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Mobile Phone News

Catch up on the latest mobile phone news, mobile networks tariff and smartphone arrivals.

Mobile Phone News - January 2012


Picture of an ZTE sets three new Androids loose

ZTE sets three new Androids loose

Chinese mobile manufacturer will launch three new Android smartphones next week. Read more
Picture of an Scottish government saves £1.6m by switching providers

Scottish government saves £1.6m by switching providers

Move to Orange for communications means money saved for the Scottish public sector. Read more
Picture of an More than half of UK now owns a smartphone

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
Picture of an LG unveils hybrid device Optimus Vu

LG unveils hybrid device Optimus Vu

It's half smartphone, half tablet and is tipped to rival the Galaxy Note. Read more
Picture of an ZTE Light II tablet set for UK release

ZTE Light II tablet set for UK release

Manufacturer's first own-brand tablet will soon arrive in Britain. Read more
Picture of an Vodafone launches mobile phone for senior citizens

Vodafone launches mobile phone for senior citizens

Features include big buttons, emergency alarms. Read more
Picture of an White Samsung Galaxy Nexus now available

White Samsung Galaxy Nexus now available

The latest ‘Google phone’ can now be purchased in white as well as black. Read more
Picture of an BlackBerry Bold 9790 now available on Three

BlackBerry Bold 9790 now available on Three

3G network also adds Nokia Lumia 710 to smartphone range. Read more
Picture of an Motorola to launch MOTOLUXE smartphone this month

Motorola to launch MOTOLUXE smartphone this month

Another ultra-thin Android coming soon to UK. Read more
Picture of an Virgin Media reports increase in contract mobile customers

Virgin Media reports increase in contract mobile customers

Pay monthly Virgin Mobile customers overtake pre-payers for the first time. Read more
Picture of an Mobile internet usage up almost 100% in a year

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
Picture of an How much will your mobile internet use increase by 2015?

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
Picture of an Smartphone made from bamboo to launch in UK this year

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
Picture of an BlackBerry: the UK’s best-selling smartphone?

BlackBerry: the UK’s best-selling smartphone?

Manufacturer RIM says BlackBerry’s accounted for 26% of smartphone sales in December. Read more
Picture of an T-Mobile launches The Full Monty unlimited data plan

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
Picture of an UK leads in smartphone ownership

UK leads in smartphone ownership

Smartphone ownership surges 15% in 2011 in the UK, according to Google. Read more
Picture of an Apple chief Tim Cook hints at “amazing” new products

Apple chief Tim Cook hints at “amazing” new products

Rumours include the iPad 3 being released in March. Read more
Picture of an ZTE launches first Windows Phone device in UK

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
Picture of an 1 in 5 online shoppers now mobile

1 in 5 online shoppers now mobile

Smartphones and tablets fuel rise in online retail searches. Read more
Picture of an Smartphones used for apps more than calls or texts

Smartphones used for apps more than calls or texts

Survey shows Britain loves its apps - especially the free ones! Read more
Picture of an Asda Mobile launches ‘super budget’ phones

Asda Mobile launches ‘super budget’ phones

January sale includes the T-Mobile Zest 2 for just £12.50 Read more
Picture of an Waterproof technology to protect your mobile

Waterproof technology to protect your mobile

Smartphone manufacturers consider waterproofing handsets. Read more
Picture of an Orange launches Android tablet in the UK

Orange launches Android tablet in the UK

Orange Tahiti tablet available now for UK customers. Read more
Picture of an Huawei unveils Ice Cream Sandwich tablet

Huawei unveils Ice Cream Sandwich tablet

MediaPad one of the world’s first Android 4.0 tablets. Read more
Picture of an Children replacing TV with mobile internet

Children replacing TV with mobile internet

Two-thirds of kids now have a phone with internet access. Read more
Picture of an ‘World’s slimmest smartphone’ unveiled

‘World’s slimmest smartphone’ unveiled

Huawei launches what it claims to be the thinnest phone ever at CES 2012. Read more
Picture of an Nokia reveals new Lumia 900 smartphone

Nokia reveals new Lumia 900 smartphone

Nokia hopes new phone will crack US market. Read more