Soon, we may be seeing the F1 racing without the driver behind the wheel, well technically. That is if this video is any tip on what the Vodafone has to offer once it becomes a remote control to help in navigating these fast racing cars.

Through Bluetooth technology, it started out with an RC car which was eventually integrated into an actual race car. Are we seeing the future of racing within our hands?

Tags: Cell Phones, f1 racing, race car, racing cars, remote control, Vodafone, Vodafone

We don’t have all the details yet but it looks like Telefonica has scored the deal of the year with Palm. The Spanish carrier will bring the Pre to Spain this year but the deal doesn’t stop there. The carrier also operates in the UK as O2 and in Latin America as Movistar. That means Telefonica will have quite a market to sell the Pre to. What say you Vodafone? Are you going to get the Pre too?
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Tags: Mobile News, movistar, O2, Other Brands, Palm, Palm, pre, Telefonica, Vodafone, Vodafone

Samsung Ultra-Touch S8300 is one of the most promising phones announced by Samsung this year. It has a 2.8 inch WQVGA touchscreen AMOLED display, 3G support, an 8 megapixel camera with LED flash and video recording, A-GPS, FM radio, 80MB of internal memory upgradeable to 16GB via microSD and lots of other interesting features. But you already knew that, didn’t you? What you don’t know is that the slider will be launched by Vodafone UK on March 19 and it will be called the Tocco Ultra Edition.

via oled-info

Tags: S8300, Samsung, Samsung, Tocco Ultra Edition, UK, Ultra Touch, Vodafone, Vodafone

Don’t worry folks, Yahoo is not making any new phone just yet. They’ve tried and they’ve failed so far. And Vodafone is still going to launch the HTC Magic which will still run on Google’s Android.

We’re just talking about search engines for mobile devices. Google is the current search engine on mobile phones sold by Vodafone but the agreement is going to expire. And Vodafone might sign with the other important search engine out there, Yahoo.

Yahoo has obtained important contracts with T-Mobile and O2. Should they get Vodafone too, Yahoo will be in a position where it would provide search results to a lot of European customers.

But what do you think? What’s your favorite search engine for your mobile phone?

via Bloomberg

Tags: HTC, HTC Magic, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Vodafone, Vodafone, yahoo

We have a date for Vodafone’s first Android phone. The HTC Magic will be available from your closest Vodafone online store as early as April. There’s no price available yet but in about a month, some lucky Vodafone customers will get the new HTC Android phone. If nothing changes in the mean time!

Feature-wise here’s what you should expect from the Magic:

Qualcomm (NSDQ: QCOM) MSM7201a™, 528 MHz processor

512 MB ROM

192 MB RAM

113 x 55 x 13.65 mm ( 4.45 x 2.17 x 0.54 inches)

118.5 grams ( 4.18 ounces) with battery

3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 320×480 HVGA resolution

HSDPA/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz. Up to 2 Mbps up-link and 7.2 Mbps down-link speeds

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Internal GPS antenna

Bluetooth® 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate

Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g

HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)

3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus

Rechargeable 1340 mAh Lithium-ion battery

Talk time: Up to 400 minutes for WCDMA. Up to 450 minutes for GSM

Standby time: Up to 660 hours for WCDMA. Up to 420 hours for GSM

Expansion Slot microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)

Special Features: G-sensor, Digital Compass

via intomobile

Tags: Android, HTC, HTC, Magic, Mobile News, Vodafone, Vodafone

The Dream is about to be launched in France and Orange is the designated carrier. Starting March 5 the Dream will be available for €99 when purchased with a 2-year contract and the Origami Star Plus plan.

