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Amazon dials a phone deal
Mobile phone dealer Dial-A-Phone has won an exclusive deal with internet giant Amazon to link up the two retailers' sites. According to reports, the deal will drive Amazon users to Dial-A-Phone's contract site in return for gift vouchers to be used on Amazon.co.uk. Amazon managing director, Brian McBride, told Mobile Today that the deal gives both retailers "commercial benefits". It is reported that customers buying a contract at Dial...
Friday, 28th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Orange halts returns policy
Mobile phone network Orange is scrapping its returns policy, claming the cost of returns to the company is to high, according to reports. Customers with the mobile network have been given a 14-day period after they have bought a phone on an Orange contract in which to return the handset if they are not happy about it. However, according to Mobile Today, Orange claims it deals with several millio... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 26th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Mobile phone ads 'to become personalised'
Targeted advertising has moved from the internet to mobile phones via a new solution from Revenue Science, it has been reported. The Japanese company has allied itself with the mobile web portal operator mediba in order to offer services to advertisers through mobile phones. A target of making the service available by late autumn has been set by the companies involved. Toshifumi Tsukada, chief ... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 26th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
MySpace goes mobile
Social networking website MySpace has launched a free mobile version of its service, according to reports from the US. The Associated Press has stated that the development is part of a larger project by MySpace's parent company News Corp, which is attempting to boost advertising potential on mobile phone websites. Available on all US networks, the mobile version of MySpace is supported by advert... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 25th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Mobile TV 'could net $6.6bn per year'
Spending on mobile television products could hit $6.6 billion (£3.27 billion) worldwide each year if mobile phone operators overcome technical and regulatory hurdles. Those are the findings of a report by Juniper Research, which predicts that nearly 120 million mobile customers will receive television via their mobile phones by 2012, compared with less than 12 million worldwide now. However... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 25th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Armani confirms Samsung phone deal
Italian fashion giant Giorgio Armani has teamed up with Samsung to develop a new mobile phone, it has emerged. The two companies confirmed the collaboration yesterday after months of speculation over the new handset, which is set to be officially unveiled this week and is reportedly the size of a credit card. Armani has also designed a new liquid crystal display television in partnership with th... Read the full story »
Monday, 24th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
T-Mobile celebrates 2-millionth Flext customer
Mobile phone network T-Mobile has announced that it signed up its two-millionth customer to its Flext tariff. Launched in February 2006, Flext has reshaped T-Mobile's customer base after signing up over 600,000 customers in the first four months of the tariff being introduced. The Flext mobile tariff allows customers to have flexibility over their mobile phone contract by offering an allowance b... Read the full story »
Monday, 24th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Phone users warned over Bluetooth risks
Mobile customers have been made aware of the growing threat to the security of their phone posed by hackers looking to hijack their handset's Bluetooth function. Szu-Khaim Ooi, senior security consultant at Symantec, said that a number of potential dangers for Bluetooth users have emerged in recent years, with the main security issues now known as 'bluejacking', 'bluesnarfing' and 'bluebugging'. ... Read the full story »
Friday, 21st September 2007 - by Editorial Team
New Nokia phone 'makes calls over the internet'
Phone users may soon be able to switch between mobile and internet networks when making a call thanks to a new device from Nokia. The Finnish firm's 6301 handset allows customers to move from the GSM cellular network to a WLAN connection when they are in range of a wireless internet provider such as a Wi-Fi point, the Times reports. As the latest mobile to harness unlicensed mobile access (UMA) ... Read the full story »
Friday, 21st September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Google 'to enter UK mobile market'
Internet search giant Google could be set to expand into the mobile phone sector after Ofcom's announcement of the possible deregulation of the mobile broadband sector. Under the proposals announced yesterday, the 2G mobile platform would be free of current regulation in an effort to introduce faster mobile broadband but Ofcom would allow it to be tradable, with other operators able to use the se... Read the full story »
Friday, 21st September 2007 - by Editorial Team
UK revealed as texting hotspot
More text messages are sent in the UK than in any other European country, according to a new report. Research from Universal McCann has revealed that British mobile users send 100 texts each month on average, compared with just 65 in Germany - across the Atlantic, the typical American mobile customer uses just 32 texts a month. The study also found that UK people make considerably fewer mobile c... Read the full story »
Thursday, 20th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Deregulation of mobile broadband proposed
Ofcom, the mobile industry regulator, has unveiled plans for a consultation on the proposal of deregulating the mobile internet sector. Under the proposals, the 2G platform would be free of current regulation in an effort to introduce faster mobile broadband, increase the technologies available to the consumer and lower prices, the communications industry watchdog said. Most of the spectrum will... Read the full story »
Thursday, 20th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Nokia releases new business phone
An innovative new handset designed for corporate use has been revealed by Nokia. The primary selling point of the new E51 model is its ability to function as both a desk phone and mobile phone when used in the office, eliminating the need for separate devices through Nokia's updated Intellisync Call Connect technology. Available from next month, the handset will also offer 3G and Wi-Fi support, ... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 19th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
O2 'to charge for 0845 numbers'
Mobile phone network O2 is to charge its customers to use premium rate numbers which were included in its inclusive minute bundles. From September 28th, O2 contract customers dialling 0845 and 0870 numbers will be charged £1 per minute for using the services, with pre-pay customers being charged £1.50 per minute, Mobile Today reports. The new charges bring O2 into line with the other m... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 19th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Nokia to take on mobile advertising market
