Vodafone Group has taken a controlling stake in Invitation Digital Limited, the parent company of mobile coupon provider Vouchercloud. It now has a 57% stake in IDL, having originally taken a 21% stake in May last year.

The news came as Vouchercloud expanded beyond the UK into Ireland. Further country launches, along with details of Vouchercloud integration into Vodafone m-commerce activities, are expected in the future.

Facebook’s App Center, which the company describes as ‘a new place to find social apps’, has now launched on the Facebook web site and via its iOS and Android mobile apps. Announced last month, the App Center is currently only available to customers in the USA.

The App Center features existing Facebook-friendly mobile and web apps as well as new apps. Currently over 600 apps are available, with the service offering personalised recommendations.

James Rosewell reports from Over The Air 2012 in today's podcast.

The event, which took place on 1st and 2nd June 2012 at Bletchley Park, attracted around 600 mobile developers and designers to celebrate all things mobile.

Corning Incorporated, the company behind the tough ‘Gorilla Glass’ used on many mobile phones, has launched a new flexible glass that it’s calling Corning Willow Glass.

The new material can be ‘wrapped’ around a device and processed at high temperatures, making it suitable for smartphones, tablets, notebook computers and ‘smart surfaces’ such as touch-controlled walls.

Microsoft has revealed a new application that’ll bring entertainment from its Xbox gaming console to other devices. Xbox SmartGlass will launch later this year for Windows 8 devices and Windows Phone handsets.

For example, it’ll be possible to browse the web on your Xbox while using your mobile device as a remote control. Similarly, bonus features from TV shows could appear on your smartphone or tablet while you’re watching your television.