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Re: First impressions of the Samsung H1 360

swing — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:40:48 -0000

As I understand it, the Facebook T&Cs prevent apps from accessing and extracting phone numbers (in particular), so although you and I might agree it's something the device should do, like many other devices should do too, it's a limitation placed on them by Facebook.

Re: Vodafone Live!, not available on the N86

swing — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:51:22 -0000

I agree that all the networks should consider people transferring with an unlocked phone to a SIM only deal; these customers shouldn't be treated as second class citizens. I can understand the need to test the device to ensure the best possible experience, but surely Vodafone could at least offer a generic mobile optimised site for these customers.

At least 3UK are starting to listen to this issue, and are now starting to roll out support for their 3UK-specific apps (Skype, WLM) on non-3UK supplied phones...

Re: Announcing: The Really Mobile Project ‘Week Of Win’

swing — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:32:41 -0000

@MickyFin I use dabr from my PC in daytime due to the larger screen and keyboard! If only I had an N97 I could be #ReallyMobile #WeekofWin

(posted to twitter today; http://www.twitter.com/stephenwing )

Re: Exclusive: The search for the N…

swing — Fri, 22 May 2009 06:35:40 -0000

I'll happily accept some stickers to join my slowly growing collection...

Re: Carphone Warehouse ALSO launches Pay-As-You-Go BlackBerry x 2

swing — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:30:36 -0000

"Unlimited" email, Facebook and MySpace, but then limited to 50Mb per month?!??! I can't wait to see Dan and Ben's response to that after their rants about the use of the word "unlimited" last year....

Please Ewan record their responses.... ;)

Personally, I don't see it as "rather fair"; if they want to use the word unlimited, they should actually offer a service without limit, and definitely without additional charges for exceeding the unlimited limit.

Re: The @response function is the shittest Twitter feature

swing — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:50:42 -0000

Go to main twitter website; Settings -> Notices ->@Replies and set to "@replies to the people I'm following" or "no @replies"

Re: Three WiFi / 3G Router: Crap

swing — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:52:56 -0000

3UK have now confirmed that it was a straight error, and have apologised.

Re: Three WiFi / 3G Router: Crap

swing — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:02:55 -0000

I'm awaiting a response to my clarification request, but that was not via PR, so I'd be interested to hear their view too

Re: Three WiFi / 3G Router: Crap

swing — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:25:25 -0000

I think I know what happened, but I'll defer to 3UK to provide a formal answer on that (I'm still awaiting any form of statement from them).

Although I can still see the device being useful with a mains power connection for many scenarios, I'm not sure I'm impressed with 3UK's handling of this.

Re: Paying for parking with Verrus ain’t that easy

swing — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:27:25 -0000

Of course, if Verrus / First Capital Connect never store the CV2 (ie they delete the SMS once processed) then they might still be PCI compliant even though the user's details are still at risk by being stored by other parties along the transport path.

Reading back, it would appear the system in Lincoln allows you to change your credit card details by text; the thought of my credit card number being stored in text messages worries me slightly more!

Re: Paying for parking with Verrus ain’t that easy

swing — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:11:53 -0000

Possibly some nice inconsistencies over the rail network then; First Capital Connect's parking ("This technology is powered by Verrus") states "Please note first time users must register by phone before they can use the pay by text service."

Once signed up, you send <LOCATION> <DURATION> and the 3 digit security number from your credit card to pay. No ability to change car details either.

Also, they charge 30p extra per transaction (despite increasing the parking charges when they originally bought in the service), and charge 10p per text for reminders, confirmation of parking, and receipts.

Re: Blackberry Bold’s OS screw up

swing — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:04:41 -0000

In days gone by, "they've all gone back, technical problems with the phone" from a certain large chain of your acquaintance used to mean they had sold out of the stock, or simply didn't have any to begin with; I think it was used to discourage you from buying it elsewhere as you would then worry about getting a phone with those "technical problems".

Re: The Mobile Geek of Glastonbury

swing — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:02:11 -0000

It appears that Orange are planning to use lockers this year...

http://gadgeteer.org.uk/2008/06/17/recharge-you...

Steve