Archive for 2012

Telmap launched free Sat Nav app for UK BlackBerry users

Telmap, pioneers in mobile location-based services, announced today that a new version of its Telmap Navigator mobile application is now available for free to Blackberry users in the UK.

Telmap Navigator can be downloaded on Blackberry’s AppWorld and for the first time enables Blackberry users to turn their devices for free, into a real local search, mapping and navigation system with in-car navigation with 3D moving maps, voice-guided instructions, a dedicated pedestrian navigation mode, and a postcode business and address search that’s specially tailored for UK users.

In addition, Telmap Navigator enables easy exploration of one’s surroundings with free access to nearby restaurants, pubs and plenty of activities provided by TripAdvisor and Lonely Planet. Moreover, Telmap Navigator offers a layer of ultra-local content that’s specific to UK users and will optimize their on-the-go experience with access to information from local brands such as Barclays Cycle, Ordnance Survey, and more. With Telmap Navigator, users can also keep in touch with their community through integrations with Facebook, Twitter, and the extremely popular BlackBerry Messenger, a must-have for BlackBerry users who will be able to communicate their location through BBM and locate their BBM contacts, all from within Telmap Navigator.

“Telmap’s vision is all about providing people with instant, relevant, reliable and fun information while on-the-go, and we are happy to be able to offer just that to UK users of Blackberry devices. We have optimized the app to the Blackberry device for a great user experience and are confident that by using Telmap Navigator, Blackberry users will be able to derive a lot more value from their devices”, said Motti Kushnir, Telmap Chief Marketing Officer.

Telmap Navigator is available for free download on Blackberrry’s AppWorld. It’s available to UK users, on the following Blackberry models (both touch and non-touch devices): BB9900, BB9810, BB9790, BB9380, BB9360, BB9800, BB9320, BB9300. Click here to download. 

Posted by: James

BlackBerry Curve 9320 now available at Vodafone

A little late to the party but Vodafone have now announced pricing and availability of the BlackBerry Curve 9320.

The great value BlackBerry Curve 9320, featuring the latest BlackBerry 7.1 operating system and 3G connectivity, is now available to buy at Vodafone UK.

The BlackBerry Curve 9320 combines super speedy browsing with a dedicated convenience key for quick and easy BBM. With a built-in FM Radio, its own Mobile Hotspot support and pre-loaded apps for Facebook, Twitter and the new Social Feeds 2.0, it’s the perfect phone for social butterflies and, given its fantastic price, anyone on a budget. As the following video shows: http://youtu.be/ptiZZqTPNUc

The BlackBerry Curve 9320 is available now from Vodafone for £135 on Pay as you go price plans, or free on pay monthly price plans from £15.50 per month. For more information on the device, visit: http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/mobile-phone/blackberry-curve-9320-black-payg

All our Pay as you go phones enable customers to take advantage of the great value Vodafone Freebees, which include a choice of free minutes, text and web access or international calls – www.vodafone.co.uk/freebees.

Every Pay as you go customer is also automatically opted-in to Freebee Rewardz. Every time a Pay as you go customer tops up as little as £5, they’ll receive a voucher code via text message, which they can use to ‘grab’ an instant reward or bank them as ‘grow’ points, to save up for something bigger.

Customers can choose from a wide selection of rewards including big discounts from brands such as Thorntons and BLOCKBUSTER, music downloads and free minutes, or choose to take a mystery reward, which could be anything from a smoothie maker to an iPhone. Alternatively, customers can collect points towards vouchers and experience days. For more information, visit www.vodafone.co.uk/rewardz.

You can read our full and extensive review of the BlackBerry Curve 9320 here.

Posted by: James

Pre orders open at T-Mobile for the Samsung Galaxy S III

The Samsung Galaxy S III is now available to pre-order from T-Mobile. Customers can place their orders directly by visiting the T-Mobile website.

Both colour variants are available and although, as usual, there are a whole range of tariff options. T-Mobile are recommending the package which is £49.99 for the handset and then £36 a month for 24 months.

This is the Full Monty deal you will will get the following as part of your package:

• Unlimited internet
• Unlimited texts
• 2000 minutes to any network
• Plus unlimited T-Mobile calls

That is a lot for your money but it is also a big commitment as with any 24 month contract.

Posted by: James

LG’s new Optimus UI 3.0

Here’s some exciting news for you Android fans. LG have some upcoming goodness.

LG Electronics (LG) is introducing a new User Interface (UI) for its newest Android Ice Cream Sandwich devices, aptly named Optimus UI 3.0. Optimus UI 3.0 brings with it an array of enhanced key features, including Quick MemoT and unique unlock functions, among other new features and functions aimed at improving LG smartphone experience.

“With smartphone hardware becoming more and more similar, it’s important for manufacturers to differentiate their products from the competition through the user interface,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Both carriers and customers tell us that they want LG phones to look and feel unique and the UI plays a big part in that. LG is really going to push the boundaries of what is possible in user interfaces starting with Optimus UI 3.0.”

Optimus UI 3.0 is designed with convenience and speed in mind. A powerful memo function called Quick Memo enables users to jot notes on the screen using a finger. Quick Memo in Optimus UI 3.0 allows users to share their thoughts through social networks, text messages and e-mails more conveniently than ever before.