Vopium launches iPhone application
Mobile VoIP company Vopium has launched an application for the iPhone powered by mobile VoIP and Wi-Fi. Its new iPhone application enables users to make free and cost-saving international calls at a reduced rate of up to 90% from traditional mobile and landline costs.
Mobile Choice

Starbucks runs mobile coupon loyalty program
Starbucks Coffee in Mexico is running a loyalty program based on 2D bar-code coupons deployed via SMS. The campaign is currently running in Guadalajara and San Luis Potosi, Mexico, but based on the 60 percent mobile coupon redemption rate, it is likely to be expanded.
Mobile Marketer

MMF Singapore gets a live feed
The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) has announced that the industry’s key international event, the Mobile Marketing Forum (MMF), will now be available through live webcast. Launching with the MMF in Singapore on April 28 and 29 it will be the first accessible via a live feed, with the goal of bringing the event to a larger audience both within the region and around the world.
Mobile Business

Government backs 2Mbps broadband
The UK government has signalled its commitment to ensuring everyone in the country has access to broadband speeds of two megabit per second by 2012.
BBC News
 
Nokia launches NFC phone
Nokia has launched an NFC-enabled phone enabling consumers to pay for anything you want by waving it near a reader. The Nokia 6216 is the first phone to have NFC technology integrated on the SIM card.
Electric Pig
 
EU brings end to mobile roaming rip-off
The cost of sending a text message whilst abroad in Europe will fall dramatically in July, costing not more than €.11 instead of the current cost of €.28 per message.  Mobile operators will also be require to bill roaming calls by the second.
PC Advisor

Solid sales help Apple withstand the recession, keeping investors positive
Apple has posted strong results for the last quarter, with profits climbing 15 per cent.  Sales grew to $8.16 billion and while Mac computer sales fell, iPods gained three per cent.
IT Pro
 
MySpace founder steps down
Chris DeWolfe will move to a ‘strategic advisor’ role for the social networking site, stepping down as Chief Executive.  His replacement has not been confirmed, however former Facebook COO Owen Van Natta is a frontrunner for the role.
PC Advisor