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The number of text messages sent in the UK is reported to have fallen for the first time

The number of SMS text messages sent in the UK fell last year, according to reports that quote the latest technology predictions from consultancy firm Deloitte.

It’s the country’s first-ever annual fall in SMS volume.

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Vodafone launches new community-led mobile network coverage in the UK

Vodafone has announced that the Herefordshire village of Ewyas Harold is the latest area to benefit from its ‘community-led network’ programme to boost mobile coverage.

Ewyas Harold is one of twelve UK communities chosen by Vodafone following a pilot scheme in East Garston.

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Arrivals, departures... and a little confusion

Mark Bridge writes:

Farewell for another year, dear old International CES. The Las Vegas-based consumer electronics show is but a fading memory as the mobile industry starts preparing for next month’s GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

However, what happened in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas.

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Samsung says reported 'Knox' security breach is an Android issue

Last month a report from Ben-Gurion University in Israel identified what it described as “a critical vulnerability” in Samsung devices that used the Samsung Knox security system.

The issue, which the university said “could be used to bypass all Knox security measures”, was raised by a PhD student.

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O2 UK calls an end to its Wallet and Money Account Card services

O2 UK is closing its Wallet service on 31st March 2014, less than two years after first announcing it.

The O2 Wallet enables customers on any network to send money from an existing debit or credit card to individuals or to retailers, rather like the Barclays Pingit service.

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