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Tesco gets into smartphones, Facebook gets into advertising... and O2 gets into trouble

Podcast - 7th May 2014

We start this week's podcast with Tesco's plans for a Hudl-branded smartphone. Next comes some potentially good news about the 'patent wars' affecting the mobile industry - although there's certainly no sign of a ceasefire.

Later we discuss an announcement from Facebook about its mobile advertising scheme, an unfortunate mistake for O2's Travel service, a new 20 megapixel camera-phone and an automotive investment by Nokia.

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BlackBerry says much of its Canadian property will be sold this month

BlackBerry says it expects to sell much of its Canadian property and land this month.

This follows an announcement in January when it revealed plans to sell the majority of its ‘real estate’ holdings in Canada.

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Tesco plans an own-brand smartphone and Hudl 2 tablet this year

Supermarket chain Tesco is planning to launch an own-brand smartphone by the end of this year.

The news was revealed by Tesco CEO Philip Clarke during an interview with the BBC’s Wake Up to Money radio programme.

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Nokia announces $100 million investment in connected cars

Nokia announces $100 million investment in connected cars

Fresh from its recent Devices and Services deal with Microsoft, the newly slimmed-down Nokia has just announced a $100 million (£59 million) ‘Connected Car Fund’.

The fund will invest in promising automotive technology and localised services companies in collaboration with Nokia’s location-based HERE business.

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Over a third of mobile workers choose coffee shops for their WiFi rather than the drinks

A recent survey published by Samsung Electronics has found that 37% of UK workers choose coffee shops based on the availability of free WiFi rather the quality of the tea or coffee.

WiFi was at the top of the list when people chose a ‘mobile working’ venue - 60% of respondents said it was important - with the ability to print coming in second place.

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