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Orange unveils video service

Mobile phone users will now be able to enjoy a magazine service on their Orange handset, after the operator announced the launch of Zap!The new video magazine will be supported by advertising and will offer free video clips on celebrity, news and lifestyle from sources such as BBC Worldwide.Head of partnerships services at Orange UK Steve Wallage explained: "Orange has already seen success in ad-f...
Thursday, 3rd July 2008 - full story

T-Mobile upgrades mobile broadband network

It has been revealed that T-Mobile is set to launch a High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), reported to be the first of its kind.The new service could offer mobile phone customers improved speeds when browsing the internet on their handset, with download speeds of around 1.4 Mbps.T-Mobile chief executive Jim Hyde commented: "We knew mobile broadband would burst on the scene and our continued in...
Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 - full story

Orange cuts text charges

It has been revealed that mobile phone customers planning to head overseas this summer could save money on texting with Orange, which has announced changes to its Travel portfolio charges.According to the mobile phone operator, Travel Text will offer users savings of up to 50 per cent if they invest in the package for £6 per month.Other advantages of the new deals include the Favourite Countr...
Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 - full story

Nokia signs music deal

It has been revealed that mobile phone manufacturer Nokia has signed a deal with Warner Music Groups, which will make tracks from the record label's catalogue available to customers through Nokia Musi...
Tuesday, 1st July 2008 - full story

Travel companies to go mobile

Mobile phone users may soon find it easier to browse and book holidays using their handset, according to a report by the Handy Group.The organisation has reported an increased interest in travel compa...
Tuesday, 1st July 2008 - full story

Vodafone teams up with MySpace

Mobile network provider Vodafone has unveiled a new collaboration designed to raise its profile in the social networking sector.The company will join forces with MySpace to launch a mobile platform ca...
Monday, 30th June 2008 - full story

Internet hackers 'could target iPhone'

Users of the new iPhone 3G are likely to be targeted by those who spread online viruses and spam, it has been claimed.An internet security expert told the Times that the growth in users of the iPhone ...
Monday, 30th June 2008 - full story

Sony Ericsson issues second profit warning

Handset manufacturer Sony Ericsson confirmed last week that it will not reach its financial targets this quarter.The joint venture between the Japanese and Swedish firms has already issued one profit ...
Monday, 30th June 2008 - full story

New 'fashion' phone launched by Samsung

Mobile phone manufacturer Samsung has revealed details of a new product designed to appeal to users who favour style over high-end features.Known as the Sleek, the device is a "candybar" handset with ...
Monday, 30th June 2008 - full story

Search data reveals 'heavy' iPhone interest

Industry experts are predicting a high level of demand for the iPhone 3G due to recent internet search statistics.Research from comScore reveals that, during April this year, 6.9 million searches were...
Friday, 27th June 2008 - full story

O2 unveils pedal charger for festival

Mobile network O2 has become the latest company to develop an eco-friendly method of charging mobile phones.The firm will showcase its new pedal-powered charger at the O2-sponsored Wireless festival i...
Friday, 27th June 2008 - full story

EU plans to cut mobile connection charges

Reducing fees charged by European operators to transfer calls between networks could significantly lower the cost of mobile use, according to the EU.Telecoms commissioner Viviane Reding yesterday reve...
Friday, 27th June 2008 - full story

LG launches London design centre

Mobile phone manufacturer LG has opened a new design studio in London this week.According to Design Week, the South Korea-based firm will produce its first European-developed handset at the Covent Gar...
Thursday, 26th June 2008 - full story

'Remote control' iPhone application revealed

New software enabling owners of the iPhone to turn their handset into a remote control has been unveiled by Apple.The AirRemote application can convert an iPhone device into a universal controller cap...
Thursday, 26th June 2008 - full story

'Free' mobile firm plans European expansion

A mobile network which offers free calls to customers in exchange for accepting advertisements will launch products in Germany, Spain and Belgium next year.Based in Finland and the UK, Blyk is the wor...
Thursday, 26th June 2008 - full story

T-Mobile signals new 'tariff war'

Network provider T-Mobile will attempt to take on rivals such as Vodafone in the battle for phone customers with new sim-only deals.The firm has issued a promise to all users signing up for its £...
Wednesday, 25th June 2008 - full story

Sony to split from Ericsson for gaming phone?

