The lawsuit that Apple filed on Tuesday against HTC, the mobile handset maker, opens up a lot of questions about the future of Android phones like the Nexus One and the cellphone market in general.

But it could also have an effect on consumers, specifically those who have purchased HTC Android phones.

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In a world obsessed by accuracy, human beings are the weakest link. We’ve invented machines that are more precise than we can relate to. It’s a Clock attempts to humanise the measurement of time by providing us with a scale more suited to the realities of life. Instead of giving you the exact time, the app says “It’s nearly eight thirty.” Wonderfully simple. See also the app site for more info.
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Tesco are getting ahead of the game by allowing their customers with iPhone’s to have their free Tesco Club Card application, this isn’t rocket science, its merely allowing the consumer to use a device they already carry instead of having to remember to bring their club card each time they shop. I hope other brands follow suit and see the potential of mobile.

Check out the branded puma mobile below.

The Puma Phone (as it’s called) is a lightweight little guy that boasts an integrated solar cell for charging and charge indicator to let you know how you’re doing on juice, a QVGA TFT 2.8-inch capacative touchscreen, plus a 3.2 megapixel cam with LED flash and 6x zoom. It also packs in GPS, a compass and geotagging, plus it’s got a host of ’sporty’ features (pedometer, stopwatch and GPS tracker)… if you’re into an active lifestyle.

More information and the press release on engadget

Berlin and London-based iCharge wants to democratise the ability to accept credit card payments in person through an add-on device for smartphones and the startup’s accompanying application and service that taps into established payment gateways. The result is that any sized retailer – from someone self-employed, an independent shop owner or small trader – can take payment by credit card using just an iPhone or handset running Google’s Android.

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