Smartphone wars: Android has shipped 4 times more than Apple in 2013 (so far)
Android continued its dominance of the global smartphone market in the first quarter of 2013, accounting for 3 out of 4 smartphones sold, according to new data.
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Is Google doing 'evil' over UK tax? (video)
Google has been accused of ignoring its own mantra and doing “evil in using smoke and mirrors to avoid paying tax” by UK MPs this week.
France mulls ‘culture tax’ on Google and Apple
France is preparing to impose taxes on Apple and Google to finance the production of art, films and music in the country.
Right to reply: Windows 8 revamp- one size doesn’t fit all?
This week saw Microsoft announce that it is revamping its ‘multi-platform’ Windows 8 operating system after complaints from users. Mark Curtis, Chief Client Officer, at service design consultancy Fjord argues that what works on one platform doesn’t necessarily translate to another, especially if that translation is too literal.
Microsoft revamps Windows 8 after user complaints
Microsoft is to change ‘key aspects’ of its Windows 8 operating system, after a raft of complaints from users.
Amazon sells apps in China for first time
Amazon has launched its first paid-for Android apps in China, beating Google, which has offered only free apps.
Right to reply: Amazon going mobile threatens very core of Apple’s business
Following Amazon’s recent quarterly earnings report, Victor Basta, managing director of Magister Advisors, examines how the retail giant is threatening Apple.
Angry Birds ‘Friends’ gets social with Facebook twist
Rovio Mobile has launched Angry Birds Friends for Apple and Android devices, letting players of the popular mobile game compete against Facebook friends.
Chat apps ‘now more popular than texting’
Chat apps such as WhatsApp and Apple’s iMessage are now more popular than text messaging, according to a news report.
Siri rival Google Now comes to iPad and iPhone users
Google’s predictive search tool Google Now has launched on Apple’s iOS, giving iPhone and iPad users access to the Siri rival for the first time.