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Android, Apple Own 80% o Global Smartphone Market: Microsoft's Share, 2.2%

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (John P. Mello Jr. — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:25:00 GMT

What a difference a year makes in the booming smartphone market.

Motorola Mobility has infringed Microsoft patent, says Munich court

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Mikael Ricknäs — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:24:00 GMT

Google-owned Motorola Mobility has infringed a Microsoft patent related to SMS messaging, according to a ruling in the Munich regional court, which also dismissed a second case related to a localization patent.

iPhone, Android account for 82% o smartphones shipped

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Hamblen — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:16:00 GMT

Android and iPhone smartphones together made up 82% o all such devices shipped to retailers in the first quarter of 2012, IDC said Thursday.

European firms allow BYOD despite security concerns

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Antony Savvas — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:04:00 GMT

Despite security concerns, more than two-thirds of enterprises in Europe allow their staff to use their own devices for work, according to research.

Apple's designer Sir Jonathan Ive knighted at Buckingham Palace

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Karen Haslam — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:29:00 GMT

Ive received his knighthood from the Princes Royal in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. His knighthood was announced in the Queen’s New Years Honours list on 31 December 2011.

Apple TV, iTV release date, specs and rumours

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Simon Jary — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:16:00 GMT

What the world is saying (ie. making up) about the much-rumoured Apple iTV, HDTV, telly.

Sony pulls out of LCD JV with Sharp, gets US$126 million investment back

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Jay Alabaster — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:15:00 GMT

Sony said Thursday it will pull out of its over three-year LCD TV panel joint venture with Sharp, part of Sony's ongoing attempts to reform its foundering TV business.

Synology DiskStation DS412 review

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison — Thu, 24 May 2012 07:30:00 GMT

The Synology DiskStation DS412 is compact but powerful four-bay NAS drive with sophisticated features and services, while still remaining accessible to non-specialists.

iCloud user tracks down iPhone thief using photo stream

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Karen Haslam — Thu, 24 May 2012 06:11:00 GMT

Because the iPhone was hooked up to Apple’s iCloud, photos taken with the device are being streamed to Katy McCaffrey’s account.

Microsoft Office for iOS and Android May Arrive This Fall

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Ed Oswald — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:30:00 GMT

Microsoft appears to be closing in on a release of Microsoft Office for both iOS and Android this fall, despite previous denials.

Remains of the Day: Losers, weepers

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Dan Moren — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:25:00 GMT

Samsung and Apple can't find a compromise, IBM employees lose out on Siri, and Jony Ive tears up about Apple's next great product. The remainders for Wednesday, May 23, 2012 can't win for losing.

Cheap 3D Printer Pops Out Parts With Blazingly Fast Speed

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (James Mulroy — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:57:00 GMT

Meet the ORD BOT. This little guy showed up at Maker Faire Bay Area this year, and is cheaper than most--if not all--other 3D printers out there. It's faster than them, too, according to its makers.

Multiple iPhone 5 prototypes being tested at Apple

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Ashleigh Allsopp — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:14:00 GMT

Apple hasn’t made its mind up about what the next-generation iPhone will look like yet, according to new reports. The company is thought to be testing multiple prototypes of the new iPhone, two of which have a bigger and better display.

Apple's iPad saves Greece from $140B debt

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Karen Haslam — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:10:00 GMT

The company tasked with managing the debt restructuring of Greece devised a process that used iPads because it enabled the decision makers to have access to the necessary tools and secure connections when on the road.

The Week in iOS Accessories: Travelin', man

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Joel Mathis — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:20:00 GMT

This week’s roundup of iOS accessories features devices that let you travel—but without letting your iPad travel too far away from you.

HTC Updates Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrade List

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Jared Newman — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:13:00 GMT

HTC has updated its list of phones that will get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, a roster that now includes the Evo 3D, Rezound, Rhyme, Amaze 4G and Droid Incredible 2.

QNAP TS-419P II review

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:30:00 GMT

QNAP's latest four-bay NAS drive is the QNAP TS-419P II, a sturdy metal unit with powerful software features and a 2.0GHz ARM processor.

Apple TV apps will revolutionise telly

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Karen Haslam — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:29:00 GMT

Cable providers will be big losers in this revolution. “They failed to innovate and they'll pay the consequences,” according to report.

FujiFilm camera design to withstand water, shock, dust, freezing temperatures

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Jay Alabaster — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:22:00 GMT

FujiFilm said Wednesday it will begin sales of a digital camera in June that is waterproof, shockproof, sealed against dust and sand, and works at temperatures below freezing.

Sir Jonathan Ive on design, simplicity, Apple and 'dreadful computers'

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Simon Jary — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:51:00 GMT

Jony Ive discusses the Apple design process, design itself, simplicity, teamwork, dreadful computers and attention to detail.

BT accused of making broadband monopoly

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:18:00 GMT

BT may have to split into two companies after being warned it is making a monopoly out of superfast broadband.

Apple iTV to double spending on Apple

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Simon Jary — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:13:00 GMT

Apple's iTV television/set-top box will follow the iPhone's lead in massively increasing Apple's media revenues.

Apple to give iPhone 3GS a new lease of life

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Ashleigh Allsopp — Wed, 23 May 2012 06:07:00 GMT

Despite being three years old, Apple believes that the iPhone 3GS still has some life left in it, according to reports.

Remains of the Day: Screen star

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Dan Moren — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:47:00 GMT

The next iPhone's screen may be embiggened, but can Tim Cook's compensation get any higher? Elsewhere, Steve Jobs gets big honors. The remainders for Tuesday, May 22, 2012 are big in Germany.

Updated SDK from Soti allows businesses to remotely control Apple mobile devices

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Fred O'Connor — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:44:00 GMT

Businesses can now remotely control enterprise mobile applications developed for Apple's mobile platform with the latest version of Soti's MobiControl Software Developer Kit for iOS, announced Tuesday.