Will Mobile Wallets Replace Leather Wallets?
Internet Evolution: — ... but that is better for security. And NFC is often employed for "contactless payments," because anything with an NFC chipset can be waved over the device "reader" just as a barcode reader can be waved over the barcode. In the London metropolitan area, for instance, an NFC chipset is embedded in the popular Oyster card to pay for subways, buses, light rail, and trains. An NFC trial recently concluded in London using Nokia 6131 phones in conjunction with cellular operator O2 , Barclaycard Visa , and the London transportation authority, ...

@lyndoman I'm on it twice :) Three times if I remind people to go watch John Cleese laugh at Sarah Palin at http://tinyurl.com/3n22gn
Politweets — ... Name JP Location Slough (Manchester in spirit) Web http://www.o2.co.uk Bio Hello, I’m JP and I’m O2’s Digital Communications Manager. I’m also a born techie, an avid gamer and a reformed journalist. Nice to meet you. ...

O2 overhauls mobile broadband
Web User | News — ... fees and a refund for any costs incurred purchasing the dongle. Peter Rampling, marketing director at O2, said the telecoms industry were to blame for setting expectations too high. "Across the industry there are too many customers whose mobile broadband expectations have been set too high and have then been disappointed," he said. He added that it was "a terrible shame given there are loads of people who are having a great time with mobile broadband". www.onepoll.com www.o2.co.uk [image] Back to index

O2 looks to pass the Litmus test
Technology: Technology blog | guardian.co.uk — ... Yesterday I met up with James Parton from O2, who was in San Francisco to talk at the Mobile 2.0 conference about a new initiative by the British phone network. Litmus, which is unlikely to see daylight until next year, is an odd little beast: an incubator-like app store for developers to shop their stuff to early adopters. According to Parton, there are two parts to the scheme: on one side, application developers will be offered the chance to access crucial bits of O2's infrastructure - such as billing or messaging systems. On the other side, a ...

O2 presenta el Xda Zest en Reino Unido
Celularis — Particularmente me gustan los diseños de Asus, que viene teniendo un buen nivel tanto en netbooks como celulares. Es el caso de este O2 Xda Zest, un nuevo celular con pantalla táctil de la familia Xda que acaba de hacer público la operadora para Reino Unido. Vendrá con Windows Mobile 6.1 junto con los servicios de Microsoft Mobile Outlook y Microsoft Mobile Office. Además cuenta con especificaciones interesantes: pantalla TFT touchscreen de ...

UK ISPs Filtering Access to Wikipedia
ReadWriteWeb — ... Foundation after accusations that it is hosting what some consider child pornography. The filtered content involves the controversial 1970s record album cover from the German band Scorpions that features a naked prepubescent girl. The album, Virgin Killer, was banned in many countries when it was released until a replacement cover was created. Sponsor In an attempt to block access to the Wikipedia article, Virgin Media, Be Unlimited/O2/Telefonica, EasyNet/UK Online, PlusNet, Demon, and ...

Death match: LG Cookie KP500 VS O2 XDA Zest
T3.com All — ... you re after, opt for the cheaper Cookie instead. Winner: LG Cookie KP500 Death match four: Conclusion The O2 XDA is great value if you re after a Windows Mobile smartphone. If you re not bothered by business features, there are more intuitive phones available. The LG Cookie is like a value pack of choc-chip biccies, the contents aren't premium, but the Cookie is still a decent mobile and great value for touchscreen fans on a budget Winner: LG Cookie KP500 Links: LG , O2 Related links: [image]

Interview with Litmus James Parton on the launch of O2 UK mobile developer program
VentureBeat — The UK carrier O2 UK will launch a developer platform called Litmus tomorrow, giving international developers potential access to O2 UK’s 18 million subscribers. ...

MSN Mobile Music timidly tests the English Channel with DRM
Betanews — ... , Microsoft UK's Mobile Director Hugh Griffiths, formerly of mobile carrier O2 , rather candidly addressed the primary concern of DRM. Calling it a first step, Griffiths said, "At the moment, to be honest with you, we don't have the functionality in-house to provide a mechanism for transferring between mobile phones and PC. We don't have that functionality available." As far as the MSN branding goes, Griffiths said the portal has almost a million users a month, and that "a whole bunch" are accessing the site on their mobile phone. The attitude of the whole thing is very ...

