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Archive for October, 2009

Co-Pilot for Symbian & Other SmartPhones

Co-Pilot for Symbian & Other SmartPhones

During my recent visit to the Symbian Exchange & Exposition 2009, I had the chance to have an in-depth conversation with a representative of ALK Technologies, the makers of sat-nav software Co-Pilot. At present, the platforms that Co-Pilot support are Windows Mobile Android iPhone OS My main question to him was given there is no [...]

Orange Q3 Results… Feeling the Pinch

Orange Q3 Results… Feeling the Pinch

Orange have just posted their Q3 results which show they’re feeling the effects of the global credit crunch. Their revenues are down 15.3%, ADSL services have dropped 12.7% and mobile revenues are down 6.8%.

Nokia’s Comes With Music comes to T-mobile

Nokia’s Comes With Music comes to T-mobile

T-mobile has announced that Nokia’s Unlimited Music Service – Comes With Music will be available to its customers, making it the third UK operator (after Orange and 3) to offer the service. Comes With Music is around a year old but only now T-mobile have decided to offer the facility.

The End of Nokia’s N-Gage… What’s next?

The End of Nokia’s N-Gage… What’s next?

Nokia have announced they will be closing their N-Gage service in September 2010. The N-Gage service was designed to be a push into mobile gaming when it launched last year, but Nokia soon found that users were first not interested in their mobile gaming phones, beginning with the N-Gage and then the N-Gage QD.

Sony Ericsson Satio Comes to 3

Sony Ericsson Satio Comes to 3

Twelve Megapixel Camera phone comes to 3UK on contract and pay as you go Loyal 3 Customers are now able to get their hands on Sony Ericsson’s latest mobile phone offering – the 12mp camera phone running on Symbian – the Satio. It is available for free on

N97 Mini in White – Mid November Release

N97 Mini in White – Mid November Release

On my browsing of the web I came across Mobile Phones Direct offering the N97 Mini in White. Not available by Nokia UK (neither is the N97 mini Garnet either), Mobile Phones Direct are stating as exclusive despatch mid-November. The N97 mini is available for free on the following contracts –

Vodafone 360 Launched, N97 Mini now available

Vodafone 360 Launched, N97 Mini now available

Vodafone 360 Vodafone have now launched their answer to social networking: Vodafone 360. They have also released the N97 mini for free on contract.

Manufacturers Post Q3 results… Not Looking Good

The last few weeks have seen the releases of most of the major manufacturers Q3 Financial Results. These results are the Key Indicators of how the industry has been affected by the global Credit Crunch and whether the manufacturers are successfully riding out the storm. Hit the Jump for the full info on all the [...]

O2 to Unlock iPhones for Customers

Matthew Key, Head of O2, confirms that as soon as the iPhone becomes available on other UK networks, O2 will allow existing consumers to unlock their iPhones, once out of commitment.

Orange to sell iPhones before Christmas

Orange set to launch the iPhone from 10th November. 3UK expect to launch it in 2010. Vodafone launching January 2010. No price-war: added-value policy.

Powermat Charger on Sale 30th-October

Powermat Charger on Sale 30th-October

Powermat wireless charger available 30th October from Amazon, John Lewis, Carphone Warehouse

Blackberry Storm2 Now Available UK

Blackberry Storm2 Now Available UK

Vodafone UK change Blackberry Storm2 listing from Pre-Order to available.

N97-mini available Today. Contract Options 29th October.

N97 mini available today from Nokia Retail Flagship Store Regent Street. Contract options updated: tentative 29th October for release.

SE X2 (Vulcan) On Vodafone Retail System

SE X2 (Vulcan) On Vodafone Retail System

One of my contacts in Vodafone RetailĀ  contacted me earlier today with some interesting information regarding the Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 (Formerly known as Vulcan). The following table shows the different contract options available at time of print for the Xperia X2. The table is reconstructed from the information provided by our Vodafone contact and [...]

Xperia X3 Renamed to Xperia X10? Vodafone X2 short-term exclusivity?

Xperia X3 Renamed to Xperia X10? Vodafone X2 short-term exclusivity?

Xperia X3 Renamed to Xperia X10? The Xperia X2 was quite possibly Sony Ericsson’s worst kept secret with leaks popping up months before the official Announcement. The Xperia X3 (formerly known as Rachael) has had its fair share of leaks as well with current rumoured specs to be:

Blackberry Bold 9700 UK Pre-Order:

Blackberry Bold 9700 UK Pre-Order:

Vodafone UK post Blackberry Bold 9700 up for Pre-Order! The Blackberry Bold 9700 (only officially announced today) is showing up on Vodafone UK’s website already! The Blackberry Bold 9700 is one of the most eagerly awaited Blackberrys along with the Blackberry Storm 2 and both are available for pre-order with Vodafone UK. Early adopters can [...]

Vodafone Storm 2 UK Exclusivity Cut Short?

Vodafone Storm 2 UK Exclusivity Cut Short?

The Guardian have reported that Blackberry (Research in Motion) have cut short Vodafone UK’s exclusivity for the new Blackberry Storm 2.

Blackberry Bold 9700 Announced!

Blackberry Bold 9700 Announced!

It’s Official! The Successor to the highly-popular Blackberry Bold 9000 has been announced by Research In Motion. Sporting a 3.2 mp camera (an upgrade from the 2 in the original bold), Optical Trackpad (as seen in the 8520 and Tour 9630) and 2gb internal memory (up from 1gb in the original), this handset will attract [...]

Updates

Just to announce a few blog site updates. Firstly, the blog is aimed to be updated at least twice a week but there may be times when this is not possible until more editors are recruited. Secondly, Handset / OS reviewers are needed. To apply, please send an email to blog-apps@nirave.co.uk detailing why you should [...]