Do you actually fantasize aboutOrange offering you the HTC Magic instead? What if I told you Vodafone was bringing the Magic in France soon? Which HTC Android phone would you choose?

via svm

Tags: Android, Dream, france, Google, HTC, HTC, Magic, Orange, Other Brands, Vodafone, Vodafone

Is the HTC Magic coming via T-Mobile USA? Well besides Google telling us that, we now have FCC playing with the HTC Magic. However the Magic unit they doesn’t seem ready to support T-Mobile’s 1700MHz AWS band yet. That must only mean we’re expecting another HTC Magic version to arrive for the U.S. Android-friendly customers. Or is T-Mobile preparing a totally different HTC Android phone for later this year?

via FCC

Tags: Android, fcc, Google, HTC, HTC, Magic, Mobile News, T-Mobile, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Vodafone

It looks like even the world’s largest mobile phone manufacturer will have to undergo job cuts as well. This was announced as Vodafone is set to cut off some jobs to be able to reduce costs amidst the economic slowdown.

The company aims to announce the measures on Feb. 24, said the people, who declined to be identified because the plans are confidential. The jobs will be eliminated at Vodafone’s U.K. operations, the people said, declining to give a precise number.

Vodafone on Nov. 11 slashed its full-year sales forecast for the second time in four months, while keeping its profit forecast, raising the full-year free cash flow prediction and increasing the dividend payment.

Vodafone’s U.K. unit had a margin on earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of 23.2 percent in the six months ended Sept. 30. In Germany, Vodafone’s biggest market, the margin was 44 percent and in Italy 44.9 percent.

(Source) Bloomberg

Tags: Business, economic slowdown, italy, job cuts, jobs, mobile phone manufacturer, Vodafone, Vodafone

T-Mobile will bring a second Android phone to its subscribers later this year but is the HTC Magic we’ve seen over the pond at Vodafone’s going to be it? According to Google’s demo of Mobile Gmail in offline mode, the HTC Magic will wear the T-Mobile logo. If that’s what Google has shown us it must be close to real right?

The photo here is blurry but the T-Mobile logo is from the USA. It has one less dot left to the T than everywhere else in the world. There’s no good reason for T-Mobile not to launch the HTC Magic as the G2. Unless they have something even better up their sleeve.

via Gizmodo

Tags: G2, Google, HTC, HTC, Magic, Mobile News, T-Mobile, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Vodafone

It’s not only Verizon, Vodafone, AT&T and T-Mobile that are interested or already working on their future 4G networks. Over in Canada we have Rogers who plans to launch its own LTE network next year. During their last conference call Rogers had quite a few things to say about this LTE network:

Rogers’ LTE network is currently ahead of its development schedule

Recent tests have yielded 50 Mbps download speeds without any sort of optimization (woo!)

Speeds at launch are expected to reach 70 Mbps

The initial launch of the Rogers LTE network will take place in Vancouver and the surrounding area, in time for the 2010 Olympics (February 2010)

The service will launch with a USB stick - Rogers is still talking to vendors - but it has no plans to have any 4G-enabled handsets available at that time

The Rogers 4G network will expand outside of the Vancouver area during Q2 2010

Rogers will have 4G phones available by the end of Q2 2010 as it extends its 4G network

Rogers noted that its 3G launch was a mess but it is taking measures to ensure that 4G goes much smoother

Rogers will have LTE ready by Q3 2010. By then it also hopes to move its cable Internet network to LTE in order to free space for HD content on its cable business. Looking forward to see whose LTE network will be the first one to roll out officially.

Tags: At&T, Canada, LTE, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Rogers, T-Mobile, Verizon, Verizon, Vodafone, Vodafone

Vodafone is ready to offer what others only dream about. And it’s not the Dream from HTC, it’s the successor. The HTC Magic is the phone formerly known as the G2. It will be a Vodafone exclusive in Europe and it will feature 3G via HSPA, WiFi and GPS, a 3.2 megapixel camera and the Cupcake G1 users are still missing. The phone hasn’t been officially announced at the MWC yet but we have just started. We’ll keep you in the loop when more details will be available.

via BGR

Tags: Android, Europe, G2, Google, HTC, Magic, Mobile News, MWC, Vodafone, Vodafone