O2 offers Samsung laptop and broadband deals
T3.com All — ... Core T3200 processor, 2GB of RAM, 160GB drive, Windows Vista Home Premium, Wi-Fi and a built-in webcam. More laptop, but not more cash - the deal is the same as the netbook. Although if you want to upgrade the R510 to a Pentium Dual Core T3400 processor, 3GB of RAM and a 250GB SATA hard drive, you can do that for a 78.29 one-off fee. All laptops come with McAfee security software and free O2 Laptop Support (for an unspecified period), with availability from 27th February. Link: O2 Related links: [image]

UK mobile carrier O2 to offer Samsung NC10 bundle
Liliputing — ... While US mobile carriers are just starting to dip their toes in the waters of subsidized laptops, the practice is old hat in the UK. And now UK wireless broadband provider O2 is offering its first “free” laptop bundled with a service contract. If you sign up for a 2 year plan, O2 will give you a ...

O2 offers LG Cookie in white
T3.com All — ... of a white finish is unlikely to be deal breaker. But just in case you have a passion for all things neutral, this one comes with just about everything previous incarnations have offered. That means a 3-inch touchscreen, 3 megapixel camera, an FM radio, microSD slot, email access, accelerometer and entry to LG's Cookie website, where you can use those motion sensors on a few interactive games. Look out for it from the end of March, priced at 99.99 on a pay as you go deal. Link: O2 Related links: [image]

White LG Cookie Coming to O2
Gadget Venue — ... Touchscreens continue to be a key focus for LG this year and by offering consumers more choice we are continuing to bring affordable yet feature packed handsets to the masses.” said Jeremy Newing, head of marketing, LG Mobile UK. The new LG Cookie in White will cost just £99.99 off contract on a Pay & Go offer. The Cookie will be made available later on next month. Not bad at all for this type of phone! More info to be found over on O2 shortly. Written by Gadget Venue. White LG Cookie Coming to O2 ...

O2 customers locked out of Facebook
Web User | News — ... when accessing Facebook, other sites seem fine." Another O2 customer has speculated that it could be a "mass crackdown on Facebooking in the 'current climate' to increase productivity". O2, which has over 18.7 million mobile customers, has told customers: "At the moment we are experiencing difficulty accessing Facebook over the O2 network." "Our technicians are aware of this and are looking into the problem. Please try again in 24 hours." Web User will keep you updated. www.o2.co.uk ...

O2 restores Facebook access
Web User | News — ... part "of a government crackdown to make sure we all stop skiving and get on with some work". Facebook has more than 175 million active users, more than 3 billion minutes are spent on Facebook each day worldwide and more than 15 million users update their statuses at least once each day. One O2 customer said: "Now it's back up and running I'm going to be spending the afternoon catching up on everything I've missed!" >> Join Web User's Facebook page www.facebook.com www.o2.co.uk [image] Back to index

O2 reports a 10% rise in revenue, thanks to the iPhone
T3.com All — ... in the market for people to trade up to." O2 has now managed to thrust over a million iPhones into the hands of baying customers despite the economic downturn, and sales don t show any signs of stopping. Key also noted that O2 was pretty stunned at the results of their pre-pay iPhone offer, which sets customers back 342.33 for a year with data included. So it s good news from the o2 camp, then. We credit Sean Bean s alluring voice on the adverts more than anything else Link: O2 (via ...

02 launches the Joggler
Web User | News — Web User: 02 launches Wi-Fi device O2 is set to release its firsthardware device, an electronic touchscreen gadget which it says could replace sticky notes on fridges in homes across the UK. Called the Joggler, the 7in Wi-Fi device, about the size of a digital photo frame, combines several family oriented services. It features standard applications such as a calendar, clock, weather, news, sports and traffic updates. It can also be used to store and display photos - up to 200 - and videos or to play music. The Joggler is a standalone device, which once connected to the ...

O2 to slash 3G iPhone price?
T3.com All — ... that's been talked about for some time? Only time will tell. But there is a downside to all this for O2. According to the same report, Orange is in talks with Apple to share the new iPod with O2. Which could explain O2's rush to bag that Palm Pre. Watch this space for more developments. Link: O2 (via ...

O2 and Carphone Warehouse announce iPhone price cuts
T3.com All — ... one of those for free. Catch? Well, there is one. The 'added value' tariffs are only available on 24-month contracts. And that's a big catch. In the world of mobile phones, two years is a seriously long period of time, especially if (as rumoured), Apple does bring out a new iPhone in late summer. It's your call - better value now or holding back on the off chance that a new model will appear later in the year. It's a tough one, but you've got until 3rd April to think about it. Link: O2 Related links: [image]

O2’s free iPhone offer fuels new Apple phone speculation
iPhone Central — ... for the latest Mac news from across the Atlantic. O2 , Apple’s mobile phone partner in the UK, will offer the iPhone 3G for free as part of a new contract deal available from next month. The move is thought to help encourage new users to sign up and shift stock of 3G phones in preparation for a new iPhone rumoured to be available in the next few months including speculation on a new mid-range nano-style device. Last week ...

