Sony Ericsson's Xperia X1 : Shipping With Windows Mobile 6.1

Sony Ericsson's upcoming smartphone, the Xperia X1, is scheduled to ship later in the year with the latest version of Internet Explorer Mobile, whichMicrosoft promises will bring desktop-like Web browsing to handsets.

The X1, a slider phone with a full QWERTY keyboard and 3-inch-wide touch-screen display, will ship in the second half of the year with Windows Mobile 6.1, which includes the new version of IE. Microsoft launched the operating system this week at the CTIA Wireless conference in Las Vegas. Sony Ericsson showcased the X1 at CTIA, the first time the company has had the device on display in the United States, a company spokesman said Wednesday. The company unveiled the smartphone in February at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Sony K Series is also an attractive range of mobile phones. You can be no longer away from it after having a look at K770i purple....Read More

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Orange claims boom in mobile internet and TV

Orange has released the results of its third Digital Media Index (DMI), revealing a sharp increase in mobile internet and mobile TV usage. The network’s report, examining trends in customer consumption of digital media, shows a spike in Orange customers’ use of mobile internet since the second DMI was released in November last year. User numbers have increased 12 per cent to 2.64 million, accessing 99 million page impressions a month – a 35 per cent increase.

The number of mobile broadband customers has jumped 31 per cent to 1.8 million. Orange director of portals Matthew Kirk said: “The distinction between mobile and laptop is finally disappearing as the mobile phone truly becomes an ‘on-the-go’ multimedia device.

“Rather than just testing the service, the personalisation of the mobile internet portal means that customers are using the service repeatedly as it becomes part of day-to-day life. The transparent pricing system has reduced the fear of high bills which is also encouraging repeated use.
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Some of Orange UK's web site is missing

Frustatingly for this particular INQ hack, Orange UK's servers appear to have been on the blink all day. This is very definitely affecting customer support but it's hard to gauge if anything else has gone missing.

One of the advantages of being an Orange mobile subscriber, for example, is that in theory you should be able to log onto the web site and view your mobile phone bill. However, Orange's servers have been coming up with a variety of reasons why they can't actually show any such useful information. The final message circa 6pm this evening was, "Sorry. Unfortunately we are currently experiencing a technical problem. Orange are aware of the problem and are working to resolve it. Please try again later." Previously the system had been coming up with all manner of lame excuses including the usual stand-by of 'file not found'.

The INQ had been putting it down to problems at its own ISP but this final message appears to be a confession. Hopefully by Monday morning everything will be back to normal.
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Pay and go on Orange network

Orange pay as you go mobile phones deal is accessible on various models of Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, Samsung, LG, Siemens and many more. So, user with low, mid or high end mobile can easily avail the opportunity on various handset like Nokia N80, nokia N73, Nokia 7373; Sony Ericsson K608i, the K610i, K800i or enjoy the handset from the group of life’s good i.e. LG U880 and LG U890.

Best thing about the Orange pay as go mobile phones is that user does not need to sign up any sort of contract with Orange. So, feels free to enjoy the services of Orange pay as you go mobile phones.

With Orange pay as you go mobile phones you can avail the opportunity to enjoy long chatting with your fiancé or near and dear one, uninterrupted messaging, downloading numerous games, music, video clips, ringing tones, EDGE technology, quad band networking, etc. will give you a total entertainment on your mobile phone.

Broadband review on Orange

Continuing our series of broadband provider reviews, this week we took a closer look at Orange broadband.In general, Orange offers good rates and good speeds. Its broadband offerings are divided into three different packages where the main difference is download speeds. The package that will best suit you will depend on how much you download and the kind of speeds you need.

The three different packages - Home Starter, Home Select, and Home Max - all come with a wireless modem as part of the package, and all require that you have a BT, or similar, telephone line. You will also have to pay a £30 connection fee and sign an 18 or 24 month contract.

However, there are significant differences between the three Orange packages:

Orange Home Starter Broadband : This package offers speeds of up to 2 Meg and has a download limit of 6GB per month. It costs £12 per month (£6 for the first three months) and you must cover the cost of your phone line.

Orange Home Select Broadband : For £20 per month (£10 for the first three months) you can enjoy speeds of up to 8 Megs and unlimited downloads, though you will be subject to a fair usage policy. This package includes a 'Livebox' which provides high wireless speeds, allows telephone calls and facilitates online gaming. Again, you must cover the cost of your phone line.

Orange Home Max Broadband : At £24 per month (£12 for the first three months), this is Orange's most expensive broadband package. It is identical to Home Select but the cost of your phone line is included in the £24 per month. Like Home Select, this package also includes free evening and weekend calls to landlines in Britain.

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Orange to overhaul broadband tariffs

Orange to increase monthly charges by up to GBP10 and introduce GBP30 connection fee. Orange broadband fees are to jump by up to £10 per month for some customers. Orange is also readying a £30 connection fee for all new broadband customers, starting April 8.

Broadband customers who live in areas where Orange is still to install its own equipment on the local telephone exchange will be charged up to £7 per month more than current rates. Customers who live in areas where Orange has already unbundled the exchange will be charged less than current rates, provided they are not Orange mobile customers.

From April 8, Orange’s new Home Max broadband tariff costs £17 per month for existing Orange mobile customers who live in proximity of an unbundled exchange; up by £2 on the old tariff. Non-Orange customers using an unbundled exchange can sign up for broadband for £24 per month; down £1 on the old fees. Orange subscribers that don’t use an unbundled exchange will be charged £25, up £10 on the old charge. Non-Orange customers in the same areas will get it for £32, up £7. An Orange staffer said: “The deals will be very expensive for some people. Adding £10 per month on current prices is a lot of money over 18 months.”
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