The best new Android Apps for business Whilst all the press talk is about Apple and their iPhone4 we mustn't forget that Google's Android Market now features 10,000 apps. Here are our four favourites to help you work smarter, not harder.

eBay & RIM launch eBay Application for BlackBerry eBay application allows sellers to relist items directly within app and buyers can access more information about sellers

Review: The Apple iPad You will have already read a lot about Apple's new iPad, but here at Business Matters we’re concerned with business and gadgets that make our professional lives easier. Could Apple’s iPad really have a useful impact?

The north-south divide in the way businesses communicate A nationwide study has revealed a north-south divide in the way that companies talk to their customers. The poll found that businesses in the south are spearheading a shift towards more digital ways of keeping in touch, whereas in the north, workers are keen to keep it personal and make most calls from their desk or meet up face-to-face.

How to self-publish books for the iPad Everyone has at least one book in them and being a published author really adds to your credibility as a business specialist. Now with the UK launch of the iPad and worldwide sales of the device hitting two million now is perfect time to create your very own e-book sold on iTunes.

'binman BlackBerry' coming to a garbage truck on your street BlackBerrys, usually the office workers constant companion, are coming to a garbage truck near you.

They think work’s all over: It is now! More than half of the UK office workforce risk causing computer chaos by logging on to watch World Cup games online while at work, according to research released today.

Size doesn’t matter when managing the data explosion Whether you are a small or large organisation, there is no escaping the data explosion. For many SME organisations data is stored in a variety of formats and in a number of locations. This means it is near to impossible to draw meaningful conclusions from the data as information is so scattered. But, there is a growing dependence within organisations for reliable and useful information, being able to transform data into insightful and actionable intelligence can help companies make better, sharper, timelier business decisions.

Microsoft launches Office 2010 Microsoft is today launching its latest weapon in its ongoing battle with Google and the latest version of the software has a free online component - called Office Web Apps.

How to Use WordPress for Business If you're looking to expand your brand online with a blog, a website, or both, here's what you need to know about WordPress.

Government broadband policy results in rural town paying for speed upgrade With government focus being taken up by the forthcoming election, its digital policies were highlighted with a story on how Lyddington, a village in Rutland, raised £37,000 itself to ensure 40mbps broadband and provide businesses and residents access to what many in cities take for granted such as online video conferencing and access to social sites such as Youtube etc.

Reviewed: The e-book readers to rival the iPad The launch of the iPad has brought e-book readers into the spotlight, but there are a number of options, so whether you prefer the Amazon Kindle or the Sony Reader, there are now plenty of ways to enjoy your digital reading.

Facebook services to remain free Observers and business people have long wondered if Facebook and Twitter can actually make money. Whilst the jury is still well and truly out on Twitter as no one can understand the actual business model, Facebook it seems could convert its 400 million plus users into actual profit – and to do that would the social networking giant would start charging businesses for services it currently provides for free.

Powering devices on the move The thing about many businesspeople these days is that they travel. So they need a mobile device, much like the ones we’ve reviewed on these pages recently – smartphones, laptops, mobile printers. And if they need all of this then they’ll all need to be charged. Here Guy Clapperton investigates the options.

Apple iPad prices & release dates revealed There are a number of reputable website reports that the entry-level iPad, the new touch-screen, tablet-style computer from Apple, which has Wi-Fi and 16GB of flash memory, will cost £389. The 32GB version will cost £439, while the 64GB version will cost £489. These rumoured UK prices are significantly more expensive than Apple's US iPad prices – there, the entry-level model costs $499 (£326), the 32GB version costs $599 (£392) and the 64GB model is $699 (£457).

Vodafone tips O2 to fastest network crown - in an O2 test! An independent survey, commissioned by mobile operator O2, has uncovered some very embarrassing facts for the. The biggest is that O2's main rival in the UK, Vodafone offers the fastest speed for web browsing on a mobile phone. O2 did come top for music downloads.

How to use HootSuite to manage Twitter for business How Peter King uses HootSuite to manage his Web design firm's tweets.

A few months ago, I started to get overwhelmed by Twitter. My company does Web design, development, and marketing, so I was managing tweets not only for my business but also for my clients.

3 Cloud E-Mail Services for Business Microsoft, Google, and Cisco offer cloud e-mail services.

Web-based e-mail has been geared primarily toward personal use. Now, big players such as Microsoft, Cisco, and Google are trying to lure businesses away from on-site e-mail servers and into the cloud. We took the services for a test drive. Here's how they stack up.

Review: The New Flip MinoHD Camcorder How does the new MinoHD Flip camcorder compares with the original?

When it comes to broadband, what exactly is 'fair useage'? The internet has dramatically changed the way we live our lives, allowing us to work, shop, gamble, watch TV and even date online. As a result Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have introduced fair usage policies and download limits designed to ensure all users experience a reasonable connection speed.