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Study highlights Nokia's "impressive" market performance
Nokia has enjoyed "solid growth" of 21 per cent in the past quarter, according to IDC's Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker. The Finnish company managed "impressive" operating margins in April, May and June, boosting its global market share by 9.9 per cent. Nokia's "relentless focus" on its ability to meet demand within emerging markets helped drive u...
Thursday, 31st July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Boom time for mobile internet, texts and picture messaging
The Mobile Data Association (MDA) has reported growth in text messaging, mobile internet and picture and video messaging in the first five months of the year. Some 1.4 billion text messages were in the UK every week over this period. The facility is now a "true social connecting tool" with mass consumer appeal, according to the MDA. Mobile internet has seen steady growth in the UK, wit... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 29th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Ofcom gives the green light to inflight mobile calls
A ruling by Ofcom means that passengers could soon be allowed to use their mobile phones on aircraft. The regulator said radio equipment for inflight mobile telecommunications would be licensed under the 2006 Wireless Telegraphy Act. Under Ofcom's rules, calls would not be permitted while aeroplanes are flying below 3,000 feet. However, the European Aviation Safety Agency, the Civil Aviation A... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 29th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
SMS dominates messaging market
Short Message Service (SMS) will account for 83 per cent of all messaging revenues by 2013, it has been claimed. A new report from ABI Research has shown that SMS will generate revenues of £89 billion in that year. This is despite the proliferation of new communication methods being utilised by internet-enabled smartphones. Dan Shey, analyst at ABI Research, said innovative businesses are ... Read the full story »
Monday, 28th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
BBC consults on mobile TV content
Bosses at the BBC are consulting on plans to stream television and radio channels to mobiles phones. The consultation, which ends in August, comes in the middle of a year-long trial in which BBC services are available on the 3G networks of 3, Orange, Vodafone and T-Mobile. In a statement, the BBC believes it is "uniquely placed" to drive mainstream use of mobile TV but critics have ex... Read the full story »
Monday, 28th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Report: Mobile premium content set to grow
Mobile penetration looks set to hit 100 per cent in many parts of Europe, according to a new report by Frost & Sullivan. The study states that the industry will have to commit to new services and applications in order to keep growing. Indeed, the report asserts that mobile premium content services and applications will become an increasingly important source of revenue in the future. Such ... Read the full story »
Friday, 25th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Mobile browser market 'on the up'
Consumers and business users are increasingly using their mobile handsets for internet browsing and other data services. This can be attributed to the emerging interest in open-source browsers, according to ABI Research, which estimates that mobile browser revenues will hit £247 million by 2013. Moreover, enhanced html-based browser integration on handsets is likely to drive up for demand f... Read the full story »
Thursday, 24th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Ryanair to test inflight mobile phone service
Budget airline Ryanair is to trial a system that will allow passengers to use their mobile phones on flights. If successful, inflight mobile phone calls could be being made by travellers sometime in January or February. Earlier this year, the European commission and regulator Ofcom gave the green light to the use of mobile phones on aircraft. There are also reports that Air France, Bmi and Emir... Read the full story »
Thursday, 24th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Sony Ericsson unveils new Walkman phones
Sony Ericsson has unveiled three new handsets and a new generation of fashionable music accessories to coincide with the Walkman phone's third birthday. The W902, W595 and W302 are now available to buy and Sony Ericsson says they boast superior sound quality, great imaging and video capabilities. The next generation of accessories includes three new sets of speakers, the MBS-200, MBS-400 and MPS... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Vodafone to buy back shares
Vodafone has announced that it intends to buy back £1 billion worth of its own shares. The news came after the company's stock fell sharply on the back of a downbeat trading update. Vodafone said the buy-back reflects the board's belief that the share price "significantly undervalues" the mobile phone company. The manufacturer has suffered from muted sales of handsets and USB da... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Sony Ericsson reports 70% fall in profits
Mobile phone manufacturer Sony Ericsson has reported a 70 per cent fall in profits, with second quarter net income declining to about £160 million. Sony Ericsson has reported 12 months of falling profit as spending on mobile networks diminishes. Although sales of Sony Ericsson mobiles in the US have picked up this year, the same cannot be said of Europe, where sales have remained on the s... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 22nd July 2008 - by Editorial Team
LG reveals profits surge
Mobile manufacturer LG has announced an 84 per cent increase in net profits for the second quarter of 2008. The South Korean firm said that it earned £347.8 million during the three months to July, compared with £188.5 million for the corresponding period last year. Sales rose by 22.5 per cent during the second quarter, with LG shipping 27.7 million mobile handsets in total. The compan... Read the full story »
Monday, 21st July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Sony Ericsson to pioneer wireless technology
Sony Ericsson has teamed up with Eastman Kodak, Hitachi, Nikon and Samsung, among others, to develop new wireless technology for mobile phones and other media devices. Known as TransferJet, the new interoperable wireless transfer technology enables the rapid transfer (560 Mbps) of high resolution music, images and video. The new technology means that consumers can send files simply by putting ... Read the full story »
Friday, 18th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Mobile phones to replace marking meters?
