Devices October 3, 2013 The Times to scrap BlackBerry apps The BlackBerry apps for UK newspapers The Times and The Sunday Times are to be scrapped due to a lack of interest from readers, reports Reuters. By Tim Ferguson
October 3, 2013 NFC-based social currency set for Valencia launch Local businesses in the Ruzafa district of Spanish city Valencia are set to launch a social currency that will use NFC to transmit funds between smartphones or cards, according to NFC World. By Richard Handford
October 3, 2013 Mopay strikes billing deal with Telefonica Digital Mopay has announced a partnership with operator group Telefonica Digital to offer carrier billing to its subscribers. Under the agreement, Mopay will gain access to Telefonica’s Bluevia billing platform so it can implement its service. By Richard Handford
Operators Telefonica October 3, 2013 O2/3 Ireland merger decision due from EC in November The European Commission is to make a decision about whether to approve the €850 million tie-up between 3 Ireland and O2 Ireland by 6 November. By Tim Ferguson
Regulation October 3, 2013 Ofcom unveils UK “white space” trialists Ofcom, the UK telecoms regulator, says around 20 public and private firms will be taking part in Europe’s first big trial of ‘white space’ technology in different parts of the UK over the next six months. By Ken Wieland
North America Operators Sub-Saharan Africa Verizon Vodafone October 3, 2013 Vodafone CFO departure to spark reshuffle Vodafone Group said that Andy Halford, its CFO (pictured), is to leave next year, sparking a reshuffle among senior executives at the company. By Steve Costello
Apple Devices Nokia RAN Vendors Samsung October 3, 2013 Samsung criticised over possible confidential data leak Samsung has fallen foul of a US court, over its handling of confidential information concerning agreements between parties including Apple and Nokia. By Steve Costello