Tag: orange
Orange claims "explosion" in mobile data services
UK mobile operator Orange says music downloads and mobile TV are booming, along with picture messaging, texting and mobile internet usage. The claims come out of Orange’s second Digital Media Index – a report of how its customers are using their phones.
Orange recalls Sony Ericsson W910i phones due to calling problems
Oof. There’s nothing worse than launching a hot new wannabe iPhone-killer, only to find it’s having problems, er, making and receiving phone calls. Such appears to be the case with Sony Ericsson’s new W910i, or at least the models sold on UK operator Orange.
Orange launches world's first solar-powered Bluetooth headset, the Iqua 603 SUN
Bluetooth headsets – meh. Nothing interesting to see folks, move alon- hang on a second. A solar-powered Bluetooth headset?
Claiming to have made the world’s first solar-powered Bluetooth headset, Orange’s Iqua 603 SUN model means no more…
Orange UK reveals impressive mobile music growth
The iPhone launches tomorrow on O2 here in the UK, but the other operators aren’t about to skulk in the shadows. Orange has come out swinging, giving figures on exactly how well its mobile music service is going. And bear in mind most operators hate giving out actual figures on this kind of thing.
Opinion: Mobile phone deals aren't call for cash
They’ve always said you don’t get anything for free in this life, but flick towards the back of any of the tabloid newspapers in this country and you’d have to question that view.
FREE Xbox 360, FREE iPod, FREE laptop, FREE Wii, FREE PSP, FREE HDTV, FREE money – and all you have to do is sign up for a FREE mobile phone. In fact, some of the deals even give you a FREE handset with your FREE handset. Please, tell me, where do I sign…
Another rumour to add to the Google phone list: official announcement scheduled for mid-November
My, how we love a good GPhone rumour, and they’re certainly flying thick and fast of late.
The latest cat to be let out of the bag in regards to the rumoured Google phone is that the big G will be announcing the launch mid November. That’s less than a month, folks, until we can finally see Google’s answer…
Liveblog: Blyk promises free mobile calls funded by advertising
Heard of Blyk? You will. It’s a new ‘virtual’ mobile operator targeted at young people, which plans to offer free voice-call minutes in return for users filling out surveys and accepting targeted advertising.
The company is announcing its UK launch this morning, so I’m here liveblogging it. The latest entries are below, while clicking over the jump takes you to a full chronological report.
10.03: And we’re done. Here’s the basics: Blyk launches today in the UK, and it’ll be offering users free voice calls and texts in return for receiving text and MMS advertisements. It’s got over 40 brands signed up, including the likes of McDonalds, Coke, L’Oreal and NatWest.
You can only sign up if you’re aged 16-24, although when those 24 year-olds turn 25, they’ll be allowed to stay on. And there’s an authentication system to weed out older people masquerading as young folk to get free stuff.
SAGEM launches my150x: thin and stylish mobile phone
SAGEM has launched its latest mobile phone, the 10mm thin slimline budget handset featuring "modern design with a retro feel". It features a 1.8-inch screen with NeoNTM technology that lights up the display in blue-tinted light, with information displayed in…
LG Shine goes pink, available exclusively with Orange UK
It had to happen sooner or later — LG's popular Shine mobile has gone pink — "Hot pink" to be precise — and is available exclusively from the Orange mobile network. It has all the same features as the original…
Orange bags Christmas exclusive on red Sony Ericsson W910
Orange has announced its Christmas mobile phone lineup for the UK, and it includes several high-profile exclusives. Like what? Well, the red Sony Ericsson W910i music phone, for starters (although Vodafone has got its own exclusive on the Havana Gold version).
