Microsoft document format challenged
The South African Bureau of Standards sent a letter of protest to industry organizations that held a worldwide ballot on Microsoft's application last month, complaining that the process was poorly conducted and rushed.

A shortcut to mobile TV
LG, the South Korean company, has introduced a phone that simply taps straight into existing TV broadcasts, meaning customers don't have to wait for the industry to develop a special mobile TV network.
- Mobile TV gathers momentum

The guessing game has begun on the next iPhone
Apple faces a new challenge as it prepares to introduce an updated version of the phone next month.
- What awaits the iPhone in Europe?
- Pssst - Want an unlocked phone?
- Apple's sales defy U.S. economic downturn
- RIM fights to keep its edge on smartphones

Sarin leaves Vodafone after 5 turbulent years
Arun Sarin will be replaced by Vittorio Colao, the deputy chief executive of Vodafone, who said he would continue the push to expand into Asia and Africa.
- Vodafone prepares for a new age

Mexico finds medium sends wrong message
The national anthropology institute oversees a vast collection of pyramids, shrines and other attractions, all more than a century old. It also rejects anything seen as exploiting a historical artifact's dignity.

Deutsche Telekom spying admission triggers debate
The German company said it had tracked thousands of phone calls to identify the source of leaks to the news media about the company's internal affairs.
- Greece approves sale of stake in OTE to Deutsche Telekom

MTN search for partner could face obstacles from U.S.
The South African mobile phone operator MTN Group could still face obstacles to any deal from an unlikely corner: U.S. regulators, who prevent American companies from facilitating business in Iran.
- Bharti pursues MTN amid talk of rival bids