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Virgin Media delivers 2.2Gbps broadband speeds

Virgin Media has successfully delivered 2.2Gbps broadband speeds to homes in Thatcham, Berkshire through a real-world trial. The multi-gigabit speeds have been delivered via Virgin Media’s existing, future-proof cable network using broadband technology known as a DOCSIS 3.1 which brings faster, more reliable broadband speeds to customers’ homes.

Connected UK

·5 years ago

Vodafone UK finally provides eSIM support for smartphones

Vodafone UK finally supports eSIMs in smartphones on its Pay Monthly plans. Promisingly, Vodafone says eSIMs will be provisioned using Vodafone’s accompanying online interface to load your eSIM on to your phone in just a few minutes rather than waiting days for a physical SIM card, or QR code to arrive in the post.

Connected UK Vodafone UK

·5 years ago

O2 unveils new business tariffs

O2 has announced new flexible business tariffs for SMB customers, designed to suit their ever changing company needs. The new O2 Business tariffs include automatic data rollover and the option to increase or decrease their data allowances, giving them flexibility over their monthly usage.

O2 Connected UK

·5 years ago

Ericsson, Qualcomm and U.S. Cellular achieve extended-range 5G data call over mmWave

Ericsson, Qualcomm and U.S. Cellular have successfully achieved the first extended range 5G NR millimeter Wave (mmWave) data call in the U.S. on a commercial network.

5G Connected US

·5 years ago

Apple Watch SE unveiled by Apple

As well as unveiling the Apple Watch Series 6 today, Apple unveiled Apple Watch SE, bringing the essential features of Apple Watch into a modern design customers love — all at a more affordable price.

Apple SmartWatch

·5 years ago

Samsung Launches Galaxy Watch3 Titanium

Samsung has launched the Titanium model of Galaxy Watch3, a Galaxy Watch3 with a new luxury shell. Galaxy Watch3 features premium materials and a signature rotating bezel.

Samsung SmartWatch

·5 years ago

Ericsson launches integrated Packet Core Firewall to boost 5G core security

Ericsson is advancing 5G core network security for communications service providers (CSPs) through the launch of the cloud native Ericsson Packet Core Firewall. Core network security is a key factor in CSPs’ forward business planning as they pursue innovative new business opportunities powered by 5G and emerging technologies.

5G Connected

·5 years ago

Family Setup brings the Apple Watch to entire family

Apple today announced the Apple Watch Series 6 and introduced Family Setup in watchOS 7, bringing the communication, health, fitness, and safety features of Apple Watch to kids and older family members of the household who do not have an iPhone.

SmartWatch Apple

·5 years ago

Apple Watch Series 6 brings Blood Oxygen sensor and more

Apple today unveiled Apple Watch Series 6, bringing a Blood Oxygen feature that offers users even more insight into their overall wellness. Watch Series 6 has a similar square design and always-on screen to its predecessor and comes in two sizes and a range of materials and colours. It has a 20% faster S6 processor and a screen that’s 2.5 times brighter when outside and not actively being used.

Apple SmartWatch

·5 years ago

Alchimie and Huawei bring TVplayer GO! to Huawei Video

Alchimie has partnered with Huawei to bring its factual VOD channels to millions of Huawei Video consumers. This will be achieved through the integration of its TVplayer GO! app into Huawei Video, the pre-loaded entertainment app on all new and existing Huawei smartphone and tablet devices.

Huawei TV

·5 years ago

Cello teams up with Google on new Android TV range

Cello has launched their brand new range of smart, Android TVs, developed in partnership with Google. The Bishop Auckland based electronics firm, and last remaining LED TV manufacturer in the UK, worked closely with Google to develop an exclusive range of smart TVs, which come with Google Assistant, Chromecast and Google Play Store all built in to one device, straight out of the box.

UK TV Android

·5 years ago

Vodafone and Disney team up on kids’ smart watch

Vodafone and Disney have collaborated to create a premium kids smart watch planned to launch in time for Christmas. It will feature hardware designed by the Vodafone smart tech team and a software experience from world class designers at Vodafone and Disney.

SmartWatch UK Vodafone UK

·5 years ago

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