Paid location-based apps for Blackberry cost almost twice as much as Apple's paid LBS apps. This is one of the findings in a report by Distimo, in conjunction with Skyhook Wireless, on the top downloads and pricing trends from the leading app stores.

Have personal navigation devices (PNDs) finally had their day? At worst, yes, say some analysts. At best, research indicates this sector may achieve little more than stagnation in the next few years, reports Christopher Backeberg...

A hefty new publication from the ReportLinker market research engine describes how effectively mobile location-based services (LBS) are achieving mainstream market acceptance in Europe.