The Apple iPhone 4 can claim to be the world’s thinnest smartphone. That’s the opinion of the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority, which was asked to adjudicate after a complaint about an online ad for Apple.
The complaint pointed out that the Samsung Galaxy S II was just 8.71mm at its thinnest point, while the iPhone 4 - which claimed to be “the world’s thinnest smartphone” - was 9.3mm.
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Today’s edition of The Fonecast is packed with a wide variety of news, from yet another Google acquisition to the EC’s plans for cars that call for help. Almost inevitably, there’s some legal action to talk about... and we also spot a lapse in judgement by the Phones 4U marketing department.
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In this week's edition of The Fonecast we're covering a wide range of mobile industry topics, from apps to ads, from patents to payments... and from mobile TV to Flash video.
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Live mobile broadcasting service Bambuser has described the result of Hans Eriksson’s 24-hour video streaming challenge as a ‘social media triumph’.
Thousands of online contributors from more than two dozen countries guided the company’s Executive Chairman during his 24 hour broadcast last week
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Three UK has suspended its distributors and dealers from performing consumer upgrades.
It says it’s reviewing its upgrade practice because of concerns about the quality of service.
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