Guest comment: The Power Of The App
With smartphones on the rise, apps are opening up a new revenue stream fro advertisers. Tony Foggett at CodeComputerLove looks at the opportunities and pitfalls of the new medium.
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Microsoft revamps Windows Phone 7 ahead of Nokia partnership
This week, in Steve Ballmer’s keynote address at Mobile World Congress 2011, Microsoft announced a variety of new features coming to its Windows Phone 7 smartphone operating system.
Top 30 mobile devices (US)
Smartphones show an increasing presence in the US mobile device market, occupying 7 of the top spots (Oct 2010).
Consumers embracing digital technology on the high street
Consumers are increasingly using digital devices on the high street to give store feedback, check stock levels and check that they are getting the best deals, according to new research.
Smartphone gloves a hit as cold snap returns
Mobile accessories retailer Mobile Fun, has found that Dot Gloves for Capacitive Touch Screens have been a great seller during the Winter months; particularly during the cold snap over Christmas.
Facebook to launch own-brand mobile with HTC- report
Mobile phone maker HTC is set to unveil two new Facebook-branded handsets as part of a deal with the social networking site next month, according to a news report.City AM reports that the tie-up will be announced at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next month.
Heathrow express launches first iPhone train ticket
The first iPhone app enabling people to receive train tickets directly to their iPhone has launched in the UK.
William Hill debuts Android app
Bookmaker William Hill has launched a brand new Android app for its mobile customers.
Zoopla debuts augmented reality property app for Android
Propery site Zoopla has launched an augmented reality app for users of Android powered smartphones, letting users search for property listings on the move.
Top 5 technology outsourcing trends in 2011
With cloud computing, smartphones and video-on-demand on the rise, companies are turning to outsourced solutions for their technology at a greater rate. Aditi Technologies, a provider of software product and application development services, shares its opinion on the top few technology outsourcing trends for 2011.