o2 Joggler Software Updated

The o2 Joggler is now running with a new version of software.

The new version, 17103.R2b, adds a "Messages" option that allows you to send and receive text messages over the Internet from your Joggler.

More on the Joggler: o2 Joggler Explored

TomTom Navigator 7 released. iPhone coming soon

TomTom has finally released an upgrade to its Windows Mobile Smartphone product, Navigator.

TomTom Navigator 7 is now available, offering improved maps (thanks to TomTom Map Share), improved navigation, new Safety Preferences and more customisation options. It's available now for Windows Mobile v6.1 devices.

More details of TomTom Navigator 7 at filesaveas.com/navigator.html

TomTom has also announced that a turn-by-turn version of their navigation software will soon be available for the Apple iPhone 3G.

Podcast update: iPhone 3GS news, BT vs Tiscali and more

The FrequencyCast podcast team has just released an emergency podcast update covering the week's news stories: the new iPhone 3GS, a peak at iPhone OS 3.0 due later this month, Setanta Sports close to collapse, changes to DAB, Sky on the X-Box, a top BT offer and the rise of the Pirates....

You can get to the update at http://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html , or if you have iTunes, get the show and sign up for more shows at: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=142899029

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Mobile Phones - Terminate The Rate

When you make a call from your landline to a mobile, or a call from your mobile to another network, you're paying a "carriage fee" called an MTR (Mobile Termination rate). This is typically 4.7p a minute. BT, 3 Moneysupermarket and others have clubbed together to start the "Terminate The Rate" campaign, aiming to bring in fairer charges for UK consumers.

Paying too much for your mobile calls? Sign up to the petition at http://www.terminatetherate.org , which will be presented to UK regulator Ofcom. You're also encouraged to send an email to your local MP, which only takes a couple of ticks.

Apple iPhone 3GS announced

Within the last hour, Apple's announced two bits of news for fans of the iPhone

New iPhone set to launch on 19 June in the UK: a new iPhone, the iPhone 3GS - faster, 3 meg camera with autofocus, better battery, voice control. 16GB (£184) and 32GB (£273) versions.

Updated software 17 June: OS v3.0 offers cut-and-paste, bluetooth gaming, push notification and hopefully MMS. Free update for existing iPhone users, or £6 to iTouch users.

More on the iPhone: iPhone Explored

Nokia N97 available for pre-order

Nokia's long-awaited replacement for the Nokia N96 is expected to be released later this month.

The Nokia N97 is a touch-screen device with an innovative slide-out QWERTY keyboard. It's a powerful smartphone, has 32GB of internal memory, a 5.0 Megapixel camera with a Carl Zeiss lens, Wi-Fi connectivity and built-in GPS for navigation.

The N97 is available now for pre-order on the o2 network at Mobiles.co.uk - there's more on our new Nokia N97 Information page.

Faster broadband free for BT customers

Customers of BT Broadband are about to get a free boost in download speed. BT is about to enable ADSL2+, which takes the speed from "up to 8 megabits a second" to "up to 20 megabits" per second.

This speed ramp-up will affect around 10 million premises, or 40% of the BT customer base, although those over 3km from their local exchange may not notice much of an increase. The number will increase to over 55% by March 2010.

BT's offering the boost for free, but you'll be expected to agree to stay with BT for 12 months.

Download caps and speed throttling during peak hours will still apply though.

Useful links:

• Tips on improving your speed


• More on BT Broadband

Tiscali users... £50 to switch

Tiscali users who've heard the news that Tiscali's being acquired by Carphone Warehouse, are being offered £50 to shift away to BT's Broadband offering.

With BT's recently announced speed boost, this could be a good time to look at switching away. If you switch from Tiscali to BT before 30th June, you'll get £50 off your bill, and if available in your area, speeds "up to 20 mbit/s" - price starts at £7.78 a month for the first few months, then £15.65 a month.

More on the 'Switch from Tiscali' deal at broadband.bt.com/offer

Livescribe Pulse Smartpen Reviewed

The humble pen is in for a shock... the Pulse is mightier than the pen.

We've just added a review of probably the most revolutionary writing tool in the world... the high-tech Pulse Smartpen.



Take a look at our detailed review of this top gadget: Pulse Smartpen reviewed.

Just what is the o2 Joggler?

Seen the TV ads for the new o2 Joggler?

If you've seen o2's telly ad, you'd be forgiven for thinking that the Joggler is an add-on for your fridge... fortunatley, it's more than that.

We've got hands-on with this small home tablet, and you can check out our full review now: o2 Joggler review

If you've got one, check out the Joggler forum

Podcast: FrequencyCast 40 out now

Show 40 of FrequencyCast, our UK's TV and Tech podcast, is online now.

In FrequencyCast Show 40, Carl and Pete look at ways to improve your Wi-fi, a report into why so many have wireless woes, a look at a new high-tech pen, free calls from 3, plus cheap International roaming. We also answer your tech and TV questions in "interaction".

You can download Show 40 direct to your MP3 player or listen online at http://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html.

You can also get us via iTunes.