Mobile phone news, Oct - Dec 2007

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One billion texts per week sent in UK

05 November 2007

Britons are keeping in touch via text message more than ever before, a report from the Mobile Data Association (MDA) has shown.

Contactless mobile payments 'to rise'

01 November 2007

Around 52 million consumers could soon be paying for milk, bread and newspapers at their local shop simply by swiping their mobile handset, it has been claimed.

Vodafone to announce new service

31 October 2007

UK mobile phone firm Vodafone is all set for another link-up with Lebara Mobile, which will see the launch of a new Sim-only service.

Skype in new 3 hook-up

29 October 2007

A new Skype-enabled mobile phone has been launched by telecoms firm 3.

Beware the contract 'slammers' say Ofcom

26 October 2007

Telecoms industry regulator Ofcom announced plans yesterday to tackle the increasing problem of 'slamming' among mobile phone salesman.

iPhone driving Apple success

23 October 2007

Apple's new iPhone, which will be released in the UK in just over a fortnight's time, has been credited for powering a surge in the firm's net profits.

New research points to mobile phones of the future

23 October 2007

A glimpse into the future of mobile phones and other portable electronic devices has been granted by researchers at the University of Edinburgh.

Ofcom: Mobiles can be used on planes

19 October 2007

Mobile phones will be cleared for use on UK-based airlines, industry watchdog Ofcom has ruled.

The joy of text is revealed

19 October 2007

The rise of the mobile phone has led to a new phenomenon which, new research shows, is remarkably widespread - the flirty text message.

Microsoft phone interface 'similar to iPhone'

17 October 2007

A Microsoft phone interface patent has come to light, in a leak which one industry source describes as potentially "embarrassing" for the company.

O2 takes the stage

16 October 2007

O2 has announced that its network will host the first interactive comedy show especially developed for mobile phones.

Motorola launches new handsets

15 October 2007

Mobile phones giant Motorola have officially unveiled new handsets to be sold in the UK.

Mobile phone use 'on the rise worldwide'

10 October 2007

A new survey on globalisation by the Pew Research Center has shown the increasingly central place which mobile phones have in our lives.

Vodafone sceptical on Gphone

09 October 2007

Vodafone Chief Executive Arun Sarin has poured cold water on Google's purported attempt to manufacture its own mobile phone.

Consumers 'to benefit from free mobile internet calls'

03 October 2007

Consumers could soon benefit from a new mobile internet handset allowing them to make low-cost calls on the move.

iPhone disabling reports 'true'

02 October 2007

Reports that the iPhone could be completely disabled if it is unlocked to be used with other handsets have proved to be correct, it has emerged.

Mobile calls abroad just got cheaper

01 October 2007

People on holiday or on business in the EU will now benefit from cheaper mobile phone calls.



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