Doncaster council is looking into whether mobile phones could be used to pay for car parking. In attempt to combat accusations that council is profiteering from parking meters that fail to give out change, the local authority hopes that mobile payments could solve the problem, reports the Star. Under the scheme, a motorist would be able to park their car and call a special number in order to hav... Read the full story »
Friday, 18th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Orange unveils mobile email service
Broadband and mobile provider Orange has announced the expansion of its Orange Mail Internet Service (OMIS). OMIS is now available as a pay-as-you-connect service and costs £2.50 per month, excluding normal data costs. It is also available as an add-on bundle, starting at £5.11 per month for a 250 MB data allowance. The service works on a range of handsets and provides customers with a... Read the full story »
Friday, 18th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Report: Softphone usage to grow thanks to multitasking
The proliferation of wireless headsets attached to mobile phones and PCs will boost the penetration of headsets in offices, it has been claimed. A study by Frost & Sullivan found that because headsets allow hands-free telephone conversations, office workers are able to multitask, thereby boosting productivity As such, the adoption of wireless office solutions has enabled headset vendors to t... Read the full story »
Thursday, 17th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
WiMax chipsets integrated into smaller mobiles
Mobile vendors can increasingly afford to integrate WiMax chipsets into smaller mobile devices, according to a new report by ABI Research. The study attributes this to a decline in average selling prices (ASP), which is being driven by sustained competition, advancing technology and better designs. ABI Research predicts that chipset shipments will run into the hundreds of millions and that many... Read the full story »
Thursday, 17th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Nokia reports strong mobile sales
In mobile phone news, Nokia has reported strong earnings and has indicated that it expects sales of handsets to rise by ten per cent or more this year. Sales in April, May and June totalled €13.2 billion euros (£10.5 billion), increasing Nokia's market share to 40 per cent during the quarter. Nokia said the average selling price of its mobile phones in the second quarter was 74 euros, ... Read the full story »
Thursday, 17th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Travel managers urged to use mobile phone technology
Travel managers have a high regard for mobile phone technology but are failing to use it to its full potential, according to a new survey. A poll conducted by Amadeus found that all travel managers surveyed agreed that one of the plus points of mobile phones is the tracking and communication of travellers "for security purposes". Moreover, the vast majority said mobile technology is ve... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 16th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
EU wants cheaper text messages
EU citizens should be free to text across borders without being "ripped off", European telecoms commissioner Viviane Reding has said. She said that under new plans, the cost of sending text messages when travelling within the EU could fall by up to two-thirds. According to the European commission, text messages sent each year by roaming customers cost ten times more than domestic texts... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 16th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
US and UK lead mobile internet market
Mobile phone owners in the US and the UK are leading the way when it comes to browsing the internet on the go, a new study has found. A report by analysts Nielsen reveals that over 40 million Americans and Brits use their handsets to surf the internet when they are out and about. Nielsen attributes this trend to better handsets, higher speed networks like 3G and unlimited data packages. More... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 15th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Motorola continues to dominate worldwide handset market
The Motorola RAZR V3 is still the most popular handset in the world, according to a new survey. In global terms, Motorola occupies four of the top six places when it comes to the best-loved handsets, says the Admob Mobile Metrics report. Behind the RAZR V3, the Motorola KRZR K1c, W385m and the Z6m are among the world's favourite mobile phones. The report also reveals that Motorola dominates th... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 15th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Apple's new iPhone 'has universal appeal'
Jon Bentley, co-presenter of Five's The Gadget Show, has predicted that Apple's new iPhone will be universally popular. He said that Apple has "started a revolution" about how people view the mobile phone thanks in part to the iPhone's vast array of user-friendly features. The new iPhone has most of its predecessor's features but now includes 3G, which Apple has said will double down... Read the full story »
Monday, 14th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Huge demand for Apple iPhone
About 150 people were waiting outside Apple's flagship store in Regent Street, London last Friday for the 08:00 BST launch of the new iPhone. But seven hours later, Apple was forced to call in the police to help close the store after it struggled to cope with demand and some technical glitches. Network operator O2's online stores has already sold out and supplies are restricted in its high stree... Read the full story »
Monday, 14th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Orange unveils social networking offering
Mobile operator Orange has announced a new partnership with Europe's leading social networking sites. Orange World now allows customers to stay connected to all their online communities through a single interface on their mobile phones. MySpace, Facebook, Bebo and Flirtomatic have all signed up with the telecoms company for the service. The interface will display the most popular functions of m... Read the full story »
Friday, 11th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Email most common use for smartphones
Consumers in the UK are increasingly using mobile phones to check their emails, new research has revealed. According to the London School of Economics (LSE), 43 per cent of people use their handsets to read their online correspondence. This means that emails are more popular than social networking sites (SNS), as only 24 per cent of respondents checked portals such as Facebook and MySpace via th... Read the full story »
