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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.

Samsung Galaxy S3 is a 'phablet, not smartphone'

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

Is it a phone? Is it a tablet? No, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is, apparently, a "phablet"...

Sony gives Tablet S and P an Ice Cream Sandwich update

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:28:00 GMT

Sony has announced that UK Tablet S and Tablet P users will get an upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich this month.

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.

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.

Google closes Motorola Mobility acquisition

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:39:00 GMT

Google has announced that its acquisition of Motorola Mobility has finally closed.

LG L3 review

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:21:00 GMT

The LG L3 is a cheap Android smartphone, but does that make it a bargain? Read our LG L3 review to find out.

HTC One V review

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

HTC's One range of smartphones consists of three handsets. The HTC One V is the baby entry-level offering with the cheapest price tag but you get a decent smartphone for your money. Read our HTC One V review to find out more. Updated, 22 May 2012

Toshiba AT200 review

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:24:00 GMT

The Toshiba AT200 is the world's thinnest tablet, but is it the best? Read our Toshiba AT200 review to find out. Updated, 22 May 2012.

Google Seals the Deal on $12.5B Motorola Acquisition

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Jared Newman — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:07:00 GMT

Google has officially closed its acquisition of Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion, putting the search giant in charge of a major smartphone, tablet and set-top box maker.

Google has finally closed Motorola Mobility acquisition

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Mikael Ricknäs — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:36:00 GMT

Google has finally closed its acquisition of Motorola Mobility, and will now start working on new devices while keeping Android open, it said on Tuesday.

Amazon's Android Appstore Allows Users to Test Apps on Phones

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Ian Paul — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:47:00 GMT

You no longer need a PC browser to test out apps from Amazon’s Appstore for Android. The online retailer recently announced that you can try out apps before you buy them by using the company’s new beta feature, Test Drive for Android. All you need is a compatible device and the Amazon Appstore for Android app version 2.6.53 or higher.

Sidecar Smartphone App: Share Data While Making a Phone Call

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Ed Oswald — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:07:00 GMT

There are a lot of apps out there that allow you to do just about anything with today's smartphone, but most of them avoid trying to better the good old voice call.

Archos Child Pad tablet delayed... again

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Jim Martin — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:55:00 GMT

Archos' latest tablet runs Ice Cream Sandwich and has a child-friendly interface... and price. Unfortunately, its launch has been delayed for months and there's still no sign of it. UPDATED 22nd May 2012

The Cloud brings Wi-Fi to Greene King pubs

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:04:00 GMT

Greene King has struck a deal with The Cloud to bring Wi-Fi access to all of its pubs, restaurants and hotels.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 faces US ban

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:20:00 GMT

Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 is looking at a possible injunction in the US at the hands of, guess who, Apple.

Judge deems Kodak digital camera patent invalid

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (James Niccolai — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:14:00 GMT

A judge at the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined that a Kodak patent asserted in a complaint against Apple and Research In Motion is invalid, Kodak said on Monday.

Mobile App Standoff: Web App vs. Native App

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Tom Kaneshige — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:33:00 GMT

For resources-strapped companies that want to get in the mobile app game, a Web app tuned for smartphones and tablets is a wise choice. Just ask Texas insurance provider ANICO.

Android 5 Jelly Bean release date, features, rumour round-up

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Simon Jary — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:16:00 GMT

Keeping tabs on all those spilling the jelly beans on Android 5.0 Jelly Bean: release date, features, specs, smartphones, tablets.

Some Phones Now Free From U.S. Customs

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Jared Newman — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:59:00 GMT

U.S. Customs has allowed some of HTC's Android phones through the border after making sure they didn't violate Apple patents.

Huawei Ascend G 300 review

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Marie Brewis — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:26:00 GMT

The Huawei Ascend G 300 is a budget Android smartphone that outperforms everything in its price range.

Certain HTC smartphones released to US carriers after passing customs inspections

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Michael Kan — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:09:00 GMT

Taiwanese smartphone vendor High Tech Computer said on Sunday certain models of its newest smartphones have passed U.S. Customs and are being released to its carrier customers, after the company previously warned of a delay in product shipments because of an International Trade Commission (ITC) order.

Certain HTC smartphones released to US carriers after passing customs inspections

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Michael Kan — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:09:00 GMT

This Tiny PC Runs Linux and Android 4.0--and Costs Just $74

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Katherine Noyes — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:57:00 GMT

Over the past few months there have been no fewer than three tiny, cheap Linux PCs making headlines, and now there's a fourth to add to the list.