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Satio Delay In UK

It looks like Satio won’t be coming to the UK tomorrow after all, at least not through Carphone Warehouse anyway. The company, Britain’s biggest mobile retailer, has delayed the launch of Sony Ericsson’s flagship 12.1 MP cameraphone and as yet there is no word on when exactly it will...
October 7th, 2009 | News, Orange, Sony Ericsson, Symbian OS, Vodafone | Read More

No iPhone Price War In The UK?

At long last O2’s monopoly on the iPhone has come to an end in the UK and customers can breathe a sigh of relief that they at last have some choice again. However, for those hoping that a price war would be instigated may be disappointed according to Carphone Warehouse. It’s CEO is warning...
October 6th, 2009 | Apple, News, O2, Orange, Vodafone | Read More

T-Mobile UK to Merge With Orange UK

T-Mobile UK has been something of the sick man of the UK market for a while now. Speculation has abounded as to whether it would be sold off or merged with another network or possibly even be able to stage a come-back. Well today the speculation is over, T-Mobile is merging with Orange UK. The new venture...
September 8th, 2009 | News, Orange, T-Mobile | Read More

LG’s Watch Phone Will Cost You 899 Euros

It’s even €899, subsidized and on contract. Affordable? Not really. The price is way too high for a product like this. Although, you will have something really special around your wrist. With its 1.43-inch tempered glass touchscreen, this slimline – less than 14mm thick – watchphone with fold...
August 8th, 2009 | LG, News, Orange | Read More

Ofcom Reveals Best & Worst 3G Networks

An Ofcom report has highlighted the state of 3G coverage in the UK. Not all networks are equal it seems and some come out a lot better than others, one in particular really trails the pack. Can you guess which one … ? Leading the charge is Orange which has 3G coverage of 93% of the British population....
July 23rd, 2009 | 3, News, O2, Orange, T-Mobile, Vodafone | Read More

O2 May Be About to Loose iPhone Exclusivity … Customers Rejoice!

There have been rumours that O2’s exclusive iPhone deal in the UK would come to an end almost since it began. However, O2’s monopoly exclusivity over the iPhone may indeed be about to come to an end. T-Mobile UK have confirmed to The Register that they are in talks with Apple over the possibility...
July 20th, 2009 | Apple, News, O2, Orange, T-Mobile | Read More

HTC Hero Launch Pushed Back?

Has the launch of the HTC Hero been pushed back? If you believe the latest round of gossip on the tubes that appears to be the case. Phone Arena are reporting that comments made by Cleverkit.com put the release date on 21st July, or six days after the original 15th July release date i.e. tomorrow. On...
July 14th, 2009 | HTC, Orange, T-Mobile | Read More

Orange to Offer DRM Free Music

Orange UK have finally seen the light and are to offer DRM free music downloads. It comes on the back of a string of music related news in the Orange camp. The Orange music store has, until now, been a bastion of DRM with customers only allowed to play the music they buy in the handset they purchased...
July 12th, 2009 | News, Orange | Read More

Orange UK Exclusively Launches TG01 from Toshiba

Orange today announced it will be exclusively selling the Toshiba TG01 in the UK. The device will be available across all its own retail channels in time for this weekend. The TG01 offers a 4.1-inch WVGA screen, a perfect size for watching TV, videos and looking at pictures in high quality. The TG01...
July 9th, 2009 | News, Orange, Toshiba | Read More

Orange & T-Mobile Delay N97 Launch

Despite something of a slow start in the UK the N97 has picked up speed in its second week although both Orange and T-Mobile have delayed launching the handset. Many retailers were worried about stocking large volumes of the N97 given its price tag, but sales have picked up, especially after the advertising...
July 8th, 2009 | News, Nokia, Orange, T-Mobile | Read More