Thursday, 10th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Mobile internet 'becoming essential'
Mobile internet systems are likely to become a big part of people's everyday lives, according to an expert. Andrew Lim, mobile phones editor at CNET, stated that being able to access the web via a mobile phone is not considered a necessity at the moment. However, he believes increased take-up of the technology will lead to it being seen as a vital part of people's lives. This, he stated, is bec... Read the full story »
Thursday, 10th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Mobile owners 'failing to recycle'
Mobile phone users have been urged to recycle old handsets that they no longer use. According to a survey by Nokia, the majority of consumers still have old devices lying around at home that they no longer want. Indeed, figures show that only three per cent of people recycle their mobile phones, while most are unaware that recycling them is even possible. Therefore, the company has highlighted ... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 9th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Mobile service for tourists launched
A mobile phone company is collaborating with five tourist boards in north-west England to provide an information service to visitors. Travel Buddy is working with authorities in Merseyside, Cumbria, Cheshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester in the initiative, which has been backed by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWRDA). Visitors to these areas can register with Travel Buddy in or... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 9th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
New iPhone creating "excitement and demand"
O2 has revealed that its online shop sold out of the iPhone 3G within hours of Apple's latest gadget going on sale on Monday. Demand from consumers attempting to pre-order the new smartphone before its official release on July 11th was so high that it caused O2's website to crash. Ronan Dunne, O2's UK chief executive, said: "We've never seen any mobile device create the excitement and deman... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 8th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
City workers 'will take phones on holiday'
Smartphones are likely to be the must-have accessory on the beach this summer, the results of a new survey suggest. However, the trend for taking a hi-tech mobile phone on holiday has nothing to do with fashion or the much-publicised launch of Apple's 3G iPhone. Instead it is related to hard-working executives having difficulty making time to take a proper break. Research commissioned by data e... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 8th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Sim-only deals 'perfect for consumers'
Mobile phone customers are being offered a greater range of sim-only deals that are "perfect" for cutting bills, it has emerged. Pay-monthly sim-only contracts provide similar packages to traditional long-term contracts, but issue customers with a new sim card to insert into their existing phones rather than providing a new mobile handset. This will allow customers to move more freely... Read the full story »
Monday, 7th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Mobile call charges 'rising'
Mobile phone customers may have to pay increased charges as suppliers prepare themselves for new legislation, the Guardian has reported. Pay-as-you-go (PAYG) customers with O2, T-Mobile and Vodafone may already have to pay double the previous connection charge, with an increase from 10p to 20p in many cases. The increases are to cover suppliers before the European commission puts plans to limit... Read the full story »
Monday, 7th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
O2 announces 3G iPhone plans
With the launch of the 3G iPhone just days away, O2 has announced its intention to market the device not only at consumers but to business customers as well. By its own admission, the second generation iPhone offered by O2 was not suitable for business use and as such was aimed primarily at individuals. However, the mobile network operator is confident that the 3G iPhone's GPS and push email f... Read the full story »
Sunday, 6th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
Trade body worried about regulation
The GSM Association (GSMA), the global trade association which represents more than 700 GSM mobile operators, has warned that an increasing regulatory burden imposed by the EU is impacting negatively on profits. While the European Commission maintains that retail price caps should be introduced on the basis that mobile phone operators are making excessive profits, the GSMA claims that its member... Read the full story »
Sunday, 6th July 2008 - by Editorial Team
3 announces Yahoo! deal
It has been revealed that mobile phone customers with 3 will be able to watch free video content, thanks to a mobile advertising deal with Yahoo! The deal builds on a system already trialled by the mobile phone operator, which allows customers to view items such as music videos on Planet 3 after watching a targeted advertising film. Neil Andrews, head of portal advertising at 3 UK explained: &qu... Read the full story »
Thursday, 3rd July 2008 - by Editorial Team
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 succes... Read the full story »
Thursday, 3rd July 2008 - by Editorial Team
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 con... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 - by Editorial Team
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 Co... Read the full story »
Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 - by Editorial Team
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 Music stores. The news will also benefit those who sign up to the Nokia Comes With Music service, which is expected to launch in the second half of 2008 and will allow customers to browse and download mu... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 1st July 2008 - by Editorial Team
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 companies intending to launch a mobile-friendly website within the next 12 months, with around 50 per cent planning an upgrade. Michael Lacy, chief executive officer of the Handy Group, explained: "... Read the full story »
Tuesday, 1st July 2008 - by Editorial Team
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