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Five billion people to use mobile phones in 2010: UN
The ranks of cell phone subscribers will swell to five billion people this year thanks to the growth of smartphones in developed nations and mobile services in poor nations, a UN agency said Monday.
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Microsoft plots smartphone market breakthrough
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Microsoft has stepped up its attempt to gain traction in the mobile phone market with the launch of the "next generation" Windows Phone.
New Halo game has public beta for owners of 'Halo ODST'
Monday, 15 February 2010
Bungie, developers of the top-selling Halo series, used Microsoft's X10 press event on Thursday, February 11 to announce further details regarding the public testing phase of their next game, Halo Reach.
Samsung, Sony Ericsson unveil new smartphones
Monday, 15 February 2010
Samsung Electronics and Sony Ericsson unveiled new smartphones on Sunday as the two companies seek to catch up to their rivals in the fast-growing segment of the mobile phone industry.
Mobile industry gathers in Barcelona for big show
Monday, 15 February 2010
The mobile phone industry's biggest event opens Monday as it begins to emerge from the global economic crisis with the promise of new devices that will revolutionise the way people communicate.
Mobile operators unite for single applications platform
Monday, 15 February 2010
A group of mobile phone operators launched Monday an alliance to build a single platform for the hugely popular applications that allow users to play games and read news on their handsets.
Microsoft set to unveil new mobile platform
Monday, 15 February 2010
Microsoft seeking to regain its footing in the fiercely competitive mobile market is expected to unveil a new smartphone platform at the industry's biggest trade show on Monday.
Microsoft unveils new mobile software platform
Monday, 15 February 2010
Microsoft unveiled on Monday an upgrade to its mobile operating system as the US software giant seeks to regain lost ground in the competitive handset market.
Make life a game and save the world
Monday, 15 February 2010
Game designer Jane McGonigal is adamant that epic wins can save the world.
Mobile World Congress trends: applications thrive, mobile operators join forces
Monday, 15 February 2010
Announcements made during the 2010 GSMA World Mobile Congress in Barcelona highlight growing trends in the mobile arena. Mobile applications are emerging as the major topic of conversation as mobile operators and handset makers band together in hope of succeeding in the cut-throat industry.
Weekly international iPhone apps: Sunday Lawn, Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games
Monday, 15 February 2010
Sunday Lawn and 2010Guide - Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games: The Official Mobile Spectator are the most popularly downloaded free iPhone applications for the week of February 15.