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T-Mobile to Review Price Tariffs
T-Mobile will review its tariffs on prepaid telecommunications services in the spring, said the division's managing director, Brian McBride. Competition in the U.K. prepay market has been intense in the past month, as low-cost rivals easyMobile and Carphone Warehouse Group PLC have traded blows in a price war. »» Read more
Sony Ericsson & Nokia Unveil New Handsets
Nokia and SonyEricsson showed off a whole range of new mobile handsets. The most notable was probably the previously announced Walkman branded music-phone from SonyEricsson, which will help them to compete against the upcoming iPod/Motorola combination handsets. »» Read more
Samsung Launch The V600
Samsung Electronics has launched an upgraded version of its horizontal LCD phone, a new form-factor introduced by the company last year. The SCH-V600 boasts a more compact design and improved features while maintaining the basic product concept of its popular predecessor, the SCH-V500. »» Read more
Microsoft Launch Mobile Video Service
Microsoft Corp. announced the launch of MSN Video Downloads, which will provide daily television programming, including video content from MSNBC.com, Food Network, FOX Sports and IFILM Corp., for download to Windows Mobile -based devices such as Portable Media Centers and select Smartphones and Pocket PCs. »» Read more
Samsung Introduce File Viewer Phones
Merging the boundary between smart phones and regular handsets, Samsung introduced its first "file viewer" phones -- models SPH-V6500 and SCH-V650 -- that allow users to view standard PC documents and images. According to the company, the phones are designed to enhance the productivity of business people. »» Read more
The New Nokia 3G Handset
Allright so we haven’t actually seen one and Nokia still isn’t acknowledging that it exists, but O2 in the UK today announced it would be first network to sell the new Nokia 3G handset, the 6680. The company promised that the model, Nokia's first to boast two cameras would be in the stores soon after it launches its 3G consumer service on February 1st. »» Read more
Nokia Release Free 3D Snakes Game
Nokia today launched a 3D version of the verable Snakes for the N-Gage. This is not the average N-Gage title--it's free (a registration is required). N-Gage owners can download the game from snakesoutbreak.com starting today. Normally with N-Gage games, both players need to have a copy of the game to play a mutliplayer game. »» Read more
Slap Attack Whatever Next
Police say they are targeting young people involved in a new trend of assaults in which they "slap" commuters in the face for no apparent reason. Gangs are said to record pictures of the assaults on their mobile phones and then text them to their friends. Police said the assaults on London's Tube and bus networks would not be tolerated. »» Read more
New Motorola V3 Smartphone RAZRberry
According the guys over at Engadget a new Motorola smartphone that is coming out in the middle of this year. A source deep within the company has confirmed that they’re gunning for RIM with a smartphone, codenamed “RAZRberry” that’s just as thin and has the same styling as their RAZR V3 cellphone, but is wide enough to fit a QWERTY mini-keyboard. »» Read more
Vodafone & O2 Have To Share Networks
A plan to allow other mobile phone operators to use the networks currently owned by Vodafone and O2 in the Republic of Ireland has been given the go-ahead by the EU. The European Commission has approved the decision which was announced last month by the telecommunications regulator Comreg. »» Read more
Nokia Donates 4 Million For Tsunami Aid
Nokia corporation said it will put almost $4 million towards helping after December's devastating tsunami. "During the first crucial days, we channeled our relief efforts into direct cash contributions, product and service donations and extensive employee volunteering," said Jorma Ollila. »» Read more
Mobile Phones May Be Dangerous For Kids
Parents should ensure their children use mobile phones only when absolutely necessary because of the potential health risks, an expert is warning. The latest study by Sir William Stewart says there is still no proof mobile phones are unsafe, but warns precautionary steps should be taken. »» Read more
First Mobile Phone Call Made In The UK
20 years ago tomorrow (1 Jan 1985) that Ernie Wise started a revolution. He made the first mobile phone call in the UK, from London’s Docklands to Newbury in Berkshire. The company was Vodafone - then a small part of Racal Telecom - and within a year it had attracted 19,000 subscribers. »» Read more
