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Vodafone

Germany to receive HTC Velocity with Vodafone 4G LTE

by Kevin Krause on February 8th, 2012

Germany is about to be treated to a taste of 4G LTE courtesy of Vodafone and HTC. The carrier has confirmed plans to carry the HTC Velocity, the phone known as the HTC Vivid in the US and HTC Raider in other parts of the world. The Velocity features a 4.5-inch qHD capacitive display, a [...]

Prada Phone by LG 3.0 hits UK tomorrow via Phones 4u

by Kevin Krause on January 26th, 2012

The fashionable stylings of the PRADA phone by LG 3.0 (most convoluted handset name ever?) will grace UK shores starting tomorrow courtesy of retailer Phones 4u. The handset features a greyscale custom interface and “Saffiano leather feel back” to match a feature set that includes a dual-core processor, 8MP camera, and ultra-bright NOVA display. The [...]

This Is What 960 Galaxy Nexi Look Like Arriving In Australia – Fresh Off The Truck

by Chris Chavez on December 15th, 2011

You get a Galaxy Nexus! You get a Galaxy Nexus! With the release of the Galaxy Nexus in the US, Google HQ must feel like the set of Oprah’s big giveway right now, delivering smiles all around the world. And world domination is what we will have. Just take a look at this pallet full [...]

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Launches in the UK, YouTube Channel Updated with New Videos

by Kevin Krause on November 17th, 2011

The day many have been waiting for is here…if you live in the UK, that is. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is now available for purchase and the phone’s landing page has been updated to reflect as much, providing links to snag the phone via Phone4u, Three UK, Carphone Warehouse, Vodafone, and O2. Samsung tweeted out [...]

HTC Desire S Gets Android 2.3.5, Sense 3.0

by Kevin Krause on October 31st, 2011

Heads up, citizens of the UK. The HTC Desire S is receiving its update to Android 2.3.5. The biggest change with the update involves HTC’s custom user interface, where it has been updated to Sense 3.0. This brings about new lockscreen elements, a refreshed notifications pull-down, and other goodies. The update has been arriving for [...]

HTC Sensation XL Officially Announced as 4.7 inch Beats Smartphone

by Quentyn Kennemer on October 6th, 2011

It keeps going… and going…. and going. The screen sizes on phones these days, is what I’m talking about. HTC’s officially announced their HTC Sensation XL. “XL” is a nod to the fact that it has a 4.7 inch display compared to the original Sensation’s. For what it’s worth, it also only has WVGA resolution. [...]

Vodafone UK Now Offering Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray Starting at 20.50 Quid Per Month

by Quentyn Kennemer on September 13th, 2011

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray’s mid-range aspirations shine through with Vodafone UK’s official pricing following immediate availability. You can now purchase the Xperia Ray for 99 quid on a 20.50 quid two-year contract, or free on a 26 quid per month two-year contract. As with most Sony Ericsson phones, you’re getting a great phone for [...]

Vodafone Now Offering White Samsung Galaxy S II

by Quentyn Kennemer on September 6th, 2011

We know some of you are pretty serious about your phone colors so we wouldn’t be surprised to learn that many of you wouldn’t go with a Galaxy S II unless it came in white. Samsung’s finally delivered that pearly white goodness to Vodafone, though, as the carrier is now offering the new edition of [...]

White Samsung Galaxy S II Confirmed for O2, Orange, Vodafone, and Three

by Kevin Krause on August 11th, 2011

Most major UK mobile retailers are now listing the upcoming white variant of the Samsung Galaxy S II, following the plan laid when the handset was announced for a September release. O2, Three, Vodafone, and Orange have all added the paler Galaxy S II to their “Coming Soon” lists, with T-Mobile UK being the only [...]

Hands-On Video Exposes LG Victor as the LG Optimus Sol

by Kevin Krause on August 10th, 2011

The folks over at German tech blog BestBoyz have cozied up to the LG Optimus Sol, a handset we first learned of as the LG Victor — one of three upcoming devices from the Korean handset manufacturer. The Optimus Sol is said to house a 1GHz CPU, 3.8-inch AMOLED display, and Android 2.3. You can [...]

