Say what you like about the iPhone, but it's completely revolutionised the smartphone market. And not just for consumers. It's scared the bejeezus out of the mobile networks as well as handset makers like Nokia and Motorola. more...

Handset vendors, LG, Samsung and Sony Ericsson have ganged up with major networks including Orange, O2 and Vodafone to create a cross-platform alternative to Apple's wildly successful App Store for the iPhone. Together the group's members claim they have 3 billion customers. more...