NEC & LG Top The UK Christmas Handset Sales Charts
20 years ago tomorrow (1 Jan 1985) that Ernie Wise started a revolution. He made the first mobile phone call in the UK, from London’s Docklands to Newbury in Berkshire. The company was Vodafone - then a small part of Racal Telecom - and within a year it had attracted 19,000 subscribers. »» Read more
Vodafone Takeover Talks
The misinformation and confusion over whether or not the US mobile phone company Verizon Wireless, part owned by Vodafone, is going to muscle in on the $35bn (£18bn) merger of rivals Sprint and Nextel continued yesterday with hedge funds playing both sides of the story. »» Read more
1.5 Billion Mobile Phone Users
Mobile phone users around the globe totalled nearly 1.5 billion by the middle of this year, about one quarter of the world's population, the ITU says. The figure reflected a sharp surge in the mobile telephony business, especially in developing countries, over the first half of the decade, with subscribers doubling since 2000. »» Read more
Playboy Expand Mobile Content
Playboy announced a deal to expand content distribution via wireless within the United States. With the addition of the U.S., Playboy is now offering wireless entertainment services through licensees in 17 territories around the globe including Germany, the United Kingdom, Australia and Brazil. »» Read more
1.3 Million Casino Scam
Three Ritz Casino gamblers have been cleared of cheating by UK police and allowed to keep £1.3m they won using a modified mobile phone to predict roulette results. The trio used a concealed laser scanner linked to a computer. The laser measured the speed of the ball and its arc of descent. »» Read more
Orange Better Not Delay 3G
Orange has admitted it will be offering an additional handset from Motorola but hasn't said which one. Which is fairly bizarre considering the other five are already featured on its Web site. Orange has being offering a 3G data service since July. And its Web site provides a clear indication of where you can expect to receive 3G coverage. »» Read more
6 Months Inside For Taking A Photo
A man has been given a six month custodial sentence for taking photos in court with his mobile phone. Shaun Nash, 19, also used the phone to take video footage while sitting in the public gallery during a robbery trial at Bristol Crown Court. Nash, of Wilinton Road, Knowle West, pleaded guilty to contempt of court. »» Read more
Nokia 6170 Release Imminent
This phone was introduced earlier this year at the Nokia Connection conference, the Nokia 6170 mobile phone is about to hit the shelves. Enhanced with a stainless steel finish, the Nokia 6170 phone provides a modern design that Nokia is now using for several of its phones. »» Read more
Symbian Phone Virus Released
The virus "Skulls" Trojan, which bills itself as "Extended Theme Manager" by "Tee-222," has been found on Symbian shareware download sites. "If you see it, do nto install it on your phone," warns Mikko Hypponen. Upon activation, the malicious code replaces all program icons with skulls and blocks them from running. »» Read more
Microsoft Free Smartphone Demo Site
Want to see a Windows Mobile-based device in action? Click the demos below for a fun, interactive tour of the hardware and features of several cutting-edge Pocket PC Phones and Smartphones newly on the market. If you like to "try before you buy," demos can help you assess the key features of each phone. »» Read more
Mobile Phone Check-In Planned For 2005
Published November 2004
European mobile phone company Siemens and air transport technology company SITA have announced that they hope to offer an airline check-in service via mobile phones in 2005. The two companies have teamed up to develop the service, which uses GPRS. They claim that the service will allow passengers to check in, change seats and much more. »» Read more
Bluetooth 2 Introduced
Published November 2004
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has adopted Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR. The latest version of this short-range wireless networking standard offers faster data transfer speeds while using less power. The new specification is better able to handle several functions or devices simultaneously and transfer large data files, due to more available bandwidth. »» Read more
Orange Announce 6 New 3G Phones
Orange has announced that it will be launching six 3G handsets on a 3G network before the end of the year is out, however they have not yet confirmed a date for any roll out in the UK or France. The six handsets will be supplied by LG, SonyEricsson, Samsung, Nokia and Motorola, and Sanyo which will be a European exclusive. »» Read more
