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Archive for November, 2009

The N900 has an impressive specs list

Nokia N900: What UK Networks will get it?

So I’ve just finished a multitude of phone calls to the different UK networks I’m with (i.e. all the UK ones lol) and because I’m due upgrades with all but one of them, I decided to play the retention game & questions each and every one of them about the N900. Here’s what they all [...]

N900 Exclusivity Update

N900 Exclusivity Update

It has been plastered over the internet that the new Nokia Maemo5 Device, the N900, is going to be/is available (this week at the latest its meant to be available – preorders shipping already & some have been received) exclusively through Nokia Online Shop & Nokia Retail/Mobile Phones Direct until January 2010. Firstly, to clear [...]

Tesco Mobile will offer the iPhone 3G & 3GS before Christmas

Tesco Mobile joins iPhone Bandwagon

Tesco Mobile confirm they will be offering the Apple iPhone 3G & 3GS in Tesco Phone Shops & through Tesco Direct in the UK BEFORE Christmas…

The keyboard on the Curve 8900 Javelin

Blackberry Bold 9700 Preview: First Impressions

My first impressions of the new Blackberry Bold 9700: size, keyboard and operating system… the first of a 2 part review!

Spotify for Symbian Launched

Spotify for Symbian Launched

Online Music Service, Spotify, has launched a music application for Symbian Handsets. Spotify currently has applications for the iPhone & Android platforms (launched in September) and in the UK, much has been made of 3 UK’s offering of the Spotify service with the HTC Hero. The addition of the Symbian application to the Spotify portfolio [...]

Blackberry Pearl 9100 (Stratus) Leaked

Blackberry Pearl 9100 (Stratus) Leaked

Recently, I came across a very interesting site for blackberry news other than crackberry; Salomondrin.net. Now Salomondrin has got his hands on the unannounced Blackberry Pearl 9100 (also known as Stratus & Striker) and first impressions has to be that it is one very sexy looking device. Not to be outdone, the guys over at [...]

Yet another Sony Ericsson Fail!

Recent events have come to light which show two problems faced by Sony Ericsson. The first is the recall of black Sony Ericsson Satio handsets from Carphone Warehouse in the UK. The reason quoted is a software problem; this is partially believable as the Satio runs Symbian S60 V5 which isn’t the most stable of [...]

Sony Ericsson to axe 2,000 staff

In line with my recent post about manufacturer’s results for Q3 2009, Engadget are reporting that Sony Ericsson are set to close some of their sites. People could be forgiven for thinking that with the hype regarding the recent launch of the Sony Ericsson Satio (their first Symbian device) & the mass marketing (What’s next…) [...]

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N97 Mini Wins GSMA Asia Mobile Award

The N97 mini has only been out for about 1 month now (if that) and already its turning heads. My personal opinion of the device is that it is everything the N97 should have been and Nokia have done an amazing feat in getting the handset to look and feel so good whilst jam packing [...]

The four buttons you need to press to hard reset the n97 mini

Four Finger Hard Reset for the N97 Mini

I’ve just got myself an N97 mini (well recently) and decided today to do a hard reset on it. I got thinking to myself, how do you do the four finger hard reset (as is so commonly used on the N97) on the N97 mini? Well the answer is simple: Turn the device off Press [...]

E71 vs 8900: The Battle for Business Market

E71 vs 8900: The Battle for Business Market

Let me begin with a few pointers in that Blackberrys are known for their email functionality whilst Nokia seem to want to get into it through the use of Nokia Messaging. The review will focus on the following categories: Design, Construction & Robustness. Size Keyboard Connectivity Operating System Email Functionality & Security Business Applications Instant [...]

HTC HD2 released on Vodafone UK

HTC HD2 released on Vodafone UK

HTC’s new 4″ monster has been released on Vodafone UK. Some of the key features of the HTC HD2 include:

Nokia E72 released on Vodafone UK

Nokia E72 released on Vodafone UK

One of the most awaited handsets of 2009, the Nokia E72, has been released on Vodafone UK.

3 UK vs Orange UK: Who has the best 3G coverage?

3 UK vs Orange UK: Who has the best 3G coverage?

3 UK has reported Orange UK to the Advertising Standards Agency over Orange’s claims of having the highest level of 3G mobile coverage. 3G is patchy across all networks with certain areas not receiving any 3G coverage at all, with other areas having full signal. 3G masts are costly & expensive to maintain and O2 [...]

Nokia N900 – Retail staff impressions and delays

Nokia N900 – Retail staff impressions and delays

Today was expected to be the launch of the Nokia N900 – their first tablet PC with phone capabilities. Some of the key features of the N900 are listed below.

SE X2 Pre-Order Pricing Shows Up

SE X2 Pre-Order Pricing Shows Up

Another day, another Xperia Post. As we previously reported, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 pricing has showed up on Vodafone UK’s retail system, under the name of the Sony Ericsson Vulcan (a previous codename for the device during the design stage). The handset showed up on the retail system as free on a 18month £40/month [...]

N97 Mini White available in Phones4u now

N97 Mini White available in Phones4u now

As we bought you the information regarding the plans/availability of the N97 mini in White (here), we are glad to report that the handset is now available exclusively on the high street through Phones4u. Just like with the original N97, Phones4u have the offering in white only through their stores and online, and it has [...]

Phones4u Confirm they are stocking the iPhone from 10th November

Phones4u Confirm they are stocking the iPhone from 10th November

Phones4u, the country’s second biggest independent retailer, have confirmed they will be stocking the Apple iPhone 3GS on Orange & O2 from 10th November 2009. Staff were informed a few days back and their website homepage has been updated with a register your interest link and confirms that along with Orange breaking O2′s exclusivity for [...]

Sony Ericsson Kurara Leaked… S60 Touch

Sony Ericsson Kurara Leaked… S60 Touch

Another day another leaked handset. Most of the time we won’t bother but rumours have begun to surface as long as a month ago about a second full-touch optimised S60 handset. At the recent Symbian Exchange & Exposition 2009, I had the chance to speak to a few people from Sony Ericsson who unofficially confirmed [...]

X10 Goes Official… Most Rumoured Specs Confirmed

X10 Goes Official… Most Rumoured Specs Confirmed

Today, November 3rd, saw the long-awaited announcement by Sony Ericsson and it was worth the wait. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is finally confirmed as a handset and its feature set will make a lot of other manufacturers sit up and take notice.   Features of the X10 include: