Podcast - 27th November 2013
This week we're talking about two big announcements from BlackBerry: a luxury smartphone and some major management changes.
We also discuss the latest Samsung/Apple patent ruling, Vodafone's new mobile wallet, Android licensing, Doro's anti-virus deal, BYOD and the rise of the 'selfie'.
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Carphone Warehouse Group plc has published an interim management statement for the first quarter of its financial year, which ran until 29th June.
Like-for-like sales at its CPW Europe business were up 10.6% year-on-year, while total connections were up 6.0% to 2.11 million.
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Podcast - 3rd July 2013
In our podcast this week we're discussing the new SmartWatch from Sony, talking about Firefox OS smartphones and contemplating Vodafone's partnership with Sainsbury's.
We're also looking at complaint figures, roaming charges, pay as you go pricing, joint ventures, BlackBerry's recent results and the future of Windows Phone.
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Good news from Sony Mobile, bad news from BlackBerry
Mark Bridge writes:
I don’t know about you but I’m delighted to see Sony Mobile getting plenty of coverage for its new smart watch and giant smartphone. The company’s impressive presence at Mobile World Congress 2013 showed plenty of promise... and I’d say it’s now delivering.
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Carphone Warehouse has completed its planned acquisition of Best Buy’s 50% share of the CPW Europe business, bringing an end to the joint retail venture.
From next month’s AGM, Andrew Harrison is stepping up to become CEO of the Carphone Warehouse Group. Roger Taylor, current Group CEO, will become deputy chairman.
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