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10,000 mobile phones are likely to be stolen in London this month

A new advertising campaign from the Metropolitan Police is warning people to appreciate the value of their possessions and to protect them from the risk of street robbery.

Radio advertisements and posters are reminding Londoners to protect mobile phones, tablets, jewellery and cash - although it’s phones that are the favourite target for thieves.

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Payment by mobile phone number expected to be accepted on most UK accounts next year

Financial institutions representing 90% of all current accounts in the UK have committed to launching a new mobile payment service in spring next year.

Customers will be able to make payments by quoting the recipient’s mobile phone number instead of their bank sort code and account number.

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This week's mobile industry podcast, from hungry smartphones to high-street retailing

Podcast - 16th January 2013

We start this week with a look at troubled UK retailer HMV before moving on to research that sheds new light on mobile data usage.

You'll also find a new mapping app, increasing free WiFi coverage, a phone service designed for children and preliminary quarterly results from Samsung and Nokia.

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