Norwegian operator Telenor will use special software to ensure that all personal and sensitive content is deleted from smartphones and tablets handed in by users for recycling. The operator hopes the change will result in fewer customers holding on to their old devices. Finnish company Blancco is a Finnish company that specializes in erasing data from PCs, laptops, servers and storage environments. The mobile version of its application is compatible with Android-based devices as well as Apple’s iPhones and iPads. The company isn’t allowed to name any of the other operators using the software.”]