O2’s free iPhone offer fuels new Apple phone speculation
Macworld — ... for the latest Mac news from across the Atlantic. O2 , Apple’s mobile phone partner in the UK, will offer the iPhone 3G for free as part of a new contract deal available from next month. The move is thought to help encourage new users to sign up and shift stock of 3G phones in preparation for a new iPhone rumoured to be available in the next few months including speculation on a new mid-range nano-style device. Last week ...

Play.com offers unlocked iPhones in UK
Macworld — ... that can be used on any network. Both the 8GB and 16GB versions are available on the website, priced at £549.99 and £599.99 respectively. The handsets are only available in black and come with free delivery. The Web is rife with rumours that Apple intends to launch a new version of the mobile phone this summer. As well as being able to buy legally unlocked handsets, Brits have also seen network provider O2 slash the price of the handsets on a ...

Play.com offers unlocked iPhones in UK
iPhone Central — ... that can be used on any network. Both the 8GB and 16GB versions are available on the website, priced at £549.99 and £599.99 respectively. The handsets are only available in black and come with free delivery. The Web is rife with rumours that Apple intends to launch a new version of the mobile phone this summer. As well as being able to buy legally unlocked handsets, Brits have also seen network provider O2 slash the price of the handsets on a ...

Mystery still surrounds unlocked iPhones from UK's Play.com
iPhone Central — ... for the latest Mac news from across the Atlantic. O2 , Apple’s official mobile partner in the UK, has confirmed it still has exclusivity, along with the Carphone Warehouse, to sell the iPhone here. The confirmation comes following news that Play.com, the online retailer best known for a range of DVDs, CDs, books and games, had started selling ...

Mystery still surrounds unlocked iPhones from UK's Play.com
Macworld — ... for the latest Mac news from across the Atlantic. O2 , Apple’s official mobile partner in the UK, has confirmed it still has exclusivity, along with the Carphone Warehouse, to sell the iPhone here. The confirmation comes following news that Play.com, the online retailer best known for a range of DVDs, CDs, books and games, had started selling ...

T-Mobile’s runs into trouble in the U.K.
VentureBeat — ... campaign belies the company’s grim financial position. T-Mobile is the second largest mobile operator in the U.K., with 16.8 million subscribers, according to communications regulator Ofcom. But it also has the lowest average revenue per user (ARPU) at about $58 — compared to ARPUs in the $75 to $85 range enjoyed by other leading European operators like Vodafone, O2 and Orange. The Google effect is also losing steam. The G1 certainly encourages higher ...

New Zealand’s Third Mobile Carrier Rebrands as ‘2degrees’
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — ... in the world, closer to 2 degrees than 6. The new brand pays homage to the closeness of Kiwi connections. Hopefully the addition of a 3rd carrier to the country will help drive down very expensive cell costs in the country. Competition is a good thing, healthier competition even better. I’m hoping the end result will be lower prices for the Kiwi consumer. Note: Interesting. Their logo is the exact opposite of O2 (NYSE: TEF)’s logo. Check it out. Related News from IntoMobile: ...

O2 MMS iPhone 3.0 Problems: Price charges and error explanation
Phones Review — ... Pay & Go Customers: After downloading the new iPhone OS 3.0 software, text ‘MMS’ free to 1010 and O2 will set up picture messaging for you. When it’s ready, they will send you an MMS. Picture messages cost 25p each; you can however buy a bundle with our Messaging Bolt Ons like Messaging 50 gives you 50 texts for £3.99 a month. ...

Did Steve Jobs change the name of the iPhone 3GS
T3.com All — ... moniker switch was down to CEO Steve Jobs' making it his first first act back in the hot seat after returning to work on Monday. You can almost picture the scenario: Apple:"Welcome back, Steve. It's great to see you" Steve Jobs:"You called it what? Get rid of that stupid space right away." Apple:"Yes, Boss." Steve Jobs : "If you want a job doing..." Ok, so maybe it wasn't exactly like that, but we like the idea of it. Link: Apple (via ITProPortal ) Buy one here: O2 | Carphone Warehouse | Apple Store Related links: [image] ...

