Developers to get slicker route to market with two new distribution channels for BlackBerry applications

Avenir, Fone Logistics, Hugh Symons, MoCo and Redstone promoted from old Advance club in recognition of reduced churn, higher-ARPU deliveries

T-Mobile axes two thirds of its independent dealer base in one fell swoop, in comprehensive channel review. Move follows termination of Fone Logistics’ distribution account last week

Vodafone and O2 get Xperia X1 at UK launch, although Sony Ericsson admits the Windows Mobile device is pitched to the US market primarily

Social networking site teams up with Shazam to release mobile version optimised for Google’s Android platform

Symbian talks up developer credentials and unveils Symbian Analysis Workbench (SAW)

LG records significant increase in handset shipments quarter-on-quarter

Apple chief Steve Jobs claims iPhone is out-selling BlackBerry

Waste processing section of Chessington accessories distributor Genuine Solutions has evolved into its own company, as the likes of Carphone Warehouse and Superdrug sign up

Vodafone and Visa Europe claim success in mobile advertising trials