Data: Most downloaded mobile apps by sector
The most downloaded mobile apps by sector in the UK, among those who reported downloading an app during August 2010.
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TheTrainline app lets travellers buy train tickets via mobiles
Thetrainine has launched a free app that lets users buy tickets via their mobiles to collect at the station.
Smartphones and app stores boost European betting industry
Consumer smartphone adoption has been a major driver in a resurgent European mobile gambling sector, with user numbers expected to rise by more than 60% in 2010, a new report from Juniper Research has found.
Stephen Fry Tweet gets people petitioning
A social media campaign being run by Code Computerlove on behalf of domestic violence charity Refuge and Avon, the company for women, gained a massive boost after a number of high profile celebrities tweeted their support.
Apple TV gadget goes on sale in UK for £99
Apple has launched its much aniticipated TV device in the UK this week, letting users stream films from its online store direct to their TV sets.
Android apps ‘secretly sharing user data’
Some of the most popular apps written for Google’s Android phones do not tell users what is done with data they gather, according to a new study.
Right to reply: Google's 'two-step verification'- do we need extra security online?
The market for mobile phone-based authentication products and services will grow significantly over the next four years and could become the de-facto standard for securing cloud-based services such as Google Apps, according to an analyst report from Goode Intelligence.
Right to reply: Google’s ‘two-step verification’- do we need extra security online?
The market for mobile phone-based authentication products and services will grow significantly over the next four years and could become the de-facto standard for securing cloud-based services such as Google Apps, according to an analyst report from Goode Intelligence.
Right to reply: Google’s ‘two-step verification’- do we need extra security online?
The market for mobile phone-based authentication products and services will grow significantly over the next four years and could become the de-facto standard for securing cloud-based services such as Google Apps, according to an analyst report from Goode Intelligence.
Facebook dampens smartphone rumours
After rumors of new ‘Facebook Phone’ getting ready to take on other smartphones in the market, Facebook has released an official statement, debunking rumors, saying it has no plans to develop such a device.