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  • Orange and Three to offer HTC Desire C

    Orange and Three to offer HTC Desire C

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    Two of the UK’s mobile networks have confirmed plans to offer the Android-powered HTC Desire C smartphone from next month The handset features Beats Audio™ technology, making it a great choice for music lovers who want a stylish, feature-packed smartphone at an affordable price. 

 The Desire C runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and…

  • Apple renames iPad 4G after complaints

    Apple renames iPad 4G after complaints

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    Apple has dropped the word ‘4G’ from its third generation iPad after complaints that the name and adverts for the device were misleading. The latest iPad is available with support for WiFi only and WiFi and mobile broadband. Previous versions included support for the widely used 3G data networks offered by all UK networks. Apple…

  • 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…