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Nokia asks consumers to chose the design of their next smartphone
According to consumer votes, the ultimate mobile of the future wouldn’t be complete with out a 4-inch capacitive display, an open source operating system, unlimited multitasking, HDMI and 802.11 n/b/g WiFi connectivity,…
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Must-have applications driving sales as touchscreen devices go mainstream
The most popular tablet solutions may not be those that offer the widest doors to almost everything that is available on the Web,” added Alexander, “but rather those that offer entry into exclusive doors, or applications,… -
Investment Column: Pearson's results teach us a thing or two
In the UK, meanwhile, the industry regulator Ofgem's review is likely to extend regulatory periods and establish an incentives-based system that could see National Grid earning higher returns. There were forecasts of a… -
HP, Microsoft to come out with tablet computer this year
HP executive vice president Todd Bradley said the US computer giant was developing tablet, or slate, computers using the WebOS operating system of newly acquired Palm but had not abandoned the US software giant. -
India takes on the iPad with £23 touchscreen tablet for students
If the government can find a manufacturer, the Linux operating system-based computer would be the latest in a string of "world's cheapest" innovations to hit the market out of India, which is home to the 100,000 rupee… -
Demand for smartphones boosts Vodafone revenues
Income from mobile data rose by 33 per cent during the quarter, as more Vodafone customers took delivery of smartphones such as Apple’s iPhone and other handsets running Google’s Android operating system. -
Together at Chequers, but this was the week that the coalition's honeymoon ended
Many in the party fear a mauling in next May's elections to the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly and English councils; a No vote in the same day's referendum on changing the voting system; and a hammering by Labour at… -
Commons criticised on bar bills delay
MPs, saying that they were operating within "the policy" of the Commons catering accounts system and had a right to expect they would therefore be dealt with internally. Information Commissioner Christopher Graham said it… -
HP dabbling with Windows 7 tablet computer
The word from the US-based computer giant came as speculation mounted that HP had abandoned a Windows 7 "slate" in favor of a tablet computer based on an operating system from freshly-acquired Palm. HP executive vice president… -
Nokia chief on the ropes as profits collapse again
Nokia's real weakness is its failure to compete effectively in the high end smartphone market – where handsets are usually above $300 – against companies such as Apple and the BlackBerry maker Research in Motion, or with…
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Investment Column: Pearson's results teach us a thing or two
In the UK, meanwhile, the industry regulator Ofgem's review is likely to extend regulatory periods and establish an incentives-based system that could see National Grid earning higher returns. There were forecasts of a… -
India takes on the iPad with £23 touchscreen tablet for students
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Demand for smartphones boosts Vodafone revenues
Sport
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They think it's all over, it is now. So what can England's bid learn?
Despite the lack of a national rail system, transport chaos was restricted to the opening game in Johannesburg and Durban airport for the semi-final, which hundreds of supporters missed. The system allows either for two… -
Ferdinand has scars to show the unlucky few they can recover from rejection
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Questions of sport for the men who would be minister
Arts and Entertainment
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Abu Dhabi on mission to preserve musical heritage of Muslims
Meanwhile, a series of oud (oriental lute) concerts by the Iraqi musician Omar Bashir are being scheduled to revive the traditional "maqam", or modal system used in classical Arab music. The centre, operating from Abu Dhabi… -
Can't afford a ticket? Don't despair…
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Here's to the small print: The past and future of compact literature
Opinion
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Andrew Grice: Labour's nightmare looms: a centre-right alignment
In the topsy-turvy world created by the coalition, Labour gears up to oppose the change in the voting system which it was the only party to propose at the election. It hoped the system – in which voters mark candidates in… -
Andreas Whittam Smith: Rules for bankers to remember
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Lifestyle
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Nokia asks consumers to chose the design of their next smartphone
According to consumer votes, the ultimate mobile of the future wouldn’t be complete with out a 4-inch capacitive display, an open source operating system, unlimited multitasking, HDMI and 802.11 n/b/g WiFi connectivity, Dolby… -
Must-have applications driving sales as touchscreen devices go mainstream
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HP, Microsoft to come out with tablet computer this year
Travel
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Simon Calder: Could your US holiday go west this summer?
System for Travel Authorization" (Esta) is free, but by next May you will have to hand over £10 for the privilege. But Bruce Bommarito, chief operating officer of the US Travel Association, says "We believe in secure… -
Airline to test 'silver bullet' for detecting clouds of volcanic ash
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Open Jaw: 'An appalling performance from BA'
Money
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Mark Dampier: Sky's the limit with cloud computing
This is especially valuable for small and medium-sized companies as it simplifies the process of getting an IT system up and running, saving costs on staff and equipment. Big firms can benefit, too, and Hewlett-Packard… -
The tax crackdown that could net you £700 a year
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Consumer Rights: The job's at risk but the debt is going nowhere
Student
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Tom Wilson: 'The UK does badly in terms of the proportion of its workers…
They are giving their colleagues the confidence to get back into learning and releasing the latent talent that has been squandered by the education system. They are working with groups who have no qualifications, or without a… -
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Dr Peter Carter: 'Nursing is a set of careers linked by a belief in…
Environment
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BP halts Gulf oil flow for first time since April
After 48 hours, the engineers will open up the system again and begin capturing the oil through two surface vessels to allow a new seismic survey to be carried out, said the official in charge of the US response, Coast Guard… -
After three months trying, BP poised to stop Gulf oil flow
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Canada broadcaster seeks to revolutionize energy consumption