Twitter’s 6-second video app ‘Vine’ sparks controversy
Swapping 140 characters for six seconds, Twitter has launched ‘Vine’ a video sharing app that lets users post up brief videos- with some risque results.
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Apple targets business users with 128GB iPad
Apple has launched a 128GB version of its iPad, as the firm looks to rival Microsoft’s upcoming Surface Pro tablet designed for business users.
Mobile trends: Samsung sold most mobiles in 2012
Samsung accounted for one in four of all mobile phones shipped worldwide last year, but Apple had the fastest sales growth, according to new research.
Internet regulation: Google sued over iPhone tracking
Google is being sued by a group of web users in the UK for undermining the security settings on Apple’s Safari browser to track online usage covertly.
Right to reply: Writing off Apple is premature despite disappointing results
This week saw shares in Apple dip 10% on dissapointing iPhone sales. Professor Loizos Heracleous at Warwick Business School says those writing off Apple after its disappointing earnings update are premature.
Facebook’s mystery event: Is it a mobile, ad tool or shop?
Facebook has sent out invitations to a mystery event next week, sparking rumours that it is set to unveil a smartphone, shop or new marketing tools.
Apple to finally produce a budget iPhone?
Apple is reportedly developing a cheaper version of its iPhone for launch later this year, as the manufacturer looks to compete with Android the fast growing budget smartphone market.
10 biggest search trends of the year
From Pudsey the dog to Gangnam Style, as 2012 comes to a close Experian Hitwise takes a look back at some of the big events that have trended online this year in the UK.
What would Santa Claus score for customer service?
With Christmas fast approaching- and only one night to meet delivery deadlines to a global audience- how would Father Christmas score in a customer service audit? This tongue in cheek article from research firm Eptica puts Santa to the test…
Apple fails to get Samsung banned in US
A US judge has ruled that Samsung phones can remain on sale in the country, following Apple’s bid to get a number of smartphones banned after a copyright case in August.