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Three 3G down for some

Three’s data network is experiencing problems today. The 3G network says it’s working on fixing the problem, which sees some customers unable to access the Internet from their phones. Update: Three says service is back to normal in London, and everywhere else should be sorted today: “Some of our customers have had problems accessing the …

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BlackBerry Q10 preorders begin June 5 for AT&T

Now playing: Watch this: BlackBerry Q10; the keyboard lives 2:09 Starting June 5, BlackBerry’s keyboard-equipped BlackBerry Q10 smartphone becomes available for preorder through AT&T. The carrier announced in a tweet that it would sell the Q10 for $199.99 with a new, two-year service agreement. June 5th pre-order the #BlackBerryQ10 for $199.99 w/2-yr agreement soc.att.com/1b1u550 #KeepMovingUp pic.twitter.com/CRIpfDJZd1 — AT&T (@ATT) June …

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HTC bleeding continues: Operations chief reportedly steps down

The HTC exodus continues, with Chief Operating Officer Matthew Costello the latest key executive to step down, according to Bloomberg Businessweek. Costello leaves office after less than three years at the smartphone manufacturer, according to the report. Fred Liu, president of engineering and operations, is taking on Costello’s duties, while Costello stays on as an executive adviser after moving to …

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Eight changes I want to see in iOS 7

Now playing: Watch this: Features Apple needs in iOS 7 4:25 The World Wide Developer’s Conference is next week, and preparations are already under way. While Apple is predictably tight-lipped about what exactly it will announce, it’s all but certain we’ll hear about an update for iOS 7. The question is, will the new features and tweaks be enough to …

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Lovefilm UK nabs Nickelodeon, new shows due in summer

Lovefilm subscribers will enjoy a glut of extra shows in the next few months, as parent-company Amazon has tied up a new contract with Viacom. The freshly-inked deal will see TV programmes from Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central hitting the streaming service. That could see Lovefilm becoming more kid-friendly, as Nickelodeon owns the rights to cracking childrens’ shows including Dora …

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The wide world of Windows Phone 8 handsets (roundup)

Now playing: Watch this: Nokia’s metallic Lumia 925 gets the hands-on treatment 2:10 It took plenty of time and marketing dollars for Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 operating system to finally gain some real traction — slowly, but surely. Nokia has been especially fierce as the sole Windows Phone-only handset maker, its strategy to hinge the company’s comeback on Windows Phone. …

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Mobile carriers snap back at European roaming reform

A consortium representing mobile network operators didn’t like what it heard last week when a top European Commission official called for an end to the roaming fees consumers must pay to use their mobile phones outside their home countries. Neelie Kroes, the vice president of the EC leading the digital agenda, said she wanted an end to roaming fees by …

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Android 4.2.2 comes to HTC One, keeps Sense 5.0

Android 4.2.2 is coming to the HTC One, with some Oners already reporting they’ve received the update. Instead of debuting HTC’s Sense 5.1 UI, it sticks with 5.0, Android Revolution HD reports. The site has detailed what new features we can expect, so let’s take a look at what’s new. There’s a new battery icon for starters (which Android Revolution …

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