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It was 1996 when I started working at the Cricklewood head office of Peoples Phone [writes Mark Bridge], initially in a sales support role before becoming part of the Marketing team. The company was an independent mobile phone retailer with a growing network of high-street shops and connected customers. In November 1996 the company and its customer base were acquired by Vodafone, which had already taken over the Talkland retail business and was soon to add Astec to its portfolio.

 

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ExclusiveWhy I'm predicting success for the BlackBerry PlayBook

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Mark Bridge writes:

The RIM BlackBerry PlayBook. Embarrassment-in-waiting or soon-to-be-success in the increasingly crowded tablet market?

Just before Christmas I stuck my neck out and predicted the latter. But that’s not a position I’ve always held.

Exclusive24 hours with the Google Nexus S: part two

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Mark Bridge writes:

So there I was with my Nexus S, a cup of tea and the challenge of synchronising calendar, contacts, tasks and notes from Microsoft Outlook. I’d found Syncdroid.net and its list of suggestions… and then an email arrived on my phone from the ‘Android Team’

Exclusive24 hours with the Google Nexus S: part one

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Mark Bridge writes:

So, I’ve just upgraded to the Google Nexus S. The Samsung i9020. That was pretty easy. The local branch of Carphone Warehouse had one in stock.

It’s my first Android phone. In fact, it’s my first upgrade for a few years.

ExclusiveSponsor The Fonecast at the GSMA Mobile World Congress

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Mobile World Congress is the mobile industry event of the year. It takes place in Barcelona from 14th February this year – and The Fonecast will be heading there to listen to the keynote speeches, attend the briefings and interview many of the visitors.

 

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Podcast - 30th May 2012

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This week's mobile industry news podcast from The Fonecast takes a gloomy look at HP's job losses, the end of the Cisco Cius tablet and the growth in Android malware - before cheering up with encouraging news from Orange, Yahoo! and Sidecar.

You can listen to the programme on our website audio player, via iTunes, by using our RSS feed or by downloading the MP3. Alternatively, download the Android, iOS or webOS Stitcher Radio app and stream the podcast straight to your mobile phone.

00:45 HP cuts thousands of jobs worldwide
03:35 Cisco stops work on its Cius tablet
06:00 Google loses a Motorola Mobility patent battle
09:20 McAfee records a big jump in Android malware
12:20 Sponsor’s message: 51Degrees.mobi
14:05 Carphone Warehouse does mobile security deal
15:50 UK regulator cuts off text message fraud
17:55 New web browser launched by Yahoo!
19:40 Sidecar app promises a new perspective on voice calls
24:30 Orange and Stagecoach launch an NFC bus ticket trial
26:50 AGA launches mobile-enabled remote control oven

Discover the latest mobile industry headlines as they happen by following us on Twitter, via RSS or on our Facebook page. If you prefer updates by email, please sign up for our free weekly newsletter using the Register link in the top right-hand corner of our website.

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