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Ofcom makes mobile switching quicker
Telecoms regulator Ofcom has announced new rules that will allow mobile phone users to switch providers while keeping their existing number in less than two hours. Previously, the deadline for providers to switch customers' numbers to another service was five days, but this has been reduced to make the process easier for mobile users, Ofcom said. It is now up to the industry to ensure transfers take place within the two-hour period by September...
Friday, 30th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Nokia, O2 trial mobile payments
Mobile operator O2 and handset manufacturer Nokia have teamed up to test the concept of making payments via mobile phones. The O2 Wallet service enables users to utilise their mobile phones to pay for goods in shops, gain access to events and take on the functions of an Oyster travel card for use in London. Launched today, the trial of this service involves 500 O2 customers and will be tested in... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 28th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Samsung 'pushes to second place'
South Korean manufacturer Samsung is now the world's second largest mobile phone manufacturer, it has emerged. According to recently published data by Gartner, Samsung has become the world's second largest manufacturer of mobile phones, pushing ahead of Motorola but still leaving Nokia in first place. LG and Sony Ericsson hold fifth and fourth places respectively. "Motorola today is a pale... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 28th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Watchmaker to launch mobile phone
Luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer has announced that it is to launch its first mobile phone next year. The Swiss company, which is owned by France-based LVMH, will work with manufacturing firm Modelabs to bring out the handset during the second half of 2008, Reuters reports. In a statement, TAG Heuer chief executive Christophe Babin said that the firm had decided to take its first step into the high-e... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 27th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Apple encounters complaints over iPhone
A number of UK iPhone users have complained to Apple over handset performance, it has emerged. According to reports, British users of the iPhone have complained about signal failures and reception problems. Indeed, comments on Apple's own website indicate that a number of iPhone users are currently awaiting a software update from the IT firm. "I live in central London and cannot get a sign... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 27th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
BlackBerry Pearl 8120 'provides powerful functionality'
A new BlackBerry device dubbed the Pearl 8120 and boasting "powerful functionality" has been made available in the UK, it has been announced. The Pearl 8120 has been launched jointly by the Carphone Warehouse, which claims to be the leading mobile phone retailer in the UK and the Research In Motion (RIM) company. In addition to the phone's functional qualities, it is described as being... Read the full story »
Monday, 26th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
UK consumers 'dissuaded' by iPhone retail price
British shoppers have been turned off by the cost of the recently released iPhone, it has been claimed. According to the results of a study by GfK NOP, a majority of respondents confirmed the cost of the handset made it less attractive as a purchasable item. In the UK, the handset can be purchased with an 18-month contract for £269. "Apple's history proves that it has the magic touch ... Read the full story »
Monday, 26th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
T-Mobile to offer contact-free iPhones
Mobile phone operator T-Mobile is to offer contract-free iPhones in Germany, it has emerged. According to reports, the mobile operator has announced its decision as a consequence of a court injunction brought about by Vodafone's legal challenge over the exclusive agreement between Apple and T-Mobile in Germany. In Germany, T-Mobile has also confirmed that users of the iPhone may have the operato... Read the full story »
Friday, 23rd November 2007 - by Editorial Team
New smartphone launched on Orange
Orange customers now have the option of getting themselves a brand new smartphone from HTC. The Touch Dual smartphone has been launched on the network and is available free of charge to those who opt for a monthly contract. HTC's new 3.5G handset boasts a 2.6-inch touch screen, a slide-out keyboard and a two-megapixel camera, among other features. Users can talk for up to five hours on a fully ... Read the full story »
Thursday, 22nd November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Sony Ericsson P1i to include BlackBerry software
Sony Ericsson and Research in Motion (RIM) are to collaborate on the provision of software for the Sony Ericsson P1i mobile handset, it has emerged. According to reports, as a result of an agreement between the two companies, the P1i device is to feature version four of RIM's BlackBerry Connect software. Moreover, any user who already owns the handset can directly download the software from Sony... Read the full story »
Thursday, 22nd November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Fuel added to PlayStation phone rumours
A Sony executive has indicated that the company could look at a joint initiative between its PlayStation and Sony Ericsson arms. Speaking to the Economic Times (ET), Sony Computer Entertainment co-chief operating officer Jim Ryan failed to dampen ongoing rumours about a PlayStation mobile phone by saying that a venture between the two divisions is very possible. Speculation over a possible PlayS... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 21st November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Sony Ericsson K770i under review
The Sony Ericsson K770i has performed well in a recent review. Conducted by 3G.co.uk, the K770i has been described positively, with particular attention paid to the decision by Sony Ericsson to concentrate on function over form. "Sony Ericsson has spent less time on the packaging and more on the handset," said 3G.co.uk "Its packaging is positively nondescript when compared with d... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 21st November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Mobile use rising among over-65s
The take-up of mobile services among Britons over the age of 65 is on the rise, according to new research. A report from communications regulator Ofcom has shown that while mobile use is still below average for this age group, take-up has risen "significantly" over the last 12 months. Furthermore, mobile usage has increased by 15 per cent among those with hearing impairments, with Ofco... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 20th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
New Samsung Napster phone announced
Mobile phone customers in the US are set to see the launch of a brand new handset capable of supporting the Napster Mobile service this week. The clamshell-style SLM from Samsung will launch in the US on November 23rd and will initially be available in brown, with a blue version to be launched later this year. It comes with AT&T Video Share, mobile banking facilities, Bluetooth and a 2.0-meg... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 20th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
New controversy hits iPhone
Apple's iPhone has been hit by fresh controversy, this time surrounding allegations that the handset is actually monitoring its users. Reports centre on allegations made by a user of the Hackint0sh forum, which claims that the handset's IMEI code is being transmitted to Apple when a user is viewing content online. It is also alleged that details relating to the type of data being accessed are al... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 20th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
LG announces new mobile handsets for US market
Electronics manufacturer LG has announced details of a new range of handsets for the US market. According to reports, the Korean manufacturer is to launch a range of new mobile handsets, which - it has been suggested - will be targeted to compete against the iPhone as they will feature touch-screen technology. Presently, two handsets have been launched by LG and have been dubbed Voyager and Venu... Read the full story »
Monday, 19th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
New T-Mobile phone to be pulled?
