HTC has announced details of the HTC Desire C, a budget priced Android device that carries a mid range set of features.

The HTC Desire C will ship with Android 4.0 onboard, and will also run the latest version 4.0 of the Sense UI. The display measures in at 3.5 inches, and has a pixel resolution of 320 x 480.

Onboard storage on the handset is set to 4GB, with expansion by Micro SD memory cards. High speed data is catered for with HSDPA and HSUPA, as well as WiFi with WiFi Hotspot support.

Interestingly, the Desire C also includes Beats Audio, which is found on higher spec smartphones. The media player supports all the usual formats, as well as Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP for stereo wireless connectivity.

The camera on the phone is 5.0 Megapixel, which includes geotagging, autofocus, and video recording support. One button sharing allows you to instantly upload your photos to a range of social networks, including the likes of Facebook and Twitter.

Other features includes GPS with A-GPS, as well as full SNS integration, and all the usual Google Android features such as Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Google Calendar and Google Talk.

Consumers who buy the Desire C will also be able to sign up for a Dropbox account, that comes with free 25GB storage for two years, allowing access to your files from any internet connected device.

Both T-Mobile and Orange have confirmed they will be stocking the HTC Desire C, with other networks to follow. The device will be available on Contract, and Pay As You Go from just £169.99

LG has announced their flagship device, the LG Optimus 4X HD, is set to launch across Europe next month, and is set to go head to head with the Samsung Galaxy SIII.

The first countries to get the 4X HD will be Great Britain, Italy, Poland, Germany and Sweden, with other countries to follow.

The Optimus 4X HD will ship with Android 4.0 ICS pre-installed, and is powered by a quad core 1.5 GHz processor. The display is a sizeable 4.7 inch IPS LCD Capacitive touchscreen, with a pixel resolution of 720 x 1280.

An 8.0 Megapixel camera is included, which offers image stabilisation, face and smile detection and touch focus. The camera is capable of recording 1080p HD video at 30 frames per second, and there is a front facing 1.3 Megapixel camera.

Internal storage on the 4X HD is set to 16GB, which can be expanded with Micro SD memory cards. High speed data on the handset is catered for with the inclusion of HSDPA up to 21 Mbps, and HSUPA up to 5.76 Mbps. WiFi is also available with DLNA and WiFi Hotspot support.

Other notable features include Bluetooth, GPS, SNS integration, TV Out and a full media player that supports a range of audio and video formats, including DivX and XviD.

Pricing and operator availability is still to be confirmed. To be kept up to date with the latest deals, sign up on the LG Optimus 4X HD Deals page.

O2 is to rollout a network upgrade, bringing faster 3G service to major UK cities.

The update will enable DC-HSPA, (Dual-Cell High Speed Packet Access), which gives theoretical speeds of up to 42Mbps, by doubling up cell capacity to users when browsing the web.

Just which 'Major Cities' are first on the upgrade list, O2 weren't prepared to confirm, although London, Birmingham and Manchester are likely candidates.

Whilst the update is not 4G, it is a significant update, and a boost to O2 as the networks battle to provide the best data network possible.

Three have also confirmed that they will be adding DC-HSPA to their network during the Summer, as are T-Mobile and Orange later in the year. Vodafone have already enabled this on their network, although the top speed is limited to 28.8Mbps, and there are currently no plans to increase the speed any higher. Potentially, HSPA networks can be increased up to 337Mbps, with implementation of HSPA+.

To use the service, you will need a DC-HSPA capable device, currently that includes the New iPad, and the Nokia Lumia 900. Further handsets supporting DC-HSPA are expected to be launched later in the year.

O2 is launching a social media campaign, seeking feedback from customers on the deals they want to see on O2 Priority Moments.

O2 will be canvassing customers across the UK, giving them the opportunity to let O2 know which deals and brands they want to see on Priority Moments, for discounts, savings and experiences.

Launched in July 2011, O2 Priority Moments has served up over 3,400 offers from more than 300 brands, offering savings of over £7.5m to O2's 22 million customers. Brands on offer have included Ocado, HMV, Odeon, BHS, Toni & Guy and Accesorize.

The new campaign seeks to build on the success to date of Priority Moments by getting customers to suggest new brands for the campaign. To make suggestions, customers can post on the O2 Facebook page, or via Twitter, using the hashtag #o2prioritymoments.

“Priority Moments is all about creating great experiences and adding value for our customers,” said Sally Cowdry, O2 Marketing and Consumer Director. “Now we want to take that a step further by asking them to tell us what brands they would like us to approach for new offers via Priority Moments. We recognize that times are tough and budgets are tight across many UK households so this is a further demonstration of how we are listening to our customers and promising to deliver on their behalf. So whether it is helping towards a family day out or providing extra value for a shopping trip we will be campaigning to provide more great offers for O2 customers.”

O2 offer Priority Moments to any O2 customer using a WAP enabled mobile phone, as well as a free application for the iPhone and Android devices. For more information, see o2.co.uk/prioritymoments.

Nokia has unveiled two new budget feature phone handsets, that will each retail for less than €40, as they seek to regain a foothold in the emerging mobile phone markets.

