News archive: Downloads

With the advent of high speed mobile phone technologies such as HSDPA, it’s not quicker and easier than ever to download music and videos to your mobile phone.

Our mobile phone downloads news section will keep you abreast of all the best downloads and subscription services to help you get the most from your handset.

South Korea to close Android app market?

Posted 15th March 2010 by Matt Dixon

Google's Android phone download service might be closed by South Korean authorities due to perceived lax regulations.
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Weather app kickstarts smartphone botnet

Posted 11th March 2010 by Matt Dixon

Online security experts have deliberately tricked smartphone owners into initiating a malicious network.
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Nokia hit with navigation complaint

Posted 11th March 2010 by Matt Dixon

Nokia's monopoly over free navigation has been attacked by failed rivals.
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Android phones Swype typing app in beta stage

Posted 11th March 2010 by Matt Dixon

Swype software is now available in beta testing form for anyone to try out.
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iPhone third-party BBC app blocked

Posted 9th March 2010 by Matt Dixon

The BBC has put a stop to an iPhone app that would have given access to extensive content.
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MeeGo confirmed for Orange

Posted 8th March 2010 by Matt Dixon

Orange and chip manufacturer Intel have formed a partnership to offer the MeeGo platform.
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iPhone gets Google Buzz

Posted 8th March 2010 by Matt Dixon

A savvy developer has created an app that allows iPhone owners to check out Google Buzz.
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Movie streaming developed for Nokia Ovi Store

Posted 5th March 2010 by Matt Dixon

Nokia is in the process of testing its new movie download service on the Ovi Store.
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Android developers encouraged with free phones

Posted 4th March 2010 by Matt Dixon

Google is attempting to bring developers together with mobile gifts.
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Skype makes the leap to Nokia phones

Posted 4th March 2010 by Matt Dixon

A new version of the Skype app for Nokia's smartphones has arrived.
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Nokia Ovi Store downloads surpass 1.5 million daily

Posted 4th March 2010 by Matt Dixon

Nokia has proudly announced that its Ovi Store service is gaining significant traction.
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iPhone boasts more books than games

Posted 4th March 2010 by Matt Dixon

New figures prove that the number of books for the iPhone outranks the games total.
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iPlayer landing on BlackBerrys

Posted 3rd March 2010 by Matt Dixon

The BBC has announced the launch of iPlayer for BlackBerry smartphones.
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Android phone app developer racks up huge profits

Posted 3rd March 2010 by Matt Dixon

A lone developer has reported strong sales for his Android app.
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Palm Pre owners to get free EA games

Posted 2nd March 2010 by Matt Dixon

UK owners of the Palm Pre smartphone can enjoy a selection of free games from EA.
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Ovi services absorb Nokia Music

Posted 2nd March 2010 by Matt Dixon

The consolidation of Nokia's mobile phone services continues with the re-branding of Nokia Music.
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Blanket Android phones update proposed

Posted 2nd March 2010 by Matt Dixon

Android-based smartphones in the USA will get the 2.1 update soon.
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Adult iPhone app store planned

Posted 26th February 2010 by Matt Dixon

Apple could create a separate service for explicit apps rather than banning them.
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Nokia Ovi Maps coming to Android & Winmo phones

Posted 26th February 2010 by Matt Dixon

Nokia is planning to bring its Ovi Maps app to WinMo and Android smartphones.
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iPhone App Store growth exceeded by Android Market

Posted 25th February 2010 by Matt Dixon

Android's app library is expanding faster than the Apple App Store.
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