Nokia puts brave face on 31% decline in sales as Windows smartphones launch

Saturday, 04 February 2012 14:12

Chief executive Stephen Elop promises to break even in first three months of 2012 after posting €954m fourth-quarter loss

Nokia's battle to rejoin the race with Apple and Google's Android has seen the world's largest phone maker burn through over €1bn (£830m) in a year, with unit sales of smartphones down 31% in the last quarter.

The fall in sales...

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Apps Rush: Baseball Superstars 2012, Shakespeare In Bits, Geordie Shore, Namco Arcade, Viggle and more

Saturday, 04 February 2012 14:12

What's new on the app stores on Thursday 26 January 2012

A selection of 13 new apps for you today:

Baseball Superstars 2012

South Korean publisher Gamevil knows its baseball, having notched up more than 30m downloads of its previous Baseball Superstars games. The latest version takes the series freemium, as you manage and play as a team, while...

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Developers debate Android gaming potential at Mobile Games Forum

Saturday, 04 February 2012 14:12

Piracy and fragmentation headaches persist, but opportunities await beyond the developed world

More than 62m people played games on their mobile phones in September 2011 across the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, according to data shared by comScore at the Mobile Games Forum conference in London.

That represents more than 25% of all mobile...

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Google approved new Motorola lawsuit against Apple iPhone and iCloud

Saturday, 04 February 2012 14:12

New front in legal battles would require written permission from search giant, as patent battles continue to ramp up over Android

Google specifically gave permission for Motorola Mobility (MMI) to file a new lawsuit against Apple over its iPhone 4S and iCloud products, according to an analysis of the takeover agreement in which the search giant...

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Ericsson sees annual sales grow but shares dive on fourth-quarter slump

Saturday, 04 February 2012 14:12

Demand for mobile broadband helps world's largest telecoms equipment group record 12% rise in annual sales but rising fears of recession lead to collapse in income

Soaring demand for smartphones and tablet computers has increased the number of mobile broadband users worldwide to nearly one billion, helping Ericsson, the largest telecoms equipment...

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Keep-fit apps round-up

Saturday, 04 February 2012 14:12

Endless January resolutions and good intentions for a healthier new year do not go unnoticed by app developers, hence the glut of fitness aids that have hit the marketplace in the past few weeks.

There are already a host of excellent tools available, from the trusty Nike+ GPS (£1.49, Apple App Store) - which measures pace and route through an ...

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Is mobile phone insurance worth it?

Saturday, 04 February 2012 14:12

With mobile phone theft soaring, should you add yours to your household insurance or go for standalone cover? We scan the market for the best policies

For many years Guardian Money has warned of the pitfalls of buying mobile phone insurance, which can be pricey and often has more get-outs than an escape artist.

Claims can be turned down for any...

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Invasion of the phone snatchers: iPhones a target for thieves on bikes

Saturday, 04 February 2012 14:12

The police say there has been a 400% annual increase in thieves on bikes and mopeds targeting people using their smartphones

Joe Cronin was just a stone's throw from his front door, walking to the bus stop on his way to work, when it happened. Like a flash, a cyclist rode up behind him, mounted the pavement and grabbed the iPhone 4 he was using to...

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Apps Rush: United Nations – Score the Goals, Tab Pro, Cupidtino, Garden Plan Pro, Angry Boys and more

Saturday, 04 February 2012 14:12

What's new on the app stores on Friday 13 January 2012

United Nations – Score the Goals

The UN has released a comic book-app featuring 10 of its footballing Goodwill Ambassadors. The aim: to teach 8-14 year-olds about poverty and development issues, as the stars tackle Millennium Development Goals.
iPhone / iPad

Tab Pro

Ultimate Guitar has released a...

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