Telecoms and IT News

Mandelson: business secretary introduces legislation

Heavy fines and new powers for Secretary of State confirmed in Digital Economy Bill

by Jennifer Whitehead, Brand Republic 20-Nov-09, 14:30

LONDON - The government is to update copyright laws in a bid to provide greater protection for the creative industries as part of the Digital Economy Bill published today.

Wired: Conde Nast works on digital version

Conde Nast plans to put magazines on Apple's Tablet

by Staff, Brand Republic, 19-Nov-09, 11:20

LONDON - Conde Nast has added to the speculation that Apple is developing a tablet device after it said it was working on a digital version of Wired magazine for the secret device as well as most of its other titles.

Rough Guides creates destination guides for Vodafone App store

by Staff, Brand Republic, 18-Nov-09, 10:10

LONDON - Travel guide publisher Rough Guides is making some of its content available on mobiles via the Vodafone 360 Apps Shop.

Bauer Media: launching first iPhone apps

Bauer Media unveils its debut iPhone apps for three brands

by John Reynolds, mediaweek.co.uk , 17-Nov-09, 11:32

LONDON - Bauer Media is to launch its first iPhone applications, for its Empire, Kiss and Parker's brands.

3: launches Seriously Social competition

Seriously Social competition from 3 mobile launches on Facebook

by Jacquie Bowser, Brand Republic, 17-Nov-09, 08:00

LONDON - Mobile network 3 has launched the second of its Seriously Social competitions on Facebook, giving entrants the chance to win £30,000 to organise and host their own dream party.

MEN launches free iPhone app

by Maisie McCabe, mediaweek.co.uk , 12-Nov-09, 15:45

LONDON - MEN Media, publisher of the Manchester Evening News, has launched a free MEN application for the Apple iPhone.

O2 targets gig-goers with digital experiential activity at Academy venues

by Staff, Brand Republic, 12-Nov-09, 11:00

LONDON - O2 is to remind gig-goers attending shows at the recently rebranded Academy venues just who the sponsor is, with the installation of Snapbooth screens.