The world's largest mobile phone manufacturer has agreed a deal to takeover a major mobile advertising company. Nokia will use global marketing company Enpocket to increase the scaling of its mobile advertising business and use Enpocket's technologies to enhance its share of the market. Boston-based Enpocket has offices across the world and has developed a mobile advertising campaign management ... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 18th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
UK launch date for iPhone announced
The arrival date of the much-anticipated iPhone in the UK has been set as November 9th and it has been revealed that O2 will be the phone's exclusive carrier. Manufacturer Apple has announced the exclusive agreement with O2 that will see the UK network offer iPhone services. "We're thrilled to be partnering with O2 to offer our revolutionary iPhone to UK customers," said Steve Jobs, Ap... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 18th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
T-Mobile and 3 'to accelerate mobile broadband take-up'
Two of the UK's major mobile phone networks are set to sign a deal which could save them both millions of pounds, according to reports. T-Mobile and 3 are believed to be in discussions over a network sharing agreement, which would see the two companies sharing signal masts and base stations, Mobile Today reports. Any agreement would see both companies saving money, while also joining forces to a... Read the full story »
Monday, 17th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Research: More mobiles than Brits in existence
The UK currently has a larger number of mobile phones than it does of people, according to research from first direct. While there are approximately 45 million people currently residing in the UK, there are 71 million mobile phone handsets, the bank said. This means that there are 1.6 mobile phones for every person in the country. Alison Leonard, first direct's head of e-commerce, said: "T... Read the full story »
Monday, 17th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Phones fight crime in London
A pioneering new scheme which uses mobile phones to stop people from becoming victims of crime is being trialled in Soho, central London. Devised by Westminster City Council, the initiative involves sending text messages to people's handsets which warn them to be on their guard when visiting the area, particularly when near the notorious "clip joints". Famed for its thriving red light ... Read the full story »
Friday, 14th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Mysterious iPhone invitation creates excitement
An enigmatic invitation to an Apple press conference has been circulated among technology experts this week, fuelling rumours that the firm is set to reveal details of the iPhone's UK launch. Taking place at the Apple store on London's Regent Street next Tuesday, the event has been announced to the industry with the cryptic message "mum is no longer the world", resulting in feverish spe... Read the full story »
Friday, 14th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Mobile networks prepare for student influx
Mobile phone networks are preparing for an influx of customers as the new university term gets underway. More than 2.5 million students start their studies over the next month, with 800,000 going to university for the first time. Mobile operators are readying themselves as many students look to spend their loans and grants on phones. Student-only service Dot Mobile plans to increase its presence... Read the full story »
Friday, 14th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Phones 'pose no short-term health risk'
The largest investigation into the health risks of mobile phones yet conducted in the UK has concluded that mobile handsets are safe for use, in the "short-term" at least. A study published yesterday by the Mobile Telecommunications and Health Research programme - "a very substantial report" according to chairman Professor Lawrie Challis - stated that there is "no evidenc... Read the full story »
Thursday, 13th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Retailer launches mobile trade-in scheme
High street retailer Woolworths is to offer mobile phone users money in exchange for old handsets. This week, Woolworths launched its Recycle with Woolworths scheme, which aims to cut down on mobile phone handsets which go to waste disposal sites, according to Mobile Today. Throughout the scheme, Woolworths will pay between £3 and £130 for each handset returned, depending on model, age... Read the full story »
Thursday, 13th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Mobile industry awaits results of health study
The findings of a major study into the health implications of mobile phone use are set to be published later today. Backed by £8.8 million in funding from the UK government and the nation's communications industry, the Mobile Telecommunications and Health Research Programme has conducted 28 separate studies into the safety of mobile phones, as well as the impact of masts and base stations. ... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 12th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Mobile phones to 'educate the poor'
The United Nations (UN) is to distribute over half a million mobile phones to "the poorest of the poor" in an effort to drive mobile telecommunications. As part of the UN's Millennium Villages programme, villages across ten countries in rural Africa are to be given access to mobile networks, with the residents being given mobile phones. The UN hopes the introduction of mobile phones wi... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 12th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Vodafone launches music download service
Mobile phone network Vodafone is set to go head to head with Apple's iPhone this Christmas as it has announced details of a competing mobile music service. Vodafone's users will be able to download an unlimited number of songs from its MusicStation platform, which will be similar to Apple's iTunes. However, unlike Apple, Vodafone will charge its users £1.99 per week to use the site. The iT... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 11th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Mobile system promises free calls
Mobile users could soon be making phone calls for free thanks to a pioneering technology from Scandinavia. Using a new system which routes mobile handsets through a peer-to-peer connection rather than relying on a base station, Swedish firm TerraNet is hoping to establish better ways of communicating in remote areas and developing nations. The product of founder Anders Carlius' sudden brainwave ... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 11th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Mobile technology turns 20
The technology behind the mobile phone has recently celebrated its 20th birthday. On September 7th 1987, an agreement was signed in Copenhagen by 15 telecommunications operators from 13 countries that led towards the founding of the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) and the modern telecommunications industry. According to the GSM Association (GSMA), there are more than 2.5 billion ac... Read the full story »
Monday, 10th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Sony Ericsson to launch PlayStation phone?
