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Having been dethroned as king of the phone makers, Nokia has put all its eggs in one basket, tying its future to Microsoft's underdog Windows Phone OS, tech analysts say.

Anyone with a SmartCover or set of magnets can break into an iPad 2, view emails, contacts and delete applications, even when it is passcode-protected.

Following the massive data outage earlier this month, BlackBerry manufacturer Research In Motion is now facing legal action over its newly announced BBX operating system.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg could be set to pay a hefty €100,000 (£87,000) fine after it was discovered that the social networking site was holding data that users had deleted.

Walter Isaacson's forthcoming biography of Apple's iconic co-founder Steve Jobs revealed that the i-series of devices creator stalled his surgery, believing alternative treatments could cure his cancer.

New MacBook Pros could be released next week, following reports last week of limited stock of the current models, and new part numbers leaked.

Quotes taken from Walter Isaacson's forthcoming authorized biography of Steve Jobs reveal that the tech guru died after, against all medical advice, he continued working to "destroy Android."

Reports have emerged suggesting industry sources have confirmed that Microsoft's fabled next generation Xbox 720 and Sony's PlayStation 4 are currently in development, set for a 2013 release.

Google has revealed that a staggering 3.4 billion photographs have been uploaded to its social network Google+ in the first 100 days since the site opened to the public.

Reports have emerged suggesting Sony Ericsson is set to upgrade its Xperia range of devices to Google's new Ice Cream Sandwich operating system sooner rather than later.

Analysts have highlighted three key "screw-ups" under CEO Steve Ballmer's watch as pivotal moments that led to Apple and Google's current dominance of markets most expected to be held by Microsoft.

By default the voice-controlled personal assistant Siri on the iPhone 4S gives access to contact details, calendars and allows calls to be made and messages sent, even when the phone is passcode protected.

Following Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's recent anti-Android rant, analysts have voiced support for the notion that the fight for smartphone supremacy is a two-horse-race -- between Android Ice Cream Sandwich and iOS 5.

With Microsoft's quarterly earnings report arriving imminently, critics and analysts have come to question whether the company's recently released Windows Phone Mango OS will be able to compete with Apple and Google's new operating systems.

Alarm bells should be ringing yet again at BlackBerry, as a major high street store has slashed the price of the PlayBook tablet by £150.

A memorial for to Steve Jobs was held at Apple's Cupertino headquarters yesterday, with CEO Tim Cook among speakers who addressed a mass of employees.

Following the release of the iPhone 4S and iOS 5 last week, it has been the personal voice-activated assistant Siri that has captured the headlines. Siri is only available on the new iPhone 4S, leaving owners of older models in the dark, so here at the IBTimes we've found a few alternatives to bring Siri to your older iPhone.

Shares in Debenhams were up on the FTSE 250 in morning trading after the retailer reported a double-digit rise in pre tax profit in the full year ended 3 September 2011.

Shares in British banks were down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading as uncertainty continued to hover over the eurozone debt crisis.

Within days of each, other both Motorola and Samsung have announced two new Android smartphones, both set to use Google's new Ice Cream Sandwich, capable of taking on Apple's already record-breaking iPhone 4S.

Google's answer to Apple's iOS 5, Android Ice Cream Sandwich is finally here, so to celebrate the IBTimes is treating you, the lucky reader, to the new Android version's official launch trailer, breaking down the key features contained within.

The IB Times has learnt exclusively that the 'FastRa1n' tool, which claims to offer an untethered jailbreak for iOS 5 devices, is a fake.

Apple has reportedly received screens measuring 7.85 inches and offering the same 1024x768 resolution of the iPad 2, raising suggestions that an 'iPad Mini' might be announced early next year.

Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer has hit out at the “complicated” Google-made Android mobile operating system, saying that only “computer scientists” could figure out how to use one.

Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation Vita will be released in the UK and America on February 22, and will be priced at £229.99 for the Wi-Fi model and £279.99 for the Wi-Fi and 3G version.

Motorola has announced the return of its renowned RAZR brand, with a new 4.3 inch touchscreen phone set to be released worldwide in November.

Beats by Dr. Dre headphones might be opening a specialist store in London's trendy Shoreditch, following the brand's success in coming from America to the UK.

While not boasting the 200 new features Apple's recently released iOS 5 houses, Google's new Android Ice Cream Sandwich does pack several new features, indicating it will at the very least give Apple's OS a run for its money this November.

Twitter yesterday vowed to keep the anonymity of its users and to ensure a full service was always available, even during times of unrest.