Telefónica O2 UK has today announced the launch of an energy efficient universal mobile phone charger – the O2 Universal Charger. The first product of its kind to be launched by a UK network, the O2 Universal Charger is amongst the most energy efficient in the UK cutting energy consumption by as much as 70…
O2 release lowest price PAYG mobile broadband dongle!
O2 have unleashed a Pay-as-you-go mobile broadband dongle on the UK, with some pricing that is going to cause consternation amongst other Operators: By launching its USB modem at £29.99, O2 is following up its commitment to offer its customers great products with clear pricing and no strings attached. Pay & Go mobile broadband customers…
UK: Britney comes to The O2!
Wow! This is just about the most exciting “coming to The O2” post I have done to-date! Britney Spears is on her way to The O2 – yes, she of the well-publicised career, both inside and outside of her music! Despite everything that has happened, Britney still has a very keen following, and I seem…
Spb Mobile Shell used on O2 Xda Zest in the UK
Spb Software is all proud to announce that a major UK carrier will use one of their products. It’s the finger-friendly touch interface Spb Mobile Shell which will sit on top of Windows Mobile on O2 Xda Zest. From Spb’s press release: Designed exclusively for O2’s latest Xda handset, the ‘O2 Menu’ helps to make…
UK: Juxtaposed: Elton, and the UFC (at the O2!)
What do Elton and the UFC have in common? Probably not that much, apart from the fact that they are both appearing at The O2! Elton is appearing (apart from the Red Piano tour) with his New Years’ Party, which I should imagine will be a seriously good spectacle. Grab some champers, a hamper, before…
UK: O2 moves to change perception of it’s Mobile Broadband
Here’s a worrying stat: One in ten current mobile broadband users feel that they have been mis-sold. “….consumers feel that they were deceived on the cost of the service with nearly a third complaining that the ongoing cost was higher than expected. One-fifth were also upset that they were unable to use mobile broadband where…
UK: Newsflash! Chris Brown at the O2!
Shortly after posting the last story with the “what’s on” update for the O2, I find out that Chris Brown is going to be at the O2 next January!! This Urban/R&B Wunderkind is currently doing this best at owning the charts, and has logged separate big hits with Jordin Sparks and Keri Hilson – at…
UK: What’s on at The O2 – updated 13th November 2008
Well it’s time for my regular update on what’s on at the best entertainment in the UK: The O2! This week we’ve got an eclectic mix of Dinosaurs, the Blue Man group, and Il Divo – diverse, I am sure you’ll agree! If you fancy history, abstract, or Male Group Opera, I think you are…
ASUS gets real with O2 XDA Zest on Pay&Go pre-pay plans
Remember the XDA Zest Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone that was rumored to be in the works in ASUS’s R&D labs? Right, well it looks like ASUS has finally gone live with the WinMo handset on O2’s network. Known officially by its rebranded moniker, the O2 XDA Zest is being billed as the first XDA-branded smartphone…
O2 flips out the BlackBerry Pearl
The BlackBerry 8220 launched on UK carrier O2 today, going for free, depending on contract. It still hasn’t showed up on their online shop, so it’s hard to nail down further pricing options, but you don’t really need to beat free. T-Mobile’s been doing so-so with the Pearl Flip, but Rogers seems to be taking…