FT’s new web app bypasses need for iTunes

The Financial Times on Tuesday launches a web-based application for smartphones and tablet computers, allowing it to bypass Apple’s iTunes Store, Google’s Android Market and other distributors to secure a direct relationship with readers.

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Apple pins its hopes on the iCloud as users drift away from computers

Steve Jobs launched a slew of new services on Monday evening, including an online music offering that promises to let people listen to songs bought online on any Apple device with an internet connection.

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Twitter invited to talk to privacy committee

Twitter executives will be asked to give evidence to a parliamentary committee looking into injunctions and privacy issues.

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Embattled Nokia hit by profit warning

Nokia shares tumbled almost 18 per cent on Tuesday after the Finnish mobile phone maker issued a profit warning, heightening investor concern over the future of Europe’s biggest technology company.

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Steve Jobs to unveil 'iCloud', Mac OS X Lion and iOS 5 at WWDC

Apple made a rare pre-announcement confirming the new software – and speaker – at next week's annual developer conference. Will the iPhone 5 be there too?

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Intel's Ultrabook signals first steps into mobile

Intel executive vice-president Sean Maloney tells Jack Schofield about how the company is targeting ARM and Apple with plans for mobile chips

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Data is key for multi-platform content, says Channel 4 CEO

Data will play a more pivotal role in the evolution of multi-platform content, and will help broadcasters navigate the new era of convergence.

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Google pursues bigger slice of digital display ad market

Google has predicted a tenfold increase in non-search online ad spend over the next few years, according to reports.

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Government makes fresh social media push for Big Society

The Government is to relaunch its Big Society project with a renewed focus on social networks and mobile to increase awareness.

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Social media gossip makes privacy laws unsustainable, says Cameron

David Cameron has said social media is rendering the current state of privacy law unsustainable.

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Samsung readies campaign for connected-TV range

Samsung is to run a £7m cross-platform marketing campaign for its range of web-connected Smart TVs.

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LinkedIn prepares for US flotation

Business site expected to raise about $146m as it becomes first major western social network to go public

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Google music service to take on Amazon and Apple

Music Beta by Google, to be announced at I/O developer conference, will be cloud-based and run on Android devices

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Microsoft's $8bn Skype deal shocks analysts

Business experts question whether internet phone service Skype could be worth price after recording losses last year

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Twitter user reveals alleged details of secret injunctions

Pressure intensifies to identify people who have taken out gagging orders to protect their reputations or privacy

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Apple has toppled Google as the world's most valuable brand

Apple catapults to the summit of top 100 global brands with an 84% increase in its estimated value to $153bn (£93bn)

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iPad gets more tactile book apps

Our Choice and Gems and Jewels forge new paths for the publishing world on touchscreen tablets.

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Hollywood in turmoil as DVD sales drop and downloads steal the show

Online rental and streaming saw the DVD market plunge by 20% in the first quarter of this year.

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Spotify launches Apple iTunes 'rival'

New application will synch tracks from computers to iPods, iPhones and Androids and allow users to buy MP3 bundles

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Facebook set to be worth ‘$100 billion’ next year

Facebook could be worth $100bn by spring next year, after 2011 profits ‘exceed expectations’, according to people close to the fastest growing social network.

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