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ExclusiveEE launches double-speed 4G, 'pay as you go' 4G and contactless payment service

News Mark - July 4, 2013

EE has switched on its double-speed 4G service in 12 cities across the UK, increasing its current average mobile data speeds to 24-30Mbps.

The higher speeds will initially be available at no extra cost to existing 4GEE customers as part of a promotional offer.

ExclusiveConsumer app downloads expected to double in next four years

News Mark - July 3, 2013

Juniper Research expects over 160 billion smartphone and tablet apps to be downloaded globally in 2017, according to its latest report.

That’s double this year’s forecast total of 80 billion applications.

ExclusiveNew mobile products from Sony, Firefox and Sainsbury's

Podcasts Mark - July 3, 2013

In our podcast this week we're discussing the new SmartWatch from Sony, talking about Firefox OS smartphones and contemplating Vodafone's partnership with Sainsbury's.

We're also looking at complaint figures, roaming charges, pay as you go pricing, joint ventures, BlackBerry's recent results and the future of Windows Phone.

ExclusiveNokia’s £13 phone still makes money for the company

Opinion Mark - July 3, 2013

Mark Bridge writes:

The UK mobile phone industry knows all about subsidised prices. Independent mobile dealers and high-street shops will happily offer a ‘free phone with free connection’ in order to tie a customer into a minimum-term contract.

ExclusiveAlmost half of all tablet spending expected to be in North America this year

News Mark - July 2, 2013

ABI Research has calculated that more than 39 million tablets were shipped worldwide during the first quarter of 2013.

It’s the second-highest figure ever recorded by the company, only beaten by the final quarter of 2012.

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ExclusiveAlmost half of all tablet spending expected to be in North America this year

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