Mobile Technology, Smartphones and Connectivity
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 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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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