Japanese technology giant Sony could launch a PlayStation-branded handset without its mobile phone partner Ericsson, it has emerged.While rumours of a mobile device incorporating Sony's popular games ...
Wednesday, 25th June 2008 - full story

Nokia to buy-out Symbian

Mobile manufacturer Nokia has revealed plans to take full control of software firm Symbian by buying out the company's other shareholders.The Finnish firm will pay €264 million (£209 million...
Tuesday, 24th June 2008 - full story

Google phone system "on schedule"

Google has responded to reports that its mobile phone system, Android, will not reach consumers until the end of the year by claiming that developments are on track.Phones featuring the Android softwa...
Tuesday, 24th June 2008 - full story

Holographic mobiles 'available in 2 years'

Mobile phone customers may soon be able to send, receive and watch 3D images, thanks to a development by Indian technology company Infosys.It has been reported that holographic phone technology could ...
Tuesday, 24th June 2008 - full story

Orange reveals dance-powered mobile charger

Network provider Orange has unveiled an innovative phone charging system which it claims is perfect for the start of the UK festival season.Developed in conjunction with renewable energy specialist Go...
Tuesday, 24th June 2008 - full story

Overseas download warning for iPhone users

Downloading data onto the iPhone 3G while abroad could leave consumers with unexpectedly high bills, it has been claimed.With the new version of Apple's celebrated smartphone going on sale in British ...
Tuesday, 24th June 2008 - full story

T-Mobile's roaming cuts welcomed by Ofcom

Network provider T-Mobile's promise to significantly reduce EU data roaming rates has been welcomed by regulator Ofcom.The firm announced last week that it will slash roaming charges by 80 per cent fr...
Monday, 23rd June 2008 - full story

Google phone launch pushed back

Mobile phone users waiting for the launch of the new handset from Google will have to remain patient until the fourth quarter of 2008 at the earliest, according to a report from the Wall Street Journa...
Monday, 23rd June 2008 - full story

Nokia acquires social network site

Phone manufacturer Nokia has purchased the social networking start-up Plazes, as part of its development of mobile internet services.The news, reported by Reuters, could mean that Nokia phones will so...
Monday, 23rd June 2008 - full story

Motorola launches high-end camera phone

A new device which aims to give users digital camera-like features embedded within a phone has been unveiled by Motorola.The ZN5 is the result of a collaboration with photo company Kodak and comes equ...
Monday, 23rd June 2008 - full story

Mobiles 'could improve aviation industry'

A new study has claimed that the increased use of mobile phones could save airlines up to £300 million a year by reducing flight delays.Research by SITA, a specialist IT provider to the aviation ...
Friday, 20th June 2008 - full story

Sony Ericsson launches Sharapova accessories

Mobile manufacturer Sony Ericsson has decided to unveil a new range of phone accessories to coincide with next week's Wimbledon championships.The collection is a result of the firm's collaboration wit...
Friday, 20th June 2008 - full story

Orange reveals new ad campaign

Mobile operator Orange is planning to give the brand a major overhaul with a new UK advertising strategy. The firm intends to "personify" its services by attaching the tagline "I Am" to all marketing ...
Friday, 20th June 2008 - full story

Lower iPhone price 'should attract more customers'

The lower cost and GPS maps facility are the two main features set to attract new iPhone customers, it has been claimed.Mobile Choice editor Huw Morgan said that Apple's decision to make the new 3G ha...
Thursday, 19th June 2008 - full story

T-Mobile adds more social network sites

Mobile phone network T-Mobile has revealed plans to add two more social networking portals to its handsets.Bebo and Piczo will join the operator's My Social Sites service, which allows users to manage...
Thursday, 19th June 2008 - full story

UK phone users 'wary of mobile banking'

Very few British mobile customers feel comfortable using their handset to conduct financial transactions, it has emerged.According to the latest Unisys Security Index, only one per cent of UK phone ow...
Thursday, 19th June 2008 - full story

