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A horrible end to an annus horribilis for BlackBerry

Mark Bridge writes:

It’s been an annus horribilis for Research In Motion. In fact, the BBC was already using that very phrase about the BlackBerry manufacturer two months ago.

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Two iPhone quirks hit the headlines: data usage and unstoppable messages

The Apple iPhone has been in the news this week following a couple of reports that detailed unexpected behaviour from the device.

Customers have been warned about generating unexpectedly high bills after it was reported that a data control option within the phone’s settings isn’t explained particularly clearly.

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How mobile messaging delivers more Christmas cheer than a card

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By now you already know the basics. More and more people have smartphones - and they’re becoming an essential companion. They’re taking over from digital cameras, they’re taking over from portable gaming consoles, they’re taking over from music players… and now they’re taking over from Christmas cards. Yes, Christmas cards.

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Listen to the week's mobile industry news in 30 minutes with TheFonecast.com

Christmas is approaching but that’s not stopped the mobile phone industry from delivering a week of diverse headlines.

We start today’s podcast by talking about the much-reported complaints involving Orange UK’s tariffs and Carrier IQ’s monitoring before moving on to cheerier topics, including a new MVNO, another free WiFi service and two new mobile payment deals.

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Yahoo! introduces free SMS and instant messaging app in USA

Yahoo! has added a new mobile communications product to its portfolio.

It’s called Hub and is available as a beta Android app to users with a US-based SIM card. Plans for availability outside the USA haven’t been confirmed.

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