The new T-Mobile Sidekick Slide phone could be pulled from shelves in the UK following the recall of the phones across the Atlantic. T-Mobile has suspended sales of the Sidekick Slide in the US after manufacturer Motorola confirmed that some phones may "inadvertently power off" when the slide door on the front of the phone is closed or opened. Motorola is trying to identify the cause ... Read the full story »
Monday, 19th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Smartphone sales 'soar'
Smartphone sale volumes are increasing at a significant rate, it has been claimed. According to data released by In-Stat, a market research firm, over the proceeding five-year period, sales volumes are expected to increase by more than 30 per cent annually. The recently released data also shows that laptop sales are now falling behind the sale of smartphones. "Because of the value users ar... Read the full story »
Friday, 16th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Carphone Warehouse 'sells 11,000 iPhones'
Mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse has revealed that it has sold 11,000 of Apple's iPhone handset in its first week on sale, it has been reported. The dealer, which linked up with Apple and O2 in an exclusive agreement, sold over a fifth of its entire stock during the seven days since the handset's launch, Mobile Today reports. While queues were seen at Apple's flagship store in London, ... Read the full story »
Friday, 16th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Orange and Sony Ericsson announce product recall
Mobile phone manufacturer Sony Ericsson and Orange have announced details of a handset recall, it has emerged. According to reports, the two companies have decided to withdraw Sony Ericsson's W910i Walkman mobile device after an error was detected. "Sony Ericsson and Orange recognised an early problem with a small number of W910i's which prompted a recall of the first batch of product from ... Read the full story »
Thursday, 15th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
O2 becomes Bebo's friend
Mobile phone operator O2 has joined up with social networking site Bebo to launch a unique offer to customers of the two companies. Only available to customers in Ireland for the time being, the initiative will offer O2 customers who are registered with Bebo access to an optimised version of Bebo on their mobile phones. Users will have unlimited access to Bebo from their mobile phones and can po... Read the full story »
Thursday, 15th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Solar-powered headset unveiled by Orange
An eco-friendly device that is likely to appeal to environmentally-conscious mobile users has been launched in the UK by Orange. The network provider has this week revealed the Iqua BHS-603 SUN - billed as the first Bluetooth headset in the world to be powered by the sun's rays. Compatible with the iPhone and all other major handsets, the headset allows people to continue talking when using a ha... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 14th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Nokia unveils camera-based handset
The world's largest mobile phone manufacturer has launched its new handset designed with photographers on the move in mind. Nokia's N82 comes complete with a five megapixel camera, as well as a powerful Xenon flash and enhanced low-light technology. The mobile phone also includes high-speed internet connectivity, along with all the multimedia functions that belong to the handset's predecessor, t... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 14th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
O2 stays positive about iPhone sales
The exclusive UK carrier of Apple's iPhone has rejected claims that initial sales of the device have been disappointing. O2 said that "tens of thousands" of iPhones had been sold since the product was launched on Friday evening, despite reports that sales had failed to meet the expectations of the network provider and its US partner. The company also claimed that a significant number o... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 13th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Google challenges mobile developers
Internet search giant Google has followed last week's announcement of the creation of its Android mobile phone platform by challenging developers to build "great applications" for the system. As part of a $10 million (£4.83 million) competition, Google is openly looking for innovative applications which can be added to the software to make it more popular with customers. Prizes on ... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 13th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Popular Skypephone sells out
A new mobile phone launched two weeks ago by network operator 3 and internet telecoms company Skype has proved so popular that shops have sold out of the handset. The 3 Skypephone - which allows users to call Skype users across the globe for free - has sold out at all of 3's shops across the country, Mobile Today reports. A prepay device, the Skypephone is a fully-featured 3G mobile phone which ... Read the full story »
Monday, 12th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
New mobiles expected to boost music sales
The world's major record labels are hoping that the launch of new mobile music technology will stop the decline in music sales and reinvigorate their market, it has emerged. According to the Guardian, the release of new products such as Apple's iPhone and music download stores from Vodafone and Nokia has meant that music companies will try to recoup the money lost on falling CD sales by generatin... Read the full story »
Monday, 12th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
iPhone goes on sale later today
Apple's iPhone is to go on sale in the UK later on today (November 9th). According to reports, although the infamous handset will not be available to consumers until the evening, eager fans are already queuing, regardless of the weather conditions, in the UK's capital. In Germany, the first European handset sales took place at a T-Mobile outlet in the city of Cologne. "It is amazing. I jus... Read the full story »
Friday, 9th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Mobile giants join forces
