It seems Asus and O2 are onto something. Apparently, Global Certification Forum (GCF) has just approved the Asus GM5, codenamed “Christal,” which seems developed for the Telefonica-owned O2 mobile operator. The so called O2 Xda Zest will almost certainly run Windows Mobile (like all other Xda phones do), and will sport a tri-band GSM radio…
UK: want an iPhone3G on 25.7.08? O2 stores have some…
Yep, just a quickie really – as many of you who are after the IP3G may know, O2 are regularly updating a page on their website with the availability of hardware at their various stores. Reading between the lines, it appears they don’t have any 16 Giggers, only the 8 Gig models, which would fall…
UK: 4th screen details O2 Mobile Ad survey results
Mobile Ad company ‘4th Screen Advertising’ has announced the results of some research conducted across the O2 Active portal (600 men and women over 16 yrs, in case you were wondering). Apparently, 88% of people are happy to receive Ads in exchange for free content (something that’s got make Blyk pretty pleased too, I would…
O2 Ireland launches HSUPA
O2 Ireland has boosted its mobile broadband service, giving customers HSUPA up to 1.4 Mbps. The HSDPA (downstream) rolls in at 7.2 Mbps – that’s faster than my fixed line broadband! Customers will be able to get this online or at stores, and the The devices which are HSUPA capable include the USB Modem E270,…
This might be wrong…
But there’s just something hilarious about the person who thought up this little “passage.” Apparently so enamored with the coming of Steve Jobs’ next-generation iPhone 3G, O2 forum user anthonyb found himself in Apple. “Our Steve, which art in Cupertino, hallowed be thy IPhone; thy corporation come; thy will be profitable, in 22 countries as…
O2 stops taking iPhone 3G pre-orders – Deluge of customers causing iPhone 3G sell-out
In a not so unsurprising turn of events, O2 has had to halt its iPhone 3G pre-order system in the face of massive customer interest. O2, being the sensible and classy UK outfit that we know them to be, started offering queue-wary customers the option of pre-ordering their iPhone 3G online early Monday. Rather than…
O2 UK adds Sierra Wireless Compass 885 USB modem
O2 is all proud to announce they’re the first British mobile operator that will offer Sierra’s latest Wireless Compass 885 USB modem. Announced at this year’s Mobile World Congress alongside AirCard 885E ExpressCard, the device provides users with download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 2 Mbps. Additionally, it…
Telefonica Announces Global Mobile Advertising Alliance
Cellular News is reporting that Telefónica has announced the launch of a single global platform for Mobile Advertising, via a global deal with Amobee Media Systems – the idea is that there will be a single point of contact for agencies and advertisers wanting to deploy to the 170mn customers it has! The single centralised…
Pedal your way to full charge – O2’s pedal battery charger
This one goes out to all you cyclists out there. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could harness all that energy you’re putting in to pedaling yourself from point A to point B? While this new pedal-power harnessing technology won’t help you do more than yap on your handset just a bit longer, putting your…
Apple reportedly increasing 2008 iPhone 3G production to 15 million units
Conversations with numerous Apple store employees and AT&T store staff, in addition to reports of considerable iPhone 3G interest from other carriers, basically confirm what we’ve known all along. The iPhone 3G will be selling like hotcakes, especially in the US. And, it seems that Apple has been hearing the positive feedback. Apple has reportedly…