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29 March 2011
How-Tos: How to stop your boss spying on you

If you use a company-supplied PC on a corporate network and carry around a company smartphone, you're almost certainly being watched. But with a bit of forethought and these tips, you can enjoy a little digital liberty in the workplace.
Proporta Union Jack Case Royal Wedding Edition

There's just a month to go until the royal wedding. Many of us will be using the extra bank holiday as a great excuse to head off to sunnier climes, but a fair few will also want to show their support for the reason for that bank holiday.
How-Tos: How to download and install apps on an Android device

An Android tablet (or phone for that matter)is a wonderful thing. As soon as you get it out of its box you can do all manner of things with it from send email to browse the web, manage your diary to text your friends, take photos to play games.
How-Tos: How to download and install an app on an iPhone or iPad

If you've got your hands on an iPhone, an iPad or an iPod Touch, then one of the first features you'll want to make use of is to download apps from the iTunes app store.
News: 32% access social networks on their mobile

Nearly a third of Brits (32 percent) with mobile phones visit social networks, such as Facebook, from their handset, says TNS.
News: Google to work with Mastercard, Citigroup on NFC

Google has reportedly joined forces with MasterCard and Citigroup to roll-out Android phone with Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology to allow quick, contact-less payments at 150,000 retail outlets in the US.
28 March 2011
Buying Advice: Mobile phones buying advice

Mobile phones can be divided into two categories: feature phones, which offer basic phone functionality and simple features such as Java games; and smartphones, which are in essence handheld call-making computers with internet access.
Dexim Frixbee wireless charger

The Dexim Frixbee is a smartphone charger that allows you to replenish the battery of two gadgets at once. Similar in concept to the Powermat wireless charger range, the Frixbee is a neat little charging mat to keep two iPhones or iPods powered up.
26 March 2011
How-Tos: Tip: don't rely on your iPhone alarm on Sunday morning

As the UK springs forward to British Summer Time this weekend the important question for many iPhone owners is: Will my alarm go off at the right time, or even at all?
Feature: The 40 best Android apps for business users

Google Android smartphones are certainly challenging Apple's iPhone in terms of mobile sales, while more and more are finding their way into business.
Feature: 15 tech disasters for early adopters

Whether or not you believe that early adopters of new tech always get screwed, history proves that buying the latest gadget on day one isn't always a great idea.
25 March 2011
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News: Windows Phone 7 owners furious over slow updates

Windows Phone 7 users are not happy about the slow pace of updates to their smartphones.
News: MPs 'should be allowed to tweet during debates'

MPs should be allowed to use micro-blogging service Twitter during debates in the House of Commons, says a new report.
24 March 2011
News: Microsoft site helps users track Windows Phone update

Microsoft has put up a website that allows owners of Windows Phone 7-based smartphones to find out when they will be offered the copy and paste update, the company said in a blog.
News: Samsung Apps store hits 100 million downloads

Over 100 million apps have been downloaded from Samsung Electronics' mobile and TV app store in less than a year after its launch, the company said.
News: Windows Phone 7 update adds copy and paste

Microsoft is finally pushing out a software update for Windows Phone 7 devices dubbed NoDo, which brings copy and paste functionality among other minor improvements. Microsoft's revamped mobile OS has been missing copy and paste capabilities since its October launch.
News: Microsoft updates Bing for mobile browsers

Microsoft has rolled out some updates to its Bing for Mobile service, including real-time public transportation updates for selected cities and the inclusion of apps in results when searching on the iPhone.
23 March 2011
News: Controversial 'gay cure' app pulled from App Store

A 'gay cure' app that promised "freedom from homosexuality through the power of Jesus" has been removed from the App Store.
News: Shazam lets phone users share music with friends

Music recognition service Shazam has updated its app for iPhones and handsets running Google Android to allow users to share new music with their friends on Facebook.