Apple 'to launch tablet next year'
Apple will be launching a touch-screen device in the first half of next year, costing between $500 and $700, according to reports.  The device will have a screen of 7-10 inches according to respected Apple analyst, Gene Munster.
Times Online

Twitter hit with phishing attacks
Twitter users were hit by two phishing scams on Thursday, with users believing friends were directing them to a ‘funny blog’ instead had their accounts taken over and used as a springboard to attack other users.  Twitter users are unable to identify fake websites because the length of messages restricts them from seeing the website destination until they arrive at the site.
Macworld

Panasonic to launch Android phone into Europe
Panasonic is looking to enter into the European mobile market next year with a new handset release. However, rather than launch with a propriety operating system or a third party model the company is looking to join the Android market with a range of phones
Mobile Choice UK

Google Chrome update brings speedier browsing
Google Chrome has been given a significant update, released as a download, just eight months after the original Google Chrome browser was released. The revised version of the web browser is said to improve browsing speeds by up to 30% due to changes made to the V8 JavaScript engine Google uses for managing web downloads
Tech Radar

BBC shows 'could be shown in their entirety on YouTube'
Talks are underway between YouTube and BBC Worldwide, that could see shows become available on the site in their entirety. If the deal is struck, viewers will be able to for the first time access former BBC shows in full, as opposed to short clips, for an open ended period
Telegrah.co.uk

Air Force reassures on GPS reliability
The Air Force has reassured the world that its GPS will be working well for a long time to come following a review stating that new satellites were not being launched fast enough to replace old and faulty ones. The Air Force has said that 24 satellites are currently operational and others can be activated as needed
VNUNet.com

Sony eyes smile, smirk-controlled music phone
Sony Ericsson has announced plans to release devices that changes music tracks according to facial expressions. The firm’s idea appears to be based around an automatic playlist compilation that will select tracks according to whether you’re smiling, frowning or weeping
Reg Hardware

BlackBerry Storm 2 Gets The Hands-on Treatment
The second generation Storm has appeared on Engadget, increasing speculation that the device will be launched alongside the iPhone and Palm Pre for the summer.  Additions include a 3.2 megapixel camera, USB charger, and Wi-Fi though not mentioned is still widely predicted.
T3

Motorola to market the Morrison mobile phone
There are reports that Motorola is working on another mobile phone that will support the Android that will accompany ‘Bigfoot’ and Calgary.  The new design will be Motorola’s fifth handset to support the Android operating system.  It will feature a touch screen with sliding chassis, and a three row QWERTY keyboard and may be released as early as November.
Mobile Choice UK