Telecoms

  • RIM announces new social media Blackberry

    RIM announces new social media Blackberry

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    Blackberry has announced a new low-cost 3G handset aimed at social media users. Pre-loaded with apps for Facebook and Twitter, the BlackBerry Curve 9320 also includes the Social Feeds 2.0 app which allows users to post updates to multiple social networks simultaneously and capture updates from news sources (RSS), social apps and instant messaging apps…

  • T-Mobile customers gain access to Orange’s home broadband

    T-Mobile customers gain access to Orange’s home broadband

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    T-Mobile says customers can now buy home broadband powered by sister-company Orange at the same prices already enjoyed by Orange’s mobile customers. Orange unlimited broadband plans are now available via T-Mobile telesales, and are being rolled out to all T-Mobile stores and the online shop. Plans start from just £5.00 per month plus line rental…

  • Blackberry announces new screen reader app

    Blackberry announces new screen reader app

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    Blackberry makers RIM have released a free software application that helps visually impaired customers operate their BlackBerry smartphone. Available for the Curve 9350, 9360 and 9370 smartphones, BlackBerry Screen Reader provides an audible output based on visual information displayed on the device. Key features include: • Support for core applications – Users can easily access…

  • O2 parent signs mobile gaming deal with EA

    O2 parent signs mobile gaming deal with EA

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    UK O2 customers will soon be able to access popular games such as The Sims and Monopoly on their handsets thanks to a new deal between EA Mobile and O2’s parent company Telefónica. The deal gives Telefónica’s operating businesses the ability to create innovative gaming promotions using titles from the EA catalogue. O2 says rhe…

  • Three offers low-cost Samsung Galaxy Y

    Three offers low-cost Samsung Galaxy Y

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    Mobile network Three is now offering the low-cost Samsung Galaxy Y handset via its online store. The phone as a 3.0” touch screen, runs Google’s Android operating system for mobile devices and includes a 2 megapixel camera. Pay as you go customers can get the handset for £79.99 with the networks All in One 15…

  • Curzon Cinemas harness On Demand to take brand beyond London

    Curzon Cinemas harness On Demand to take brand beyond London

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    London-based art house cinema chain Curzon is opening up its service to film-lovers outside the capital with its classy new Curzon On Demand streaming service. It’s important to note that Curzon isn’t trying to compete with Netflix of LOVEFiLM – you won’t find the Transformers smashing up America in their library of films. Instead, you…