Did Steve Jobs order a name change to the iPhone 3GS?
T3.com News — ... great to see you" Steve Jobs: "You called it what? Get rid of that stupid space right away." Apple: "Yes, Boss." Steve Jobs: "If you want a job doing..."   Ok, so maybe it wasn't exactly like that, but we like the idea of it.   Link: Apple (via ITProPortal)   Buy one here: O2 | Carphone Warehouse | Apple Store

Did Steve Jobs order a name change to the iPhone 3GS?
T3.com All — ... moniker switch was down to CEO Steve Jobs' making it his first first act back in the hot seat after returning to work on Monday. You can almost picture the scenario: Apple:"Welcome back, Steve. It's great to see you" Steve Jobs:"You called it what? Get rid of that stupid space right away." Apple:"Yes, Boss." Steve Jobs : "If you want a job doing..." Ok, so maybe it wasn't exactly like that, but we like the idea of it. Link: Apple (via ITProPortal ) Buy one here: O2 | Carphone Warehouse | Apple Store Related links: [image] ...

O2 Adds Starbucks Hotspots
dailywireless.org — O2 UK, the largest cellular provider in the UK, has expanded its Wi-Fi deal to include BT Openzone Wi-Fi hotspots - adding some 3,000 hotspots, including most branches of Starbucks to its inventory. The partnership, which existing customers will see come into effect today, coincides with an upgrade to O2’s Mobile Broadband Connection Manager software, enabling users to manage their data consumption more effectively. O2’s new Connection Manager will automatically copy existing ...

O2 mobile broadband gets BT Wi-Fi access
T3.com All — ... a data counter to manage your use, with the option of setting up notifications when 75, 90 or 100 per cent of your allowance has been reached. You can also copy your laptop's existing Wi-Fi profiles into the software during initial installation, making it easier to automatically log onto home and work networks. Existing customers should see the upgrade this week, new customers will get it from late July. Got a Mac? Sadly, the software is Windows only, at least for now anyway. Link: O2 (via ...

O2 mobile broadband gets BT Wi-Fi access
T3.com News — ... your use, with the option of setting up notifications when 75, 90 or 100 per cent of your allowance has been reached. You can also copy your laptop's existing Wi-Fi profiles into the software during initial installation, making it easier to automatically log onto home and work networks. Existing customers should see the upgrade this week, new customers will get it from late July. Got a Mac? Sadly, the software is Windows only, at least for now anyway. Link: O2 (via ZDNet)

O2 to screen first ever interactive 3D cinema game
T3.com All — ... cinema listed below. Vue Leicester Square Vue Bristol Cribbs Causeway Vue Edinburgh Waterside Vue Finchley Road, London Vue Kirkstall Road, Leeds Vue West End AMC Manchester AMC Birmingham Truro Plaza Showings start on July 10 th . Audience interaction could be the start of an incredible new advertising medium we can t wait for the day when all we have to do is wave angrily at the TV for the smug TRESemme stylist to explode in a cloud of unsightly dandruff. Link : O2 (via ...

O2 to screen first ever interactive 3D cinema game
T3.com News — ... Road, London Vue Kirkstall Road, Leeds Vue West End AMC Manchester AMC Birmingham Truro Plaza    Showings start on July 10th. Audience interaction could be the start of an incredible new advertising medium – we can’t wait for the day when all we have to do is wave angrily at the TV for the smug TRESemme stylist to explode in a cloud of unsightly dandruff.   Link: O2 (via AbsoluteGadget)

O2 to offer Samsung i7500 Galaxy Android phone in UK
T3.com All — ... and video recording, 8GB of internal memory with room to expand to 32GB, HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth 2.0 and a sleek 11.9mm frame, making it the slimmest Android on the market. Of course, you'll also have that Google-friendly Android operating system, specifically Cupcake 1.5, offering apps a-plenty, YouTube on the go and a fine email and web service from your handset. If all that sounds too good to pass up, head on down to O2, which is offering it from August. Link: O2 (via ...