Verizon’s Long Term Evolution network might still be in the works for a launch this year. Richard Lynch, executive VP and CTO said that the company is in the final stages of selecting partners which will be unveiled in Barcelona at the MWC. Once the LTE service will be launched it will work together with the current 3G network and Vodafone might probably use the same LTE technology. Should we expect LTE to arrive by the end of 2009?

via rcwireless

Tags: 3G, LTE, Mobile News, MWC, Verizon, Verizon, Vodafone, Vodafone

Azingo and Vodafone, both members of the LiMo foundation, have severed ties to deliver compatible mobile software solutions for the consumers. Vodafone has officially selected Azingo to develop applications for mobile phones based on the LiMo platform.

“We are excited to partner with Azingo to develop cutting edge applications for our mobile phones based on the LiMo platform,” said Guido Arnone, Director of Terminals Technology at Vodafone. “We’re looking forward to working with Azingo’s agile development teams to develop and deliver innovative communications solutions for our customers.”

Both Azingo and Vodafone are core members of the LiMo Foundation, a dedicated consortium of mobile industry leaders working together within an open and transparent governance model to deliver an open and globally consistent handset software platform based upon Mobile Linux for use by the whole mobile industry.

(Source) PR Canada

Tags: azingo, Business, communications solutions, innovative communications, mobile industry, mobile linux, mobile phones, Mobile Software, Vodafone, Vodafone

Ortiva Wireless has struck a deal with Vodafone Portugal to deliver better mobile videos which will increase the efficiency and quality of mobile videos across their network.

Ortiva’s patented streaming technology is purpose-built for carriers that want to deliver crisp and clear mobile video to the maximum number of subscribers and this piece of news is bound to help guide them towards that direction.

“Ortiva is thrilled to mark its expansion into the European market with a tier one operator,” said Marc Zionts, Ortiva CEO. “As demonstrated during the trial, mVOG works seamlessly with an operator’s existing network resources to extend video to a greater number of users while simultaneously enhancing the subscriber’s quality of experience. We look forward to duplicating Vodafone Portugal’s precedent-setting approach to delivering mobile video with other operators across the globe.”

Ortiva’s patented streaming technology is purpose-built for carriers that want to deliver crisp and clear mobile video to the maximum number of subscribers.

(Source) Virtual Press Office

Tags: globe, network resources, ortiva wireless, streaming technology, subscribers, video quality, Vodafone, Vodafone, vodafone portugal

Palm hasn’t actually launched any of the Pre version but it’s already known that the company is in negotiations with Vodafone UK for the exclusive distribution of the smartphone in the United Kingdom. Everything is still secret as Vodafone UK hasn’t confirmed anything yet.

A source from Vodafone says:

With regrets, I can not currently share any information regarding the Palm Pre handset; we are still in early negotiation with Palm, but nothing is solid. I can double check next week but as of this point in time that is all I know.

We can only assume that other carriers are also very interested in this potentially big hit so the one that lands an exclusivity agreement might be in for quite a ride. Will Vodafone sell the Pre in other regions of the world following later this year?

via pre community

Tags: Mobile News, Palm, Palm, pre, UK, Vodafone, Vodafone, vodafone exclusive

The last Walkman phone Sony Ericsson has launched is the W715. And, as expected, this Walkman will be just a little better than its predecessors. Besides delivering your favorite music while you’re on the go, it will also offer you GPS support which means you will be able to make the most of the services available near you. Vodafone is going to pick the W715 and it will offer you turn-by-turn pedestrian or driving navigation with Vodafone Find&Go.

As for music, the W715 will come with the same features as the W980 has. You should expect crystal clear sound, the TrackID and SenseMe applications. The Shake Control function is also there which means you can change tracks with a twist of the wrist. And Vodafone Music is also going to be present.

