Archive | June, 2009

Marketplace: Development assistance required at HulloMail

On the back of the post I published earlier about HulloMail, I was talking with one of the founders, Andy. He mentioned that they’re in the market for some development assistance, particularly in the area of billing. If that’s your bag — or if you know someone who’s looking for a new project, go ahead [...]

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New Nokia N97 firmware lands tomorrow

Whilst it only seems like yesterday the long-awaited Nokia N97 hit the streets, Nokia have not been sitting on their laurels – and have announced a new version of firmware will start rolling out tomorrow. According to Engadget Mobile and Nokia Experts, news of the update was tweeted by Nokia Conversations: “Official: N97 SW 1.1 [...]

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How good is the Nokia N97? Very good!

I didn’t think I’d like the Nokia N97. When you stick the device next to the likes of the iPhone 3G or the Palm Pre, it just feels 2004. I haven’t written much on the N97, deliberately so. I remember reading the specifications, announced (if memory serves) some time late last year. I wasn’t impressed. [...]

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Mobile World Congress 2010: Call for papers

If you’d like to speak at Mobile World Congress, it’s time to get your skates on. Head over to the Call For Papers section on the MWC site here and submit your ideas.

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T-Mobile UK abolishes premium divert charges and helps HulloMail

Andy Munarriz is having a happy week. Andy, one of the chaps behind the rather innovative HulloMail voicemail service, is delighted that T-Mobile UK have finally stopped their ridiculous premium charging policy for voicemail diverts. If you wanted to use a service such as HulloMail for your voicemail, T-Mobile applied either 17 or 26p per [...]

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Nimbuzz pre-installed by o2 Germany

Nimbuzz pre-installed by o2 Germany

This is big news from Nimbuzz. Back in February, Geoff Casely came along to the Mobile Industry Review Developers’ Event in London and showed off the latest version of their instant messaging and VOIP service. I remember being suitably impressed — and I remember Geoff saying that despite record numbers of users signing up for [...]

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Hello from the Blue Boar, Billericay

Tonight I’m moving — physically — to the new Mobile Industry Review Headquarters in Chiswick, West London. Which means it’s my last proper opportunity to sample the delights of Billericay, Essex. If, for the Americans reading, the name ‘Billericay’ sounds familiar, that’s because it’s where it all started for you all. The Pilgrim Fathers met [...]

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Vodafone and 3 cited in T-Mobile UK takeover dance

It’s been another weekend of rumours over the future of T-Mobile UK – with reports that Vodafone and 3′s parent company might team up to launch a bid for the troubled UK mobile division of Deutsche Telekom. The Financial Times claims that the Newbury-based operator has been sniffing around its rival, said to be worth [...]

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News in from Geraldine Wilson, CEO of Truphone

I had this note in from Truphone‘s CEO, Geraldine Wilson, to update us on their news. Have a read: – – – – – Dear Ewan, You’ve said you’re a “long time fan of Truphone,” so you might be interested in our latest news: Eleven more Nokia handset models – including the N96 and the [...]

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Kudos to the MobileFun.co.uk chaps

Last week I posted a query from reader, Richard, who had a question about a bluetooth headset that would work with his Blackberry *and* his PC. The replies from readers were super — and Richard was delighted. But I’d like to highlight this one from Mo at MobileFun. Ewan, Essentially, you want to be looking [...]

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Help: Is the HTC Hero Android-forward-compatible?

I got this in from regular reader — and bona-fide mobile genius (he should have the T-Shirt) — Jonathan Mulholland. He posted it on his posterous too. Have a read: I love the HTC Hero, pretty much everything about the device looks fantastic. I just have one nagging doubt hopefully someone can answer for me [...]

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3 surprise the planet and announce the Nokia N97

3 surprise the planet and announce the Nokia N97

The other night I was sat next to the cream of Nokia’s development and marketing team at the Meffys awards (more on that in another post). Most of the Nokia chaps were sporting Nokia E71s — although one of them bucked that trend and showed off his very nice Nokia N85. Gorgeous screen. I commented [...]

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