Three Mobile Buzz

Posts Tagged ‘iPhone’

0
comments

Yet again this week we’ve had MiFis in the hands of avid internet users who don’t want to entertain the idea of being offline and they’ve all been using the MiFis for different things.

@adonisdemon has been using his to test Three’s network at the seaside, @liamgh was relying on it at a conference where he used it to follow up on links and store his notes in Dropbox, @richardmackney has taken it on holiday with him to use in his caravan at the beach and @marbelle has explained how he uses it to help him to run his blog Director’s Notes.

So how did MiFi help @Marbelle with his blog?
“I blogged on the bus, on the train and didn’t have to hunt down a Starbucks every time I came to a rest[…]It’s a forgone conclusion that I’ll be adding a MiFi to my on the go set up.”

Of using the MiFi at his conference Liam said:
“The MiFi 2 coped with this task without any issues. I switched on the device and left it in my pocket and connected up to it. The five hour battery life is enough to get you through a typical conference day”

Abul took the MiFi on his trip to The Isle of Sheppy, Maidstone and Southend and reported that:
“I can’t really say I noticed much of any dropped signal nor any poorer speeds around those areas. Even at the beaches and in town. This is down to Three’s recent upgrades across their network nationwide. It’s done a good job”

And Richard has been using his whilst caravanning to keep in touch with people by Skype and FaceTime when he couldn’t get signal on his iPhone and to watch the Grand Prix and upload videos to YouTube

What have you used the #ThreeMiFi for…?

Bookmark and Share
0
comments

Three announced yesterday that the iPhone 4 will be available direct from their stores and online from this Friday 30th July.

Since its launch it has been possible to buy the iPhone 4 unlocked from Apple and use a Micro-SIM from Three, but from Friday you can do it all in a Three store.

A lot of people have been talking about the price plans that Three have for the iPhone 4.

Ewan at Mobile Industry Review asked the Q:
“Have you been waiting to get an iPhone 4 on 3? I know quite a few people who have been, especially after their rather attractive pricing.”

Three has published a price comparison between their plans and those of Orange, O2 and Vodafone so you can compare them directly.

Stephen from UKGadgeteer also suggested that getting the iPhone 4 on The One Plan would be another good price option for customers.

Gadget Venue, Gaj-IT, and GeekComputers have all discussed the announcement. Gaj-It asked:
“Are you thinking of buying an iPhone 4? What do you think of Three’s pricing? Would it tempt you to move to Three? Or have you already got your iPhone 4?”

Pop over and let them know!

Bookmark and Share
0
comments
29 June, 2010.iPhone

UKGadgeteer has posted on the 3UK & the iPhone,

“They may have been one of the last to declare their tariffs, but as always, 3UK have come out rather competitive with their offerings […]”

Details of the tariffs across both the iPhone4 and iPhone3GS are covered by UKGadgeteer. In his reaction he’s commended Three for not only avoiding use of the word ‘unlimited’ but also on the ‘range of options’ that ‘in essence’ sees a reduced cost of the phone upfront being recouped through contract payments.

And as for the SIM only options he believes the plans,

“[…] look even better value.”

To read all of UKGadgeteer’s thoughts click here and for Three’s page detailing the iPhone tariffs head straight to Three.co.uk.

Don’t forget, if you have an iPhone4 on Three to @threemobilebuzz with a video of you letting us know why you chose to get it on Three! There might even be a bottle of fizz in it for you…

Bookmark and Share
0
comments
24 June, 2010.iPhone

So, the moment you’ve all been waiting for…Three UK have announced their price plans for the iPhone.

You can find all the information on their site including a price comparison table.

As well as this Three’s also announced today their Micro-SIM only deals, more info below:

As part of its SIM Only range, Three is introducing micro-SIM Only deals on both Pay Monthly and Pay As You Go.

For £15 per month, the Pay Monthly micro-SIM comes with 300 any network minutes, 3000 texts, 1GB of internet allowance, 2000 Three-to-Three minutes and free voicemail. It will be available on a one month rolling contract, giving customers the freedom and flexibility to activate or cancel a plan at 30 days notice.

For £25 per month customers get 2000 minutes, 5000 texts, 1GB of internet allowance and 5000 Three-to-Three minutes on a 12 month contract.

The Pay As You Go micro-SIM comes with the usual perks, including free texts and internet with every top-up which last for up to 90 days.

The micro-SIM Only plans will be available to order online from Friday 25th June.

Also from the 25th of June, Three will be offer existing customers the option to swap their current Pay Monthly SIMs with a new micro-SIM, allowing them to continue on with their current plan while using a phone that accepts only micro-SIMs.

Anyone planning on buying / already bought an iPhone on Three, let us know, we’d love to hear from you! : )

Bookmark and Share
0
comments
7 October, 2009.Handsets Mobile Broadband

In a feature posted today on the BBC site it has been stated that smartphones such as the Apple iPhone, the Nokia N97 and the HTC Hero are all proving extremely popular despite the recession. The ability to store all of your media in one place and the added extra of music, games and apps is proving a strong selling tool, encouraging consumers to dig deep despite the economic climate.

“The smartphone is really not a smartphone. It’s really a GPS device, it’s a camera, and a video camera and a place that you can play games and you can browse, and oh by the way, you can make calls.” Says Google boss Eric Schmidt.

Over the next few years we will see more and more exciting technology released such as manufacturers compete to be able to offer consumers the best mobile experience. It hints at the start of a revolution in personal computing.

Speaking of new technology, UKGadgeteer has posted about the recent Mifi feedback session. Read it here.

Bookmark and Share
0
comments
6 April, 2009.Misc.

