Which countries and carriers support the iPhone XS eSIM

The newly announced iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR are the first iPhones from Apple to offer dual SIM functionality. This will allow customers to maintain two separate lines with their own phone numbers and data limits. Apple is achieving this using eSIM technology, but it looks like not all carriers around the world are ready to support eSIM on these new iPhones.

LG G Flex 2 launching in March, coming to Sprint in the US

The LG G Flex 2 has been released in its home country of South Korea, but has still to make its entry to the global market. Now Sprint has announced that it will be the first carrier in the US to offer LG's flexible flagship, starting March 13, with pre-orders starting tomorrow, February 20.

Nokia Lumia 1020 receives Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Cyan in Canada, UAE, India and UK

Microsoft is rolling out the Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Cyan for the Nokia Lumia 1020 in Canada, UAE, India and UK. Microsoft has announced that the Lumia 1020 on Rogers and Telus in Canada will be receiving the update. They also announced the availability of the update for the Indian market. In the UK, Lumia 1020 users on Vodafone and O2 have reportedly been receiving the update, while certain users in the UAE have also reported receiving the update on their handsets.

Nokia Lumia 530

The Nokia Lumia 530 is a Windows Phone 8.1 device which features a 4.0 inch touch display, 4GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 5 megapixel rear camera and a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor with 512MB of RAM.

The full Nokia Lumia 530 specifications follow:

Samsung Galaxy S5 availability in the U.K. confirmed by carriers and retailers

Following today's announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S5 at Samsung's Unpacked 5 Event, some carriers and retailers in the U.K. have announced their intention of offering the device.

Vodafone and EE have posted registration pages where customers of the two carriers can leave information, including an email address, and receive news about when the phone will be available for pre-order from each carrier. U.K.'s Three is also on the list of carriers that will be offering customers

Two of the region's most widely known handset retailers have jumped on the bandwagon as well, just as you would expect. Carphone Warehouse and Phones 4u have also posted registration pages where various information is requested in exchange for getting the latest news about a pre-order period and pricing.

Samsung Galaxy S5 - Here's all you need to know The Galaxy S5 features a a 5.1 inch touch display, up to 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 16 MP rear camera, a 2 MP front camera, and a 2.5GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM. Here's all you need to know about Samsung's newest Android flagship device

Major carriers in the U.S. have also shown their interest in offering Samsung's new flagship and we expect more U.K. carriers and retailers to announce the availability of the Galaxy S5 throughout the day.

Leave us a comment if you like in the U.K. and plan to purchase the Galaxy S5.


source - Vodafone | EE | CarphoneWarehouse | Phones4u

Sony Xperia Z2

The Sony Xperia Z2 is an Android smartphone which features a 5.2 inch touch display, a 20.7 megapixel rear camera capable of 4K video capture, a secondary front camera for video calls, and a 2.26GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor with 3GB of RAM.

The full Sony Xperia Z2 specifications follow:

Samsung Galaxy S IV available for pre-order in UK

The Samsung Galaxy S IV is now available for pre-order in the United Kingdom through a a vast majority of the major retailers. The device is expected to be available late next month and while prices will vary depending on which package you select, its a likely assumption who will be spending a reasonable amount to own Samsung's latest flagship.

In terms of specs the Galaxy S IV doesn't disappoint. It features a 5 inch Super AMOLED touch display with a 1080 by 1920 pixel resolution, up to 64GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 13 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary 2 megapixel camera for video calls, 4G LTE connectivity, NFC, and is powered by a Samsung Exynos 5 Octa core processor or a (Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor) with 2GB of RAM.

Everything Everywhere will have the Galaxy S IV on its 4G plans with prices starting at £31 per month while the device will cost you an additional £269.99 upfront. Those who pre-order will be treated to an accessory pack valued at £54.99, which will feature a smart cover, 16GB microSD card and an in-car charger. The offer is likely valid only while stocks last.

T-Mobile and Orange which are also under EE will also retail the Galaxy S IV, but it will only be available on its 3G bands.

Those who pre-order the Galaxy S IV from Phones4U will be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Camera and a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. A Google Play gift card will also be on offer depending on the contract your sign up for. For example if you sign up for a 4G EE contract priced at  £46 will get you £100 of Play Store credit.

