With an exclusive built-in amp and Beats AudioT technology offering a truly authentic studio sound the 8X is sure to please even the most musical among us. The smartphone also comes with an amazing 8 megapixel camera so you’ll be able to take incredibly vivid pictures and the front-facing camera with ultra-wide-angle lens captures twice the image area to fit more in every shot.
Running on the very latest Windows Phone 8 software, the 8X by HTC allows true personalisation of the home screen with real time Live Tile updates on its large 4.3″ screen and the powerful 1.5 GHz dual-core processor makes browsing and switching between apps a breeze.
Sylvia Chind, Head of Devices at Three said, “The 8X by HTC is packed full of great features and is perfect for streaming HD and enjoying music while on the go. Coupled with The One Plan offering amazing value with All-you-can-eat data it’s no surprise that Three carries over 40% of the UK’s data traffic”.
The Windows Phone 8X by HTC is available for £29 a month with an upfront cost of £30 on the Ultimate Internet 500 plan with a guarantee of no surprise out-of-bundle data charges.
The device is also available on Pay As You Go for £349.99 plus a top up. All in One 15 costs £15 and gives 30-day access to all-you-can-eat data along with 300 any-network minutes and 3,000 texts. Or All in One 25 costs £25 and offers 500 minutes, 3,000 texts and all-you-can-eat data for a 30-day period.
Additionally from today get an extra special gift with Three. Purchase the 8X by HTC and get the latest Windows 8 Pro upgrade for your home PC.
Carphone Warehouse is offering customers the chance to get their hands on the on the Kindle Fire and LG Optimus L3 for just £14.50 per month. This deal, available exclusively at Carphone Warehouse, will give customers 100 minutes, 250 texts and 100MB data.
The Kindle Fire is a perfectly portable 7″ tablet that packs a hefty performance punch. The sharp 7″ touchscreen device features loads of entertainment options: there are books, magazines, videos, emails, web browsing and more available. The Kindle Fire offers an impressive 9 hours of battery life, so is perfect when out and about on the move.
The LG Optimus L3 is a stylish smartphone with a 3.2″ display and access to over 450,000 apps. The enhanced 3MP camera has a variety of scenes and effects to help you get the best out of your photos. It’s also integrated with social networks to help you share your favourite moments. There’s also built-in GPS for finding the latest bar you’re meeting your friends at, and Bluetooth for connecting hands free kits so you can chat to your family while on the road. The LG Optimus L3 is also available in white and pink, exclusively at Carphone Warehouse.
The Kindle Fire and LG Optimus L3 Bundle Deal is available in store, online at www.carphonewarehouse.com or by calling 0800 087 0870.
*24 month contract applies
Posted by: James
The London Olympics seems like a dim and distant memory for most of us, but for those in charge of the redevelopment of the Olympic Park in Stratford, London, the enormous job is only just beginning.
Seb Coe and the London Organising Committee (LOCOG) built their bid for the London Olympics on a promise of building a lasting legacy for London and in particular the Stratford area. One of the first key challenges for the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) is therefore now to attract businesses to the area to take over the occupancy of the buildings within the park.
One of the most successful elements of London 2012 was the public transport system operated during the games; for the first time, many Londoners realised how well connected Stratford is to the rest of the capital. As well as an enormous new bus station, Stratford is served by: two of the main tube lines; the DLR; the Overground; and also National Rail services. This is something that the Legacy Committee is sure to drive home to prospective business tenants.
The impressive transport links are not the only benefit in businesses considering a move Eastwards; the Mayor of London’s ‘Super Connected City Plan’ is another key attraction. The plan focuses on East London and the introduction of ‘affordable ultrafast fibre broadband connectivity to 100% of SMEs, businesses and residents from Shoreditch expanding east towards the Olympic Park and then South to Canning Town’ (GLA, London Super Connected City Plan).
Transport, the advanced broadband facilities and the close proximity to Shoreditch’s ‘Tech City’ all indicate that many of the new companies setting up home in the area are expected to be IT, digital and technology companies creating more employment and IT jobs in London.
Gavin Poole is chief executive of iCITY, the company selected by the LLDC for the legacy use of the Press and Broadcast Centres on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. He firmly believes that the site has the potential to generate jobs and promote innovation in the Stratford area:
“The press and broadcast centre is one of the most digitally connected buildings in the world, providing an almost unlimited bandwidth connectivity. With the flourishing digital and creative industries sector just up the road, iCITY will extend the thriving technology cluster in east London onto the Olympic Park, creating over 6,500 jobs in the local communities and adding £460million to the national economy,” he said.
The Olympic sponsors are involved in ensuring that a legacy of prosperity is brought to the area. The IT sponsor, Cisco, is involved in ensuring an IT workforce is created in the Olympic Park. As part of a five-year “Building a brilliant future” plan that started with London 2012, Cisco has increased the number of its networking academies with a view to improving technology education.
Neil Crockett, Managing Director of Public Sector, Cisco UK & Ireland, said: “We’re providing skills and an environment in which hi-tech entrepreneurship can thrive and will help the economy.”
The idea behind this idea is that local students will be exposed to technology at a young age, giving them the experience and necessary skills to work and thrive in the IT sector.
It looks like the golden glow that surrounded Stratford during July and August is set to continue for a long time into the future and, in turn, potentially encourage the UK to produce some of the brightest future technology entrepreneurs.
