Sales of smartphone devices soared in the second quarter of 2011, with Android and iOS fueling spectacular 74% year on year growth and sales exceeding more than 100 million units for the quarter, according to new figures. The smartphone boom happened amidst robust worldwide sales of mobile devices of 428.7 million units in 2Q11, up 16.5% on 2Q10.

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If the number of typically low-cost projects on offer is any guide, there's plenty of work for HTML5 and Android developers. But things aren't looking so good for those skilled in various Microsoft technologies.

Annual reports that US stock market listed companies are required to lodged with the SEC (aka Form 20-F) are of necessity pessimistic documents. They are required to list under 'risk factors' almost every conceivable eventuality that could befall a company.

Chances are you or someone you know is carrying around a Linux-powered mobile device in their pocket. Thanks to the clout offered by Google Android is on its way to being the ubiquitous smartphone and tablet platform.

With a focus on drawing together work and play, communications and entertainment and trying to help users avoid the distractions of complexity while using their smartphone, Microsoft unveiled its latest mobile OS, Windows Phone 7. Although the OS has been in public view for several months announcements regarding handsets, carrier partners and Marketplace were made yesterday by Microsoft Australia’s CEO Tracey Fellowes.

New research and forecasting from Gartner suggests that Android will become the dominant mobile operating system in the near future. And while total unit sales will grow for all the players in this increasingly competitive market, Android will move from newcomer to leader in just five years.

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A report from a leading analyst shows smartphone sales surging by 50%. While Symbian, BlackBerry and iPhone saw healthy growth, Google's Android OS is the platform that's really piling on the units.

McAfee has agreed to acquire tenCube, a provider of locate, lock, backup and wipe services for mobile devices.