Vodafone UK Drops HTC EVO 3D, Cites Delays

by Kevin Krause on July 27th, 2011

Those seeking the HTC EVO 3D in the UK have one less carrier to choose from, and you can thank delays in meeting the original launch time line as the reason. Vodafone UK issued a statement saying they will cease offering the glasses-free 3D handset before it even goes on sale. The phone has already [...]

HTC EVO 3D Coming to Vodafone in the UK

by Kevin Krause on June 28th, 2011

Yesterday HTC announced the availability of the EVO 3D for European carriers starting in July, and today brings us our first word of where to expect the glasses-free 3D smartphone when drops around the region. The UK will have Vodafone as at least one of their options for the gold-trimmed version of the handset, though [...]

Vodafone Exclusive Red HTC Desire S Gets Pictured

by Kevin Krause on June 16th, 2011

If grey and black is just a little too expected for you, this red HTC Desire S headed exclusively to Vodafone might be right up your alley. Aside from the two-toned metal and plastic housing in alternate shades of red, nothing changed here between this handset and the Desire S you will find elsewhere. Pocket [...]

Vodafone UK Trading Galaxy Tab 10.1v for Retooled Slim Version

by Kevin Krause on June 8th, 2011

Vodafone UK was one of the last holdouts for the original Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v — the tablet originally debuted at Mobile World Congress in February — but the mobile operate is changing their tune as the new Android gadget goes on sale (in the US, at least). An email has gone out to interested [...]

Vodafone Should be Shipping Your HTC Sensation Today

by Quentyn Kennemer on May 19th, 2011

Pre-orders for the HTC Sensation have been going on for quite a bit now and Vodafone originally promised they’d be bringing the phone on May 19th. Welp, it’s May 19th and a good amount of you should be seeing some shipping confirmation numbers pretty soon. The HTC Sensation is HTC’s first dual-core handset (across any [...]

Vodafone to Sell the HTC EVO 3D July 11th?

by Quentyn Kennemer on May 18th, 2011

This is an interesting rumored, I’d say. Vodafone is said to be getting the HTC EVO 3D on July 11th. The carrier’s reportedly declining to carry the “3D” moniker, it seems, but PhonesLimited.co.uk says it’ll have the same exact unique features as Sprint’s version (sans WiMax radios, of course.) It won’t be the first “EVO” [...]

Vodafone New Zealand hoaxed stolen Xperia Play shipment as part of marketing ploy

by Kevin Krause on May 18th, 2011

The whole story seemed a bit fishy. How exactly could an entire shipment of Sony Ericsson Xperia Play handsets manage to fall into the hands of a thief, delaying the launch of the new Android smartphone for Vodafone New Zealand? The carrier posted up some “security footage” of the “heist” and let’s just say the [...]

Vodafone delays launch of Xperia Play for New Zealand after initial shipment stolen

by Kevin Krause on May 17th, 2011

A shipment of Sony Ericsson Xperia Play handsets was intercepted by thieves in what sounds like a plot ripped right from a game fit for the handset. The shipment was en route to New Zealand for the launch of the Xperia Play when it was stolen, but the exact number of units missing is unknown. [...]

HTC Sensation Vodafone Pre-Order Gives May 19 UK Ship Date

by Kevin Krause on May 4th, 2011

HTC’s latest flagship phone, the HTC Sensation, will be hitting the UK first, and is now available for pre-order through Vodafone. More importantly, Vodafone is shooting to have orders delivered by May 19th. The dual-core device will be HTC’s first to launch, and should reach other carriers a month or so after a period of [...]

Vodafone Portugal Launching Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v Tomorrow

by Quentyn Kennemer on April 25th, 2011

While we’re sure we don’t have many readers in Portugal, we’re guessing a few of you importing types will be happy to hear this – Samsung’s letting loose the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v tomorrow via Vodafone Portugal. It’ll cost €589.90 without a contract. (There’s no word on if they’ll ever offer it on contract.) If you [...]