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The Carphone Warehouse analysed
The Times has an in-depth analysis of The Carphone Warehouse today, looking at the company's history, the reasons for its success and the strength of its brand.
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4.4.05 09:26
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Text donations for Breast Cancer charity
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4.4.05 21:44
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New Microsoft software to take on BlackBerry?
It's been reported that the new version of Windows Mobile software for PDAs and smartphones will 'push' email messages to recipients, putting it in competition with BlackBerry devices. Meanwhile, Microsoft say that mobile email on its own isn't important - it's mobile applications that matter.
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5.4.05 08:18
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Was
There's a strong suggestion that the concept of "Toothing" - using Bluetooth to arrange informal sexual liaisons - was a hoax. Discover more here...
This news has caused much delight at online news service Techdirt, where they've always been cynical about Toothing.
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5.4.05 13:42
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Mobile viruses getting smarter
The Washington Post reports on a mobile phone virus that sends itself as a MultiMedia Message (MMS) from an 'infected' handset. The virus can only infect Symbian-based mobile phones and, like all other current mobile viruses, needs to be installed by the unwitting user.
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5.4.05 14:18
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Text message reminders for hospital appointments
A new report shows that forgotten appointments at hospitals can be reduced by up to 30% if patients are sent a text message reminder.
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6.4.05 08:04
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