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Social networking 'becoming more specialised'
Posted: 20 November 2008
The popularity of social networking has forced sites to become more sophisticated, according to one expert.
As more people make use of their mobile phones and mobile broadband connections to log on and chat to others, a spokesman for Where Are You Now said the sector is becoming more tailored to consumers needs.
Ian Rumgay, European communications manager for the social networking site, said that one particular area where this is happening is in travel and tourism.
"You can get in contact with people that you have travelled with before or who might have similar interests to you," he said. "You can also meet up with people all before you even get on the flight."
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Vodafone prepay range targets Christmas shoppers
Posted: 20 November 2008
Consumers shopping for new mobile phones as gifts may be interested in the new pay-as-you-go range from Vodafone.
It has emerged that the network will launch a selection of packages ahead of the festive period designed to tempt those shopping for a new handset and these should be suited to most budgets.
For £30, buyers will be able to get hold of the Vodafone 527 Rainbow and for those with a little more cash to spare the Sony Ericsson K770i can be bought for £80 when purchased with £20 credit.
Other prepay deals include the Sony Ericsson W350 in an exclusive black and purple finish at £60 and the manufacturer's W910i Havana Gold at £100.
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Portable audio 'could replace guided tours'
Posted: 20 November 2008
With more features being integrated into mobile phones such as the Apple iPhone 3G, one expert has suggested such portable technology is proving popular.
A spokeswoman for Quietvox, a company which specialises in wireless audio solutions, said that portable devices are likely to replace more traditional umbrella guided tours.
Sabrina Gallone, who represents the company in the North, Central and Latin American territories, said that consumers like to have more control over their tourist experience - and personal handsets provide this.
"You can raise the volume [and] lower the volume - some people might have a problem with hearing and need to raise the volume," she said.
LG Prada phone gets handy new wrist accessory
Posted: 19 November 2008
The new LG Prada phone - also known as the KF900 - is to get a unique wrist accessory which is sure to make it even more attractive to style-lovers.
Called the Prada Link, the accessory wirelessly synchronises with the catwalk handset through the use of Bluetooth technology.
Link wearers will not have to fumble around and take their phone out of their handbag or pocket as the wrist device will let users know through sound or vibration about incoming calls, text messages and caller ID.
It is much more than just a pretty device, the manufacturer says, because a security feature on the Link will let users know when the handset moves out of range.
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Motorola VE66 unveiled
Posted: 19 November 2008
Motorola has unveiled a new addition to its product line-up this week with the launch of the MOTO VE66.
The slider handset comes equipped with CrystalTalk technology, which is also ready to transform user's calls as it amplifies conversations while reducing background noise for "superior" quality, the manufacturer said.
A second microphone is also fitted in the VE66 for enhanced sound and a five-megapixel camera captures "crisp and clear images" which can then be edited to achieve the best photo possible.
The other features Motorola revealed were the FastScroll navigation wheel and the mp3 player with integrated FM radio.
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Cowell suffers dumping via text factor
Posted: 19 November 2008
X Factor judge Simon Cowell has admitted to being on the wrong end of a text message dumping.
Speaking to US TV show Extra, the music mogul sat alongside his ex-partner Terri Seymour and said that although the pair had split on good terms - it was she who had ended the relationship.
The Daily Mail reports that Cowell laughed-off suggestions that he had given the TV star the elbow alongside a multi-million pound parting gift consisting of £2.3million in cash and a £2.3million mansion in Beverly Hills.
Cowell admitted the partnership had ended "because Terri decided to dump me" and turning to his estranged lover, added: "You sent me a text."
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New mobile service is just for laughs
Posted: 19 November 2008
Consumers with mobile phones will now be able to take advantage of a new service which could have them laughing out loud to video content.
Fun Text has announced the launch of a new mobile video facility with which users can download 30-second comedy clips that can be shared via peer-to-peer messaging.
Comedy Time, which Fun Text claims is "the most watched comedy channel on mobile" offers a selection of clips that include live stand-up from comedy favourites including Steve Martin, Robin Williams and Billy Crystal.
James Pycock, business development director at Fun Text, said the aim of the service is to allow customers to banish their boredom using mobile phones.
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Global mobile gaming 'could reach £6.6bn'
Posted: 18 November 2008
The use of mobile phones for gaming will continue to grow, according to the results of a new study.
A survey conducted by Juniper Research has found that the global retail value of the mobile gaming market could rise from $5.4 billion (£3.6 billion) this year to over $10 billion before 2013.
It was noted that the introduction of the Apple iPhone 3G had also boosted the sector by providing a new platform from which publishers and developers can work.
However, it was stated that despite this, there are fears that limited shares for other publishers is causing some to move away from the market.
Report author Dr Windsor Holden said that Apple's model for mobile gaming profit h ...
Mac classic heads to Apple mobile phones
Posted: 18 November 2008
A Macintosh gaming classic has been polished up and relaunched for Apple's latest line of mobile phones.
The company, formerly known as Apple Macintosh, first saw Crystal Quest appear on its platforms back in 1987 - and the game has now been brought back for its iPhone handset.
Apple iPhone 3G customers can now take part in the "intense, adrenalin-boiling arcade action" by collecting crystals, shooting down enemies and piloting their ship through a selection of treacherous levels.
Niccolo de Masi, president of Hands-On Mobile - one of the companies behind the launch - said gamers will love the "addictive gameplay" of the title and fans who remember it from the first ...
Samsung's phone costs £5
Posted: 17 November 2008
A new handset from Samsung could be making it into children's Christmas stockings in a few weeks - as opposed to being considered one of the main gifts of the season.
The Samsung SGH-B130 is a divergence from the ethos dictating mobile phones should be all-singing and all-dancing, and will cost cash-strapped parents £5.
It is a pre-pay utility phone that has no camera or mp3 player but this could also come as a relief for parents who do not want their tween or teen indulging in making stunt videos of themselves or playing their music in the street in an anti-social manner.
What it does come with it the ability to call and text, with WAP and GPRS capability and a USB port.
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