Sales of smart devices such as smartphones and tablets are poised to pass the one billion mark in 2013, as the consumerisation trend hits businesses with an “unstoppable force” according to a recent survey. Continue reading
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Samsung have annouced that it has now shipped over 30 million of its flagship handset, the Galaxy S III in a period of only 5 months. In comparison, the previous model, the Galaxy S II took 14 months to hit the same benchmark. Continue reading
Google has announced that there are now 700,000 apps available to download from its Google Play store. Continue reading
Microsoft officially launched the long-awaited next generation version of its mobile operating system yesterday, stepping up the fight against Google and Apple.
Windows Phone 8 introduces new features such as “Rooms” where updates can be shared with a select group of contacts and the innovative “Kid’s Corner” option which gives children access to certain games and apps without exposing the rest of the handset. Continue reading
O2 UK and Vodafone UK can now update to the latest Android software update, for Samsung’s flagship mobile handset, the Galaxy S III. Continue reading
Based on the findings reported earlier this week, Tim Cook has issued an apology for the mapping debacle introduced in the new iOS 6.
In an open letter posted on their site, Cook advises the more customers use the Maps app, the better it will get: Continue reading
Navigation firm TomTom has offered to assist Apple in fixing errors in its mapping software
TomTom has distanced itself from errors on Apple’s new mapping service on the iPhone 5 and has offered to assist Apple in fixing the issues.
Since the launch of the iPhone 5 users have complained about geographical errors and missing data. Continue reading
The International Data Corporation’s (IDC) today released its Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker report for Q2 of 2012. The report shows the breakdown of smartphone operating systems (OS) in all handset worldwide shipments over the months April, May and June, covering Android, iOS, BlackBerry OS, Symbian, Windows 7/Windows mobile and Linux. Continue reading
In an interview with the Yonhap News Agency in Korea on Sunday, the president of Samsung’s information technology and mobile communication division Shin Jong-kyun said, “It appears that (accumulated sales) has exceeded 10 million units” in line with the predictions made on its release. Continue reading
Vodafone UK have released a new phone to the Pay As You Go market; the Smart II. At £70, this makes it one of the cheapest smartphones on the market today and is aimed at those who use mainly smartphones for social networking. Continue reading