Archive for the ‘Phones’ Category
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
First impressions of the new HTC Legend suggest that this latest Android 2.1 powered device will be the ultimate successor to the HTC Hero that has proved to be a smartphone success in the consumer market. With HTC pushing hard to encourage its portfolio into the mainstream area of the market, the sleek, curvy design of the HTC Legend will turn more than a few heads.
The lightweight aluminium shell of the handset creates a design and feels reminiscent to that of the Apple MacBook Pro. However, there are still remnants of the successful HTC Hero design, with the unforgettable ‘chin’ still present.
As the phone is integrated with the latest Android 2.1 software, the HTC Legend is fully controllable via voice, supports multi-touch usage and its upgrade of RAM from 288MB to 384MB will enable users to use a significant number of applications simultaneously.
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010
A partnership between HTC and O2 has seen a new low-cost smartphone unveiled this week due for release across the United Kingdom, Ireland and Germany from April 1st. The HTC Smart is an entry-level smartphone device which is designed to encourage mobile phone consumers to switch from feature phones to smartphones without the high cost and confusion of many of the latest handsets on the market.
It appears that the HTC Smart is to be released on both pay-monthly and pay-as-you-go tariffs, with options tailored to all types of consumers.
Matthew Key, chief executive of Telefonica, said at the launch: “We believe this is a key move in our ability to bring smartphones to a far wider cross section of the population. The benefits of web browsing on the move and ability to experience applications like mobile social networking will now be brought to the mass market and reinforces O2’s position as the home of the smartphone.”
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
The latest in a long line of HTC smartphones has been leaked to the mobile industry with the HTC Trophy presented as a revamped version of the Snap mobile handset. Powered by the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, the HTC Trophy draws similarities to BlackBerry devices with its 3” touchscreen complemented by an expansive QWERTY keyboard.
It is an ultra-thin smartphone at just 11mm in depth which sees it labelled as one of the latest Candybar handsets of the ilk of the iPhone 3GS. As with all of the latest smartphones, the HTC Trophy will arrive complete with 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, including a mid-range 5.0 megapixel digital camera.
Despite being powered by Windows Mobile 6.5, HTC has implemented its very own TouchFlo 3D interface to improve the look and feel of the handset, as very few Windows Mobile 6.5 mobile phones have fully succeeded in the market.
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
It has been in the pipeline for a number of months but Google finally appears to be making noises regarding the production of its very own smartphone. There appears to be significant potential for a Google-produced smartphone, with the ability to realistically rival the much vaunted Apple iPhone.
With its very own mobile phone and mobile phone accessories, Google appears keen to strengthen its grip on the internet and how consumers surf and access their information. Google is expected to unveil the Nexus One on Tuesday, the first smartphone designed by the company’s own engineers.
The ambition and vision of Google will excite and enhance the wireless market. Google insists consumers have “only seen the beginning of what is possible” in the global wireless market – citing the release of its very own Android operating system for use in smartphones towards the end of 2007.
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Monday, January 4th, 2010
The much-talked-about release of the Apple iPhone 3GS on the Vodafone network appears to be inching closer to fruition. Vodafone has announced a release date of January 14th to its business and consumer customers. The iPhone 3GS will be available on competitive pay-monthly tariffs and Vodafone customers can already pre-order their handset through the provider.
Guy Laurence, Vodafone UK chief said: “We started preparing our network over a year ago so that iPhone customers will really feel the advantage of being with Vodafone. We will offer an outstanding iPhone experience wherever our customers live, work and travel, delivering speed and reliability – something our customers have told us they really value.”
Mobile data usage will be included in the plan of consumers’ 24-month and 18-month contracts, as well as unlimited access to the numerous Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the country.
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Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Google has announced that it is holding a press conference on the 5th January 2010, and from rumours that have been circulating on the web, it would seem that they may announced the launch of the much anticipated Nexus One mobile phone.
Although Google fails to give away any actual evidence as to what it will be publicizing, this hasn’t stopped experts declaring it will be the launch of the new HTC build mobile handset called the Nexus One that was first leaked to the public in December 2009.
We’ll keep you posted on the developments.
In the mean time why not update your current mobile phone by purchasing mobile phone accessories that can extend the use of your mobile phone. If you are constantly on the move why not install a mobile phone car kit or Bluetooth device.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
According to the mobile phone comparison site Omio, the HTC Hero is the most popular phone of the year. Also, the HTC Hero has been awarded the title ‘Gadget of the year 2009’ by both Stuff and T3.
The acclaimed phone of the year 2009 (HTC Hero) has a 3.2in touch-screen, a five-megapixel camera and runs Google’s Android operating system. All these features left customers loving the HTC Hero phone as it is easy to operate, has a stylish interface and intelligent design.
Omio compiled their list of the 10 most popular handsets of 2009, based on sales, praise and online buzz generated by gadget fans and industry experts and HTC Hero rose to the top.
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Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
LG announced today the launch of its new budget handset the ’GS200’. Designed like a simple candybar chassis, this LG mobile phone should appeal to music fans because of a new speaker that LG has installed into the chassis which is described as “rich and loud” by LG. This clever LG mobile phone means that you can listen to music without headphones, so you and friends can enjoy all the tunes you have on your LG mobile phone.
Available in a black and red, the new LG mobile phone also includes a FM radio along with FM radio recording plus a music player for entertainment. Other features of the LG mobile phone include a 2in TFT screen packing in 176 x 220 pixels, Bluetooth, a microSD port to boost the internal memory and a 1.3-megapixel camera.
The LG mobile phone is rumoured to be released in the new year for an estimated price of around £80.
Tags: budget, handset, lg gs200, mobile phone
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Monday, December 21st, 2009
Vodafone will be stocking the iPhone 3G and 3GS from January 14, 2010, including a 1GB data allowance.
This mobile phone sold from Vodafone (iPhone 3G) will be priced at £59 on a £30 24-month contract with 300 minutes and unlimited texts, or free on a £35 24-month contract with 600 minutes and unlimited texts. The 3G S 16GB version is free on a £45 24-month contract with 1,200 minutes and unlimited texts. All contracts come with 1GB of data.
In comparison the other mobile phone networks offer the following deals on the iPhone 3G. Including O2 whose deal entails the iPhone 3G for free on a £34.26 24-month contract with 600 minutes, 500 texts and unlimited data. Orange offers the iPhone 3Gs for free on a £29.36 24-month contract with 150 minutes, 250 texts and unlimited data.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2009
As we sit just over a week away from the Christmas period, Samsung mobile phones appear to be enjoying a festive bonus at the top of the pre-pay mobile phone market. The Samsung Tocco Lite has moved to the top of the charts according to tracker information released by retailers and compiled by Mobile.
Interestingly, nearly 50% of the pre-pay mobile phones in the top 20 are Samsung mobile phones, while Nokia’s classic feature phone range sits in 2nd and 3rd position with the Nokia 2330C and the Nokia 1661 respectively.
The Samsung Tocco Lite has been a revelation in the smartphone market. Its playful yet pioneering design has caught the imagination of a number of casual mobile phone users, with its sleek and sophisticated design complementing a broad range of mobile widgets and applications that make everyday usage anything but a chore.
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