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Virgin Media launches 16Mb ADSL broadband service

19 November 2008, 14:23

Virgin Media has today upgraded its broadband offering in non-cable areas with the launch of a 16Mb ADSL service.

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BT's proposed super-fast broadband already in jeapordy

18 November 2008, 10:54

BT's chief executive has claimed that plans to invest in a nationwide fibre-optic infrastructure by 2012 are already in limbo.

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Vodafone prices up first touchscreen BlackBerry

31 October 2008, 14:21

Vodafone has priced up Research in Motion's touchscreen BlackBerry, and it'll only be free on lengthy two-year contracts.

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AMD VP reviews G1 Android

30 October 2008, 18:10

Advanced marketing veep at AMD and prolific blogger Pat Moorhead gives his first impressions of the Googlephone.

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BT announces two additional fibre-optic pilot sites

14 October 2008, 13:46

BT's planned fibre-optic infrastructure still has a long way to go, but two additional pilot sites will be given a fibre upgrade in 2009.

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Orange pulls BlackBerry Bold from sale amid concerns of faulty software

10 October 2008, 10:40

According to an internal statement, Orange has pulled RIM's BlackBerry bold following various reports of software issues.

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Vodafone takes the wraps off RIM's BlackBerry Storm

8 October 2008, 11:29

Vodafone has officially confirmed that the first "clickable" touchscreen BlackBerry will arrive in the coming weeks.

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Nokia drops 5800 XpressMusic clanger: no UK availability in 2008

7 October 2008, 14:37

Despite the well-publicised launch of Nokia's first mainstream touch-capable device, the Nokia 5800 won't appear in UK stores this year.

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Leaked BlackBerry Storm video looks tantalising, makes us want one

3 October 2008, 12:26

BlackBerry's touchscreen handset has been literally kicking up a storm this past few months. Check out the latest promo video...

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Nokia touches down with 5800 XpressMusic

3 October 2008, 10:28

Nokia has announced its first mainstream touch-capable device - the 5800 XpressMusic - but is it enough to challenge Apple's iPhone?

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T-Mobile launches 3G broadband sharing station

2 October 2008, 15:06

T-Mobile is on a mission to get all laptop users familiar with 3G, and so has unveiled a docking station for its 3G mobile broadband dongle.

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BT's hopeful broadband-boosting I-Plate now rolling out to ISPs

1 October 2008, 11:19

If your BT line isn't delivering the broadband speeds you'd anticipated, you might take hope in the imminent I-Plate.

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Virgin Media launches mobile broadband service

1 October 2008, 10:04

Virgin Media has become the latest operator to provide a broadband-on-the-go service, and it's available with no setup fee.

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Nokia's touch-screen Tube to launch October 2nd

29 September 2008, 12:09

Nokia will be launching its long-awaited and touch-capable alternative to Apple's iPhone at a London event later this week.

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Nokia hoping for iPhone-like hype at N96 launch

23 September 2008, 12:06

Nokia is generating buzz around its N96 handset with an exclusive launch taking place tomorrow at its flagship London store.

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Asus intros 'world's first' Skype videophone

19 September 2008, 11:52

Asus has launched a videophone, but not just any videophone - this one's claimed to be the world’s first Skype-certified standalone videophone.

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Touchscreen BlackBerry details leaked

18 September 2008, 12:39

Details of the BlackBerry Storm have been leaked around the Internet, showing how RIM plans to take on the iPhone.

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Sony Ericsson to launch Xperia X1 on September 30th

10 September 2008, 15:40

The highly-anticipated Xperia X1 will arrive sooner than expected - and the UK, Germany and Sweden will get it first.

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BBC iPlayer to feature on Nokia N96

8 September 2008, 10:56

Nokia's N96 will launch in under a month with a dedicated iPlayer application - and it'll work with Wi-Fi or 3G.

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O2 to launch Pay & Go iPhone 3G on September 16th

1 September 2008, 16:49

O2 customers can expect to pay £349.99 or £399 for the 8GB and 16GB models, respectively.

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BlackBerry Bold arrives early, available now from Orange UK

20 August 2008, 14:21

BlackBerry's flagship handset, Bold, has shown up earlier than expected. It's available from Orange UK right now.

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Sony XPERIA X5 images leaked onto web

18 August 2008, 10:42

What appears to be leaked images of a Sony XPERIA X5 handset have made their way online, along with a rumoured specification.

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BlackBerry Bold coming to T-Mobile in September

8 August 2008, 11:59

BlackBerry's flagship handset, Bold, will become available to business customers from T-Mobile UK as of next month.

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Rumour: Apple iPhone nano to make Christmas debut

4 August 2008, 10:40

According to reports, a downsized version of Apple's hugely-popular iPhone 3G will make its way to O2 stores in time for Christmas.

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O2 bundles home and mobile broadband

31 July 2008, 12:49

O2 has announced a bundle that will offer 3G mobile broadband and a home connection of up to 8MB, all for £20 per month.

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Nokia N96 launching October 1st

31 July 2008, 12:10

Been holding out for a Nokia N96? Just a little longer, Nokia has confirmed that its flagship handset will be available October 1st.

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Is the Apple iPhone 3G cracking up?

30 July 2008, 10:01

Various reports suggest that Apple's iPhone 3G is proving to be susceptible to cracks. Have you experienced any such defects?

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Windows Live Messenger now available on BlackBerry

23 July 2008, 10:36

Good news for BlackBerry users and IM-addicts alike, Windows Live Messenger is now officially available for BlackBerry handsets.

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Microsoft updates Windows Live for Windows Mobile

23 July 2008, 10:04

Now that the iPhone 3G hoopla has passed, Microsoft has taken the time to launch an update for its Windows Live application for Windows Mobile handsets.

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It's here: Opera Mobile 9.5 beta released

17 July 2008, 12:07

It's been a long time coming, but the first beta of Opera Mobile 9.5 is now available and it promises plenty of new features.

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Apple iPhone 3G selling like hotcakes

15 July 2008, 12:21

Despite predictions of severe stock shortages, Apple has already shifted over a million iPhone 3G handsets.

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Apple iPhone 3G now on sale, did you get one?

11 July 2008, 09:31

Following months of hype and speculation, Apple's iPhone 3G is finally here. Did you manage to bag one?

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O2: only a few dozen iPhone 3G handsets to be available in each store

9 July 2008, 12:29

If you're planning on picking up an iPhone 3G this Friday, you might want to consider queueing up early. O2 is already predicting severe stock shortages.

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