Mobile Phones
Have app, will surf
Mobile Internet connectivity company Tweakker has released a free beta version of an Android app aimed at helping the growing number of Android users in over 150 countries on the networks of more than 600 operators to start getting the full enjoyment of their new devices in less than one minute.
Three launches The One Plan on a one month rolling contract
Three’s market-leading The One Plan tariff is now available on a one month SIM only rolling contract, giving Three customers all-you-can-eat data with extra flexibility.
BlackBerry Bold 9900 - coming soon to Three
RIM’s thinnest BlackBerry Bold smartphone, the BlackBerry Bold 9900, with the new BlackBerry 7 OS will be available on Three this summer.
Samsung Galaxy S II, in store and available on Three.co.uk
While being one of the first smartphones to deliver a powerful 1.2GHz Dual Core Processor, this sleek Samsung device packs a punch of technology and claims being the world’s slimmest smartphone at just 8.49mm thin.
Motorola ATRIX with fingerprint security available from Orange
On sale exclusively from Orange, Motorola ATRIX is the world's first smartphone to have an in-built biometric fingerprint reader for enhanced personal security.
O2 signs up the Co-operative for location-based marketing
O2 Media has announced that The Co-operative Group has signed up to its You are Here location-based marketing service, becoming one of the first major UK supermarket chains to take advantage of mobile proximity marketing.
Nokia E7 available now on Three
The Nokia E7 is now available in Three stores and on Three.co.uk. Featuring a full QWERTY keypad, the Nokia E7 is the latest Symbian addition to Three’s smartphone line up.
White iPhone 4 now available
White iPhone 4 models are now available from Apple’s online store (apple.com), and at Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers.
Mobile shopping searches treble
In the first quarter of 2011, total retail search volumes grew by 29% compared with the same quarter a year earlier, according to the BRC-Google Online Retail Sales Monitor.
iPhone 4 claims top spot as nation's favourite handset
After a struggle to stay in the nation's top five over the past few months, Apple's iPhone 4 has soared two places to rob HTC of the number one spot for the favourite mobile phone this April, according to the latest tracker from independent price comparison and switching service, uSwitch.com.
Motorola ATRIX - Orange unveils pricing and availability
As Motorola’s exclusive UK launch partner, Orange has announced pricing and availability for Motorola ATRIX – the world’s most powerful smartphone. From today, consumers will be able to register their interest online or reserve their device from Orange retail shops and Orange telesales ahead of launch in early May.
O2 adds calling card to International portfolio
With research showing that current calling cards deliver just 28% of advertised minutes, O2 has announced it will shake up the market with a fresh, clear and open approach that gives customers 100% of advertised minutes.
How comprehensive is your mobile phone insurance?
Defaqto's new Star Ratings for mobile phone insurance help people identify the level of features and benefits different products offer.
Using a mobile phone aboard can lead to a huge ‘bill shock'
Even if you don't plan to make calls while abroad, uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, warns that the minute consumers switch on their phone abroad, it will register onto a local network.
Samsung Galaxy S II to hit UK shores on 1st May
The Samsung Galaxy S II (Model: GT-I9100), will be available in UK shops on 1st May 2011. The Galaxy S II is the first handset to offer Samsung’s Super AMOLED Plus screen technology, the largest, brightest and most colourful screen available in Samsung’s portfolio of devices.