Meanwhile Vodafone will slash £5 off your monthly bill if you trade-in any working touchscreen device. This offer will be really useful for anyone who has an old touchscreen smartphone lying around which they are not using. The Carphone Warehouse is offering an accessory pack with Galaxy S IV pre-orders while O2 which requires a £99 initial fee will double your data allows on their £37 per month.

Three will let you get the device for free on their £35 per month or higher plans, which let you take advantage of their (cap-free) unlimited data. Unfortunately you wont get any perks from Three for your pre-order.

Which carrier do you plan to purchase your new Galaxy S IV on? Leave us a comment below.


source - Redmond Pie

Vodafone warns Apple iPhone 4S users not to update to iOS 6.1

Vodafone is warning their Apple iPhone 4S customers not to update their handsets to iOS 6.1 at this time. An issue has been identified with the the latest OS build which prevents some owners from connection the internet, sending and receiving texts and preventing users from making and receiving phone calls.

Nokia Lumia 920, Lumia 820 and Lumia 620 coming to Vodafone on February 6th

Vodafone UK has announced the the Nokia Lumia 920, Nokia Lumia 820 and the Nokia Lumia 620 will be available on its network starting February 6th. The carrier has announced that they have concluded their tests on the devices and that they are now ready for public consumption.

The Lumia 920 is the company’s flagship featuring a 4.5 inch PureMotion HD+ touch display, up to 32GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel PureView camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor.

The mid range Lumia 820 features a 4.3 inch touch display, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor.

The entry level Lumia 620 features a 3.8 inch touch display, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 5 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor with 512MB of RAM.

The devices will join the HTC Windows Phone 8X and the HTC Windows Phone 8S on the carrier’s network giving users a wide selection of Windows Phone 8 devices to choose from. Pricing and details for these devices will be announced soon.


source – VodaFone UK

Nokia Lumia 920 - Free on contract through Vodafone in the UK

Nokia has still to confirm the official release date of the Nokia Lumia 920, but Vodafone in the UK has the device up for pre-order. If you sign a two-year contract you can get the device for free or get the SIM-free unlocked version for £469.99. Only the black variant of the device is available for customers who are looking to pre-order Nokia’s upcoming flagship.

The Lumia 920 features a 4.5 inch HD touch display, up to 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel PureView camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor.




It’s a surprise to see a flagship device being offered for free on any network, and its looks like Nokia is adamant to see the Lumia 920 succeed.



Nokia has still to unveil the pricing of the device on AT&T in the US and while its highly unlikely, we can be assured of the Lumia 920 being successful if it is offered for free in the US as well.


source – Nokia Power User

Samsung Galaxy S II on Vodafone receives Android Ice Cream Sandwich

Now that the unlocked version of the Samsung Galaxy S II has received Android Ice Cream Sandwich, its time for the carrier variants to get a taste for the latest Android treat.

So if you own a Samsung Galaxy II on Vodafone you are in luck as Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich has just started rolling out for your devices.

You should receive a notification when the update is available for your device. If you don’t recive the update notification feel free to manually check for the update availability.

Once the update is available connect your device to your computer and update using the Samsung Kies Software.


source - Vodafone

HTC 7 Trophy

The HTC 7 Trophy is a smartphone designed and manufactured by HTC and runs the Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system by Microsoft. The device 3.8" display has 8GB of storage and is powered by a 1GHz processor

The HTC 7 Trophy specifications follow :

Samsung Galaxy Tab officially announced

Today Samsung and Vodafone officially announced the Samsung Galaxy Tab (GT-P1000) which runs Android 2.2 Froyo. This is the first tablets to be released by Samsung and the first Android tablet.

The Galaxy Tab is expected to go on sale starting October through most European Markets and through their worldwide partners.

Check the video advertisement of the Samsung Galaxy Tab below:

HTC Magic

The HTC Magic is a smartphone designed and manufactured by HTC and runs Android Cupcake. The device features a 3.2 inch touch display, 3.2 megapixel camera, 512MB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD and is powered by a 528 MHz processor.

The HTC Magic is marketed in Europe through Vodofone and in the US as the myTouch 3G and available exclusively through T-Mobile USA.

The full HTC Magic specifications follow: