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European Commission plans to remove roaming charges and protect net neutrality

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has used his 2013 ‘State of the Union’ speech today to announce plans to reduce phone charges, cut red tape and introduce new consumer rights.

The main parts of the ‘Connected Continent’ package include banning incoming mobile phone call charges while travelling in the EU from July 2014 and cutting the cost of international telephone calls within Europe.

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Preparations already well underway for Mobile World Congress 2014

The GSMA has been busy planning next year’s Mobile World Congress, which will be held from 24th until 27th February 2014 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona.

It’ll have a theme of ‘Creating What’s Next’ and will highlight mobile innovations and advances in mobile.

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Mercedes-Benz is introducing Qi wireless smartphone charging to its cars next year

Mercedes-Benz is introducing Qi wireless smartphone charging to its cars next year

Mercedes-Benz says it’ll soon be fitting its cars with smartphone and tablet charging panels that use the Qi wireless standard.

The announcement follows a recent decision by the Consumer Electronics for Automotive association (CE4A) to endorse Qi.

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Apple iPhone 5s, Samsung Galaxy smartwatch, Sony Xperia Z1 and much more

Podcast - 11th September 2013

This week's show is packed with new products, including two iPhones, three smartwatches, two Android smartphones and a couple of innovative lens-based camera accessories.

We also find time to talk about mobile security, virtual networks and being dishonest via text message.

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