Jan
23

China handset sales to grow 7.7% in 2009

China’s handset market will defy the global economic downtown and continue growing in 2009, according to research firm iSuppli. The US-based research agency estimates a 7.7% growth in handset shipments to.. more
Jan
23

CHT reports $1.37bn 2008 profit

Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has reported its 2008 results, with net profit of NT$45.33 billion ($1.37 billion), or NT$3.90 per share. Taiwan’s biggest mobile operator exceeded its net profit goal of NT$43.60.. more
Jan
23

Nimbuzz awarded Red Herring 100

Social interaction service Nimbuzz has won a Red Herring Global 100 award, recognising it as one of the top 100 tech start ups in the world. It is the first aggregated.. more
Jan
23

HTC Touch Cruise (O2 XDA Guide)

HTC has given the Touch Cruise a makeover and has unveiled the revamped handset as the Touch Cruise 09. Sleeker than the awkward looking original, the Touch Cruise 09 features a QVGA 2.8-inch touchscreen, built-in GPS, 3.2 megapixel camera, and microSD card slot. Connectivity is.. more
Jan
23

HTC Sapphire to be launched in May

High Tech Computer’s (HTC’s) second Android-powered handset, the Sapphire, is expected to launch in May, reports DigiTimes. ‘Sources familiar with the company’s latest roadmap’ leaked the news, quelling rumours of a January release. Vodafone will join T-Mobile in distributing the Sapphire, the source said. Previous.. more
Jan
23

Skype integrated with Lotus Live

Skype voice and video calling are to be integrated into IBM’s new suite of cloud services, LotusLive. LotusLive enables business and individuals to collaborate online, making inter-business co-operation easier and more efficient. Skype functionality on LotusLive will provide seamless, real-time communication via video or voice.. more
Jan
23

AOL upgrades free email

The free email service through AOL has been given an upgrade so that users will be able to have access to their other email accounts, such as Google and Yahoo Mail. This will mean that users of AOL will have a one click access to.. more
Jan
23

Channel Islands to switchover earlier

The digital switchover in the Channel Islands will be happening a lot earlier than expected, according to a statement released by Digital UK. Originally, the islands were supposed to experience digital TV in the early part of 2013, but this has been moved forward to.. more
Jan
23

Virgin Media looking to sell UKTV

The fifty per cent stake in UKTV owned by Virgin Media could soon be in the hands of BBC Worldwide and Channel Four, as part of a plan for the two broadcasters to create new and exciting partnerships. The news comes only a day after.. more
Jan
23

No special offers from Tiscali

Tiscali appears to be pulling the reins in, as it is cancelling its introductory offer of a reduced rate for the first three months for customers who sign up to its broadband service. Instead, new customers can sign up for Tiscali broadband for a fixed.. more