O2 to offer Samsung i7500 Galaxy Android phone in UK
T3.com News — ... memory with room to expand to 32GB, HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth 2.0 and a sleek 11.9mm frame, making it the slimmest Android on the market. Of course, you'll also have that Google-friendly Android operating system, specifically Cupcake 1.5, offering apps a-plenty, YouTube on the go and a fine email and web service from your handset. If all that sounds too good to pass up, head on down to O2, which is offering it from August. Link: O2 (via TechRadar)  

O2 users to get free Twitter text message alerts
T3.com All — ... on Twitter text notifications from the start of August, is O2's third with social networking sites. The O2 announement proclaimed that Twitter "joins existing agreements with Facebook and Bebo, meaning that O2 customers can enjoy free SMS alerts from all three main social networking sites." Ouch, sorry MySpace. So is the almighty text likely to face a dressing down from the young Tweet? Probably not, but Tweetaholics will be happier that its now even easier to get their fix. Link: O2 Related links: [image]

O2 users to get free Twitter text message alerts
T3.com News — ... sites.   The O2 announcement proclaimed that Twitter "joins existing agreements with Facebook and Bebo, meaning that O2 customers can enjoy free SMS alerts from all three main social networking sites." Ouch, sorry MySpace.   So is the almighty text likely to face a dressing down from the young Tweet? Probably not, but Tweetaholics will be happier that it's now even easier to get their fix.   Link: O2

O2 Money introduces the teen-friendly Load & Go card
T3.com All — ... a journey towards the coming together of phone and wallet and we intend, through O2 Money, to be at the forefront of this trend.' If you like the idea of the card, but happen to be over 16, O2 Money is also offering an adult version called Cash Manager, which does much the same, but instead of parents filling it, the card is fed with cash from your salary. Then again, you could ask your parents to fill it up - if you are still living at home, you might even get away with it. Link: O2 Related links: [image]

O2 Money introduces the teen-friendly Load & Go card
T3.com News — ... of phone and wallet and we intend, through O2 Money, to be at the forefront of this trend.' If you like the idea of the card, but happen to be over 16, O2 Money is also offering an adult version called Cash Manager, which does much the same, but instead of parents filling it, the card is fed with cash from your salary. Then again, you could ask your parents to fill it up - if you are still living at home, you might even get away with it. Link: O2

Orange and T-Mobile to offer iPhone 3G in UK?
Macworld — ... , Apple’s exclusive deal with O2 covering the Apple iPhone 3G comes to end in September and Apple is considering opening the handset to the two competing networks in the hope that sales will increase. Mobile Today said T-Mobile’s staff have started telling customers that the handset may soon be available through the operator, while ...

O2 resolves internet access issue for iPhone in UK
Macworld — Posted on by Carrie-Ann Skinner , PC Advisor Editor’s Note: The following article is excerpted from PC Advisor . O2 has restored internet connections and MMS services for the “vast majority” of its mobile phone customers, including Apple iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS users. Tuesday, the mobile phone network used microblogging service Twitter to warn its customers that it was having problems with providing web access and MMS functions . It is thought the outage affected hundreds of thousands of UK monthly contract ...

O2 launches landline numbers direct to mobile phones…
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — O2 has announced Fixed Number Anywhere, a new service providing small businesses with a landline number that rings straight through to a mobile phone. The first service of its kind to be offered in the UK by a major mobile operator, Fixed Number Anywhere allows small businesses to take incoming landline calls directly on a mobile phone. The service, which launches in August, has been designed for small businesses who maintain a landline number to show customers their business is local and established, but spend long periods away from their desk. By linking landline numbers directly to their mobile ...

Landline phone numbers for mobile phones launched by O2
Phones Review — ... Fixed Number Anywhere has been announced by O2, the first service of its kind to be offered in the UK by a major mobile provider. The service is launching in August, allowing small businesses who maintain a landline number to show their customers that they are local and established, but spend long periods away from their desks. Allowing these companies to minimise missed calls whilst eliminating expensive call diverts. ...

Report: O2 iPhone deal to end in October in UK
Macworld — ... for the latest Mac news from across the Atlantic. O2 could lose its exclusive deal to stock Apple’'s iPhone in the UK on October 9 this year. A Web site called ...

O2 partners with Telmap to bring Nav App to Customers
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — ... for 14 days before they decide to buy. The first new handsets from O2 with the application embedded will appear on the market in the autumn. There will be a range of subscription packages available, starting from £3.50 per month. Existing customers will also be able to download the application if they have a compatible handset. The agreement with O2 in the UK will form a framework for future agreements between Telmap and Telefónica operations globally. [Via: O2] Related News from IntoMobile: Telmap ...