You should expect the phone to arrive from Vodafone and other markets in Q1 but specific arrival dates and prices are going to be announced at a later date. The phone will come in those fancy named colors I like: Galactic Black and Luxury Silver. And here’s what we’re going to find inside of a W715 Walkman:

• aGPS increases the precision of location-based services (LBS)
• Desktop direct search to online music – go online for the best songs and most popular videos on YouTube
• Wi-Fi and DLNA certified
• Shake Control – switch tracks and control the volume with the flick of a wrist
• SensMe™ – create playlists based on mood, rather than artists or genres
• Large 2.4-inch screen – view websites and emails with high clarity
• Auto rotate – switch from portrait to landscape with just a tilt of the phone
• Google Maps for Mobile
• 3.2 Megapixel camera – snap and share your favourite images via Bluetooth
• FM radio with TrackID™ – listen to the radio while on the move
• Option for 4GB memory card – store up to 3,900 songs
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
• UMTS/HSPA 900/2100

via Press

Tags: Ericsson, Mobile News, Sony, Sony Ericsson, Vodafone, Vodafone, W715, Walkman

Vodafone has decided to buy Wayfinder. The Swedish company has all sorts of GPS solutions for mobile phones running on Symbian, UIQ, Windows Mobile and other mobile OS. Vodafone is ready to pay $29.3 million for all the shares of the company. And the company wants to sell too as the board has advised shareholders to sell theirs.

Will Wayfinder become a part of Vodafone? We’re going to keep you updated on the purchase especially since most smartphones these day carry GPS. Which means future Vodafone smartphones will have customized Vodafone Wayfinder GPS applications.

via Press

Tags: applications, GPS, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Vodafone, Vodafone, wayfinder

We all know the semi-problematic release of the BlackBerry Storm. Verizon had to solve various issues on the spot or on the go. You might remember the leaked OS version from a few days ago, which was reported to work fine on the Storm. Well Vodafone customers weren’t that lucky and they had to wait for Vodafone Germany to deliver the official release of the software update for the Storm.

Look for OS 4.7.0.78 if you happen to own a Vodafone Storm. It’s said to fix the accelerometer lag and touchscreen accuracy. If you happen to get it, tell us how it is.

via Vodafone.de

Tags: BlackBerry, Mobile News, Research In Motion, Storm, Verizon, Verizon, Vodafone, Vodafone

With Christmas a little more than a month away, carriers are getting ready to dazzle their subscribers. Vodafone UK has special phones ready for the special occasion. 16 cell phones and a netbook are lined up waiting for customers. Here are some of the phones you might be interested if you happen to be in the UK for the time being: BlackBerry Storm, Samsung Omnia, Sony Ericsson Xperia X1, and Nokia N96 16GB. Besides these top-class smartphones, Vodafone has three more Nokia phones, three Samsung phones and four more Sony Ericsson phones.

The Dell Mini 9 is the netbook I was talking earlier and it will come free of charge, with a built-in mobile broadband modem and a bundled 2-year agreement. Go to Vodafone stores for specific prices and contracts renewals and get ready for a new phone for Christmas.

via pocket-lint

Tags: Christmas, Mobile News, UK, Vodafone, Vodafone

What’s the hottest thing in town? Anyone? Anyone? I know you know what it is, you just won’t admit to it, because we all have a certain iPhone 3G related nostalgia… But here’s the truth, Blackberry Storm is going to crush all competition! Well not all of the competition, but some of it.

It is a full-touch device, so, obviously, its whole functionality spins around its touchscreen display. One of the hottest thing about it, is the landscape QWERTY keyboard, which allows you to basically, use both hands while browsing, texting or emailing, which definitely makes life complete while being on the run. And the copy paste thing. Should I say more? It’s kinda like what the iPhone does but maybe better. In the mean time we have more videos for you to enjoy with Vodafone Berries in action.

via intomobile

Tags: BlackBerry, Mobile News, Research In Motion, Storm, video, Vodafone, Vodafone