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Recession reveals nation of savvy savers
People across the country have been making cut backs over the last 12 months, and new research from specialist health insurer, National Friendly, reveals how thrifty Brits have been saving their pennies during the recession.
Orange secures exclusive on Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Orange will shortly launch the much anticipated Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, the first Android device to be unveiled by Sony Ericsson. Available from early April across all Orange retail channels, the X10 will be free on select pay monthly price plans and is exclusive to Orange in white.
Is modern life killing quality conversation?
Brits still spend a breathtaking amount of time talking to each other; however, it appears the quality of those conversations is in jeopardy.
Orange and HMV launch mobile games service
Orange has announced that it will launch a mobile gaming service with HMV. HMV mobile games, powered by Orange, will be available next week to customers across any network and on over 1,000 Java enabled handsets. It is the first service of its kind from a mobile operator.
Virgin Media goes Android crazy
Virgin Media first introduced its customers to the world of Android by launching the popular LG InTouch Max. Just out on Virgin Media is the hot new Samsung Galaxy Portal on a range of exceptionally compelling tariffs.
npower pledges to continue boiler scrappage scheme
npower became the first energy supplier to pledge to continue its boiler scrappage scheme once the Government scheme closes.
Samsung’s Jet Ultra Edition exclusively in O2
Samsung has announced that O2 will be the first high street retailer to range its latest Jet handset, the Jet Ultra Edition. Available for free on a £25 tariff, the first 10,000 customers will receive an exciting gift set exclusive to O2 – The Ultimate Gangster Collection – a set of three classic gangster DVDs to get the pulses racing.
It’s not just the Government that can’t balance the books
As the Government sets the stage for the year's Budget, which will outline plans to halve the public deficit over the next four years, new research from uSwitch.com reveals a spending gap in consumers' own finances.
PayPal launches new Send Money app for iPhone
PayPal has unveiled a new Send Money application for iPhone. Version 2.0 of the PayPal Send Money app gives PayPal and iPhone customers around the world secure mobile access to their money and convenient features for everyday life, including "Bump" money transfers, Split Cheque and Collect Money.
Barratt offers to pay utility bills of London buyers
British Gas may have cut its gas bills by ten per cent last month, but Barratt North London is going much further by effectively cutting them by 100 per cent.
Sony Ericsson Vivaz on 3 pre-installed with Spotify
A compact lightweight smartphone, the Sony Ericsson Vivaz on 3 comes pre-installed with the Spotify for Symbian application which means you can search and play songs from a list of 6 million when you’re on the move.
O2 mobile phone recycling scheme pays out £1m
O2 Recycle, the mobile phone recycling service, has generated a staggering £1 million in cash pay outs for customers, less than five months since its launch (October 2009).
Music fans will sidestep filesharing clampdown says TalkTalk
The majority of music fans will switch to alternative ways of accessing copyright-protected content for free if using peer-to-peer (P2P) services leaves them vulnerable to disconnection, rendering futile the Government’s attempts to stop copyright infringement, according to research from TalkTalk.
Trafficmaster mobile Pay As You Go satnav service
Trafficmaster’s Smartnav satellite navigation is the first Pay As You Go (PAYG) navigation application on the smart phone market, allowing users to only pay for satnav directions and traffic information when they need it.
Switching mobile phone networks is easier than you think
1 in 4 mobile phone users have switched networks over the last 12 months, reaping in savings of £895 million - or £81 each per year. Yet fear of losing their phone number is preventing 2 million consumers from getting a better deal.