Netflix to take on LoveFilm with 2012 UK launch
The world’s biggest internet TV and film streaming service, Netflix is to launch in the UK early next year.
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News Corp adds paywall to The Australian
Newspaper The Australian has launched its digital subscription service this week with a three month free trial offer for all readers, as owner News Corp continues its paid content digital strategy.
Google planning download music store ‘with a twist’
Google is reportedly planning to launch a music download store, which it describes as having “a little twist” to the concept as the search giant continues to challenge Apple and Amazon.
Smartphones and tablets ‘drive nearly 7%’ of US web traffic’
iPhones and Tabels use in the US is soaring, with Apples’s iPad and iPhones accounting for the largest share of Non-Computer Traffic according to new research.
Facebook finally debuts iPad app after music spat
Facebook has launched its first app dedicated to Apple’s increasingly popular iPad tablet, following delays over clashes with Apple’s own music services.
YouTube to offer film rentals in the UK
YouTube has started a movie rental service in the UK, providing about 1,000 films for the rental service.
BBC lets ‘citizen journalists’ submit news and pics via Android app
The BBC has updated its news app for Android devices, including a feature that lets citizens submit news, videos and photos via their phone for use in the broadcaster’s news coverage.
Amazon unveils £199 Kindle Fire tablet: Is it an iPad killer?
Amazon has unveiled the Kindle Fire tablet, which at less than half the price, could be the biggest challenger to Apple’s dominant iPad yet.
Amazon’s iPad rival ‘Kindle Fire’ to be unveiled today?
Amazon’s much-anticipated new colour Kindle tablet device will be called the Fire, according to widespread internet rumours.
Android most popular platform for new smartphone purchases in US
Smartphones running Google’s Android are the most popular among US consumers buying new handsets, according to new data.