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  • News: O2 fares badly in Ofcom 3G coverage maps

    UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has released 3G coverage maps by mobile operator that don't look so good for UK exclusive Apple iPhone and Palm Pre carrier O2.

  • News: A third of Brits not bundling broadband with TV or phone

    Nearly a third of all Brits are losing money by not bundling their web access with their home phone or TV packages, says Broadband Choices.

  • News: Mobile App stores under threat from Cloud

    A new architecture based on software running in the cloud will drastically change the way mobile applications are developed, acquired and used.

  • News: Apple responds to iPhone overheating issue

    Apple has moved to at least partially answer user concerns about Apple iPhone handsets overheating by posting a newly revised document highlighting the overheating issues reported by some users - particularly those who have the new 3GS phone.

  • News: O2's Palm Pre UK exclusive confirmed

    O2 today announced an exclusive agreement to sell the Palm Pre phone in the UK. The company's parent company Telefonica will also sell the phone exclusively in Spain, Ireland and Germany.

  • Opinion: 5 hot apps for iPhone OS 3.0 and 3GS

    Apple faces an interesting problem dealing with developers of iPhone (and iPod Touch) applications. If developers focus on the new features of iPhone OS 3.0 and the iPhone 3GS - the magnetometer and faster CPU, for instance - they'll limit their market. What to do?

  • News: Nokia to unveil Google Android phone?

    In an attempt to arrest its declining market share, Nokia will use September's Nokia World conference to unveil its first touchscreen Google Android mobile phone.

  • News: Apple iPhone 3GS jailbroken, hack online

    The first jailbreaking application for the iPhone 3GS is now available. The tool, called purplera1n, will only allow the installation of unofficial third-party applications, but will not unlock the iPhone 3GS.

  • News: Photos leaked of Sony Ericsson Android phone

    We know for some time now that Sony Ericsson (SE) is working on a Google Android based mobile phone, but the company has been keeping mum on details. However, pictures leaked by a Danish site appear to reveal Sony Ericsson's upcoming Android phone, and it looks like a good one.

  • Test Centre: Group test: 8 satnavs and GPS smartphones reviewed

    Whether you want a faster, less stressful way of getting from place to place or some guidance while expanding your horizons, you're spoilt for choice on the navigation front. PC Advisor tests eight GPS devices.

  • News: Customers complain about 'shoddy' Palm Pre

    Although customer forums are reporting complaints about shoddy hardware in the recently released Palm Pre, analysts this week said that considering the Pre is a first-generation device the problems are difficult to put into perspective. The device still has promise for its new WebOS, they conclude.

  • News: Apple admits iPhone 3GS heat problems

    Apple has posted a special iPhone 3GS and 3G temperature warning on its official support pages.

  • News: Apple to patch Apple iPhone SMS flaw

    Apple is working to fix an iPhone vulnerability that could allow an attacker to remotely install and run unsigned software code with root access to the phone.

  • News: O2 grabs Palm Pre as UK exclusive

    According to a report in the Guardian newspaper UK mobile operator O2 will next week announce a deal with Palm to be the exclusive UK partner for the Palm Pre mobile phone handset. O2 has so far refrained from commenting on the report.

  • News: Palm Pre suffering hardware problems

    Some Palm Pre owners in the US are complaining about poor hardware quality of the phones, with at least one person saying that he's already had to return four devices.

  • News: Mobile roaming rip-off ends today

    EU legislation that will see the cost of using a mobile phone in the EU slashed, comes into force today.

  • News: 75% of Brits in fear of mobile roaming charges

    Nearly two thirds of Brits don't know how much it costs to use their mobile phone abroad, says Acision.

  • News: Apple iPhone 3GS sold out in UK

    O2, the exclusive carrier for Apple's iPhone in the UK, reports that the iPhone 3GS is currently "out of stock".

  • Video: Europe moves to develop standard mobile phone chargers

    Ten mobile phone manufacturers have committed to provide compatible charges on the basis of the micro USB connector

  • Opinion: Is iPhone 3GS really too hot to handle?

    Over the weekend I read several reports from various sources claiming that the iPhone 3GS was getting abnormally hot - hot enough to discolour the case, apparently.