Palm Pre to hit O2 in the UK on October 30th?
T3.com News — ... to be set in stone, but the same sources have suggested that it will be close to that of the iPhone 3GS, with tariffs more or less identical. So it's a case of which one you fancy really, QWERTY or no QWERTY. Not that price matters if O2 has both of this year's smartphone contenders. It wins either way. Although that just might change if the iPhone exclusive goes in - you guessed it - October, which is another seriously-rumoured possibility. Link: O2 (via Palm webOS blog)  

Palm Pre to hit O2 in the UK on October 30th?
T3.com All — ... price? Well, that's still to be set in stone, but the same sources have suggested that it will be close to that of the iPhone 3GS, with tariffs more or less identical. So it's a case of which one you fancy really, QWERTY or no QWERTY. Not that price matters if O2 has both of this year's smartphone contenders. It wins either way. Although that just might change if the iPhone exclusive goes in - you guessed it - October, which is another seriously-rumoured possibility. Link: O2 (via Palm webOS blog ) Related links: [image] ...

Palm Pre to reach UK on October 30?
T3.com All — ... wait, but the Pre still has a host of features that make it one of the best smartphones on the block. The full QWERTY keypad is a joy for those who hate typing on a touchscreen, and the synergistic webOS packs functionality and good looks all into one sleek package. By the time the phone reaches our fair isle, it should also have a decent arsenal of app at its back too. The Palm webOS development kit has finally been set loose, so those are definitely in the pipeline. Link : O2 (via Phone Reviews ) Related links: [image] ...

Palm Pre to reach UK on October 30?
T3.com News — ... of features that make it one of the best smartphones on the block. The full QWERTY keypad is a joy for those who hate typing on a touchscreen, and the synergistic webOS packs functionality and good looks all into one sleek package. By the time the phone reaches our fair isle, it should also have a decent arsenal of app at its back too. The Palm webOS development kit has finally been set loose, so those are definitely in the pipeline.   Link: O2 (via Phone Reviews)     Check out ...

Will O2 lose iPhone to Orange/T-Mobile partnership
T3.com All — ... the rights to sell the device in the UK. France Telecom (Orange) and T-Mobile Deutsche Telecom (T-Mobile) partner with Apple in France and Germany respectively. O2 had used its clout earlier this year to add the Palm Pre to its exclusive portfolio, but those days may be coming to an end. As a smaller player it'll surely won't be able to cherry-pick the A-list handsets as it once had. The network had sought to obtain T-Mobile for itself, but had a 3.5 billion bid rejected. Link: O2 (via ...

Will O2 lose iPhone to Orange/T-Mobile partnership?
T3.com News — ... Telecom (T-Mobile) partner with Apple in France and Germany respectively.   O2 had used its clout earlier this year to add the Palm Pre to its exclusive portfolio, but those days may be coming to an end. As a smaller player it'll surely won't be able to cherry-pick the A-list handsets as it once had.  The network had sought to obtain T-Mobile for itself, but had a £3.5 billion bid rejected.   Link: O2 (via Telegraph)

My iPhone Application!
UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping — ... She went on to add “We wanted to make this information as easy to view as possible. This is all part of our commitment to a great customer experience and we’ll be looking at rolling this out to other phones in the near future”. To access this application on demand, you will need an internet connection as with most apps. It’s available right now for free from the app store. If you own an iPhone in the UK, surely this is a must have? [image source: O2] ...

O2 confirms Palm Pre UK launch for October 16th
T3.com All — ... , examining the webOS handset in every detail and If it ticks all the boxes, you can sign on the line at O2, Carphone warehouse, Phones 4U and on the virtual line at the O2 website right now. Link: O2 ...

O2 confirms Palm Pre UK launch for October 16th
T3.com News — ... Touchstone Charging Dock for 'connectionless charging' of your phone. Just place the phone on the charger and you're away for a fee of £44.11. Obviously, if the Palm Pre is still fairly alien to you, check out our in-depth and hands-on reviews, examining the webOS handset in every detail and If it ticks all the boxes, you can sign on the line at O2, Carphone warehouse, Phones 4U and on the virtual line at the O2 website right now. Link: O2   10 Reasons to buy a Palm Pre ...

O2 launches “people powered” network
textually.org — O2 is launching a new mobile phone network which it has dubbed as the first “people powered” service in the sector. Mad.co.uk reports. The online SIM-only offer called giffgaff will aim to capitalise on the trend towards online content creation. The company says the more a customer gets involved, the more they will be rewarded with cheaper calls and texts. For instance, members will be rewarded for referring the service to a friend or relative, creating user-generated marketing, or voting on business decisions. By doing this ...

Samsung H1 with Vodafone 360 Makes Waves in Europe
infoSync World — The multi-touch craze is heating up as O2 today announced that the carrier will start offering the Palm Pre on October 16. However, the surprising news today comes from Vodafone , which reveals its new Vodafone 360 service as well as the Samsung H1 phone manufactured by Samsung . The new service will be launched first in eight European countries by Christmas, and in addition to two tailor-made Samsung phones (H1 and M1), four Nokia S60 phones will come pre-loaded with the Vodafone 360 services. Vodafone 360 service Vodafone 360 is a brand new set of ...

