Telefonica Europe has announced O2 UK’s total annual revenue grew to 7,403 million euros (5,665 million pounds) in 2007, a year-on-year rise of 18.7 per cent, which it claims was down to record in-store footfall inspired by the launch of the iPhone.

T-Mobile’s end of year financial results revealed a profit increase of 22 per cent, rising from 665 million pounds in 2006 to 811 million pounds in 2007.

Toshiba Mobile has launched the Portege G810, taking its 2008 device portfolio to four.

Digital track download service Omnifone said it will take on Nokia’s and Apple’s music offerings with the launch of its upgraded MusicStation service and a deal with LG to brand and distribute music handsets.

Smartphone maker i-mate has unveiled new devices in its Ultimate range; the 9502 and 8502.

Leading consumer brands and telecoms companies have joined Nokia’s new media network to advertise their services to Nokia users across the globe.

In this week’s Mobile News podcast the team discusses Andy Tow’s departure from Unique Distribution and his rumored move to Data Select.

Samsung has appointed Carl Boraman as head of MIT and smartphones in its mobile division.

Unique warehouse staff told to go home because they aren’t insured

HTC has launched the GPS-enabled P3470, which comes in at the lower end of its existing range.