Microsoft has announced the planned closure of its application store for Windows Mobile 6 devices.
The Windows Mobile 6.x Marketplace service will no longer be available for application purchases or downloads from 9th May 2012, although any software that’s already been downloaded will keep working.
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As smartphone usage increases worldwide, it’s no surprise to discover that accessories for smartphones are seeing a similar sales increase.
ABI Research has calculated that aftermarket mobile accessory sales will generate $36 billion this year, with smartphones driving $20 billion of this figure.
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Cryptography Research demonstrates Differential Power Analysis, which can be used to reveal encrypted information from a smartphone without ever needing to get hold of the device. Recorded at Mobile World Congress 2012.
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Earlier this year, construction equipment manufacturer JCB and Motorola Mobility produced a special edition of the Motorola DEFY+ smartphone.
Now there’s more news from JCB as it unveils a new generation of JCB Toughphones in partnership with Data Select.
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Wayra, Telefónica’s technology investment scheme, has opened for business in the UK. Launched a year ago in Latin America and Spain, Wayra - which means ‘wind’ in the central Andean language of Quechua - was created to find and nurture the best technology ideas and talent worldwide.
It’s offering UK entrepreneurs an investment of up to €50,000, access to technology expertise within Telefonica & O2 and use of a new state-of-the-art workspace in London.
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