The world's largest mobile phone manufacturer and the biggest phone network in the world have linked up to develop a range of services which will be integrated on to handsets. Bosses at Nokia and Vodafone have been developing Nokia's Ovi software to be integrated on all Vodafone exclusive handsets. The system will offer users a greater choice of internet service, communication tools and the abil... Read the full story »
Friday, 9th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Sleek K660 shows off HSDPA
Sony Ericsson has launched its new K660 mobile phone which enables users to access super-fast HSDPA mobile broadband. The handset's web-enabled features allow for easy browsing of the internet, with built-in illuminated shortcut keys that only become active when browsing the net. Sony Ericsson has also linked up with Google to provide users with access to Google Maps, while an MP3 player, a two ... Read the full story »
Thursday, 8th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Head of BlackBerry 'criticises' iPhone
The chief executive of BlackBerry has made critical remarks about Apple's iPhone, it has emerged. According to reports, Mike Lazaridis of BlackBerry has noted that despite the benefits of the product, the lack of a keyboard will present a number of limitations and that there is no real way to substitute its omission. However, Apple won praise for making the strengths of a smartphone more visible... Read the full story »
Thursday, 8th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Nokia's mobile broadband tests 'successful'
The world's largest mobile phone manufacturer has completed a first test of a new mobile broadband technology which gives users faster access to the internet. Nokia has been working on the Long Term Evolution/System Architecture Evolution system since May and has found initial test results to be positive. The scheme will allow mobile phone users to access the internet on their handsets at least ... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 7th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Android receives dismissal from Symbian
The recently announced Google Android has been panned by a representative from Symbian. According to comments made by John Forsyth, the vice president of strategy at Symbian, Google will not be able to replicate its internet dominance in the world of mobile phones, as the company lacks experience in the mobile sector. The ownership of Symbian is split between a number of different companies, inc... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 7th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Unlocked iPhones 'threat to O2 exclusivity'
An illicit trade in unlocked handsets of Apple's iPhone has already begun, days before the mobile phone is officially set to hit UK shops. Since hackers in the US successfully managed to unlock the iPhone in the summer, a number of independent dealers in the UK have been shipping handsets in from the States and selling them for up to £500 each, Mobile Today reports. Apple agreed an exclusiv... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 6th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Google unveils new software for mobile phones
Search engine giant Google has unveiled a new software suite for mobile phones. According to reports, Google will be working with a number of companies through the Open Handset Alliance (OHA) in the delivery of its platform, dubbed the software stack, which is expected to become available in mobile handsets from the third quarter of next year. Known as Android, the software platform is based aro... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 6th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Hackers threaten iPhone launch
Mobile phone hackers have laid down their latest challenge to Apple after pledging to "unlock" the iPhone just days before its UK launch. The product will be available to British customers from Friday this week, although the revenues of Apple and its UK operator O2 may be severely reduced if hackers succeed in making the iPhone accessible to customers of other networks. According to th... Read the full story »
Monday, 5th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Britons send over 1bn texts every week
British mobile phone users are sending more than one billion text messages a week, according to new statistics. The number of text messages sent is now 25 per cent higher than is it was last year and is more than was sent during the whole of 1999, the Mobile Data Association (MDA) has found. Over 4.8 billion texts were sent during September, equating to over 4,000 in the UK every second. Earlier... Read the full story »
Monday, 5th November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Korean 3G usage hits 4m
The total number of subscribers to South Korea's WCDMA 3G mobile networks has hit four million, it has emerged. According to reports by the Chosun Ilbo, South Korea's four million mark has been reached after a period of less than a year. Indeed, using figures up to late October 2007, one of the country's providers, SK Telecom, has been able to attract a total of 1.55 million customers to its 3G ... Read the full story »
Friday, 2nd November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Motorola Q9h 'under review'
The Motorola Q9h handset has performed well in a recent review, it has been revealed. According to the results of a review by PC Magazine, the Motorola Q9h handset is worthy of a four out of five rating, winning praise for "excellent voice performance" and an above-average browser. Indeed, one of the possible highlights of this device is its 2.4-inch display that even comes equipped wi... Read the full story »
Thursday, 1st November 2007 - by Editorial Team
Samsung and 3 'to sign first deal'
Mobile phone manufacturer Samsung is set to sign a deal to join its new handsets up with 3G network 3 in the UK, according to reports. Korean-based Samsung has never teamed up with 3 since the mobile phone network launched in the UK over four years ago. However, handsets such as the G800 could become available on 3 if current discussions end up in a deal being signed, Mobile Today reports. An ag... Read the full story »
Thursday, 1st November 2007 - by Editorial Team
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