Last year, around 2.6 billion applications were downloaded from 'app stores' to consumer mobile phones. In 2015, that figure is expected to be 25 billion.
It's the latest calculation from Juniper Research, which also notes that 'freemium' – free to download but with chargeable options later - is becoming the most popular business model for apps.
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Premium-rate telephone regulator PhonepayPlus has just published its 2009/2010 annual report, highlighting a 52% decrease in consumer complaints.
The regulator also imposed a record £5.3 million of fines in 2009/10; double the amount levied in the previous year.
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The regular use of a mobile phone for several years could significantly increase the risk of developing tinnitus, according to a study that's been published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine. 100 patients with tinnitus were studied by researchers in Austria, along with 100 non-sufferers.
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Revenue from non-voice mobile phone services will increase from $200 billion in 2009 to $340 billion (£223 billion) in 2014, according to new research from Informa Telecoms & Media. It says emerging markets will be the key driver of these mobile data services.
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BT has formed a partnership with Arqiva and Detica to build a dedicated radio network designed for 'smart metering' in the UK. Existing GSM and GPRS technology has been used for most of the projects so far.
The UK Government has previously said it wants all homes to have smart meters by 2020, with Ofgem expected to publish more details this month.
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