Just yesterday we published leaked specifications for the HTC Desire C — also codenamed the HTC Golf — alongside its first leaked press image. And today HTC has made the budget Android handset official. The device will sit below the Taiwanese company’s new One V in its latest smartphone lineup, but it does offer some
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Samsung Galaxy S III Gets Priced by T-Mobile U.K.
Samsung’s long-awaited Galaxy S III is already available to pre-order on O2, Orange, and Vodafone. But for those of you who would prefer to bag the handset on T-Mobile, you can pre-register for updates from today. That’s a little different to pre-ordering, of course, because you won’t actually be guaranteeing yourself a handset. Instead, T-Mobile
Nokia Lumia 900 Now Available in U.K. From Phones4U
Those of you waiting to get your hands on Nokia’s flagship Windows Phone handset in the U.K. will be pleased to know that today is your lucky day. The Lumia 900 is now available to purchase from British retailer Phones4U, which has exclusivity on the handset until May 27. The U.K. version of the handset
Samsung Galaxy S III UK Launch Plans Announced for U.K. Carriers
While we wait, hope and pray for an LTE Galaxy S III of our very own here in the U.S., our friends across the pond will have a variety of purchase options. UK carriers Vodafone, Orange, O2, T-Mobile and Three are readying up their offerings of Samsung’s new flagship heavyweight. Availability varies between carriers, but Carphone
Orange UK Registration Page for Intel Powered Santa Clara Now Live
Pre-registration pages normally aren’t much to fuss about, but when you’re the UK’s first Android phone to use an Intel processor, we’re willing to make an exception. The Orange exclusive Santa Clara is coming soon and if you’re a prospect looking to get up to the minute deets on this up and comer, then you
Nokia Confirms Lumia 610 Will Arrive in Asia During Final Week of April
Nokia has confirmed today that its most affordable Windows Phone handset, the Lumia 610, will make its debut in Asia later this month. It will touch down in the Philippines first during the final week of April, bringing with it the Windows Phone 7.5 ‘Tango’ operating system. The Lumia 610 is the first low-memory Windows
HTC One V to Make its Debut in U.K. on April 23
While the HTC One S and its super speedy big brother the One X are already available in several territories around the world, the One V has been keeping its head down. But on April 23, the mid-range device will make its debut in the U.K., shipping to those who have already pre-ordered. It’ll also
Nokia Lumia 900 Now Available to Pre-Order in U.K., Delivery By April 27
The Nokia Lumia 900 has been labeled “the Windows Phone you’ve been waiting for” by TechnoBuffalo’s own Todd Haselton. And if you’re in the U.K., the wait will soon be over, because the handset is now available to pre-order. You can “pre-register” for the Lumia 900 from Carphone Warehouse, which will let you know when
HTC One X & One S Go On Sale in the U.K. Today
The first two smartphones from HTC’s new One series have gone on sale in the U.K. today. Both the One X and the One S are available from a number of carriers, including O2, Orange, T-Mobile, Three and Vodafone. Both handsets are running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, complimented by HTC’s own Sense 4.0 user
T-Mobile U.K. Announces HTC One X and One S Pricing
HTC’s latest Android devices are arriving on a number of carriers here in the U.K., with Orange, O2, Three, and Vodafone already confirming they’re on-board. Today, T-Mobile throws its hat into the ring, announcing its pricing for both the One X and One S, with availability from April 5. The One S is, of course,
HTC One X and One S Now Available to Pre-Order in U.K.
