Topic: Vodafone Group plc

Obama to unveil plan for helping African farmers

Ahead of the G-8 summit, President Obama will unveil a new public-private partnership with DuPont, Monsanto, and Cargill, and almost 20 companies from Africa, to help farmers build local markets and fight hunger.

Solar-powered phones recharge Kenya's conversations

An inexpensive solar cell phone made of recycled materials opens new opportunities for people in rural Kenya.

Teargas on democracy protesters? Bahrain Grand Prix sponsors say 'no problem'

It appears the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix scheduled for this weekend will go on, despite the use of tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters there. Advertisers don't appear worried about any backlash.

Ma Jun helps Chinese find out who's polluting and shame corporations into cleaning up

2012 Goldman Environmental Prize winner Ma Jun enlists ordinary Chinese to help clean up China's pollution.

New iPad runs faster, crisper images, but don't call it iPad3

Apple unveiled a new iPad that's 4G-ready and boasts a quad-core graphics processor. It can be pre-ordered now and will hit stores on March 16.

Verizon, Redbox team up to take on Netflix

Verizon and Red Box will soon roll out a streaming video service, which will compete with Netflix.

Verizon blocks Google Wallet on Galaxy Nexus smartphone

Verizon Wireless says it's waiting to offer better security and user experience. But Verizon's move could thwart Google's bid to turn the new Galaxy Nexus smartphone into the credit card of the future.  

Android Ice Cream Sandwich debuts, but not in U.S.

Android operating system Ice Cream Sandwich arrived in the United Kingdom with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus going on sale there Nov. 17. Verizon says the Android system will arrive in the US before the end of the year.

Galaxy Nexus, Android 4 'Ice Cream Sandwich' revealed

Google unveiled Android 4.0 'Ice Cream Sandwich' as Samsung showed off the Galaxy Nexus, the first Android 4 handset. With the just-announced Droid RAZR, Android enthusiasts have lots to get excited about.

After London riots, some bemoan damage to city's image ahead of 2012 Olympics

Olympians and businessmen express concern that a week of riots have hurt the city's image as a safe, world-class venue for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Stocks are up, Greece is saved!

Stocks rallied with news of a new package of loans for Greece on Thursday. How long can stocks hold on to the good news?

West Africa Rising: Visits by Cameron, Merkel speak to Africa's growing economy

British Prime Minister David Cameron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have been touring the region – and oil-rich Nigeria in particular – to boost free trade and energy partnerships.

West Africa Rising: Mobile-phone banking making slow but steady inroads

Service providers are looking to introduce banking by phone, which revolutionized Kenya, to western Africa. But the lack of a dominant, single provider poses new challenges.

Skype: Dutch House says mobile carriers can't limit its use

Skype users win victory as Dutch House of Representatives passes law that mobile carriers can't block or charge extra for Skype and other alternatives. Senate vote seen as formality.

Sanctions for Syria. But in Bahrain, it's bring on the Grand Prix!

Pay no attention to the human rights violations behind the curtain, Mr. Ecclestone.

Africa is becoming a test lab for mobile phone development

Lessons in innovation that Vodafone learns from its work in sub-Saharan Africa will be applied to its projects around the world.

Verizon rakes in subscribers with help of iPhone

Verizon Wireless added 906,000 wireless subscribers from January to March, which is more than twice as many during the same period last year

Vodafone in Egypt: How tech companies can uphold, not violate, human rights

In carrying out the policies of repressive regimes, multinational telecommunications companies can violate international standards for human rights. Joining a global network committed to ethical uses of technology would help these corporations uphold, rather than undermine, those rights.

Egypt shuts down Internet, rounds up opposition leaders as protests start

Data plans: $30 for unlimited use of Verizon iPhone, but...

Data plans for Verizon iPhone will include an option for unlimited use for $30 a month, Verizon confirms, vowing not to mess up next month's launch. But the unlimited data offer won't last.

4G phones loom, as Verizon tests its new network

4G phones? Verizon Wireless to launch 4G service on Sunday. 4G phones are still TBA.

Samsung smartphone line roars ahead with Galaxy S

Samsung smartphone models reach strong momentum as the company ships 7 million Galaxy S devices. The Samsung smartphone line sent 3 million to the US.

Verizon Wireless refunds $30M-$90M to wireless customers for billing mistakes

Verizon Wireless said most of the 15 million customers affected will receive credits of $2 to $6 on their October or November bills. Some will receive larger sums. Verizon Wireless has said that it stopped charging such fees when a customer started using a data service but then quickly shut it off.

Google Wave: Wave goodbye

Google Wave is no more, Google announced this week.

Google Nexus One goes the way of the Kin

The Nexus One, a smartphone developed by Google, will soon be discontinued in the US.