According to "The Telegraph," Microsoft has admitted that it has no new plans to update its mobile operating system. The Windows Phone is, then, effectively dropped, although the platform will still be updated for bug and security fixes.

Trinity Mirror claims to be very close to securing the deal to buy The Express titles from Richard Desmond, according to Press Gazette.

Complaints about social media are up 193% ASA figures show. "The Guardian" reveals the spike in complaints is largely due to influencers not citing a financial relationship with brands they are promoting.

In what is believed to be a first, the virtual soccer star in Fifa 18, Alex Hunter, has signed a sponsorship deal with Coca-Cola, Netimperative reports. The up-and-coming virtual football player even films a commercial for the company as part of the story that unfolds for computer games players who chose to play the game through Alex Hunter's eyes.

"Marketing Week" reveals that headline speaker at the Festival of Marketing this week in London Jo Malone pointed out that delegates should adhere to the "5 I's" of marketing -- integrity, inspiration, innovation, ignition and instinct.

After appearing to show little regard for the 800,000 passengers whose flights he had to cancel and heaping scorn on his own staff, Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary is on a charm offensive. "Sky News" reveals he is countering widespread stories of a mass walkout of staff with a letter promising better pay and conditions in the future.

Y&R London has announced its new chief executive will be Paul Lawson, who is currently Leo Burnett London's chief executive, "The Drum" reveals.

IPA research has shown that a third of British women are bothered by speaking to a virtual assistant, compared to one in four men, "Campaign" reveals.

Netflix is raising its monthly subscription fees in the UK, the BBC reports. A standard plan is increased by 50 pence, to GBP7.99 per month and a premium subscription is raised GBP1 to GBP9.99.

The top six clubs in the English Premier League are asking for a greater share of international broadcasting rights, "The Telegraph" reveals. The income is currently split evenly between all clubs in the competition, but the top six believe they are due the lion's share of revenue, which the newspaper forecasts will increase by 40% over the three years.