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Mobile Wallet with Payforit

September 3, 2007

Mobile users in the UK will find it easier to pay for services with their phones with the launch of the Payforit payment service, a new scheme that’s supported by all UK mobile network operators.

The Payforit service has been developed as a way of making small payments via mobile phones, with a standard and consistent method that’s simple for anyone to use. When you want to buy something via a mobile phone, or subscribe to a service, the Payforit system will present you with a standard screen to confirm payments.
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Cellphones / Games / News / Nokia

Capcom to Bring Games to N-Gage in 2008

August 27, 2007

Nokia and Capcom today revealed that Capcom will be publishing games on N-Gage, Nokia’s next generation mobile gaming platform, in 2008. Capcom is the first Japanese based publisher to show their commitment to N-Gage, which makes its global debut later this year, ushering in a new era for games on mobile devices.

“With our global reach, it’s important to have strong, well respected global partners”, said Gregg Sauter, Director of Third Party Publishing, Nokia. “For many years, Capcom has been entertaining consumers around the world with exceptional gaming experiences. We’ve now reached a point with mobile technologies where companies like Capcom can deliver a whole new level of mobile entertainment. The N-Gage platform will enable this evolution with devices that deliver enhanced graphics and a development tool kit that allows for online tournaments, communities, multiplayer games and, of course, global distribution.”
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Is Google Phone Launch Imminent?

August 25, 2007

Google could be about to release its Google Phone in the UK in the next two weeks, if fresh reports from India are to be believed.

Previous speculations have put the Google Phone launch down for early 2008. But reports now state that Indian service providers are in talks with Google about an exclusive launch of the much-awaited handset, according to Rediff’s India Abroad.
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First iPhone Negotiations for Asia Confirmed by KT Freetel

August 25, 2007

European operators have taken a large amount of everyone’s attention over the iPhone’s future support for a release on the market. They are infirming rumors and keeping silent on the entire matter, although one carrier had the courage to confirm it’s currently negotiating with Apple for
an iPhone release.

KT Freetel has high chances of becoming the operator to support the handset’s release on the South Korean market. Their confidence in announcing the fact that Apple is currently discussing this possibility with them has not been seen at all in other carriers that are now keeping a secrecy policy. The publicity that this uncertainty has to bring is pretty high, which gives good reason for them wanting to keep it up for as long as possible.
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Levi’s Mobile Phone hits UK

August 25, 2007

Levi Strauss has shown off its new mobile phone as it prepares to release the fashion handset in the UK. The Levi’s Mobile Phone, first revealed here back in June, was displayed by Levi Strauss as more details of the device were confirmed.

As previously reported by Tech.co.uk, the Levi’s phone is a slimline handset cased in sturdy riveted stainless steel, and supplied with a chain to tag it to your jeans. The spec includes a 2-megapixel camera and an onboard MP3 player, plus there’s 40MB of onboard memory and MicroSD memory card expansion.

The Levi’s Mobile Phone will come in three colours – silver, sand and copper. Levi’s will also be offering users customisation options, and a range of denim cases will be launched to go with the phone. It’ll be available in Levi’s stores in the UK in September, with prices yet to be confirmed.

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