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ExclusiveFujitsu prepares to turn almost any mobile phone into a 3D camera

News Mark - May 7, 2012

Fujitsu Laboratories says it’s developing a technology to record stereoscopic 3D images by using a special attachment that fits over the lens of standard mobile phones.

More details will be announced at the International Symposium on Consumer Electronics in the USA next month.

ExclusiveLast week at The Fonecast: have RIM and Samsung done enough?

Opinion Mark - May 7, 2012

Mark Bridge writes:

What a week it was for mobile manufacturers. RIM revealed the BlackBerry 10 platform to its developers, while Samsung announced a new flagship Android phone. Both offer a number of distinctive features, with fans commending them and critics suggesting they didn’t go far enough.

ExclusiveiZettle adds American Express to its mobile payment portfolio

News Mark - May 6, 2012

Stockholm-based mobile payment service iZettle has announced it’s now able to accept American Express cards in Sweden and Finland. The company was already able to accept MasterCard, Visa and Diners Club payments via its card reader and app.

iZettle’s reader plugs into an iPhone or iPad and turns it into a mobile payment terminal for ‘chip and PIN’ credit cards.

ExclusiveLG promotes new smartphones with multi-million pound marketing campaign

News Mark - May 5, 2012

LG Electronics is spending £4 million on a marketing campaign to showcase its Optimus L3, Optimus L5 and Optimus L7 smartphones in the UK.

The campaign, which uses outdoor, print and online advertising, has been created by London-based MWorks.

ExclusiveMasterCard certifies more NFC phones and reveals 'PayPass Ready' scheme

News Mark - May 4, 2012

MasterCard Worldwide has certified more NFC-equipped smartphones for use with MasterCard PayPass contactless payment technology.

The new devices include the BlackBerry Bold 9900 & 9790, BlackBerry Curve 9360 & 9380, HTC One X, LG Optimus Elite, Nokia 603, Samsung Wave Y, Sony Xperia S and Sony Xperia P.

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ExclusiveLG promotes new smartphones with multi-million pound marketing campaign

ExclusiveMasterCard certifies more NFC phones and reveals 'PayPass Ready' scheme

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