We mentioned a while back that Orange were trialling HD quality voice calls, and it would seem that the trial has been successful, as Orange are now launching the system network wide.
For a call to be completed in HD quality, both ends of the call need compatible equipment, so it isn’t going to make a [...]

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Sometimes, the best bit about going to the cinema can be the entertaining ads you see before the film starts, especially when the movie you went to watch turns out to be a real turkey.
Among some of the more entertaining ads are the Orange ads, and the latest ad is launched in cinemas across the [...]

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In today’s modern society, the common claim from most people is ‘we are too busy’ as if life is somehow so hectic that it is virtually impossible to complete all the things we have to do, let alone all the things we would like to do. The impression is that despite the technology, we live [...]

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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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Today (1st July) sees the the official integration of T-Mobile UK and Orange UK, with all employees now employed by Everything Everywhere Limited.
Initially the network names of T-Mobile and Orange will be kept, with each looking to focus on various market segments. Everything Everywhere Limited is now the biggest communications company in the UK, with [...]

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Sometimes, it is easy to lose sight of the main use of a mobile phone, that of making voice calls. With most mobile phones able to browse the web, access emails, play games and music, capture and store photos and be used as mobile SatNav units, actually making a call is low down on the [...]

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The iPhone 4 was announced on Monday, and will be available to buy in just two weeks time. And for consumers in the UK, the good news this week is following the announcement of the release date, availability of Apple’s new handset has been confirmed for all five main UK networks. O2, the network who [...]

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The music festival season is coming, and past experience says it will rain, and it will be muddy. So suitable footwear will be needed. Aside from suitable clothing, another requirement will be your mobile phone, so you can keep in touch with friends via text and social networks, tweeting and updating, and taking pictures for [...]

Categories: Mobile Industry News · Orange

News today of the upcoming merger between Orange and T-Mobile, with the announcement that both brands are going to be kept active on the High St, being run by a company that will be called Everything Everywhere.
It was decided to retain the Orange and T-Mobile brands due to each owning “clear emotional territory” in the [...]

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The iPad has proven to be a very popular device, with Apple selling over 500,000 units in the US to date. The popularity of the device has led to the launch outside the USA to be delayed, with the iPad now expected to be hitting these shores from the end of May.
At the same time, [...]

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