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Phablet, BYOD and the Internet of things have all entered the dictionary

Oxford University Press, the company behind the much-used Oxford English Dictionary, has added a collection of mobile technology related words to its free online service.

The latest quarterly update to Oxford Dictionaries Online includes BYOD, digital detox, emoji, Internet of things, phablet and selfie (as well as the headline-grabbing twerking).

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Vodafone confirms it’s talking to Verizon about a possible break-up in the USA

Vodafone confirms it’s talking to Verizon about a possible break-up in the USA

Vodafone has confirmed it’s considering the sale of its stake in US-based Verizon Wireless.

Verizon Communications currently owns 55% of the joint venture, with Vodafone owning 45%.

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Three UK drops roaming charges in seven countries

Three UK drops roaming charges in seven countries

Three UK has announced a deal called ‘Feel At Home’ that’ll see customers being charged at their standard tariff rate when they visit certain countries.

The service is available automatically when customers use their mobile phones in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy and Sweden.

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EE now provides 4G coverage to more than 100 UK towns and cities

EE now provides 4G coverage to more than 100 UK towns and cities

Everything Everywhere (EE) has extended its 4G network to more than 100 UK towns and cities within ten months of launch.

The Lancashire town of Accrington was named as the 100th UK location, with the company’s 4GEE service also being switched on in Ashford, Bicester, Colchester, Guildford, Milton Keynes, Redhill, Sevenoaks, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Woking.

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