Mobile Phones
Vodafone makes it easier to use smartphones in Europe
Vodafone has announced much simpler and lower pricing for using a smartphone whilst travelling in Europe, making it more affordable for customers to email, access social media sites and surf the Internet abroad.
Subsidised iPad deals to boost demand for dongles
Christmas is upon us and many Brits will be looking forward to a gadget or two waiting for them under the tree.
LG Optimus One hits 1 million sales worldwide
LG announced that worldwide sales of its Optimus One smartphone have hit one million units just 40 days after the phone’s initial launch. Now available in most of Europe, Asia-Pacific countries and the USA, the Optimus One is the fastest selling mobile handset in the company’s history.
Acer next generation smartphone
The new Acer smartphone with the soul of a tablet perfectly combines the capabilities of a smartphone with a tablet-like format: a huge 4.8” widescreen with a 21:9 aspect ratio and a super cool chassis.
Three offer new purchase options for iPad users
Three UK has announced it will offer new purchase options for iPad users, including more affordable prices when purchased with a data service plan, for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G models in the coming months.
Orange and T-Mobile new store formats
As part of the company’s move to give its customers more choice in more places through testing new store concepts, the first 6 dual branded store locations open in Tooting, Palmers Green, Hertford, Bridgend, Weston super Mare and Dorchester this week.
Apple iOS 4.2 available for iPad, iPhone & iPod touch
Apple have announced that iOS 4.2, the latest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, is available today for download for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. iOS 4.2 brings over 100 new features from iOS 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2 to iPad including Multitasking, Folders, Unified Inbox, Game Center, AirPlay and AirPrint.
Acer Liquid Metal smartphones
When we speak about technological evolution, Acer is always one step ahead thanks to its proven capacity to translate the most sophisticated technological innovations into products that are easy to use. Moulding the most advanced technologies and integrating them into the latest smartphone is the logical consequence.
Three ‘Human Hotspots’ sweep the UK
Three is letting loose ‘Human Hotspots’ across London and several other regions to give Brits free access to mobile Wi-Fi. The ‘Human Hotspots’ are a response to research showing that more people are going online with their mobile gadgets and are in need of a strong and reliable 3G connection.
Three offers free subscription to Times websites
Three is offering mobile broadband customers three months free access to thetimes.co.uk and thesundaytimes.co.uk. Three, the network built for mobile internet, will be offering new customers the chance to enjoy The Times and The Sunday Times when on the go, be it on a laptop or tablet device.
Orange offer new iPad purchase options
Orange UK has announced it will offer new purchase options for iPad users, including more affordable prices when purchased with a data service plan, for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G models in the coming months.
O2 live network status webpage
O2 launches a live network status tool and a new, intuitive online network coverage checker, to allow customers to see the strength and status of the O2 network in their area.
Dash Genie car phone holder
From Mobile Fun, the Dash Genie is a new and innovative design of car holder for your mobile phone that gives you everything you need on the road: flexibility and manoeuvrability, safety and stability and a gadget that’s stylish but inobtrusive.
Insurance for your smart phones and gadgets
The rise of smart phones and smart gadgets continued last week with the launch of the new Apple iPad competitor, the Samsung Galaxy; with sales of smart gadgets predicted to soar this Christmas, leading independent broker Hastings Direct is advising householders to check their away from home cover.
Orange Credit Card App
Barclaycard and Orange have announced the Orange Credit Card App is now available on the App Store. The free app for iPhone and iPod touch is a great tool to help users manage their finances - from tracking how much they are spending to paying bills to viewing transaction history and reward points.