Vodafone is reportedly getting ready to announce several hundred job cuts within its UK division. The cut announcements could come as early as this Tuesday. The news comes via anonymous sources at Bloomberg. Their sources did not want to be identified. When questioned on the matter, Vodafone spokesman Simon Gordon declined to comment (of course).…
OS 4.7.0.109 Leaked for the Vodafone BlackBerry Storm 9500
Looks like another OS leak has dropped, this time around it’s for the Vodafone BlackBerry Storm users. That’s right, the Vodafone BlackBerry Storm 9500 OS has gone to version 4.7.0.109. No details or leaks on any leaks for the 9530, but rest assured one will be coming down the tubes sooner or later. As always,…
Google Demos a T-Mobile G2?
While speaking at a conference earlier today, Google was busy showing off Gmail running on Android. All well and good, but something was a tad strange about the presentation. Check out the image I’ve included here. Doesn’t that look like a T-Mobile logo on the handset? Sure does! I thought the HTC Magic was supposed…
Opera Software strikes partnership agreements with Yahoo!, Vodafone
Opera Software just got stronger for two partnership. First they announced a deal with Yahoo! to bring Opera Mini to more mobile phone users around the world. Under the agreement, Yahoo! will distribute Opera’s Java ME browser via Yahoo! Mobile and also as a standalone download from Yahoo!’s mobile web sites. In the other news,…
HTC Magic Launch Video at Mobile World Congress 2009
Here’s the quick hype video Vodafone showed us at their press conference, showing off all the snazzy utilities of Android running on their new Magic device. While I haven’t had the chance to try it hands-on just yet, a fellow blogger has assured me that it stands very separately from the G1. Honestly, I’ll believe…
Vodafone Announces Android-Powered HTC Magic
We had seen a few pictures of the next Android handset informally dubbed the G2, but now Vodafone and HTC have gone official with the European launch of the Magic. During Q&A they were rather mum about North American availability, but we do have some hard and fast specs. Really, it just boils down to…
Vodafone Greece Releases OS 4.7.0.100 For the BlackBerry Storm 9500
BlackBerryWorld.eu has let the blogosphere know that Vodafone Greece officially released OS 4.7.0.100 for the BlackBerry Storm 9500. Unofficial updates have already taken us to 4.7.0.106, but if you were waiting for an ‘official’ update… this may be the one you’ve been waiting for. Even though it’s an official update, still be cautious and make…
3G-Less Entry-Level iPhone, Upgraded iPhone 3G Rumoured
RBC Capital Market’s Michael Abramsky has issued a note to investors about upcoming iPhone models. Remember, financial analysts are just as prone to get lumped into the rumor category as the rest of us, but here are the supposed specs on the two new devices (one entry-level, one an upgrade on the existing iPhone 3G):…
Vodafone and Hutchinson’s Three to merge their Australian networks
Vodafone and its competitor in many markets, Hutchison’s Three, are joining forces in Australia. Despite the fact that Vodafone is stronger of the two carriers, the new company will be formed as a 50/50 joint venture and will be called VHA. However, to compensate for the value difference, Vodafone will receive a deferred payment of…
UK: Vodafone to reduce number of handsets it offers
According to Mobile Today, Vodafone had a recent annual meeting at it’s HQ in Newbury, UK – where it told all the handset vendors it was consolidating its range. Standardisation of service and UE (user experience) was also intimated apparently. Vodafone have always required customisation from vendors – both on the hardware, and (especially) the…