This week's mobile news is being dominated, again, by two of the biggest mobile players, Samsung and Apple. Mainly due to their long-running, but questionable, legal battle (even the judge says – “Why on earth are these proceedings going ahead?" Bennett asked the lawyers in court today. “It's just ridiculous.”). However, figures are impressive; Samsung just reached 10 millions Galaxy S3 units sold while Apple sold more than twice that number with the iPhone in Q3 2012. Sales expectations for the iPhone 5 look enormous and, ultimately, this hides the fact that the biggest event in Mobile this year is definitely the London 2012 Olympics, not the next iPhone…

And for this momentous event your phone will remain your best friend, maybe not to check the transports, (we know it’s going to be a nightmare – check this great article) but for payments, (Visa and NFC) to check the highlights, and to find the location of the next event you’re attending, etc. (http://www.london2012.com/mobileapps/)

Let’s keep an eye on all of this from Friday!

Galaxy S III sales top 10 million – but way more people want the iPhone 5

Date 23rd July, 2012

Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy S III is a hot ticket. In the increasingly crowded smartphone market, Samsung has reportedly managed to sell more than 10 million Galaxy S III smartphones in under two months, according to a recent report from Yonhap News Agency that cited Samsung executive Shin Jong-kyun. A new survey suggests that Samsung’s impressive feat may soon be overshadowed, however, as demand for Apple’s (AAPL) next-generation iPhone reaches impressive heights.

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Apple sold 26m iPhones and 17m iPads in Q3 2012

Date 25th July, 2012

The Company sold 26.0 million iPhones in the quarter, representing 28 percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter. Apple sold 17.0 million iPads during the quarter, an 84 percent unit increase over the year-ago quarter. The Company sold 4.0 million Macs during the quarter, a two percent unit increase over the year-ago quarter.

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iPhone 5 Monopolizes Apple Q3 Earnings Estimates (AAPL)

Date 24th July, 2012

Apple will announce its Q3 2012 earnings report today, where we expect to hear about lower iPhone sales and an overall conservative quarter as Apple must deal with the un-controllable hype around the upcoming iPhone 5. Apple Inc. (AAPL) stock sits just over $600 this morning, a drop from the $644 a share high of weeks past. The current AAPL stock price is nearly $200 more than in September of 2011 on the precipice of what many thought was the iPhone 5 launch.

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UK 4G auction to 'get under way' by end of 2012, but bidding won't start until 2013

Date 24th July, 2012

The long-awaited 4G spectrum auction in the UK will get under way by the end of this year, according to the local regulatory body, Ofcom. Oft-delayed and extensively disputedin advance of even taking place, this auction is a major step toward bringing widespread LTE connectivity to the United Kingdom. Ofcom describes it as the biggest ever auction for mobile services spectrum in the country, noting that it'll add 250MHz to the currently used 333MHz of spectrum.

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Email and search are most popular mobile tasks: infographic

Date 24th July, 2012

More than half of the UK population (52%) now own a smartphone, while tablet penetration now stands at 16%. The findings come from a new study by Deloitte, which also shows that tablet users spend an average of £2.50 per month on apps compared to just 80p for the average smartphone user. The survey also asked people what they most frequently use their smartphones for, with checking email proving to be the most popular activity followed by search and social.

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4G BlackBerry PlayBook to launch this month despite RIM’s torrid tablet past

Date 24th July, 2012

Research In Motion (RIMM) has not found success in the tablet market quite yet. The struggling smartphone vendor crossed over to the tablet space last year with its debut slate, the BlackBerry PlayBook, and it was met with mixed early reviews. There was nothing mixed about the half-billion dollar charge RIM had to take in the third fiscal quarter last year due to unsold PlayBook inventory, however, and RIM would later slash the PlayBook’s price in an effort to move units. In spite of the company’s torrid past with tablets, CEO Thorsten Heins confirmed that a 4G version was still in the works, and now we may finally see it launch later this month.

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Foursquare Rolls Out Its First Big Money-Making Feature: ‘Promoted Updates’

Date 24th July, 2012

Foursquare has revamped the experience of its app from the perspective of its users on both theconsumer and merchant side. And on Wednesday, the company is pulling back the curtains on a long-awaited feature for all Foursquare watchers: Revenue generation. Foursquare is announcing today the pilot launch of “promoted updates,” which will let companies issue messages about deals or available products to Foursquare users.

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A New Kind of Catalog: The 2013 IKEA Catalog App Preview [VIDEO]

Date 18th July, 2012

Every year, the IKEA Catalog inspires people around the world to create homes they love. Now, IKEA is taking the inspiration one step further. This year, the IKEA Catalog is alive with smart ideas, fun stories and beautiful products. Download the IKEA Catalog App for your smartphone or tablet, and scan select pages to unlock films, interactive experiences, photo galleries and more home furnishing inspiration. With this year's IKEA Catalog, there are endless possibilities to make your life at home better.

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London 2012 bans all 3G Hotspots from Olympic Venues

Date 25th July, 2012

“Don’t go bringing 3G hotspots, just stick to the regular smartphone connection you’re used to.” Okay, so maybe that’s not the official line from London, though the message remains the same. Folks traveling to London to witness the spectacle that is the 2012 Olympic Games will have to rely on their customary smartphone connection.

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