Nokia announced today the launch and availability of the Lumia 625 here in the UK. The 4G Windows Phone was unveiled last month and sports the largest display on any Lumia Windows Phone yet, a whopping 4.7-inches. O2, Vodafone, EE, Carphone Warehouse and Phones 4u will all be stocking the new smartphone for consumers to pick one up. Prices will be around £21 a month on contract or £...
We've all been there. The evening comes around and you're looking at what to have for dinner. Domino's Pizza is one option that's utilised regularly and their apps for Windows Phone is a superb way to order that personalised main course. The team behind the app has recently pushed through an update that adds notifications and fixes a few bugs affecting consumers residing in the UK. The...
UK retailers are starting to announce availability and pricing for the Lumia 1020, as well as opening up pre-orders. We've only just covered Expansys UK, but Clove has quickly confirmed they will also be stocking the Nokia flagship Windows Phone. The device is expected to be priced at £588 (including VAT) and will be shipped out in September. Again, if you haven't already checked out...
The Lumia 1020 was recently announced by Nokia and is already starting to be shipped to those who pre-ordered the Windows Phone in the US. Over here in the UK, we're still waiting for mobile operators to release details regarding availability and pricing. Today, Expansys has revealed that the Lumia 1020 will be sold by the company starting the first week of September (exact date still...
Windows Phone users in the UK may be close to getting their hands on the Nokia Lumia 1020 with it's stunning 41MP PureView camera. We've been tipped that the Lumia 1020 has popped up in Carphone Warehouse's inventory. The inventory screen that was sent to Windows Phone Central doesn't display any pricing information but does list the Lumia 1020 in the black, white, and yellow varieties...
UK mobile operator O2 has announced that the company will be launching its 4G mobile network on August 29th. The operator will snap up second place in the LTE race here in the UK, following EE's incredible lead to get established over its competitors. Initially available in London, Leeds and Bradford, O2 will be planning to extend the service to cover a further 10 cities by 2014. This...
Microsoft’s Bing search engine has become the first in the world to introduce pop-up notifications for those who decide to seek out child abuse content including child pornography. The system will be launching in the United Kingdom first. The new system will first notify users that they are searching for illegal content and offer details on available counseling services. Yahoo, which...
Nokia today announced in London a collaborative partnership with Entrepreneur First (www.entrepreneurfirst.org.uk), alongside the UK release of the JobLens app. EF is a London-based non-profit start-up accelerator with multiple sponsors, including BSkyB, Microsoft, Experian and also sports a working partnership with the UK government. Nokia has now hopped aboard and will provide...
Nokia has today unveiled a new application for the UK on Windows Phone. JobLens, exclusively available for Lumia hardware, enables job seekers to view more than 500,000 available job vacancies in the UK. Powered by big names in the industry, JobLens is set to open up new functionality to consumers. But there’s “lens” in the title so it should support augmented reality, right? Correct,...
The Lumia 1020 was unveiled by Nokia last week and already multiple carriers and retailers have announced plans to stock the new Windows Phone. UK mobile operator Three has hopped onto the train with news that consumers will be able pick up the Lumia 1020 when the smartphone launches on the network. The company previously published a quick video walkthrough of the new Windows Phone,...
Three UK has published the above video on its YouTube account, walking viewers through the new Lumia 1020. We're currently at the New York event where Nokia is unveiling this new flagship Windows Phone and will have more details and footage shortly. If you're with Three and are looking at the Lumia 1020, you'll be pleased to learn the mobile operator will be looking to stock the...
O2 has partnered with Virgin Media to provide free Wifi connectivity to its customers throughout the London Underground train system, affectionately known as the Tube. Virgin Media has hotspots in more than 120 Tube stations and has already partnered with O2 competitors Vodafone and EE, leaving Three as the only major UK carrier to not offer this service to their users. If you are an...
The Lumia 620 is a popular Windows Phone, offering a rich experience at an affordable price. Sporting numerous coloured shells that can be switched to keep the design looking fresh, many have enjoyed the configurability and personalisation options. There's a purple shell that's available at UK mobile operator O2. It's exclusive too, so if you're interested, you'll have to go through the...
The Nokia Lumia 925 is available in black, grey and white. UK retailer Clove has just announced that the company will be stocking the grey version this week, which will join both the black and white. All three variants are unlocked and ready to rock and roll with compatible networks and SIM cards. If you've not followed our coverage on the latest flagship Windows Phone, be sure to...
Nokia will release the upcoming EOS (or just "Lumia 1020") Windows Phone in the UK, according to a report over on CNET. The website notes that a telecoms industry insider has confirmed as much and the handset will not be an exclusive product for the US. We're expecting to see some EOS action on July 11th. Images of the EOS have also been leaked online. The reason this device is a...
EE has today launched new plans on the UK's only 4G network. From tomorrow consumers will be able enjoy double the speed than what was previous available, with between 24-30Mbps on offer to those who reside in supporting towns and cities. Sporting Windows Phone 8 hardware, this news is of particular importance to subscribers who enjoy speedy connectivity while on the move. As well as...
EE today announced the mobile operator has switched on 4G connectivity in 11 more towns across the UK. The new areas include Aldershot, Basildon, Basingstoke, Bracknell, Hitchin, Horsham, Leatherhead, Letchworth, Stevenage, Warrington and Weston-super-Mare. This latest expansion brings the total number of supported towns and cities to 85. While EE remains the only mobile operator in...
UK mobile operator Three has listed the Lumia 925 for pre-order on the company's online store. The new Nokia flagship Windows Phone is set to launch this year and will offer a lighter alternative to the Lumia 920. What's more is the handset is 4G LTE capable, meaning a free upgrade to Three's LTE once launched. So how much will you be looking to pay for the Lumia 925 on Three? Starting...
We recently covered Microsoft making headway in the US, but the company is also growing in the UK as well as the rest of Europe. Sales figures reported by Kantar Worldpanel reveals that the platform has effectively doubled its market share from 4 percent to 8.4 percent in the UK. Android remains in the dominant position, occupying 56.9 percent of the market. It's also interesting to...
UK mobile phone retailer Phones 4u is offering the Lumia 620 from Nokia for just £103.96 as a pre-paid upgrade. For those who are looking to kick off a new start with the Windows Phone, the device is also priced at £127.96 with a £10 top-up. That's not a bad price tag and the deal will last through this weekend. The Lumia 620 at Phones 4u is available in black or pink and can be taken...