Top 10 articles: Technology howlers and the Nexus One

The most popular article this week was our look at the top 10 mistakes in the history of technology, including foul-ups from some of the biggest names in the business.

This was followed by the news that Google's Nexus One smartphone will arrive in the UK on 30 April courtesy of Vodafone.

Other smartphone news also proved popular, including a first look at the BlackBerry 6 OS, photos of the BlackBerry Pearl 3G, and the latest twist in the missing iPhone 4G scandal.

Readers were also keen to read Steve Jobs's latest rant about Adobe's Flash, and the news that Symantec had uncovered a huge botnet affecting 1,100 NHS PCs.

In other security news, McAfee has apologised for its security update blunder, and BitDefender has discovered new malware targeting Apple's iPad.

Top 10 technology mistakes
Cock-ups of a technical bent, old and new

Google Nexus One to land on 30 April
Vodafone finally reveals launch date for much-hyped smartphone

RIM offers first look at BlackBerry 6 OS
Latest operating system gives multi-touch control and more social networking

Police called in over iPhone 4G incident
Criminal charges may be filed in missing prototype case

Symantec uncovers 1,100 infected NHS PCs
Qakbot malware uploading gigabytes of data, warns security firm

Steve Jobs pens open letter on Flash snub
Adobe technology 'no longer necessary', says Apple chief

Photos: RIM's BlackBerry Pearl 3G
The first handset from RIM to feature a standard phone keypad

RIM launches BlackBerry Pearl 3G
Smallest BlackBerry yet could attract regular smartphone users, says RIM

Backdoor malware targets Apple iPad users
BitDefender uncovers attacks disguised as iTunes updates

McAfee apologises for security update blunder
Measures being taken to prevent future problems, says security firm