more affordable for enterprises to buy and deploy unified communications platforms.
ExecTweets: Microsoft Turns Twitter Into A Crunchy Frog
An aggregated feed of Tweeting CEOs? Backed by Microsoft? Is this the big Twitter revenue opportunity? Don't make me laugh, says Joe Wilcox.
Sybase Updates iPhone Office Suite
Sybas has updated iAnywhere Mobile Office to offer iPhone users mobile e-mail, calendar, tasks and contacts.
Tough Laptops Enjoy Rugged Growth
Dell, Panasonic, Motion Computing and General Dynamics Itronix are all competing for attention in the growing rugged computing space.
Dell May Have Put Smartphone Plans On Hold
Dell is taking its smartphone plans back to the drawing board according to analysts
Vodafone and O2 Announce Network Sharing Deal
Pooling base stations will save money and could reduce the environmental impact of mobile networks in Europe, say the operators
Skype Adopts SIP For Business Phones
Internet phone leader finally adopts standards - in a bid for corporate usage
Recession Or No, We Are In It For The Long Haul
While all around are making short term decisions, you have to keep you head, and make sure your long term goals are still in the picture, says Jonathan Steel