The Nokia 110 and Nokia 112 are candybar style devices, that will offer simple, quick access to social sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Email and Instant Messaging is also included, and the devices use the Nokia Browser, which reduces data consumption by up to 90%.

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Each device supports Dual SIM functionality, and the Nokia 112 allows you to store profiles for up to 5 different SIM's. The profiles will automatically load when the SIM is inserted. The SIM slots are located to make it easier to swap the SIM cards.

The handsets give direct access to the Nokia App store, and also offer free games from EA, including top titles such as Tetris, Bejeweled, Need for Speed, Monopoly and more.

Each device has a 1.8 inch display, supporting up to 56,000 colours, with a resolution of 128 x 160. On board is a VGA camera, with video recording support. A stereo FM Radio with RDS is included, plus Bluetooth, GPRS and EDGE.

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The devices have a full media player, with a 3.5mm audio jack to use with your own headphones. Onboard memory can be expanded with support for Micro SD Memory cards, up to 32GB in size.

The Nokia 110 comes with a 1020 mAh battery, offering up to 636 hours standby, 10 and a half hours talktime and 27 hours music playback from a single charge. The Nokia 112 has a 1400 mAh battery, which promises up to 840 hours standby, 14 hours talktime and 27 hours music playback.

The handsets are scheduled for release in Q3 2012, and will be available on contract and Pay As You Go. Two single SIM versions of the Nokia 110 will also be released, the Nokia 111 and Nokia 113.

Virgin Atlantic has become the first British Airline to announce the launch of inflight mobile phone calls for its passengers. Initially the service will launch on the A330 Airbus planes, with London to New York the first route to benefit from the upgrade.

Virgin also state that they hope to increase availability of inflight mobile phone calls on 17 planes servicing 10 routes, by the end of the year.

As well as being able to make calls, passengers will be able to send and receive text messages, and browse the web. However, due to bandwidth limitations, only basic browsing will be available. Virgin will be using Aeromobile, part owned by Panasonic to provide the service. They hope to be able to upgrade the package to allow a richer media streaming experience when web browsing.

British Airways also offer passengers access to the internet from their phones, as well as being able to send and receive texts, but they do not offer inflight calling.

There will be some limitations on when the service can be used; phones will be banned during take off and landing, and current U.S. Legislation states that mobile phones need to be turned 250 miles from their airspace.

In addition to inflight calls on the Airbus A330, Virgin are also hoping to add a full WiFi service to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which they hope to have in service from 2014.

Virgin Atlantic's Chief Operating Officer, Steve Griffiths, said that Virgin Atlantic were looking to install services that customers actually wanted, rather than just adding technology for the sake of it. He said “We have listened to what customers want and connectivity in the air is always on the wish list. Many people will have experienced that moment when you are about to take off on a 10 hour flight and you need to send an important message to the office.”

The upgrade to the Airbus A330 to allow inflight calls is part of an overall £100 million upgrade, which will also add USB ports for charging consumer gadgets, as well as improved touchscreen technology.

The cost of using the service will be charged at customer standard roaming rates. Currently, only Vodafone and O2 have agreements in place to allow their customers to use the service.

T-Mobile is the last of the major networks to confirm their pricing for the eagerly awaited Samsung Galaxy SIII, which will be available on the T-Mobile Full Monty package, offering customers unlimited data for mobile internet usage.

The standard deal for T-Mobile will see the SIII available on the £36 a month Full Monty package, offering unlimited text messages and unlimited T-Mobile to T-Mobile calls, as well as unlimited data. The Full Monty deal also gives 2,000 minutes for calls to other networks.

The other networks had already released details of their standard pricing tariffs for the Galaxy SIII. To recap, Vodafone will be offering both the ceramic white and metallic blue colour variants, and also have a 30 day exclusive on the larger capacity 32GB version. The phone will be free for £36 per month, offering 1200 minutes, 3000 text and 500MB of data. Vodafone will be promoting their data test drive with the Galaxy SIII, so you can see just how much data you use in the first three months. If you regularly exceed 500MB, Vodafone will be able to suggest a suitable alternative package.

Three will be offering the Galaxy SIII on their One Plan deal, which offers All You Can Eat data, at no additional charge. The starting price for Three will be £34. Orange will offer the Galaxy SIII on either their Panther or Dolphin deals. Starting at £36 per month, Panther is aimed at data users, offering 600 minutes, 3,000 text and 1GB of data per month, whilst on Dolphin users can get 900 minutes, 3,000 text and 250MB of data. Finally, O2 will be offering the SIII from £41 per month, with 600 minutes, unlimited text and 1GB of data, as well as access to the O2 WiFi Hotspots.

The Samsung Galaxy SIII will be the new Samsung Android Flagship device, and boasts a smart array of leading features. With a huge, 4.8 inch Super AMOLED display, the Galaxy SIII also includes a smart, 8.0 Megapixel camera, WiFi, Mobile Broadband and GPS. Powered by a Quad Core processor, the SIII runs on the latest version Android OS, Ice Cream Sandwich. Smart voice commands allow you to access your device by voice only, and the handset also has TV Out support, plus smart eye tracking, full media player and SNS integration. Every Samsung Galaxy SIII comes with a free Dropbox account, offering users up to 50GB of storage.

