Pay as You Go iPhone Tarrif in UK, Maybe

This is the display iPhone at British iPhone carrier O2's stand at the GSMA show. It's huge, and the touch screen doesn't work.

What caught my eye, though, was that the O2 stand is a part of the Telefonica stand, which owns O2. Was this a subtle hint that Telefonica will be carrying the iPhone in Spain? Sadly, no. The Brit O2 rep said he had no idea.

What he did know about, though, was the plan for a Pay as you go mobile deals tariff for the iPhone in the UK. He gave no dates, or even an actual confirmation, but did say we should "definitely not rule it out". From his tone, it seems a sure thing. And in the UK, where customers aren't used to paying for on-contract phones, this could be a winner.

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Samsung "Solid" launches in the UK

Samsung and O2 have officially announced the launch of the Samsung Solid, Samsung's first ultra durable handset.

The handset has strengths that make it stand out from other mobiles for those who need a phone that can withstand a bit of a battering, including built-in anti-shock and water and dust resistance.

Encased in a thick rubber body, Samsung says this phone is ideal for any tradesman, extreme sports enthusiasts or those who simply need a durable phone.

It comes with a built-in FM radio, Bluetooth connectivity, camera and a long life battery. An additional man-phone feature is a built-in flash light.

The handset also boasts SOS dialing, a unique Samsung feature that sends an alert message to a nominated person if the volume button is pressed three times in quick succession. Once the alert is sent, the next call to come in is automatically answered.

The Samsung Solid's water and dust resistancy is effective to IP rating of 54, meaning it will survive water splashes and the occasional knock or drop.

The Samsung Solid is available at O2 and is free on all 12 monthly contracts or £59.99 on O2 Pay As You Go.

Key features:

* GRPS Dual Band (900/1800Mhz)
* VGA Camera
* Resistance to Water, Dust (IP54) Anti-shock
* Flash Light
* Long Life Battery
* WAP 2.0
* SMS/MMS, Java
* Mobile Tracker, SOS
Source:http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk