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France ponders smartphone tax
The French Government is reportedly considering introducing a tax on the sale of smartphones and tablets. The tax would be one per cent of the sale price of gadgets and would be used to help fund French culture, such as film, music and art. Former chief executive of French pay-TV channel Canal Plu...
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Smartphone internet use on the rise
Research has found that more and more people are turning to their smartphones to conduct research online. Conducted by Telmetrics and xAd, the study found that 46 per cent of respondents use mobile exclusively when researching online. Meanwhile, 50 per cent said that they start their search with a ...
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OFT launches investigation into smartphone apps
An investigation into smartphone applications advertised as free, which later run up large bills through add-ons, is being launched by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). Thousands of apps are advertised as free. But in some cases, while they are free to download, people are running up large fees by ...
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France ponders smartphone tax
May 17, 2013The French Government is reportedly considering introducing a tax on the sale of smartphones and tablets. The tax would be one per cent of ...
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Children racking up millions in smartphone app charges
May 8, 2013Young people are running up huge bills that their parents are left to pay due to unexpected charges on smartphone and tablet apps. Windows ...
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Smartphone internet use on the rise
May 2, 2013Research has found that more and more people are turning to their smartphones to conduct research online. Conducted by Telmetrics and xAd, ...
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Nokia launches phone with WhatsApp button
April 24, 2013Nokia has unveiled the new Asha 201, a phone specifically designed for social media use, with a Qwerty keyboard and an integrated WhatsApp b...
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OFT launches investigation into smartphone apps
April 17, 2013An investigation into smartphone applications advertised as free, which later run up large bills through add-ons, is being launched by the O...
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Galaxy Mega smartphone unveiled
April 17, 2013Samsung has revealed the biggest smartphone to date, its Galaxy Mega handset. The device boasts a 6.3 inch screen, making it perfectly desi...
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Amazon smartphone speculation mounts
April 3, 2013Speculation regarding the possible launch of an Amazon smartphone has increased with the company's appointment of an expert in the fiel...
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Supply problems see release of HTC One delayed
April 2, 2013The release of the HTC One smartphone is due to be pushed back due to supply chain problems. Reports from the Wall Street Journal suggest t...
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Smartphone users checking Facebook '14 times a day'
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Samsung unveils Galaxy S4
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