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Wapple defeats Apple in UK trademark battle

Mobile web technology business Wapple has overcome several complaints from Apple in a trademark case. Wapple, whose company name is a pun on Wireless Application Protocol, was founded in 2004.

The company applied to trademark its name in 2006 but was challenged by Apple, which claimed Wapple was taking advantage of Apple’s brand.

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Mobile payments from any UK bank account expected by the end of 2012

The Payments Council, which is responsible for ensuring that payment services work in the UK, says it’s building a central database that will allow customers to link their mobile phone number to any UK bank account they use.

This database, which is being constructed by payments provider VocaLink, is due to be made available to UK banks and building societies before the end of this year. Banks could then use it to build their own mobile app or mobile web-based service for customers.

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ZTE prepares first smartphone with NVIDIA Tegra and Icera processors

ZTE Corporation says it’ll launch the Mimosa X Android smartphone at Mobile World Congress next week.

It’ll be the first device powered by both the NVIDIA Tegra 2 mobile processor and the NVIDIA Icera HSPA+ modem.

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LG announces new mobile design strategy

LG Electronics says it’ll be launching its new design identity, L-Style, at Mobile World Congress next week.

It’ll be seen on three new smartphones: the Optimus L3, which will be available from next month, the Optimus L5 and the Optimus L7.

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Today's podcast: UK mobile payments, new smartphones, cheaper call charges and more

This week’s podcast from The Fonecast starts with a look at Barclays Pingit, the new UK mobile payment service that’ll let almost anyone send and receive money from a smartphone. We then move on to Ofcom’s plans to cut mobile termination rates before discussing camera technology, new handsets, patents, NFC tickets and plenty of other topics.

As always, you can listen to the programme on our website audio player, via iTunes, by using our RSS feed or by downloading the MP3. Alternatively, take advantage of the Android, iOS or webOS Stitcher Radio app and stream the podcast to your mobile phone.

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