O2 "sold out" of iPhones
T3.com All — ... - as recent iPhone buyers bin their new O2 contracts in the home of getting/blagging a better deal via Orange or Vodafone. This unseemly mess is yet another feather in the cap of the Android consortium. The Google-powered handsets may still be a bit less fashionable than the Apple alternative at the moment, but at least you don't have to wrestle a youth for one in Carphone Warehouse. Link: O2 (via ...

O2 "sold out" of iPhones
T3.com News — ... Telegraph - as recent iPhone buyers bin their new O2 contracts in the home of getting/blagging a better deal via Orange or Vodafone.   This unseemly mess is yet another feather in the cap of the Android consortium. The Google-powered handsets may still be a bit less fashionable than the Apple alternative at the moment, but at least you don't have to wrestle a youth for one in Carphone Warehouse.   Link: O2 (via Telegraph)   Group Test: Apple ...

O2 testing "Super 3G" mobile connections
T3.com News — ... huge improvement on today's laggy wireless internet connections. Telefonica's LTE gear isn't quite up to the standard required to officially get itself labelled 4G, though - that will come through the later arrival of LTE Advanced, which will offer peak maximum download speeds of 1Gbps.   The basic summary of all this is that from about 2012 it'll take half a second for Apple to flog you a single.   Link: O2 (via TR and TB)     Group Test: ...

O2 testing "Super 3G" mobile connections
T3.com All — ... this year managed to produce data downloads at a maximum of 140Mbps, a staggeringly huge improvement on today's laggy wireless internet connections. Telefonica's LTE gear isn't quite up to the standard required to officially get itself labelled 4G, though - that will come through the later arrival of LTE Advanced, which will offer peak maximum download speeds of 1Gbps. The basic summary of all this is that from about 2012 it'll take half a second for Apple to flog you a single. Link: O2 (via ...

Will O2 let owners unlock their iPhones once contracts run out?
T3.com All — ... UK later this year. The Register spoke to O2, who told them "we did not offer unlocking at the end of a customer s iPhone contract as we had the exclusive contract for the iPhone in the UK. Obviously, that situation has changed... and we are currently working through what will happen." Customers are reportedly being told various stories from the ever-helpful customer service agents, so until O2 makes an official comment about the situation, anyone's guess is as good as yours. Link: O2 (via ...

Will O2 let owners unlock their iPhones once contracts run out?
T3.com News — ... not offer unlocking at the end of a customer’s iPhone contract as we had the exclusive contract for the iPhone in the UK. Obviously, that situation has changed... and we are currently working through what will happen."   Customers are reportedly being told various stories from the ever-helpful customer service agents, so until O2 makes an official comment about the situation, anyone's guess is as good as yours.   Link: O2 (via The Register)   ...

Eco-friendly Sony Ericsson Naite now available from O2 UK
MobileBurn.com — ... Ericsson Naite is Sony Ericsson's first GreenHeart handset. The company expects its GreenHeart initiative to reduce its overall carbon footprint by 15 percent and reduce paper consumption and packaging, as well. The candybar styled Naite features 3G support, a 2 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, and the manufacturer's advanced media player features. The Naite also includes basic email and texting support. The Sony Ericsson Naite is available now in O2 stores in the UK or online at O2 UK's website .

Palm Pre set to outsell first-generation iPhone?
T3.com News — ... be ending their deals with O2, there's no reason why they would dump the iPhone and grab a Pre instead. With the Blackberry Storm 2 also appearing around the same time, not to mention a steady succession of tasty Android phones and the usual selection of slimline fashion phones, there's a lot of choice out there. The Palm Pre will certainly do well, but we're far from convinced that it's going to scoop up over a quarter of the mobile market overnight. Link: O2 (via Daily Telegraph)   10 Reasons to buy a Palm ...

Palm Pre set to outsell first-generation iPhone?
T3.com All — ... many iPhone users might be ending their deals with O2, there's no reason why they would dump the iPhone and grab a Pre instead. With the Blackberry Storm 2 also appearing around the same time, not to mention a steady succession of tasty Android phones and the usual selection of slimline fashion phones, there's a lot of choice out there. The Palm Pre will certainly do well, but we're far from convinced that it's going to scoop up over a quarter of the mobile market overnight. Link: O2 (via ...

