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Mobile Phone News - January 2012
ZTE sets three new Androids loose
Chinese mobile manufacturer will launch three new Android smartphones next week. Read more
Scottish government saves £1.6m by switching providers
Move to Orange for communications means money saved for the Scottish public sector. Read more
More than half of UK now owns a smartphone
Android phones still most popular, but Apple and Microsoft making inroads into market share. Read more
Samsung reveals Galaxy Ace 2 and Galaxy Mini 2 handsets
Britain first to get Samsung Galaxy Ace 2. Read more
LG unveils hybrid device Optimus Vu
It's half smartphone, half tablet and is tipped to rival the Galaxy Note. Read more
ZTE Light II tablet set for UK release
Manufacturer's first own-brand tablet will soon arrive in Britain. Read more
Vodafone launches mobile phone for senior citizens
Features include big buttons, emergency alarms. Read more
White Samsung Galaxy Nexus now available
The latest ‘Google phone’ can now be purchased in white as well as black. Read more
BlackBerry Bold 9790 now available on Three
3G network also adds Nokia Lumia 710 to smartphone range. Read more
Motorola to launch MOTOLUXE smartphone this month
Another ultra-thin Android coming soon to UK. Read more
Virgin Media reports increase in contract mobile customers
Pay monthly Virgin Mobile customers overtake pre-payers for the first time. Read more
Mobile internet usage up almost 100% in a year
Smartphones accounted for 8.5% of January's web traffic - up from 4.3% in 2011. Read more
How much will your mobile internet use increase by 2015?
UK mobile data traffic expected to increase by an average of 84% a year between 2010 and 2015. Read more
Smartphone made from bamboo to launch in UK this year
The ADzero, a mobile prototype running Android Ice Cream Sandwich, was designed by a student at Middlesex University. Read more
BlackBerry: the UK’s best-selling smartphone?
Manufacturer RIM says BlackBerry’s accounted for 26% of smartphone sales in December. Read more
T-Mobile launches The Full Monty unlimited data plan
Available on all smartphones - including iPhone, Android and BlackBerry - with no restrictions on internet, calls or texts. Read more
UK leads in smartphone ownership
Smartphone ownership surges 15% in 2011 in the UK, according to Google. Read more
Apple chief Tim Cook hints at “amazing” new products
Rumours include the iPad 3 being released in March. Read more
ZTE launches first Windows Phone device in UK
Mobile manufacturer unveils ZTE Tania smartphone complete with 4GB internal storage and 4.3in touchscreen. Read more
1 in 5 online shoppers now mobile
Smartphones and tablets fuel rise in online retail searches. Read more
Smartphones used for apps more than calls or texts
Survey shows Britain loves its apps - especially the free ones! Read more
Asda Mobile launches ‘super budget’ phones
January sale includes the T-Mobile Zest 2 for just £12.50 Read more
Waterproof technology to protect your mobile
Smartphone manufacturers consider waterproofing handsets. Read more
Orange launches Android tablet in the UK
Orange Tahiti tablet available now for UK customers. Read more
Huawei unveils Ice Cream Sandwich tablet
MediaPad one of the world’s first Android 4.0 tablets. Read more
Children replacing TV with mobile internet
Two-thirds of kids now have a phone with internet access. Read more
‘World’s slimmest smartphone’ unveiled
Huawei launches what it claims to be the thinnest phone ever at CES 2012. Read more
Reviews
Motorola Droid RAZR - Review
rating: 4.0The RAZR is back, its sharp Android skin cutting deeper than before Read more
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray - Review
rating: 4.5They say the best things come in small packages Read more
Samsung Solid Immerse - Review
rating: 3.0Durable, robust and very practical - but ultimately not much fun to use Read more
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi - Review
rating: 3.5Equals the iPad2, but could have gone one better Read more
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