Mobile giant Nokia has scrapped plans to commercially launch a rival to Groupon, called Nokia Perks.
Tablets will not replace laptops and desktops, but have carved out their own niche relationship with consumers, according to new research from the Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB).
Google's Android Market has passed 10 billion app downloads since its launch in 2008, hitting the milestone achieved by Apple in January.
Starbucks, the coffee chain, is installing a mobile payment system in the form of an iPhone app into 700 of its outlets across the UK and Ireland, following a successful US roll-out.
Nokia is embarking on a major Near Field Communication (NFC) drive with the launch of a platform that is encouraging brands to adopt the swipe technology.
Consumers expecting another leap forward at Apple's latest product launch after rumours of an 'iPhone 5' were left underwhelmed after the tech company unveiled an update to the iPhone 4.
PayPal, the online payment service, has unveiled details of its new mobile payment technology, which will rival Google's Mobile Wallet.
Barclaycard has recruited a digital director as it aims to bolster its mobile services and build on the recent launch of its contactless mobile-payment service.
ESPN, the sports broadcaster, has struck a major sponsorship deal with Bet365 ahead of the launch of its free mobile app, ESPN Goals, which allows consumers access to instant video content from Barclays Premier League matches.
Android is making a big impact on the smartphone market, increasing its market share by 34.5 percentage points in the UK, while rival Nokia's market share for its Symbian platform has slumped to just 10%.