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Google has asked Apple to approve a mobile phone version of Google+ for its devices, such as iPhones and iPads. The new social networking site has been an instant success on the internet, with an estimated 10 million people signing up in the first two weeks, when the site was accessible by invitation only. [Read On]

The Sun is the worst UK newspaper in terms of site usability on the iPhone, iPad and internet, according to a report by consultancy Webcredible. [Read On]

The number of Google map queries that come from mobile search devices will permanently overtake those made from desktop computers by next week. [Read On]

Technology research giant Gartner has released its smartphone sales report for the first quarter of 2011 and the figures are striking: Android sales represent more than a third of global smartphone sales for that time period. In total, an impressive 36% of smartphones sold are driven by the Android operating system. [Read On]

A new mobile app is set to transform the way consumers pay for their purchases on the high street. [Read On]

Social networking is usually viewed as the preserve of the young – but that’s all set to change. Gransnet is a new social network launched by the creators of Mumsnet, the massively influential network aimed at the UK’s mums. [Read On]

Never let it be said that SEO scammers aren’t news-aware. Within just four hours of the news of Osama bin Laden’s death going public, SEO poisoning attacks were launched across the internet. [Read On]

Less than 20% of retailers have a mobile commerce strategy in place, according to a new study. [Read On]

More than 30% of Facebook users are aged 9-12, even though the social networking site has a minimum age limit of 13, according to a new report. [Read On]

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has published a new version of its guide to social media best practice, and it’s essential reading for any business that uses social media marketing. [Read On]