Mobile Phones
LG Optimus 7 opens a new window to content sharing
LG has announced the global launch of its first Windows Phone 7 devices, LG Optimus 7 and LG Optimus 7Q. Building on Microsoft’s new operating system that offers people the ability to do more in fewer steps, the LG Optimus 7 series introduces a new era for smartphones and offers consumers a whole new experience of mobile life.
Touchnote app launch partner for Windows Phone 7
Touchnote, the start-up that lets you send physical postcards via web or mobile, has confirmed that they are one of the showcase apps selected as Windows Phone 7 launch partners – and one of only a handful of UK-based companies chosen.
BlackBerry Torch 9800 now available on Three
The BlackBerry Torch 9800 is the first RIM smartphone which combines a touchscreen with a QWERTY slider – flexible for flicking between internet browsing and bashing out lengthy emails or documents.
Barclays takes to park benches to talk mobile banking
This week Barclays bank managers will swap their seat in a branch for a seat under a branch as they take to park benches for a series of Barclays mobile banking clinics.
Three wins four Mobile Broadband awards
Three's proud to be the recipient of four mobile broadband awards from Top10.com and Broadband Expert. In The Top10.com Broadband Awards 2010, Three took home the Best Value Mobile Broadband Award for the second year running.
Samsung and Microsoft to create Windows Phone 7 handsets
Samsung, a global leader in mobile technology, has announced an agreement to use the Windows Phone 7 platform and related application software as a key component of the Samsung smartphone portfolio.
Vodafone’s own-brand handset range updated for Christmas
Vodafone has announced the launch of three new phones to its popular own-brand handset range. The Vodafone 553 qwerty side-slider, the Vodafone 945 Android smartphone and the refreshed Vodafone 543 are all due in store in time for the busy Christmas sales period.
Sony Ericsson LiveView - your window to your world
Sony Ericsson announces LiveView. This innovative accessory is another step in Sony Ericsson’s commitment to help consumers get the very best mobile phone experience through the open Android platform.
Three offers free mobile browsing on 0.facebook.com
Three has announced that it is now offering its customers free mobile browsing on the new 0.facebook.com site. By sponsoring 0.facebook.com Three is enabling its customers to stay connected through Facebook with their friends and family from any mobile Web browser without incurring any data charges.
Nokia C7 coming soon to Three
Three has confirmed it will be ranging the new Nokia C7 in Q4. Featuring Symbian 3, the Nokia C7 has a built-in live updates from Facebook and Twitter as well as access to e-mail straight from the homescreen. At just 10.5mm thick, the Nokia C7 has an impressive 8 MP camera with HD video recording and a 3.5” high-resolution touchscreen.
Students urged to insure phones, laptops and other gadgets
Students in the UK keep over £3.3 billion worth of possessions in their digs but over £1.7 billion of it is uninsured, according to new research from Santander Student Current Accounts.
Orange launches the San Francisco Android phone
Orange has unveiled the San Francisco, a super sleek and stylish touchscreen Android mobile phone, priced at only £99 on Orange pay as you go. Offering Orange customers access to thousands of apps, the San Francisco handset is the first in a series of new affordable Android devices to be ranged from Orange in the UK.
Orange launches home broadband and calls packages
Orange has announced a range of new home broadband price plans to offer Orange mobile customers the UK’s best value broadband and calls. The move is the first in a home broadband evolution roadmap planned for the service over the next 18 months under newly appointed Vice President of Home, Bruno Duarte.
Beaches, boats and barns - UK offices get creative
A recent survey of Orange small and medium business customers has revealed more business owners working from locations better suited to their lifestyle.
LG Town C300 - socialise in an instant
LG has launched the LG Town C300, a colourful and vibrant phone, aimed at those on the go with busy lifestyles. With ease of social networking in mind, the phone has a full QWERTY keyboard, making it ideal for texting and typing.