Posted by: Matt
Angry Birds fans can rejoice today as the infamous Star Wars edition is now available to download from iTunes, Windows Marketplace and Google Play.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… a group of desperate rebel birds faced off against a galactic menace: the Empire’s evil Pigtroopers!
Rebel birds, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Imperial Pigs. During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the PIG STAR, and are racing to deliver the plans to the Rebel Birds. Now they need your help!
Join an epic adventure with the Angry Birds in the legendary Star WarsT universe! Use the Force, wield your lightsaber, and blast away Pigtroopers on an intergalactic journey from the deserts of Tatooine to the depths of the Pig Star — where you’ll face off against the terrifying Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Pigs! Can you become a Jedi Master and restore freedom to the galaxy? Time to grab your lightsaber and join the adventure! May the birds be with you!
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HOURS AND HOURS OF ENGAGING GAMEPLAY – Explore more than 80 levels in iconic locations like Tatooine and the Pig Star. Can you dodge Imperial pigs, laser turrets, Tusken Raider pigs, and the dark side of the Force to get all three stars?
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NEW GAMEPLAY MECHANICS – Use lightsabers, Blasters and Jedi powers to wreak havoc on the Imperial Pigs!
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LEVEL UP YOUR BIRDS – Keep playing and level up your birds to improve their skills!
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SECRETS AND HIDDEN GOODIES – Can you unlock all the R2-D2 and C-3PO bonus levels?
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FREE UPDATES – This is only the beginning of the epic saga!
Hit up your app stores respectively.
Source: MoDaCo
Posted by: James
Samsung have released their second take on the phone tablet. The Samsung Galaxy Note II looks a lot like the SIII, and shares many of the same features. However it the Note II an over sized phone or undersized tablet? The Note II is much more than that, daring to push the boundaries of what is acceptable in your pocket and trying it’s hardest to replace all other forms of technology you might use on a daily basis.
Gareth, James and Dan catch up on the latest mobile phone and tablet news. This week Google drops three new devices and Apple a little one. Gareth’s son (Droid) makes a brief appearance and Dan gets angry at EE.
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Clothes Show Live has unveiled a brand new version of its free smartphone app featuring everything fans need to know about the UK’s biggest fashion and beauty event plus fantastic shopping offers, competitions and fashion street style 24/7.
The app allows users to view the latest show news, celebrity announcements, exclusive discounts, expert style and beauty blogs as well as the hottest street style looks from every major city in the UK – a must have for beauty addicts and slaves to fashion.
New for this year, a dedicated tab on the app allows fans to enter a host of great ticket and product competitions run by Clothes Show Live in partnership with a number of great exhibitors. The Style Scout feature gives eagle eyed fashion spotters the opportunity to upload images when out and about, documenting the hottest street style looks for everyone to see and providing constant outfit inspiration, click here for more details.
Clothes Show Live, fronted this year by model Daisy Lowe, takes place from 7-11 December at NEC Birmingham celebrating British fashion at its finest. The five day event features non-stop catwalk shows, designer guests, celebrities, makeovers, champagne bars, hundreds of fashion and beauty brands to shop from as well as the spectacular Suzuki Fashion Theatre performance featuring over 40 handpicked models and dancers.
Clothes Show Live Show Director Maryam Hamizadeh added: ‘Our brand new app brings Clothes Show fans fast news to their fingertips, allowing them to keep up to date with the latest celebrity, fashion, and beauty news about the show. This year we have packed the app full of content so whether on the move or waiting around, Clothes Show Live fans can be part of the action.’
The Clothes Show Live app is free to download and available now from Google Play at the AppStore. Search for ‘Clothes Show’.
Posted by: James
According to mobilenewscwp some bad dudes have stolen 8000 of Samsungs SGS3’s from distributor RP Europe, worth over £2.2 million.
One source said: “RP Europe has fallen victim at a time when handset demand is high. While the firm is undoubtedly insured, its cash flow will be hit for the immediate period.”
Another said: “Distributors are on alert for cheap stock but the likelihood is they have already been sold abroad.”
Although neither RP Europe or Thames Valley Police have made official comments it is believed that the smartphones were stolen while in transit which unfortunately happens way to often here in the UK.
Let’s hope the robbers are caught and the theft doesn’t affect stock levels at retailers.
Posted by James
Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the new 3G+ BlackBerry® PlayBook tablet with built-in support for cellular networks in now available for customers in the UK. The new 3G+ BlackBerry PlayBook maintains a sleek and ultra-portable form while delivering an overall faster performance than the original BlackBerry PlayBook, as well as support for high-speed 3G+ networks.
“The new 3G+ BlackBerry PlayBook tablet is a powerful, portable, and versatile tool that helps customers be more productive than ever and to make the most of their time on the go,” said Johnathan Young, Head of Consumer & Retail Channels, UK, Research In Motion. “It includes all the connectivity a customer needs to make their work time more effective, as well as access to a wide variety of apps and multimedia content for when they want to stay entertained on the move.”
Featuring the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2 software, the 3G+ BlackBerry PlayBook tablet gives customers access to high speed 3G+ mobile networks around the world. It offers a high-fidelity, fast web browser that delivers an exceptional experience for consuming web content, videos, and HTML5 applications. The software’s powerful unified inbox allows customers to easily manage multiple personal and work email accounts, as well as messages from Twitter®, Facebook® and LinkedIn, all from one place. The built-in Calendar and Contacts apps offer features to help customers better manage schedules and prepare for more effective meetings, while the apps’ unique integration with social networks ensure that customers have a wealth of information about their contacts at their fingertips. Continue Reading »
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