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Europe challenges mobile recycling rules
Posted: 5 December 2008
Proposals have been made which could see the laws which govern the recycling of mobile phones, laptops and other electricals being made tighter.
Currently, the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive), which has been in place since August 2004, is thought to be not doing enough to ensure technology is being properly disposed of.
This has led to the European commission coming up with a new set of guidelines that will force businesses and individuals to properly recycle mobile phones and other electrical waste.
Environment commissioner Stavros Dimas said: "As modern society increasingly relies on electrical and electronic equipment, it is very important th ...
Free games for T Mobile customers
Posted: 4 December 2008
T Mobile has boosted its gaming options for consumers who want to play for free.
The network announced this week that it is to become the first provider in the country to incorporate advertising into its titles, so the software is available at no cost to its customers.
It is reported that the first of the advertising-funded games, which will feature as part of the T Mobile Game Club, will be Poker Million II - with a number of others soon to follow.
IQ Booster, Pro-Bowling, Pool Star and Einstein's Brain Game are just some of the titles currently being mentioned and Damien Byrne, T Mobile's head of new proposition development, said this could just be the start.
"We contin ...
LG launches picture sharing service
Posted: 4 December 2008
A new social networking site has been set up by LG which could benefit users of its latest camera-focused mobile phones.
Following the launch of such handsets as the eight-megapixel LG KC910 Renoir, the South Korean firm has announced Loop - a site which allows subscribers to upload and share pictures.
Visitors will also be able to contact friends and family through the site and make the most of the snaps they take using their mobile phones.
Commenting on the launch, LG UK's head of mobile marketing Jeremy Newing said there are a number of benefits to making your precious images available online.
"Loop gives you the opportunity to share the special moments in your life, wh ...
New mobile shoppers advised on recycling handsets
Posted: 3 December 2008
When new mobile phones are required, the most environmentally-responsible move is to recycle your old ones.
According to a new article posted by Kevin Ferguson on the InformationWeek Green Computing Weblog, recycling mobile phones is now easier than ever.
Mr Ferguson states that having recently been forced to seek out a new BlackBerry, the decision to "recycle the old one" was a simple one to make.
However, he adds he has now been forced to consider the many other old handsets lying around his home.
"I have a drawer full of used cell phones that I keep meaning to recycle," he states, adding one is "the size and weight of a small dog".
A nu ...
Ofcom welcomes mobile roaming caps
Posted: 3 December 2008
Plans to reduce the costs involved with the international use of mobile phones have been welcomed by one expert.
A spokeswoman for Ofcom, the UK regulator for the communications industry, said EU plans to introduce a cap on what operators could charge for roaming were very welcome.
Elizabeth De Winton, communications manager for the organisation, said Ofcom had been lobbying for such changes for some time and added the group would continue to cooperate with international agencies to introduce the measures.
"In particular, Ofcom welcomes moves to tackle the practice of rounding up calls to the nearest minute for billing," she added. "We strongly support moves to curb this ...
BlackBerry Storm 'iPhone's closest challenger yet'
Posted: 4 December 2008
With Research in Motion (RIM) finally launching their first ever touchscreen handset on Vodafone, one website has taken the opportunity to put it to the test.
Trusted Reviews' Riyad Emeran states the BlackBerry Storm is the latest in a long line of models vying for the crown of the Apple iPhone 3G and notes that in terms of grip, the RIM model takes the lead.
However, he adds the Storm is heavier than the iPhone and is not in the same league as Apple's much-desired handset in terms of music and multimedia facilities.
Mr Emeran goes on to say other problems with the phone are a lack of Wi-Fi connectivity, a "temperamental accelerometer" and a less than adequate battery life - b ...
Nokia World to showcase new innovations
Posted: 4 December 2008
Following on from its innovative Nokia N96, the Finnish company behind the phone has announced a new advance in web technology.
At its annual Nokia World event, the firm hopes to wow audiences with a new system that hopes to combine email services, maps and other technology into one mobile/computer hybrid.
The Nokia N97, as it has been named, will be showcased at the Barcelona conference.
According to the company's president and chief executive, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, it is hoped the product could be an innovative addition to the firm's range.
"Today, we are at the threshold of another profound change in the way we connect and interact with each other and with our world,&qu ...
O2 unveils £29.99 PAYG dongle
Posted: 2 December 2008
A pay as you go (PAYG) mobile broadband service has been priced at £29.99 by mobile phone network provider O2.
The dongle forms part of the company's drive to provide clear costs and "no strings attached" products for customers, it said in a statement.
Download speeds of up to 3.6Mbps will be available with the USB modem and it will give users access to more than 6,000 Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the UK.
The PAYG service starts at £2 per day (500MB), increasing to £15 per month (3GB). There is no minimum-term contract.
O2 marketing director Peter Rampling said the dongle would be great for those who want to "snack on the internet".
He a ...
Nokia unveils N97 - the "mobile computer"
Posted: 2 December 2008
Nokia has unveiled the N97 handset and is describing it as a "mobile computer".
With a Qwerty keyboard, personalised home screen and tilting touch display, the N97 is the latest in the manufacturer's Nseries of mobile phones.
Equipped with a 3.5-inch touch display, an electronic compass and A-GPS sensors, it can provide the user with details of friends' locations and status updates.
It supports up to 48GB of storage and also comes with a five-megapixel camera with DVD-quality video capabilities.
Users can benefit from the music-playing functions on the phone and access the Nokia Music Store as well.
"From the desktop to the laptop and now to your pocket, ...
iPhone tops Christmas wish-list
Posted: 2 December 2008
Apple's iPhone has topped a list of the best Christmas gadgets to buy a loved one this year.
Tom Dunmore, editor-in-chief of Stuff magazine, put the handset at number one, followed by the Nokia N96.
Of course, most people know by now that the iPhone contains not just internet functionality but an iPod as well.
The 3G model was recently unveiled and users can therefore download applications and songs to customise their handset.
The Nokia N96 also contains a digital music player, supporting mp3, AAC and WMA formats. Features include a 2.8-inch display, 16 GB of memory and a built-in FM radio.
Meanwhile, other gadgets in the top ten were a PlayStation Portable and a satel ...
