In this special feature we're talking to Chris Millington, Doro's MD for UK and Ireland. Doro, which produces easy-to-use mobile phones for older people, is releasing its first touch-screen smartphone this month.

As well as explaining the phone's benefits, Chris also describes the advantages of Doro's tablet and PC software. In addition, we take a few minutes to look at Doro's plans for the future.

Technology company Qualcomm Incorporated has announced results for the fourth quarter of its financial year, along with full-year results.

Quarterly revenue was up 18% year-on-year to $4.87 billion, while net income was up 20% year-on-year to $1.27 billion. For the full financial year, revenue was $19.12 billion (up 28%) and net income was $6.11 billion (up 43%).

New figures from Strategy Analytics show that the Samsung Galaxy SIII overtook Apple’s iPhone 4S in the last three months to become the world’s best-selling smartphone, knocking the iPhone off the number 1 position.

However, the company also says the Galaxy SIII’s lead is unlikely to last for long, with the new iPhone 5 predicted to out-ship the Galaxy SIII in the current quarter.

Research In Motion says its forthcoming BlackBerry 10 platform has received FIPS 140-2 certification, which means it meets security standards demanded by government departments in the USA and Canada. As a result, government agencies will be able to use BlackBerry 10 smartphones as soon as they’re launched.

This is the first time that BlackBerry products have been FIPS-certified before going on sale.

MasterCard and the ING banking group have announced a mobile payment trial in the Netherlands.

It’s designed to let customers pay for online purchases using their mobile phone even if they’re not doing their internet browsing on the phone.