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Europe agrees on roaming scrapping and net neutrality rules
Europe has agreed on scrapping roaming charges across the continent by 2017, as well as new net neutrality rules to better protect both consumers ans businesses.
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Microsoft layoffs slash into European Xbox division
The massive Microsoft layoffs announced yesterday are cutting deep across the company, with the latest word of hits coming at Xbox EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Asia). While 2/3 of the cuts are hitting job redundancies with Microsoft Mobile division (formerly Nokia), substantial layoffs are expected across the organization. According to MCV, Xbox EMEA could see up to 75% of its staff...
EE in the UK to roll out reduced EU roaming charges from July 1st
Good news for UK smartphone owners that are on the EE network. From July 1st if you travel into Europe your roaming bills are going to be a wee bit cheaper! Roaming charges have traditionally been ridiculously high in all parts of the world but thanks to the European Union working towards reducing the costs for travellers we are now making some real progress. From 1st July the new...
North Eurotunnel now has Vodafone and EE service
Should you be travelling through the Eurotunnel today, you'll be able to enjoy mobile connectivity depending on which mobile operator you're currently subscribed to. Vodafone and EE have infrastructure in place to take loads from today, while O2 UK will be going live soon. Utilizing a fibre optic retransmission system, operators have made it possible for passengers to enjoy stable...
European Union vote clears the way to end roaming charges, enforce net neutrality
Free roaming within the European Union is a step closer today, after the European parliament voted in favor of laws that would abolish roaming fees between EU member states, as part of a package of telecom reforms. The package, originally proposed by EU lawmaker Neelie Kroes, moves Europe closer to a single market for mobile communication, especially with the recent arrival of 4G LTE...
Microsoft Europe prepping a cross-platform quiz app with some exciting prizes
Microsoft Europe has teased on its Connected Lifestyles blog an upcoming quiz app for Windows Phone, iOS and Android. The Microsoft Quiz App will enable you to participate alongside friends, earn some exciting Microsoft prizes, all whilst having fun and putting your knowledge to the test. There's currently no word as to when these apps will launch, but we're told to expect an...
Get euroTRIP for free in the Windows Phone Store for the next day
Find yourself heading to Europe soon for a trip or business? Maybe you already live there, but do travel to different parts of the continent. Download euroTRIP for Windows Phone if any of the above describes you. It’s a beautiful and functional app for Windows Phone that gives you access to basic information for any given country. Let’s check it out. The app serves as a one-stop shop...
Need a taxi in Europe? Book an affordable ride with Euro Taxi for Windows Phone
We've all been there. You arrive into a new country or find yourself in a city where you need a taxi (or cab) but can't seem to get hold of one or have some difficulty in getting to the necessary points and locate a free driver. This is where Euro Taxi for Windows Phone comes into play. Instead of faffing about with multiple cards and numbers, simply make a booking while on the go at...
Nokia publishes support page for Europe to know the status of their Amber update
Nokia is slowly rolling out its Amber firmware bundled with Microsoft's GDR2 update, but it's no fun having to keep checking your phone every few hours, seeing whether or not you've got a notification to update. Nokia has decided to whip up a solution and has released a page for consumers residing in Europe to receive a hint as to when their Lumia Windows Phones will be bumped to the...
From the Forums: The Lumia 900 and an 8-month backpacking tour across Europe
The Lumia 900 was a popular Windows Phone and still proves to be a thorn in the back Windows Phone 8 when we're looking at the usage margin between version 7.x and 8. The Nokia device has been taken on a backpacking tour around Europe. Windows Phone Central reader Matthew Cosentino is originally from Melbourne, Australia but has uprooted his life by quiting his job, selling his business...
Microsoft in talks with landlords – Set to push Microsoft Stores to Europe in 2013
The Financial times are reporting that MS is now talking with UK landlords to secure outlets for opening its first stores outside of the Americas. The company is said to be confident that the first outlets can be opened during 2013 pending an internal review of their US stores. The internal review of their existing stores is said to be taking place to study how well they have performed...
Microsoft Surface heading to Italy, Germany and beyond?
We are seeing some indication that Microsoft's Surface tablet will be heading to Europe. If you look at Microsoft's product pages for France, Italy , the United Kingdom, Germany and other European Countries, the Surface is now listed. We know that the Surface will only be available through the Microsoft's Stores. Stores, at least the brick and mortar variety, that don't exist outside...
Kantar: Windows Phone slowly but surely creeping up on RIM in Europe
Kantar Worldpanel has published its report based on latest smartphone sales data, which reveals Windows Phone seriously challenging RIM for third place in Europe with low-end devices such as the Lumia 610 driving sales in key markets. Low-end Windows Phone growth rates representing multiple markets within Europe have been provided by Kantar. Italy tops the charts with an increase in...
Nokia announces Lumia 920, 820 availability and pricing for Europe and beyond
Nokia announces pricing for both new Lumias Nokia has unveiled today availability and pricing for both of its new Windows Phones in a handful of markets. The Lumia 820, as well as the Lumia 920, will be heading to countries throughout Europe and beyond. We've long awaited confirmation on where the new hardware will be heading, not to mention how much it'll cost consumers to invest in....
Nokia releases Goal.com 2012 Finals app for Lumia Windows Phones
Another day, another exclusive app from Nokia available to all Lumia owners. Today, the Finnish company released Goal.com 2012 Finals. The app is a must have for those who watch soccer...errr...football as it will deliver "breaking news, exclusive interviews, video clips, team profiles, player profiles and 'Road to Euro 2012' which looks back at how each nation qualified for the...
Samsung Omnia M priced at Italian website for €294.99
Samsung only recently announced the Omnia M budget phone for Europe last week, and now we've got hold of a price tag for the smartphone. Italian store ePrice has listed the Omnia M for €294.99, and is targeting the Lumia 610 but Nokia has been able to bring down the prices of their lower-end Windows Phones substantially. The Omnia M, to refresh the early waking cogs on this Monday...
Nordea Mobile Bank app lands in the Windows Phone Marketplace
The Scandinavian Bank Nordea has released their banking app, Mobile Bank, over at the Windows Phone Marketplace. It offers customers an easy way to take care of tier everyday banking needs such as check account balances, transfer funds and pay bills. Additional key features include: Currency converter Mortgage calculator Rate exchange information Stock Quotes News...
Nokia Lumia 910 with 12MP camera listed on Dutch site
We've been hearing rumblings of a Nokia Lumia 910 recently--basically a Lumia 900 but with a 12.1MP camera instead of the 8MP on the AT&T version. That's not too shabby if true, especially for our European friends who are rumored to be getting the updated version by mid year. Now we have the Lumia 910 showing up on a Typhone.NL a Dutch retail site for smartphones. The phone is...
Nokia Lumia 800 hitting Ireland February 1st, 900 following?
Nokia has announced on Facebook that the Lumia 800 will be available on Vodafone in Ireland on February 1st, which we touched on last week. What's more is that according to users who visited the Facebook page, they noticed the manufacturer stating that the Lumia 900 (the recently announced U.S. LTE Windows Phone) will be coming to Europe in Q2 2012. See the below quote: "The Nokia...
ZTE Tania hits Europe, ready for pre-order
We previously touched on ZTE handsets heading for Europe (and being the white label Windows Phone in France), and now it seems as though the ZTE Tania is ready for pre-order at Clove UK. The low-range handset is a fairly cheap option for those who don't require top specifications. The Tania will run a smooth experience as any other Windows Phone sporting a 1Ghz processor, but comes with...