Apple iPhone 6 suppliers scramble for screens before smartphone release By Tom Phelan A problem with Apple’s supply chain could see the iPhone 6 smartphone launch pushed back due to a scramble to get enough screens ready for the phone’s release.
Gmail smartphone app on Android hacked by US researchers By Tom Phelan Google's Gmail app on Android smartphones has fallen victim to the hacks of US researchers who managed to access Gmail accounts by disguising harmful software as another downloaded app.
BT Dual-Band Wi-Fi Extender 600 By Tom Phelan You know the frustration when the Wi-Fi signal from your brand new router won't reach all the way through your mansion? Well, all's not lost - get a Wi-Fi extender.
Daily Deals: Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7in 8 GB By Tom Phelan A tablet can be a really handy device, so if you don't own one or need a new one, why not consider Samsung's Galaxy Tab 3 - offered for under £100 here.
Opera Mini to take over browser duties on Microsoft Nokia smartphones By Tom Phelan Norwegian software producer (and Google Chrome pretender) Opera has inked a deal with Microsoft that will see it take over the browser building department of the Nokia range of smartphones.
Career focused professionals opt for the Startup Institute By Tom Phelan The Startup Institute, a career accelerator for people looking to work in startups or early-stage technology companies, has announced that instructors from Yelp, Twitter and citysocializer on board.
iPhone and Android users' app-etite wanes, but will enterprises have to scramble for app development? By Tom Phelan A report by Deloitte has highlighted a decline in consumers' mobile app downloads. How will this affect the app development industry?
Met police want compulsory smartphone PINs By Tom Phelan The UK police force has been lobbying Apple and Samsung to instate compulsory PIN locks on smartphones, in a bid to halt thefts of the devices.
Offensive Greggs logo displayed by Google search By Tom Phelan Enter Greggs into Google and you'd expect to see some steaming bread or some tasty pastries, but search today and you'll see something much ruder.
iPhone contact woes aided by Humin app By Tom Phelan Humin is an app that restructures iPhone contacts into a list based on "human" factors, such as time, location and relationships, lending to a more user-attuned experience.
Daily Deals: Acer Aspire XC-605 desktop PC for £379.99 By Tom Phelan Though workers are becoming ever more mobile, sometimes the raw power of desktop PC is required. This Acer model is priced competitively by Dabs.com
Daily Deals: Lenovo G505s AMD Quad-Core 15.6in Laptop for £369.95 By Tom Phelan A decent laptop ain't cheap, so any saving is worth a look. This deal from John Lewis on the Lenovo G505s takes a chunk out of the RRP.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg gets covered in bucket of icy water: Nominates Bill Gates to go next (video) By Tom Phelan The founder of Facebook has filmed himself tipping a bucket of icy water over his head as part of a viral fundraising campaign sweeping the web. He also nominates three tech giants to go next.
Facebook introduces cross-device reporting for ads By Tom Phelan Advertisers will now be able to monitor users' actions across devices, now that Facebook has introduced a "cross-device" function to its Ads Manager.
Daily Deals: Acer 23.8in Wide IPS LED DVI Monitor for £99.99 By Tom Phelan If you sport the classic dual screen setup like we do here at ITProPortal, then you'll know that a decent monitor is important. Here's one for a comforting price.
Thales awarded £3.8m contract for home office security service By Tom Phelan Work on-going between the pair since 2008 on Public Key Infrastructure Shared Service work looks set to continue - at least until 2015's "shared signing service" comes on-stream.
Results day: Will the digital skills gap become a gaping chasm? By Tom Phelan The UK is looking down the barrel of a widening digital skills gap due to rapid expansion of the tech sector and not enough graduates in STEM subjects.
Daily Deals: HP Officejet 6600 wireless inkjet printer for £59.99 By Tom Phelan Do you never get round to printing all those photos on your smartphone? Well, the good folks at PC World are offering this HP all-in-one printer for £25 off the RRP.
Blackphone hits back at DefCon hacker By Tom Phelan Blackphone, having suffered an embarrassing hack at DefCon, has issued two blog posts that explain the vulnerabilities exposed by @TeamAndIRC.
Daily Deals: Kensington Keyfolio Pro iPad Air Case £19.99 By Tom Phelan In today's Daily Deal, unlock the potential of your iPad Air with the elegant and professional-looking Kensington Keyfolio Pro iPad Air Case.
61 per cent of consumers prefer custom online content, data shows By Tom Phelan Recent marketing studies have revealed that, in the eyes of consumers, custom online content is more effective than that which is duplicated or recycled.
Hacker exploits Android and roots Blackphone at DefCon conference By Tom Phelan The Blackphone, billed as a super secure consumer alternative to standard smartphones, has been successfully hacked at the DefCon hacking conference.
Daily Deals: Hitachi HXT12U 42in LED LCD HDTV for £249.99 By Tom Phelan Today's daily deal is a fantastic offer from Argos, saving you over £40 on this Hitachi HDTV.
Mini Cooper to soon feature JustPark easy parking app By Tom Phelan Frustrated drivers take note: JustPark, an app that identifies free parking spaces, is now to grace the dashboard of the Mini and include commercial car parks in its offering.
