Mobile security experts have exposed what is being reported as a major security flaw in Apple's iPhone that allows cyber-criminals to gain control of devices simply by sending a series of text messages, reports The Telegraph.

China Unicom is to expand its trial WCDMA-based 3G network to a further 168 Chinese cities from tomorrow in a bid to catch up with rivals, China Mobile and China Telecom.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer admitted in a briefing with financial analysts yesterday that the software giant has lost ground in the smartphone market over the last 12 months.

Dow Jones Newswires reports that France Telecom yesterday said it would consider bidding for some of the assets owned by Kuwait-based Zain should the company decide to break up its African division.

Motorola has reaffirmed plans to focus on Google's Android platform as it attempts to spearhead a recovery in its handsets division.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Panasonic swung into the red (a net loss of JPY52.98 billion/US$600 million) in its fiscal first quarter ended 30 June as soft demand for electronics and costs related to early retirement programs weighed on its bottom line.

Cellular News reports that Netherlands-based operator KPN is to return some of its 3G spectrum to the telecoms regulator following a court ruling earlier this year.