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O2 sharing phone numbers for mobile surfers (but not everyone)

, Jan 25th 2012 Discuss [3]

UK carrier O2 finds itself embroiled in data protection controversy today, with allegations that the operator is revealing mobile users cellphone number to each website they visit on their phone. According to Lewis Peckover, buried in among the header data from each O2 visitor is a line revealing their own mobile number; he set up a site to show off just what O2 is including. However, while some O2 users are corroborating the claims, our own tests have failed to do so. Update: Temporary workaround after the cut. Read The Full Story

O2 starts new lease plans for iPhone 4S

, Dec 13th 2011 Discuss [1]

If you are in the UK and have your eyes set on getting yourself a shiny new iPhone 4S, but you don’t want a long contract or a big upfront cost, O2 has a new deal for you. The company has announced new lease plans for the iPhone 4S that won't cost you anything upfront. There are two plans that both include the iPhone 4S and a contract for a year. Read The Full Story

Rogers, Vodafone and O2 add to Carrier IQ denials

, Dec 1st 2011 Discuss [4]

The quest to dig up the extent of Carrier IQ use in smartphones continues, with more carriers leaping to extricate themselves from the privacy maelstrom. Canada's Rogers Wireless joins Verizon as the North American carriers in insisting that no Carrier IQ software is present on its devices, with a company spokesperson taking to Twitter to confirm that it has investigated handsets and found no evidence of the monitoring tool. Read The Full Story

O2 London LTE trial promises 100Mbps to lucky few

, Nov 14th 2011 Discuss [1]

O2 has launched its first 4G LTE network in the UK, kicking off a trial of the high-speed service in London that will offer testers up to 100Mbps. The scheme will run for nine months, with 25 sites going live in November and that being ramped up until a total combined area of 40km gets service. However, participation in the trial will not be generally available. Read The Full Story

iPhone 4S hits UK

, Oct 14th 2011 Discuss [1]

Apple's iPhone 4S has gone on sale in the UK, with Apple Stores and key carrier stores opening at 8am local time to offer the coveted fifth-gen smartphone. Meanwhile, deliveries of pre-ordered iPhone 4S units will take place today, while the US waits eagerly for its turn in a few hours time. The handset looks just like its predecessor, but inside everything's new with a dual-core Apple A5 chipset, 8-megapixel camera and World Phone connectivity. Read The Full Story

HTC Rhyme hits O2 UK October 17

, Sep 20th 2011 Discuss [1]

HTC UK has confirmed that the Rhyme will be launching exclusively on carrier O2, with the handset hitting shelves on October 17. The Android Gingerbread smartphone, announced a short time ago for Verizon Wireless in the US, will be offered in the same plum purple, runs HTC Sense 3.5, and will be bundled with a desk cradle, light-up notification "charm" and several Bluetooth accessories, among other things. Read The Full Story

UK carriers band for NFC Payments joint venture

, Jun 16th 2011 Discuss [0]

Four of the main UK carriers have banded together to work on mobile commerce, pushing NFC payments, digital coupons and mobile advertising. Everything Everywhere - the combined T-Mobile and Orange - along with Telefonica UK (aka O2) and Vodafone UK have formed a joint venture which will handle the sales, delivery and payment on top of which each carrier will build their individual services. Read The Full Story

Palm Pre Plus gets webOS 2.1.0 update in Germany

, Feb 22nd 2011 Discuss [0]

HP's suggestion that older webOS devices wouldn't be seeing 2.x updates seems to have been overly cautious: an upgrade to webOS 2.1.0 is now available for the Palm Pre Plus on O2 Germany. According to the support page, Pre Plus owners can punch their serial number into a webOS doctor to find out if they're eligible; unfortunately right now that means only O2 Germany handset owners get the update. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Morning Wrap-Up: January 24 2011

, Jan 26th 2011 Discuss [1]

Let our first conversation begin along an Android tip with a story about how Google is “not happy” with Android Market paid-app performance - rumors abound that developers aren't any happier than Google is. Next take a peek incase you didn't get a chance last night at our plans for a total revamp on Android Community. Next have a quick peek at what the streets are calling the Facebook Phone, supposedly made by HTC and being released at Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona - NOTE: we'll be there to let you know! Get ready for iOS 4.3 as apps begin to become approved. See the Internet Everywhere revolution take another step forward as O2 WiFi promises free UK wireless access for all. All this and MORE on SlashGear Morning Wrap-Up! Read The Full Story

O2 WiFi promises free UK wireless access for all

, Jan 26th 2011 Discuss [1]

Altruism in the hotspot space? Certainly seems that way this morning, with carrier O2 announcing O2 WiFi, a public hotspot service that will offer free connectivity in venues across the UK no matter what cellphone or broadband provider you're using. There won't be national coverage to begin with, of course, but O2 is targeting "at least double" BT Openzone and The Cloud's premium hotspots combined by 2013. Read The Full Story

HTC 7 Pro finally on sale (in Germany)

, Jan 17th 2011 Discuss [3]

The HTC 7 Pro has gone on sale in Germany, both on carrier O2 and as an unlocked, SIM-free device. According to HTC Germany, the Windows Phone 7 smartphone will be priced at €29 ($39) on a new, €22.50 ($30) per month, two-year agreement, or alternatively €599 ($796) contract-free. Read The Full Story

The Daily Slash: November 23 2010

, Nov 23rd 2010 Discuss [0]

Oh you beast, Acer, you are such a beast. How dare you sillies release a slew of tablets right before a holiday when I'm going to get so much good food to eat? I can't believe it! But we'll still write about it. All of it, in a row. Then we've got a fancy review of the rough and ready Motorola Defy, a hands-on video of Marvell's Android tablet, a questioning article pondering designer 3D glasses, and another review on the Droid Pro! Android beats out Symbian in Asia, Skyfire 3.0 launches with Facebook Connect, and our big huge "A Week With" NOOKcolor continues with what might be the most important part of the whole device: reading! All this and MORE on The Daily Slash! Also World War III may have just started in North and South Korea. No biggie. Read The Full Story
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