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Samsung starts ordering 5.8-inch smartphone panels

Samsung starts ordering 5.8-inch smartphone panels

NEWS

Samsung plans to go big with its next mid-range smartphone.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Apr 12th 2013 at 10:48AM
Office of Fair Trading to investigate in-app purchases

Office of Fair Trading to investigate in-app purchases

NEWS

The OFT has announced it is to investigate free smartphone and online games that offer in-app purchases.

Greg Lockley
by Greg Lockley
on Apr 12th 2013 at 10:28AM
PCR top stories of the week

PCR top stories of the week

NEWS

We take a look at some of the most talked about stories of the week, including the recent boost in games retail and a full list of saved HMV stores.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Apr 12th 2013 at 10:18AM
Google Map Maker extended to the UK

Google Map Maker extended to the UK

NEWS

Google Maps users in the UK will be able to help provide detailed local information to the service.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Apr 11th 2013 at 3:03PM

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Global PC sales see biggest fall since IDC started tracking shipments in 1994

Global PC sales see biggest fall since IDC started tracking shipments in 1994

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A new report from research firm IDC has revealed a 14 per cent fall in global PC sales for Q1 2013.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Apr 11th 2013 at 2:24PM
WHSmith sees profits rise despite sales dip

WHSmith sees profits rise despite sales dip

NEWS

WHSmith profit increased five per cent for the six months ending February 28th, 2013. 

by Rob Hutchins
on Apr 11th 2013 at 2:21PM
Gem launches exclusive software bundle for indies

Gem launches exclusive software bundle for indies

NEWS

Gem Distribution, keen to boost indie margins, has unveiled a new exclusive software bundle specially for this sector.

Helen French
by Helen French
on Apr 11th 2013 at 2:07PM
Samsung SSD goes on the road

Samsung SSD goes on the road

NEWS

Last month storage vendor Samsung SSD took its products to the road to get its message out to key distributors and resellers.

Helen French
by Helen French
on Apr 11th 2013 at 12:56PM

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Apple to launch freemium iRadio, says analyst

Apple to launch freemium iRadio, says analyst

NEWS

After a meeting with Apple management, Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty has told investors that the firm may debut a new internet-based service.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Apr 11th 2013 at 12:41PM
PCR Boot Camp: Maximise the opportunities offered by the tablet market with Westcoast

PCR Boot Camp: Maximise the opportunities offered by the tablet market with Westcoast

NEWS

Westcoast will be showcasing its range of tablets and tablet accessories at next month’s PCR Boot Camp.

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Apr 11th 2013 at 12:11PM
Ascend G510: Huawei's first UK smartphone launches with Vodafone

Ascend G510: Huawei's first UK smartphone launches with Vodafone

NEWS

Huawei has announced that its big-screened entry-level Ascend G510 smartphone will be on sale in the UK from April 12th.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Apr 11th 2013 at 11:55AM
PCR Boot Camp Partner Spotlight: Westcoast

PCR Boot Camp Partner Spotlight: Westcoast

NEWS

Westcoast's sales and marketing director Alex Tatham tells PCR what his company will be doing at the forthcoming Boot Camp...

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Apr 11th 2013 at 11:47AM

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7-inch Surface on the way

7-inch Surface on the way

NEWS

Microsoft is developing a 7-inch Surface tablet that is expected to go into mass production later this year, reports WSJ.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Apr 11th 2013 at 11:21AM
Microsoft's Adam Orth departs after 'always-on' Twitter outburst

Microsoft's Adam Orth departs after 'always-on' Twitter outburst

NEWS

Microsoft creative director Adam Orth, made infamous for his recent outburst on Twitter regarding always-connected consoles, has left the company.

Helen French
by Helen French
on Apr 11th 2013 at 8:48AM
Stevinson launches analytics firm

Stevinson launches analytics firm

NEWS

Channel veteran Dave Stevinson has created a new firm, GNR, focused on business intelligence and analytics, saying it’s an obvious way for channel firms to gain a genuine, sustainable competitive ...

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Apr 10th 2013 at 5:20PM
SimCity arrives on Mac June 11th

SimCity arrives on Mac June 11th

NEWS

EA's SimCity will make its way onto Mac this summer, and players will receive both Mac and PC versions with one purchase.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Apr 10th 2013 at 3:28PM

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Google Play Music arrives in seven more countries

Google Play Music arrives in seven more countries

NEWS

Google has extended its music service to include a number of additional countries as it looks to compete with the likes of iTunes and Spotify.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Apr 10th 2013 at 2:18PM
PCR Boot Camp: Retail Panel hails trade show as 'perfect focal point for UK channel'

PCR Boot Camp: Retail Panel hails trade show as 'perfect focal point for UK channel'

NEWS

Members of PCR’s Retail Advisory Panel have recommended PCR Boot Camp as an effective trade show for retailers and resellers who wish to improve their business.

Helen French
by Helen French
on Apr 10th 2013 at 2:14PM
Distributor Deals of the Week

Distributor Deals of the Week

NEWS

Some of the biggest deals from the IT and tech channel...

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Apr 10th 2013 at 12:56PM
Apple to start iPad 5 production in July?

Apple to start iPad 5 production in July?

NEWS

DigiTimes has reported that production for the iPad 5 will kick off in July-August 2013.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Apr 10th 2013 at 12:15PM