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100,000 mobiles dropped down the loo every year
A new survey by independent price comparison and switching service, uSwitch.com, of the top mobile phone insurance claims reveals that consumers continue to be clumsy when it comes to looking after their handsets.
Most Brits want to upgrade their possessions
Almost all of us (96 per cent) aspire to own something better than what we currently have; with the total bill for the nation's aspirations coming to £230 billion, according to the Direct Line Aspiration Index.
Orange to range HTC ChaCha, Desire S and Wildfire S
Orange has announced it plans to range the HTC ChaCha, HTC Desire S and HTC Wildfire S and in the UK during the second quarter of 2011.
More motorists than ever tweet, text and talk at the wheel
More motorists than ever are driving illegally by using a mobile phone to text, call up the internet and check social networks such as Facebook and Twitter while at the wheel, new research reveals.
Samsung Galaxy S II
Samsung has announced the Samsung Galaxy S II (Model: GT-I9100), a thin (8.49mm), lightweight (116g), dual-core smartphone that combines an incredible viewing experience with fantastic performance.
HTC social phones with one-touch Facebook access
HTC has announced two new phones built entirely to be social, combining the simplicity, ease-of-use and depth of HTC Sense with the power and connectivity of Facebook.
Sony Xperia PLAY - PlayStation smartphone
Sony Ericsson has announced the game changing Xperia PLAY, the latest phone in its Xperia range of Android based smartphones.
Students favour budgeting over big incentives
Over half of students feel that the current resources being provided by banks to help students manage their finances are simply inadequate, according to research carried out by accounting software firm, Accountz.
Spending concerns force consumer confidence down in January
Following a rise in December, consumer confidence fell back again in January, according to the Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index.
Ofgem warned over 'failing' annual statements
Ofgem is being warned that annual energy statements are failing to deliver, despite being a linchpin of its plans to boost the number of households taking part in the competitive energy market.
Three to range the LG Optimus 3D
Three has confirmed that it will range the LG Optimus 3D, the world’s first 3D smartphone. Innovative new technology makes it possible to watch 3D videos without wearing glasses, thanks to the 4.3” ‘stereoscopic’ touchscreen.
Consumers frozen out as pay fails to keep up with inflation
With concerns growing over family finances uSwitch.com warns that today's inflation figures coupled with tomorrow's pay figures could prove a deadly double blow for hard-up families.
HTC set to shake up the smartphone market - again
Ernest Doku, technology expert at uSwitch.com, comments on today's HTC announcements: "HTC's range of new handsets is perfectly pitched at all price points - which is exactly why they ruled the smartphone market in 2010.
Ryanair launches cheap mobile phone roaming service
Ryanair has launched a mobile phone roaming service, in conjunction with Maxroam, which allows passengers who travel on Ryanair’s guaranteed lowest fares to no longer pay for receiving mobile calls and SMS messages when they travel abroad.
Orange to launch Sony Ericsson Xperia neo, PLAY and arc
Orange has announced plans to launch the much anticipated Sony Ericsson Xperia neo, Xperia PLAY and Xperia arc – in the second quarter of 2011.