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iPhone models have worst antenna signal: Nordic study

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 16:15:07 +0200

In a major Nordic study, Apple’s iPhone 6S landed at the bottom of the pile when it comes to call quality and range – especially for those who hold their phones in their left hand.

Swedish Ericsson and Apple settle patent row

Mon, 21 Dec 2015 11:57:26 +0100

Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson has reached a global licensing agreement with Apple that settles several earlier patent disputes between the two companies, the Swedish firm announced on Monday.

Sweden's Ericsson in showdown with Apple

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 15:49:00 +0100

Swedish telecoms equipment maker Ericsson has filed a complaint against Apple in a US court over the iconic American brand's use of its technology in iPhones and other wireless devices.

New smartphone app for Sweden's high flyers

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:43:00 +0200

Swedish airport operator Swedavia has launched a new app for all of its ten airports across the country, allowing users to keep an eye on real-time arrival and departure changes, book parking in advance, and even check in on Facebook.

Apple glitch wipes Gothenburg off the map

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:24:00 +0200

Several Swedish towns and islands are missing from Apple maps - the service that has replaced Google maps in Apple's new operating system, iOS 6.

Sweden mulls law on kids' phone spending

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:12:00 +0200

The Swedish government said Wednesday it was considering introducing a law to prevent children from emptying their parents' bank accounts in just a few clicks when playing with their smartphones.

'Exploding iPhone' leaves Swedish man in shock

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:30:00 +0200

An ex-Volvo engineer in Sweden who recently tried to change the battery on his iPhone got a shock and lost a tooth after the popular Apple smartphone exploded and caught fire.

Spotify launches new app for Apple's iPad

Wed, 02 May 2012 17:38:00 +0200

Spotify has released its long-anticipated iPad app, allowing users to access the hit Swedish digital music service via an interface tailored to Apple's popular tablet computer.

Blackberry looks to crack Swedish smartphone market

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:14:00 +0100

Canadian telecom giant RIM is trying to break into the Scandinavian market and make consumers choose the Blackberry instead of the highly popular iPhone.

Teen uses 'Zlatan' move to swipe cop's iPhone

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:29:00 +0100

A Spanish teenager was recently charged with theft after being caught with a stolen mobile iPhone, pick-pocketed from a Swedish police officer while showing off a Zlatan Ibrahimovic football move.

Swedes pioneer new 'Spotify for e-books'

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:35:00 +0200

Following in the footsteps of Swedish streaming music service Spotify, a group of tech entrepreneurs believe they've found a similar solution that could revolutionise the book market, The Local's Geoff Mortimore discovers.

Swedish alcohol monopoly launches 'booze camera' iPhone app

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:14:00 +0200

Drunken Swedes can now record their boozed-up antics with a new iPhone app launched on Monday by a subsidiary of the country's state-owned alcohol monopoly.

Swedes' app choices reveal where they live

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:25:00 +0200

One in three Swedes use apps in their mobile phones this summer, but the favourites differ depending on where you are in the country, according to a survey carried out by market research company Sifo for telecommunications firm Tele2.

Swedish media firm launches apps for kids

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:01:00 +0100

Swedish media giant Bonnier has launched its first Ipad applications aimed at pre-school children and intended for the international market.

Apple Sweden rides iPhone popularity wave

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:51:00 +0100

US technology giant Apple has reported a boom in Swedish sales for the 2010 financial year, with the popularity of iPhone behind the buoyant figures.

Swedish iPhone app saves US teen's life

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 16:49:00 +0100

An iPhone app developed by a Swedish doctor has been credited with saving the life of a young American basketball player.

Teacher sacked for schoolgirl rape Tweet

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:08:00 +0200

A preschool teacher in Gothenburg in western Sweden has been fired after he Tweeted about wanting to rape little girls.

Apple's iPad set to land in Sweden in November

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:33:00 +0200

Apple plans to launch its iPad tablet computer in Sweden in November, according to media reports, but the company's choice of mobile operator remains unclear.

Swede sought for selling phony iPhones

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 17:44:00 +0200

An Uppsala businessman suspected of having imported more than 1,400 counterfeit iPhones from China and sold them to telecom operators in Sweden is under investigation for fraud.

Swedish TV giant eyes Apple with web campaign

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:04:00 +0100

Swedish public service broadcaster Sveriges Television (SVT) is hoping to secure a speedy approval of its iPhone application by launching a guerrilla campaign aimed directly at Apple CEO Steve Jobs.