Just Another Mobile Phone Blog (JAMPB) has reported on Skype’s reaction to the news that T-Mobile will be blocking the use of the VoIP service in Germany. This has led to Jean-Jacques Sahel, Skype’s senior executive for regulation issues in Europe accusing the parent company Deutsche Telekom of suppressing competition.

JAMPB states that, “T-Mobile has told users it will block the latter form of call [VoIP/Skype] and cancel the contracts of any users who try to evade the block.”

For the full story click through.

Bookmark and Share
0
comments
2 April, 2009.3 Skypephone INQ1

UK Gadgeteer, reports on the announcement that iPhone is now Skype compatible, and they point out that even though you can’t use Skype over 3G, “Skype chats, and setting your Skype status and mood message will work over EDGE / 3G”. However, it is the not being able to keep the app functioning in the background that they take note of, “Android, Windows Mobile, Symbian (via clients like fring), [and] even the INQ1 and Skypephone all benefit from the ability to leave the app running.”

There is more on this discussion here, or if you want to read the full UK Gadgeteer post click through…

Bookmark and Share
0
comments

Neville Hobson has Skyped up his iPhone and given a comprehensive overview of the service. He points out that , “[…] if you’ve used Skype before on a computer or a mobile device – with Skype Mobile, for instance, or perhaps with a 3 Skypephone – you’ll know what to expect: it’s simplicity itself, both to set up and use.”

He also mentions though that “[…] you can’t run Skype while you use your iPhone for anything else.” This is also pointed out by Karooze in a three page long thread at the O2 online forums, where discussion also takes in only being able to use the service via WiFi.

This is echoed in Digital Spy where the talk of ‘advancement’ is countered by Ricardodaforce among others, “the OP’s talk about something that “will revolutionise the phone market in the coming months/years?” seems a bit weird when VOIP on the iPhone has been here for ages!”

Boards.IE pit the app against Fring and there is more general discussion in AVForums should the above not give you the fill you need.

Bookmark and Share
0
comments

News of Skype on the iPhone has prompted a response from 3, as reported by Pocket-Lint’s Amy-Mae Elliot.

The operator has pointed out not only have they been offering the service since 2006, but also that Skype on the iPhone functions differently. Whereas the iPhone relies on Wi-Fi, 3 use the 3G network meaning customers can make a Skype call whenever they have a signal.

Available on contracts from £9 a month and for regularly topping up PAYG customers it is no surprise that the network sees “over 1 million minutes of Skype to Skype calls [being] made on 3 every month.”

For Pocket-Lint’s full article click through…

Bookmark and Share
0
comments
17 March, 2009.INQ1

.Dust the Innovation Weblog has picked out five handset features that they believe will continue to gather momentum this year.

They’ve gone with touch screens, applications, Android, social networking and bespoke services. Each has already begun; from the iPhone’s touch screen, through Google’s Android OS to the INQ1’s Facebook integration, things are already happening.

Do you think they’re on the right lines? Is this the way you see things panning out for the remainder of the year? Let them know your thoughts.

Bookmark and Share
0
comments
5 February, 2009.Handsets INQ1

High street handset retailer Phones 4U is set to bolster its network exclusive handsets by adding the Google G1 and 3’s INQ1.

With these two additions, the retailer is only the Apple iPhone short of the full set, the others being the HTC Touch HD on Orange and the Blackberry Storm on Vodafone. These new steeds secure in the Phone 4U stable means that numerically, the store synonymous with hand semaphore outpunches its competitor the Carphone Warehouse when it comes to the exclusives.

Via Mobile Today.

Bookmark and Share
0
comments
22 December, 2008.INQ1

Tim, of the previously mentioned Sparky Malarkey blog (still loving the name), has got INQy fingers.

His full bloodied, headlong leap into the world of INQ1 and first impressions throw up some interesting points – especially bearing in mind that Tim is a dedicated iPhone user. It’s looking like the month ahead could be a comparison frenzy.

For some early pros and cons plus a visual fare on unboxing, just click.

Bookmark and Share
0
comments
17 December, 2008.INQ1

Jay by jayfresh is ready to give the INQ1 a “whirl”. Looking to get to grips with it over the next week or so, his review can be considered pending.

“The INQ1 looks like a pretty big deal for people who are not at the iPhone end of the market, so this is pretty intriguing.”

He’s keen to get his readers involved, so if there’s anything that is particularly pressing in regard to the INQ1 and what it can do, head to his post and let him know via a comment.

Bookmark and Share
0
comments
27 November, 2008.Handsets

The 3G Forum has been directed to a Washington Post article by e1000er discussing the possibility of 3 UK picking up the iPhone.

It comes from comments made by CEO Kevin Russell suggesting it is something the provider would look at. The news is met with differing opinions, both freddyg and Dave_Keys are optimistic, speculating regarding the iPhone and 3’s extensive 3G network. Wenklaw, however is far more dismissive, believing the device is over-hyped.

For the rhyme and reasons and to give your own views join in here.

Bookmark and Share
0
comments
25 November, 2008.Handsets

AVForums contains a thread begun by rulocal asking about new phones ariving on 3 in the near future, specifically he’s after either a HTC HD or Sony Xperia.

Chrism_Scotland responds, but can’t offer anything more definitive than “The Xperia X1 has been mentioned as being released on Three but nothing yet.” In fact contributors to the thread are finding it all a little frustrating, with mentions of a desire for a touchscreen beside the Xperia and the recently mentioned Blackberry Bold.

The way this conversation continues it would appear that the iPhone is quite a temptation to these 3 customers. Click through for the full thread.

Bookmark and Share