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BlackBerry PlayBook raises the bar
RIM’s new tablet is light, nimble, powerful and has enough features to tempt the most hardened Apple fan
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Roberson to lead HTC in UK & Ireland
Everything Everywhere director of devices Phil Roberson to assume new role in October and will replace Jon French, who has moved to a new role at the handset manufacturer
Consortium including Apple and RIM wins $4.5bn patent auction
Consortium of six firms buys intellectual property from bankrupt Nortel likely to help in ongoing patent wars between smartphone and tablet makers, but Google and Intel lose out
Data Select beats rivals to LG Optimus 3D deal
Distributor says it has scooped exclusive rights ahead of 20:20 and Brightstar to distribute new LG device across the UK from July 8
Orange to refresh prepay tariffs and rewards
Rewards for users on prepay plans revised while call and text message charges rise slightly
T-Mobile in summer unlimited mobile web promotion
Customers signing up to 24 month tariffs between July 1 and September 30 that cost £25.54 or more will receive unlimited mobile internet for the duration of their plan
Three launches mobile private network service
New offering which operator says is a UK first allows customers greater control over their information when out of the office
ANOVO awarded Strong Digital TV contract
Repair and service company to manage manufacturer’s pre- and after-sales service as well as warranties for its Thompson branded set-top boxes
Lycamobile sponsors Formula 2 driver
MVNO’s branding will cover Indian racer Parthiva Sureshwaren’s overalls and car as it looks to further connect with customers
Focused on the future
It’s been two years since Mobile News visited telecom dealer Focus Group, and much has changed. Michael Garwood heads south to discuss re-brands, relocation, expansion and ambitious B2B targets