The Information Commissioner’s Office, the independent UK authority responsible for promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals, has warned consumers to protect their personal information when installing new mobile apps.
A UK-specific survey carried out by the ICO earlier this month found that 59% of adults in the UK had downloaded a mobile app, although 62% of these people were concerned about the way apps could use their personal information.
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MEF, the global trade association for companies engaged in mobile content and commerce, has revealed its mobile industry predictions for the next 12 months.
Its forecast combines insights from the group’s Global Board of Directors with research from the recent Global Mobile Consumer Survey.
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EE has become the first UK network operator offering its 4G service to overseas visitors.
It’s agreed that customers from the USA’s AT&T network will be able to ‘roam’ onto EE when they visit.
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There’ll be two billion 4G LTE connections in 2018, according to Strategy Analytics, up from 238 million worldwide this year.
The figures are part of a new report that predicts LTE networks will account for almost half of mobile service revenue globally by 2018, up from less than 10% in 2013.
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Samsung Electronics has created a gaming controller for its Galaxy smartphones and tablets.
The Smartphone GamePad connects via Bluetooth and will work with most Galaxy devices with a 4-inch to 6.3-inch screen running Android v4.1 or above. It has a rechargeable battery, a steel frame and a grip to hold the mobile device in place.
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