Mobile Phones
36 month mobile contracts creep in - but will soon be culled
New EU laws less than three months away are set to cull the growing number of 36 month mobile deals being offered, according to independent price comparison and switching service, uSwitch.com.
Samsung Wave 578
Samsung has announced the Samsung Wave 578 at Mobile World Congress 2011. The new bada handset is equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC) connectivity, sleek, user-friendly design, and runs on bada, Samsung’s own smartphone platform.
Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 ‘Smart Player’
Samsung has announced the Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 Smart Player, the latest addition to its expanding range of Android-powered Galaxy products. Available with a 4” Super Clear LCD display, the Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 delivers apps and entertainment, powered by Android.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nexus S coming soon to Vodafone Stores
Vodafone has announced that Nexus S will soon be available in Vodafone stores around the world. The world’s first handset to come powered by the latest version of the Android platform known as Gingerbread, Nexus S is packed with Google’s powerful technology and the latest Samsung hardware features.
Buying a mobile phone online offers better experience
Consumers are flocking to buy their mobile phones online as high street outlets do not meet the grade with unsatisfactory customer service and poor value for money.