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O2 exposes customer phone numbers before plugging security hole [UPDATE]

O2 exposes customer phone numbers before plugging security hole [UPDATE]

25 January 2012 by Discuss (0)

UK citizens who use O2′s wireless network got a nasty shock this morning, when reports around the web claimed that their phone numbers were being exposed to any website they visited from their mobile phones. While not a malicious attack, a setting in O2′s network was broadcasting its customers phone number in addition to standard …

Verizon and Rogers don’t use Carrier IQ, Vodafone and O2 “don’t collect info”

Verizon and Rogers don’t use Carrier IQ, Vodafone and O2 “don’t collect info”

01 December 2011 by Discuss (4)

The media storm over Carrier IQ’s implicit privacy and security violations continues. Yesterday we contacted Verizon Wireless about the intrusive logging software, and a representative told Android Community that the company does not use Carrier IQ software in any of its products. Canadian carrier Rogers joins them today, also stating that Carrier IQ is not …

Galaxy Nexus comes to O2 on Nov. 17th, Virgin Mobile & Bell

Galaxy Nexus comes to O2 on Nov. 17th, Virgin Mobile & Bell

14 November 2011 by Discuss (3)

We already know that the unlocked version of the Galaxy Nexus is coming to the UK on November 17th, but it looks like O2 is interested in getting in on the Ice Cream Sandwich action. They’ve announced that the phone will be available online and at retail on the same day. In Canada, both Bell …

O2 UK to get HTC Rhyme on October 17

O2 UK to get HTC Rhyme on October 17

20 September 2011 by Discuss (2)

I just mentioned the new smartphone that has launched from HTC called the HTC Rhyme. The smartphone is aimed at women wanting a cute smartphone more than the hardcore Android user looking for power. The Rhyme does come with some nice accessories though. If the Rhyme tickled your fancy and you are in the UK, …

O2 Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play delayed after firmware bugs found

O2 Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play delayed after firmware bugs found

28 March 2011 by Discuss (0)

UK carrier O2 has confirmed that the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play will be delayed, after having “found some bugs in the software that, if they’re not fixed, means customers won’t have a great experience.” According to Stuart Hibberd, head of O2′s testing team, by the time Sony Ericsson has tweaked the firmware, the gaming smartphone will …

Android Booms in Western Europe, Biggest Smartphone OS as of Q4 2010

Android Booms in Western Europe, Biggest Smartphone OS as of Q4 2010

09 March 2011 by Discuss (2)

Android is very quickly becoming the biggest and best Mobile OS, and not just in Europe but around the world. The extremely wide adoption from all manufacturers and developers, to the hundreds of choices make it a clear cut winner (aka #winning like Charlie Sheen). Android has continued to evolve and grow in huge numbers …

White Xperia Play a European Exclusive

White Xperia Play a European Exclusive

18 February 2011 by Discuss (0)

European gamers looking to pick up the Sony-Ericcson Xperia Play can up the style points a bit as UK carrier O2 is set to get a White version of the Playstation phone exclusively. Pricing will be the same as the standard XPeria Play for between £499.99-539.99. In the US, users will have to settle for …

O2 Dell Streak Froyo update releasing today

O2 Dell Streak Froyo update releasing today

15 December 2010 by Discuss (2)

UK carrier O2 has announced that it is pushing out the OTA Android 2.2 Froyo update to the Dell Streak today, as promised earlier this week. The wireless update will begin later on in the day, and be a staggered roll-out; there’s no public timescale from O2 as to how long the carrier expects before …

O2′s Galaxy S being treated to Froyo November 15th

O2′s Galaxy S being treated to Froyo November 15th

09 November 2010 by Discuss (0)

It looks as if the O2 version of the Samsung Galaxy S will finally be receiving Android 2.2 this month. In a newsletter leak to AndroidCentral we see that it will be receiving it on the 15th of this month, followed by the Sony Ericsson X10 line getting Android 2.1.

O2 UK price Galaxy Tab ahead of Nov 1 release

O2 UK price Galaxy Tab ahead of Nov 1 release

28 October 2010 by Discuss (0)

O2 UK has announced pricing for the Samsung Galaxy Tab, and as expected it’s not going to be a cheap slate.  In fact, O2 aren’t subsidizing the 7-inch Tab at all: it will be £599 on the carrier’s pay-and-go mobile broadband tariffs. There’ll also be a choice of pre-pay and monthly voice & data plans …

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