Palm Pre Hits O2 Stores in UK and Ireland
infoSync World — O2 recently threw a launch party for the Palm Pre, a smartphone that is now available in O2 stores in the UK and Ireland. The Palm Pre will be available on a range of tariffs and packs, and will be free on a £34.26 tariff with a 24 month contract in the UK. When we ...

Orange to start UK iPhone sales on November 10
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HTC HD2 Priced in the UK on O2’s Network
Gadget Venue — ... for launch any time soon. As for which price plan to pick, you’ll need to weigh up how much you want to pay per month based on affordability and how many free minutes and texts you need. The sweet spot tends to be the £35/month on an 18 month contract which gets you the phone for a respectible £79.99 although check out all the details as Mobile do through in a freebie on some of them such as PS3’s, Laptops etc… The phone hasn’t shown up on the O2 site yet, but I suspect it will do sometime very soon. HTC HD2 Priced in the UK on ...

Orange Fails To Impress With 750MB Data Limit
Cult of Mac — ... .) As much as O2 might have annoyed customers over the last two years, it hasn’t imposed a data limit. It does have an excessive usage policy , which looks like this:… but it doesn’t actually pin down “unlimited” to a particular number. Speaking personally, I’ve found this truly unlimited data plan has been one of the greatest assets of owning an iPhone to date. Posted by ...

O2 iPhone customers allowed to unlock for free
T3.com All — ... have already begun, building anticipation and suspense before the big unveil, which is likely to be next June at Apple's WWDC event. Link: O2 (via ...

O2 iPhone customers allowed to unlock for free
T3.com News — ... war is most likely going to be severely disappointed. Orange is touting their impressive 3G reception as being the main reason to switch to them, although the 750MB monthly data limit might result in customers choosing to stay with O2 instead.   iPhone 4 rumours have already begun, building anticipation and suspense before the big unveil, which is likely to be next June at Apple's WWDC event.   Link: O2 (via The Times)

O2 offers free Home Broadband with iPhone tethering
T3.com All — ... , boasting a more comprehensive 3G network, yet only 750MB of monthly data compared to O2's unlimited offering. O2 had been criticised for the prices of its Internet Tethering services upon the launch of the iPhone 3GS back in July. New and existing iPhone 3GS customers must purchase the 3GB Internet Tethering Bolt On by December 31st in order to be eligible for the Total Connectivity package. Link: O2

O2 offers free Home Broadband with iPhone tethering
T3.com News — ... a more comprehensive 3G network, yet only 750MB of monthly data compared to O2's unlimited offering.   O2 had been criticised for the prices of its Internet Tethering services upon the launch of the iPhone 3GS back in July.   New and existing iPhone 3GS customers must purchase the 3GB Internet Tethering Bolt On by December 31st in order to be eligible for the Total Connectivity package.   Link: O2    

O2 trumps Orange with free Sky Sports on iPhone
T3.com All — ... . The Sky Mobile TV package features Sky Sports, ESPN and Sky News. Customers will only be able to access the service through WiFi and not from a 3G network. Good thing for Orange users, who'd get about 15 minutes into streaming Liverpool vs Manchester United before exceeding their free data limit. Link: O2

O2 trumps Orange with free Sky Sports on iPhone
T3.com News — ... to reveal it's iPhone hand, also chimed in today by claiming its 3G network beats both Orange and O2.   The Sky Mobile TV package features Sky Sports, ESPN and Sky News. Customers will only be able to access the service through WiFi and not from a 3G network. Good thing for Orange users, who'd get about 15 minutes into streaming Liverpool vs Manchester United before exceeding their free data limit.   Link: O2

O2 to start unlocking iPhones
Macworld — ... for the latest Mac news from across the Atlantic. Apple’s original UK iPhone partner O2 will start to unlock customers’ phones. Rival provider Orange started selling the iPhone Tuesday, while Vodafone is expected to offer the iPhone from the second week in January next year. O2 notes on the ...

O2 to start unlocking iPhones from today
MacBytes.com — The UK's original Apple iPhone partner O2 , will from today start to unlock customers phones. Rival provider, Orange starts selling the iPhone today, Vodafone is expected to offer the iPhone from the second week in January next year. O2 notes on the Unlock my iPhone website: [image] From 10 November, the iPhone can be unlocked for O2 customers in the UK. Pay Monthly customers Your iPhone can be unlocked at anytime free of charge. If you unlock your handset and place a non-O2 sim into it, you will still have to honour the remainder of the minimum term on your contract. iPhone Pay & Go ...