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Gaming company PopCap warns of job cuts

Mobile and social gaming company PopCap, which joined EA last year, has warned that around 50 US-based employees will lose their jobs as the result of a reorganisation.

An ‘exploratory consultation’ is also evaluating the future of the company’s Dublin office.

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Google Play gift cards launch in the USA

Google is following Apple and Facebook by launching gift cards that can be bought from major retailers.

Android smartphone and tablet users can now pay for purchases with Google Play gift cards, although they’re currently only available in the United States.

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Nikon announces a new Android-powered compact camera

Nikon announces a new Android-powered compact camera

Long-established camera manufacturer Nikon has announced a new compact camera that uses the Android operating system.

The COOLPIX S800c includes WiFi connectivity and access to the Google Play application store alongside a 10x optical zoom lens and 16-megapixel sensor. It’s also equipped with a 3.5-inch touchscreen, built-in GPS and high-definition video recording.

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Truphone falls foul of ASA with 'truly global' Tru SIM claim

Truphone, which offers an international mobile phone service with its Tru SIM as well as a mobile VoIP application, has had a complaint against it upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority.

Its online claim describing the Tru SIM as saving money “wherever you are in the world” and describing the product as “the truly global SIM” was challenged by a complainant who said the service wasn’t available in some parts of the world.

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4G for the UK this year, contract confusion for customers... and much more

Podcast - 22nd August 2012

We start this week's edition of The Fonecast with confirmation that 4G coverage will be launched in the UK this year, thanks to Everything Everywhere.

However, all's not well in the world of mobile retail - as mystery shopping by a consumer organisation reports widespread misinformation from sales staff.

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