Vodafone (like other carriers) refuses to be turned into a dumb pipe. They want to control the user experience and make additional money out of it. On that note, we bring you this story which involves the Big Red and their plans to launch a special version of the Android Market called “Android App Shop.”…
Android April at Vodafone UK!
No gag, I’m serious – Vodafone UK are launching not one, but three Android devices this month – and they are all good! Vodafone’s Android April Vodafone’s Android April is going great guns, with the HTC Desire and Legend, and Sony Ericsson X10 – all now available to buy on the UK’s best network. The Legend is…
Vodafone 360 Shop opens doors to developers through JIL.org website
Vodafone has announced that developers can publish apps to the Vodafone 360 Shop through the JIL.org website. For those of you that don’t know, JIL stands for Joint Innovation Lab, which Vodafone has a particular spin on for their Vodafone 360 offering (think social networking/apps mashup service, and you’re about there…). Through JIL.org, developers can…
Vodafone to pre-install Opera Mini on its low-end phones
Opera Software keeps growing like crazy. Their latest partner is really big one – it’s Vodafone, which decided to pre-load a specially customised version of the Opera Mini web browser on its low-end phones. The move is backed by a string of affordable data tariffs designed to provide customers with worry-free browsing. In terms of…
Google Updates Nexus One Compatibility List with WIND Mobile
When the unlocked Nexus One was put on sale, no doubt many of you shelled out some ‘high-five’ action, or were at the very least pleased that you could purchase the Nexus One for use on your carrier. The device could (and still can) be purchased for use on AT&T, Rogers, Bell Mobility, TELUS and…
OS 5.0.0.580 Now Available for the Storm2 9520 via Vodafone Egypt
Stormies, yes, ANOTHER OS update to tell you about… and YES, this is an official release too. Coming to us via Vodafone Egypt, OS 5.0.0.580 is now available for the Storm2 9520. Few details are known on features and updates, but if you do install be sure to let us know if you find anything.…
Vodafone UK powers smart metering for British Gas customers
Vodafone UK is working with British Gas to help Britons save money as well as reduce their energy use. Vodafone UK will support British Gas in the roll out of smart metering in the UK. A multi-million pound contract will see Vodafone UK provide nearly 1 million GPRS connections within household meters to help families monitor…
Vodafone UK has Vodafone 360 Samsung M1 on PAYG at £80!
Vodafone UK Pay as you Go customers can now get the Vodafone 360 Samsung M1 for just £80 – with the first 30 days of web browsing and £50 worth of calls and texts included, making it even better value! I’ve not had had much time with the M1, but from all accounts it’s quite…
Vodafone UK Opens Pre-Order For HTC Desire
Vodafone UK has now opened pre-order for the HTC Desire as the build up to its Android April continues. The HTC Desire is one of a range of new Android-based handsets that Vodafone UK customers will soon be able to choose from, with the HTC Legend, Sony Ericsson X10 and Google Nexus One also scheduled…
Sony Ericsson X10 now available to pre-order with Vodafone UK
Very briefly: the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is now available to pre-order on Vodafone UK. You need to click here to link to the pre-order page. The device will be free on pay monthly plans over £35/month, and is expected from the 6th April. Once again, hit up the link here to go to the…