O2 have released details of an eco rating system for mobile phones, part of their Think Big strategy that they hope will put them at the forefront of sustainable business ideas.
The scheme is based on information that O2 have used internally for a while now, and is worked in conjunction with a host of major [...]

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There was a lot of fuss recently when Vodafone sent out a software update to all owners of HTC Desire handsets on its network. Whilst most were hoping it would be the much anticipated Android 2.2 FroYo update, it turned out to be a minor firmware change, that added a few Vodafone icons to the [...]

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Following on from yesterday’s rumour of an updated HTC Desire, the HTC Desire HD, we have learnt that the existence of an updated HTC Desire with a slide out QWERTY keyboard is also due to be imminently announced.
The HTC Desire Z, was published as a coming soon handset on a UK retailers website, despite yet [...]

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HTC have a big announcement coming in September, and rumour has it they will be announcing the update to the popular HTC Desire, the
HTC Desire HD.
The Desire HD will be a high specification smartphone, packed with a strong line up of mobile features. These are expected to include a 4.3 inch touchscreen, 8.0 Megapixel camera [...]

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There are various reports out today, detailing the incredible growing popularity of smartphone devices. Firstly, iPhone sales in the UK are predicted to rise by an amazing 195% this year, taking Apple’s share of the UK market to 7.9%, with forecasts suggesting that by the end of 2012 the iPhone will account for one in [...]

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Vodafone have caused some unrest amongst users of the HTC Desire on their network, after rolling out an update that many assumed to be the much anticipated FroYo update, but which instead proved to simply be a re-branding of the stock Vodafone 2.1 firmware.
In the update, some new Vodafone 360 apps were installed, as well [...]

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Ever since the 2.2 FroYo update for Android OS was released, Android handset users have been anxiously waiting for news from the manufacturers of their device, to see when the update would be applied to their device.
If you are the owner of an (unbranded*) HTC Desire, then now is the time to rejoice, as HTC [...]

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Almost two weeks ago we noted that T-Mobile had finally gotten around to releasing the Android 2.1 update for the HTC Hero, and now it seems that Orange are following suit, with reports coming through that the OTA update is now coming through on Orange branded handsets.
The HTC Hero was one of the first ‘big’ [...]

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With all the talk in the last few days surrounding the flaws in the design of the iPhone 4 antenna, it is easy to begin to overlook the positive impact that the iPhone in all its guises has had on the mobile industry as a whole.
The iPhone is mainly responsible for kick-starting the whole mobile [...]

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The HTC Hero has been with us for around a year now, and still has a loyal following amongst HTC fans, with its early implementation of the Sense UI and decent spec for an Android device of its time making it the phone to have back then. And even now, the Hero still ranks as [...]

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