Handset manufacturer Sony Ericsson is developing a new gaming phone to be launched next year, it has been claimed. According to Mobile Entertainment, the device will be unveiled in February at the Mobility World Congress, after months of internet speculation and growing excitement among technology aficionados. However, the website states that the new phone is unlikely to be branded with Sony's f... Read the full story »
Monday, 10th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Orange offers free flights to new customers
Network provider Orange has attempted to go one better than its rivals by offering a limited free flight offer to people signing-up to its service. With mobile companies using an increasing number of different methods to attract new business, the firm has pledged to provide free air transport for the first 20,000 customers who apply for £30 monthly contracts, the Independent reports. Runnin... Read the full story »
Friday, 7th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Apple boss attempts to calm angry iPhone buyers
The chief executive of Apple has offered customers who bought the company's iPhone early a $100 (£49) store credit after the company announced it would be dropping the price of the phone by $200 (£98). On Wednesday, Apple announced it would cut the price of the iPhone, its first foray into the mobile phone market, in a bid to increase sales over the profitable US holiday season. Howeve... Read the full story »
Friday, 7th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Changes expected at Sony Ericsson
This week's announcement of unexpected changes to the top-level management at Sony Ericsson has led to uncertainty about the phone manufacturer's future direction. Hideki 'Dick' Komiyama will take over as head of the firm in November after Miles Flint revealed his intention to step down for personal reasons, the Times reports. Mr Flint is credited with significantly boosting the mobile company's... Read the full story »
Friday, 7th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Speculation over Yahoo! phone grows
With rumours of Google's long-awaited GPhone handset still resounding across technology websites, the internet has also recently become home to whispers of a phone developed by fellow internet giant Yahoo! In a development which proves that things really do move fast in the technology world, Pocket-lint.co.uk has labelled the GPhone "old hat" - despite the fact that it has yet to be rel... Read the full story »
Thursday, 6th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Nokia ready for "short-term hiccups"
The world's biggest mobile phone handset manufacturer has said that it does not mind upsetting competitors in order to succeed. Nokia caused upheaval within the mobile phone industry last week with the launch of its Nokia Music Store, which is in direct competition to Apple's iPhone and iTunes. However, one senior manager at the company has told Mobile Today that it is willing to "disturb&q... Read the full story »
Thursday, 6th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
iPhone outsells Blackberry and Palm in US
Apple's iPhone outsold all other smart phones on the US market in the month of July, new figures show. The two models of the iPhone outsold models by BlackBerry and Palm during the month, research group iSuppli has said. A massive marketing push surrounded the launch of the iPhone; sales of which now account for 1.8 per cent of the US phone market, equalling that of the LG Chocolate phone. ISupp... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 5th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Adverts 'decoded' with camera phones
A new method of advertising using mobile phones with cameras has reached British shores for the first time this week. Promotional material featuring boxes of black and white dots resembling barcodes will be distributed in the UK as part of the advertising campaign for the release of horror film 28 Weeks Later on DVD, the Guardian reports. Information in the boxes, known as quick response (QR) co... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 5th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Commission cut for T-Mobile dealers
Mobile phone operator T-Mobile is to cut the commission it gives its dealers for the second time in three months, according to reports. Commission paid on its Flext £20 tariffs, along with Web'n'Walk deals, is to be dropped by £20 as the network reorganises its finances, Mobile Today reports. In August, T-Mobile increased the commission given to dealers who subscribed customers to the ... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 4th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Industry speculates over 'GPhone'
The excitement over a new mobile phone developed by search engine giant Google has grown this week after details of a patent filing were published. News of the patent, which has filed last year and appears to describe a mobile payments system labelled 'GPay', has fuelled speculation that Google is preparing to launch its new 'GPhone' handset. Anticipation of the new product also increased last w... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 4th September 2007 - by Editorial Team
New mobile payment system launched
Five of the UK's major mobile phone networks have joined forces to launch a system which allows for the payment of goods via a mobile phone. The scheme, called Payforit, is based around the PayPal internet payment scheme and allows customers to pay for goods bought through mobile portals up to a value of £10, the BBC reports. After being announced in March 2006, Payforit has been developed ... Read the full story »
Monday, 3rd September 2007 - by Editorial Team
Brits "emotionally attached" to mobile phones
A new survey has revealed the true extent of British consumers' attachment to their mobile phones. The study, conducted by phone insurance provider Lifeline, found that mobiles were "very important" to just over half of the respondents, while 27 per cent went so far as to describe their handset as a "treasured possession". In addition, two-thirds of people claimed that they w... Read the full story »
Monday, 3rd September 2007 - by Editorial Team
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