Why wait around for the Samsung Galaxy S III when you can now pre-order the HTC One X super-phone today? That’s right, Android fans; the HTC One X and the HTC One S are now available to pre-order in the U.K. from Phones4U. The retailer is offering contracts from Orange, O2, and Vodafone with both
Everything Everywhere Planning to Rollout First 4G LTE Networks in U.K. This Year
We weren’t expecting to get 4G speeds until at least 2013 here in Britain, but Everything Everywhere, the parent company for Orange and T-Mobile in the U.K., is planning to rollout the first LTE network before the end of this year, subject to regulatory approval from Ofcom. Today the company announced that it is in
T-Mobile U.K. Confirms It Does Not Cap Data Download Speeds At 1Mbps
Following rumors that suggested T-Mobile may be capping 3G data speeds at 1Mbps for customers in the U.K., the company has released a statement to confirms these claims are false, and that its download speeds are unrestricted on every plan. Rumors began shortly after the carrier launched its very attractive Full Monty plan, which offers
State of the Union: Mobile & Television in Britain
Overview You’ve probably already read the State of the Union Addresses from my fellow Buffalos — and if you haven’t, you certainly should — but mine’s a little different. As TechnoBuffalo’s resident Brit, I’m going to be taking a look at the state of mobile devices and television here in Britain and how it compares
T-Mobile U.K.’s New Plan is Everything You’ll Ever Need for £36 Per Month [Exclusive]
T-Mobile U.K. is set to introduce a new price plan from February 1 that offers British subscribers everything their smartphone will ever need for just £36 (approx. $54.46) per month. It’s called “The Full Monty” plan, a trusted tipster revealed exclusively to TechnoBuffalo, and one of its best features includes truly unlimited data. It’s a 24-month plan
Prada Phone By LG 3.0 Available in U.K. From Friday
The awkwardly named Prada Phone by LG 3.0 will be available to purchase from U.K. retailers this Friday, January 27. The third device from the LG—Prada partnership will launch at Phones4U with a choice of three carriers, including Orange, O2, and Vodafone. The device will launch with the Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system, but an Ice
U.K. Carrier O2 Shares Your Mobile Phone Number With Every Website You Visit
O2 has come under fire this morning after it was discovered that the carrier is sending mobile phone numbers to every website that is visited using a data connection on one of its devices. While most carriers send basic information — such as your IP address, referrer, and user-agent — just as a computer would,
Nokia Lumia 710 Will Arrive In U.K. On February 1
The Nokia Lumia 800 has been a huge success for the Finnish company since it debuted in Europe back in November. Not only has it been incredibly popular with Windows Phone users, but it has also enjoyed a wealth of glowing reviews labeling it one of the best Windows Phone devices currently available. But unfortunately
Nokia Lumia 800 in Cyan Available Now From Three U.K.
Fans of Nokia’s new Lumia 800 were expecting to have to wait until the first week of December to grab the device in cyan (blue), but U.K. carrier Three has announced that the device is available to purchase in stores and online from today. In a message posted to its Twitter account earlier today, the
Top 5 Phones on Sprint (Fall 2011 Edition)
Do you feel as though no week goes by without a new handset hitting the market? How do you keep up with the latest and greatest? Well, thankfully, our top 5 phones roundups are here to help. We’re back to the States for this installment: The Top 5 Sprint Phones, Fall 2011 edition: #1. Apple
Orange Leaks San Francisco II — A Budget Android Smartphone
The Orange San Francisco has proven to be a popular Android handset here in the U.K. thanks to its incredibly pocket-friendly price tag. While its specifications aren’t going to impress the most hardcore Android users, for those on a budget the San Francisco is the perfect smartphone at just £90 (approx. $143) on pay-as-you-go. It seemed inevitable, then, that
Samsung Galaxy Nexus is Coming to Three & Vodafone in U.K.
So, if you haven’t already heard, Google and Samsung finally announced the Samsung Galaxy Nexus last night — the first Android device to ship with Google’s new Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. Apart from its slightly disappointing 5-megapixel camera, the Galaxy Nexus looks like a pretty tasty Android smartphone, so how can you get your
Orange & T-Mobile Will Begin Sharing 3G Signals in U.K. From Next Week
Customers with Orange and T-Mobile will soon be able to take advantage of better 3G signals across the U.K. thanks to a partnership that will allow both carriers to share each other’s data signals. The two companies, which are both owned by parent company Everything Everywhere, have been sharing 2G signals since September 2010, but
Leak Suggests Nokia’s First Windows Phone Handset Could Be The Nokia Sun
We’re all anticipating Nokia’s first Windows Phone handset. Even those who aren’t interested in purchasing one are eager to see what it’ll be like, what it’ll be capable of, and whether or not it has any chance of competing with the hottest smartphones on the market right now. According to this screenshot of an internal
Top 5 Phones on Virgin Mobile (U.K.)
This week’s roundup is the last in this series for U.K. carriers. We’ve already covered O2, Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile and Three, and this week we’ll turn our attention to Virgin Media. Virgin isn’t quite as big as the others, but it does have some pretty impressive devices on offer. It’s also one of the few


