New Nokia handsets target business market

Nokia has unveiled two new phones aimed at challenging specialist business handsets such as Research in Motion's (RIM's) BlackBerry.Due out next month and expected to retail for about €350 (£...
Wednesday, 18th June 2008 - full story

Met Office reveals mobile data plan

The Met Office has announced plans to provide mobile phones with digital media content for the first time.A new production studio in London's Millbank has been created to assist the project, allowing ...
Wednesday, 18th June 2008 - full story

New iPhone 'won't put off existing users'

Customers who purchased the original version of the iPhone will not be irritated by Apple's decision to launch its 3G update next month, an expert has stated.Some industry commentators had suggested t...
Wednesday, 18th June 2008 - full story

Sony Ericsson unveils motion-sensor mobile

A new device from Sony Ericsson will attempt to bring Nintendo Wii-style gaming to the mobile arena, it has emerged.Featuring similar technology to the popular console, the F305 handset will be fitted...
Tuesday, 17th June 2008 - full story

Orange goes green with Glastonbury phone tent

Network provider Orange is set to offer mobile users an environmentally-friendly method of charging their handsets at this year's Glastonbury Festival.The firm has revealed details of its new recharge...
Tuesday, 17th June 2008 - full story

Mobile customers face charges to receive calls

Users of mobile phones in the UK and the rest of Europe may have to pay to take incoming calls if a proposed shake-up of the industry is given the go-ahead.The system – already used in the US mar...
Monday, 16th June 2008 - full story

New Samsung handset to challenge iPhone

Samsung will release a new handset to function as a direct challenger to the 3G iPhone, it has emerged.With the updated version of Apple's flagship touchscreen device announced this week, Samsung has ...
Friday, 13th June 2008 - full story

Mobile data use rising in Europe

New figures have shown a significant increase in the use of data services by European mobile phone customers.According to a survey by the GSM Association (GSMA), traffic from data roaming services in ...
Thursday, 12th June 2008 - full story

Nokia looks to cash in on cycling boom

Mobile phone manufacturer Nokia will attempt to take advantage of the growing trend for cycling by including satnav systems on its handsets.The Finnish firm has developed a piece of software enabling ...
Thursday, 12th June 2008 - full story

Movie offer for Motorola customers

Motorola has made major inroads into the mobile video market by becoming the first UK manufacturer to provide full-length films on its devices.Using the firm's online store, Motorola customers will be...
Wednesday, 11th June 2008 - full story

New iPhone good for multimedia handsets, says Nokia

Apple's decision to launch a new version of the iPhone should boost the market for multimedia handsets in general.This is the opinion of the senior vice-president of Nokia Markets Anssi Vanjoki, who s...
Tuesday, 10th June 2008 - full story

Sony Ericsson launches MTV phone

Mobile phone manufacturer Sony Ericsson has released a new MTV-sponsored handset in Europe.The W760i MTV Edition comes with a distinctive colourful design and advanced music functions, with tri-band H...
Tuesday, 10th June 2008 - full story

Apple set to launch 3G iPhone

O2 mobile customers could be interested to know that the 3G version of the popular iPhone is set to launch in the UK next month, with free handsets to be given to high-spending customers.It has been r...
Monday, 9th June 2008 - full story

'Research' cost of texting from abroad

Those looking for a new mobile deal may need to research the cost of texting while abroad, according to a report published in the Sunday Mirror.It was revealed in the paper that concerns have been rai...
Monday, 9th June 2008 - full story

Mobile registration database 'could help retrieve phones'

Mobile phone users who find their phones stolen could benefit from a database registration service offered by entrepreneur Adrian Portlock. A report in Real Business has highlighted the role of Mr Por...
Friday, 6th June 2008 - full story

Human nature tracked through mobiles

Mobile phones have been used to help build a database of human habits, reports the BBC, which could be used in times of crisis. The study, which was undertaken by a group of researchers, was published...
Thursday, 5th June 2008 - full story

Video content for O2 customers

Customers with O2 are to be offered exclusive video content, as the mobile phone operator announces a partnership with ITV2.The new service will allow mobile users to download live videos from the Liv...
Thursday, 5th June 2008 - full story