For all the latest details on handset offers and packages for the Galaxy SIII, see our Samsung Galaxy SIII Deals page.

A day after the EU finalised the vote for cheaper roaming within the European Union, O2 have stepped forward with O2 Travel, offering customers a discounted rate on data and calls when travelling abroad.

Available from July, when the new European Directive kicks in, the O2 Travel package offers customers 25MB of data a day for just £1.99. Calls for contract and business users will be charged a one-off connection fee of 50p, with the rest of the call coming from inclusive monthly allowances when travelling through Europe.

Prepay customers will also benefit from the £1.99 per day data charge, but for calls they will pay the standard new European rates, which are currently set to 29p per minute to make a call, and 8p per minute to receive a call. These roaming rates will be confirmed from the 1st June. However, the rates will not apply to O2 PAYG users who use a BlackBerry handset.

O2 state that O2 Travel was launched in response to customer needs when travelling abroad. Demand for mobile internet usage has grown more than 100% a year, whilst 60% of people who use the mobile internet in the UK, will also do so when on holiday. The most popular sites for internet users were Facebook, Google and the BBC News site. The most popular countries for calling back to the UK were from Spain and France.

“We know people want to be able to relax and enjoy their holidays without worrying about complicated phone charges,” said Sally Cowdry, Marketing and Consumer Director for O2. “With simple charges and a generous 25MB data bundle, O2 Travel provides a great way for our customers to keep in touch and share their holiday moments with family and friends without having to worry about the costs.”

For more details on O2 Travel, and confirmation on the rates, see o2.co.uk/international for more.

T-Mobile has become the latest network to confirm they will be selling the recently announced BlackBerry Curve 9320, joining Orange, Three and Vodafone.

The 9320 becomes the latest device to launch in the popular Curve range, popular with the late teen early twenties market. BBM is a huge part of the BlackBerry experience, and the 9320 makes it even easier to keep in touch, with a dedicated BBM key situated on the side of the phone.

The Curve 9320 runs on the new BlackBerry O2 7.1, and supports features such as Mobile Hotspot and WiFi calling, where supported by the network.

The handset is modelled in the traditional BlackBerry style, with a 2.44 inch QVGA TFT display, sited above a four row QWERTY keyboard. In between the keypad and screen are the BlackBerry menu key, back button, send/end call keys and in the middle is the optical trackpad button for navigating the handset menu.

Onboard memory for the handset is set to 512MB, with memory expansion via Micro SD memory cards, up to 32GB in size. High speed data is covered by HSDPA up to 7.2 Mbps and HSUPA up to 5.76 Mbps, as well as the aforementioned WiFi.

The camera is a 3.2 Megapixel camera, with LED Flash, and includes support for Geotagging and image stabilisation.

The BlackBerry Curve 9320 includes a stereo FM radio, with RDS, and has a media player, supporting all the major video and audio formats. The device has a 3.5mm audio jack, and supports Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP for stereo wireless connectivity.

Battery life is one of the features many will check before buying a new phone, and the Curve 9320 scores well here, with up to 7 hours of talktime and 18 days standby from single charge.

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The BlackBerry Curve 9320 is set to launch next week. For the latest prices and offers, see our BlackBerry Curve 9320 Deals page.

O2 More, the personalised mobile marketing service from O2, has passed the 10 million customer landmark, just two and a half years after launch.

Four million customers have signed up to the service in the last 6 months, as more users sign in to take advantage of special offers from leading brands. According to O2, this gives advertisers the same market as advertising with top TV programmes such as Britain's Got Talent.

The figure shows that almost half of the active O2 userbase has signed in to the service, receiving news, updates and promotions from the likes of House of Fraser, Bulmers Cider and the Co-Operative.

The way O2 More works is users sign in to receive the offers, listing things that are of interest. O2 then pass this information forward to companies, so users only receive updates about relevant subjects.

The service, which is just for O2 customers, only sends out one message a day, and ties in with other services from O2 such as Priority Moments and O2 WiFi. The popularity behind smartphones is a driving factor behind the growth of O2 More, as is the increased interest from consumers in receiving special offers tailored to their own particular tastes.

“We saw from a recent IAB Mobile Adspend Study that the industry is growing at an incredibly fast rate and our sector in particular grew a huge 241% last year,” said O2 Media Managing Director, Claire Valoti. “We know the appetite is there from agencies and clients for engaging with consumers directly on their mobile devices. We have been working hard to grow our audience, to ensure that our data is the best in the industry and develop and evolve our redemption and measurement.”

She added: “O2 More has evolved from a straight messaging service to a rich media service that now includes location-based work and often is delivered in tandem with other O2 services such as O2 WiFi and Priority Moments from O2. It makes our identity and proposition almost unique in the market today.”

To try out O2 More, visit O2More.co.uk for more information.