Gmail for Android v2.3.5 update lets you pick what labels to sync, assign them custom ringtones

After yesterdays update for Google Maps for Android, today it’s Gmail’s turn – the updated Android app now boasts better performance, can save bandwidth by syncing only priority email, and gives you fine-grained control over notifications. The sticky message actions (commonly used actions that are always visible at the top of the screen, even when [...] Read More →

BSkyB wins 174,000 new broadband subscribers

BSkyB has reported a surge in its broadband business in yearly results, taking its subscriber base to 711,000. Read More →

Government axes 376 more websites

The government has axed nearly half of its websites since June last year, following recommendations that all digital public services should be under one URL. Read More →

Barclays online banking customers unable to log into accounts due to high traffic

Some Barclays customers have experienced slow response times and login problems, but the bank has promised a solution. Read More →

Google Apps meets US federal security standards, says Unisys

Google Apps for Government exceeds US federal information security requirements, according to IT services firm Unisys.  Read More →

Cabinet Office calls for government departments to move to shared services model

The Cabinet Office has released guidelines on how central government departments could accelerate the move to shared services as a means of cost cutting.  Read More →

Zeus Trojan distribution campaign targets RSA SecurID customers

Security researchers are warning about a new e-mail-based malware distribution campaign targeting customers of RSA's SecurID tokens.  Read More →

Oracle releases Java Standard Edition 7

Oracle has released its first major update to the Java platform since acquiring Sun Microsystems. Read More →

Probation staff spend majority of time on admin due to inadequate IT systems

The Probation Service has inadequate IT systems, which have contributed to staff spending three-quarters of their time on administrative tasks, says a report by MPs. Read More →

Apple and Samsung overtake Nokia as worldwide smartphone shipments grow 76%

Nokia's woes continue as Apple and Samsung overtake the Finnish giant to become the largest global smartphone manufacturers, according to analyst figures.  Read More →