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Undeterred by the lack of official news, or the British weather, Apple fanatic Robert Shoesmith has caught the world's attention, planning to camp outside the Covent Garden Apple store to ensure he's the first Brit to get his hands on the company's fabled iPhone 5 smartphone.Earlier this week the IBTimes caught up with Shoesmith to find out how and more importantly why, the Marketing and PR guru plans to achieve the feat in an exclusive interview.

A new report from the IDC has shown a marked uptake in the number of European smartphone users, with Google's Android operating system accounting for nearly half the region's shipments.

The German Court overseeing Apple's case against Samsung has upheld an injunction against the Korean tech giant, banning the sale of Samsung Galaxy tablets in Germany.

Microsoft is investing millions of dollars to train "hundreds" of new sales staff to boost sales of its ailing Windows Phone operating system.

A new report has emerged suggesting that Apple's iPhone suppliers are producing as many as 150,000 iPhone 5 units per day suggesting the fabled device's launch may not be far off.

The news adds to the growing spread of lawsuits spreading throughout the tech industry.

Reports have emerged suggesting Apple has extended its series of complaints against Galaxy device maker Samsung, now accusing the tech giant of patent violations in Japan.

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A rumour has emerged suggesting that Apple's next entry into its iPad tablet series will house an improved thinner and lighter battery module.

Topshop launches a new iPhone app which allows users to earn discounts and rewards through completing fashion-themed challenges.

New reports have arisen suggesting that Apple has selected two Taiwanese companies to build the 8-megapixel camera used in its next generation iPhone smartphone.

An executive at rival Android tablet maker Lenovo has mounted a fresh attack on Samsung's Galaxy Tab claiming the company only sold a meagre 20,000 out of the one million tablets shipped in 2010.

Apple has revealed new plans to expand its presence in China, opening up two new stores.

Reports suggest that Apple is set to launch the 3G version of its popular iPad 2 tablet in China.

Another fresh, unconfirmed rumour regarding Apple's currently fanciful iPhone has emerged as yet another anonymous retail source has come out of the woodwork claiming Apple plans to have the smartphone in stores this October.

San Francisco police accidentally confirmed suspicions that Apple's "lost item" is a version of its perennially popular iPhone series.

Microsoft has issued a statement denying claims suggesting devices running its Windows 7 mobile operating system are illegally collecting users' location data.

Shiloh and Suri, the celebrity kids are apparently hooked on to their ipads. Shiloh was spotted with the touchscreen Apple gadget as she was heading to the London restaurant, Benihana. A source said: "She was really into the iPad! She looked happy playing with it."

New evidence has arisen indicating that the slew of reports suggesting that an Apple employee had "lost" a prototype of Apple's highly anticipated, though as yet unconfirmed, iPhone 5 smartphone are false.

Square Enix Inc. has promoted Clinton Foy to chief operating officer, tasking the new COO to expand the company's presence in the free-to-play, browser, mobile and "emerging platform" markets.

Following similar claims against Apple's iPhone, fresh allegations have arisen claiming that devices running Microsoft's Windows 7 mobile operating operating system are illegally collecting users' location data.

An unofficial Apple site has issued a fresh report claiming to have discovered a new design image of Apple's mysterious new iPhone handset.

Microsoft has been taken to court for allegedly tracking the location of its mobile customers, even after users have turned off the device's tracking software.

A New Zealand based website has issued a fresh report claiming to have exclusive date on the highly anticipated Apple iPhone 5 smartphone's release date.

Industry analysts have issued fresh reports predicting that Amazon.com's forthcoming tablet device may sell up to five million units in the fourth quarter of 2011, stealing the Apple iPad's title as king of the tablets.

New leaked iPhone images have emerged lending credence to the theory Apple plans to release a new budget version of its iPhone 4 handset, before releasing its truly next-generation iPhone 5 handset.

Motorola has released fresh data regarding its forthcoming Defy+ smartphone, pegging it for a September release and leading many analysts to question whether it will be able to compete with the slew of confirmed and rumoured devices sharing its release window.

Following reports that Apple is set to release a new budget version of its iPhone 4, Samsung has revealed new plans to launch a series of affordable devices under its Galaxy banner.

Apple is currently developing a new 8GB budget version of its current iPhone 4 handset, company sources say.

Following a slew of recent "leaks" from Chinese manufacturers another batch of iPhone 5 component photos has emerged, this time pertaining to the device's camera and battery.