Vodafone Ireland Admits Multi-Million Overcharge
Vodafone Ireland has overcharged over half a million WAP customers as a result of a billing inaccuracy. Following a bout of overcharging incidents earlier in the year, Vodafone conducted an internal review of its charges over the past few months. The company said it discovered a billing discrepancy in its WAP services. »» Read more
Motorolas Smart Ideas
Microsoft and giant US phonemaker Motorola have joined forces to try to wrest the smartphone market - the lucrative business end of the mobile sector - from their European competitor Nokia. The Business has learned that Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer and Motorola's new boss Ed Zander will spearhead their attack. »» Read more
Nokia Partners With Boots
Nokia will partner with Boots, to sell mobile phones in the British firm's stores. Nokia and Boots said in a statement the partnership would focus on selling digital printers to print photos taken on mobiles as well as handsets. The concept will be rolled out to 50 Boots stores in the UK by mid-November following a recent trial in 3 stores. »» Read more
Red & Orange Faces
Mobile phone firm Orange says its picture messaging service can "make someone feel really special." But when one customer called the company helpline she received some pictures that made her feel outraged instead. What she expected was a photo from a customer service representative to make sure her camera phone was working. »» Read more
Vodafone Launch Desktop Texting Service
Vodafone UK has launched a service for businesses to send and receive text messages from their PCs. The company said its Vodafone Text Centre integrates with Microsoft Outlook and IBM Lotus Notes. The software is free of charge and can be downloaded by individuals or a company IT department. »» Read more
More Series 60 To Use Intel Processors
Intel, Nokia, and Symbian Ltd. are going to work together to create smartphones using the Nokia Series 60 Platform and Intel processors. Series 60 is a user interface that runs on top of the Symbian operating system. Series 60 is the best-selling smartphone platform world wide. »» Read more
Arrested For Talking Too Loudly
Sakinah Aaron was walking into the bus area at the Wheaton Metro station several weeks ago, talking loudly on her Motorola cell phone. A little too loudly for Officer George Saoutis of the Metro Transit Police. The police officer told Aaron, who is five months pregnant, to lower her voice. »» Read more
Nokia Exits The Ringtone Market
Nokia has bowed out of the ringtone market following poor sales from its Club Nokia website. Its exit should also smooth relationships with mobile network operators who never really enjoyed the idea. The global ringtone market is worth between $1.5bn and $3.5bn a year, but Nokia never made much of an impression on the market. »» Read more
Orange V Easy Mobile
Stelios' claims that Orange has threatened to stop him using the colour orange in the branding of his new mobile phone venture. Easymobile, have caught the interest of the nation, and led many to question can you "own" a colour?. First of all, it is possible for companies to claim rights to a colour. »» Read more
Vodafone Extend Beckham Contract
David Beckham has signed another 12-month contract with Vodafone and will play a significant role in a forthcoming advertising campaign for the mobile phone giant. In June, Vodafone had said that David Beckham's contract, reported to be worth £1m a year, was under consideration. »» Read more
3 Announce New NEC
3’s expected Christmas portfolio will include a new, streamlined NEC clamshell, which is understood to have a working title of the E338. No prices or release dates have been announced, but sources claim that it will be a mid to low-tier proposition. One stand-out feature, though, is that is will also support GPS navigation functions. »» Read more
Motorola Announce RAZR V3
Motorola's RAZR V3 phone is likely to be the hottest new mobile release of 2004. With an anodized aluminum body, and a sureal blue glow behind the keys, you cant help but add it to your shopping list. "In a major innovation in design and engineering, the RAZR V3 team has created a phone of firsts. »» Read more
Mobile Phone Virus Found
A mobile phone virus posing as a game is roaming file-sharing and software download sites, say security experts. The virus spreads through an adapted copy of the legitimate Mosquitos game. It only works on phones with Symbian's Series 60 operating system. »» Read more