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Google commits to $19 million payment as part of FTC complaint settlement about children's in-app charges

Google has committed to refunding at least $19 million (£11.8 million) in in-app charges raised by children using applications on Android devices.

The complaint was raised by the US Federal Trade Commission earlier this year, claiming that children using mobile apps downloaded from the Google Play store had bought additional products and services without the authorisation of the account holder.

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New Doro smartphone for seniors includes built-in 'coaching' feature

Doro, the Swedish company best known for its easy-to-use handsets, has launched a new smartphone.

The Doro Liberto 820 is designed for older users who may need additional support or encouragement with their mobile device.

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Mobile malware infections continue to rise, with Android devices a favourite target

The number of mobile malware infections increased by 17% during the first six months of 2014, which is almost double the rate seen in 2013.

It mirrors a similar infection rate in residential fixed-line networks, from a 9% increase in December 2013 to 18% at the end of June 2014.

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Apple plans enhanced security after celebrity photo attack

Apple CEO Tim Cook has spoken to the Wall Street Journal following the ‘photo hacking’ revelations that surfaced last weekend.

Personal photos that claimed to be of over 100 celebrities were posted on image sharing website 4Chan, with a number of the famous victims confirming their pictures had been stolen and uploaded.

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Microsoft produces three new Windows Phone smartphones

Microsoft produces three new Windows Phone smartphones

New Lumia software update coming soon

Microsoft has unveiled three new Lumia-branded Windows Phone handsets and a forthcoming software update at the IFA electronics show.

The Microsoft Lumia 830, Lumia 735 and Lumia 730 will all run Windows Phone v8.1.

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