Author: Leigh Geary
The Xperia pro packs all the extra camera tweaks that the PLAY and the neo have but also has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Sony Ericsson have added a feature which will let you begin typing onto the screen the second you pull out the keyboard. After you’ve typed …
Whilst at the Sony Ericsson stand we were particularly impressed with some of the ideas Sony Ericsson have had. The camera, as we mentioned in our earlier story, performs very well in low light. It’s called the “Exmor R” and ensures that low-light photos don’t always need a …
We’ve just come back from the Sony Ericsson stand. The Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY, neo, arc and pro are all getting the hands-on treatment so we wanted to see just what it could do. Initial reactions are very positive. Sony Ericsson have added a graphics processor which makes …
In the last couple of hours Sony Ericsson (finally) officially announced the Xperia play. Sony have just made this long rumoured device official, and dished out lots of information for our reading pleasure! Running: Android 2.3 1GHz Snapdragon CPu Qualcomm Adreno 205 Graphics 4″ 854×480 LCD display Sony …
Orange have just announced that they will have the exclusive on the Black Sony Ericson Xperia arc. They will also be carrying the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY and Xperia neo. Nicola Shenton, Head of Device Portfolio at Everything Everywhere told us.. “Orange is a one stop shop for …
No sooner than it gets announced at Barcelona, Vodafone UK have just tweeted that they are to Exclusively carry the Galaxy Tablet 2. (Edit: Sorry,it’s being called the Tab 10.1…) I’ll update as soon as the announcement actually comes, fingers crossed for a quick release and sensible pricing. …
UK network Three have just announced that they will be carrying the all new Xperia Play handset. Sylvia Chind, Head of Branded Devices said.. “At Three we’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Sony Ericsson XPERIA play. We believe this handset celebrates a further step change in the …
With Nokia shares tumbling the company has replaced another executive with an ex-Microsoft guy. Chris Webber replaces Mark Louison and heads up the Markets team for North America as of yesterday. Head honcho Stephen Elop is also an ex Microsoft guy but staff in Finland have already walked …
No, it’s not just a keyboard. This is the Vodafone Webbox. It turns any TV into an intenet browser and is designed for customers in emerging markets. It’s a 14x25cm QWERTY keyboard with RCA connectors allowing connection to the majority of TV’s. Initially launching in South Africa it …
Let’s face it, the partnership of two such large companies was always going to cause controversy. With Windows Phone 7 going into Nokia smartphones many are asking how existing partners HTC, LG and Samsung will respond to the news. Things have already become very interesting with Nokia boss …
A few weeks back we told you about some new tablet devices coming to Three. The Samsung Galaxy Tab and the Linx Commtiva N700 were named as arriving soon to the network but, in an announcement today, Three have introduced a third device – the Dell Inspiron Duo. …
We hate to say that we told you so but.. we did tell you so. Mary Jo Foley from ZDNet is now also reporting that the much-anticipated Windows Phone 7 update may not arrive for several weeks. According to the article “sources” are stating that “early March” is …
The BBC iPlayer has just gone live on the Android Market. UK licence-fee payers will be able to watch and listen to BBC TV and Radio shows from the last 7 days. You can also use the app to watch and listen to live broadcasts. Features include the …
It’s Friday, so it’s the beginning of the first Mobile World Congress announcements. Microsoft and Nokia have started things off with a bang and now ViewSonic Europe have announced a Dual-SIM Android phone and a Windows / Android dual-boot tablet. First up, their Android smartphone. It’s called the …
Over the next few days you’ll see a lot of news relating to Mobile World Congress or “MWC”. What though, is this event all about? It’s a very good question. Held in Barcelona at the Fira de Barcelona this event has been running for a good few years …
Things are looking pretty grim for Nokia right now. Nokia boss Stephen Elop has compared the company to an oil-rig, stating that they are on a “burning platform”. He seems to be shocked and disgusted that they have nothing to compare to the iPhone despite the Apple handset …
Hp have announced their latest /first phones . Probably of most interest is the Pre 3,this phone is aimed at the high end market,although to me doesn’t quite measure up to the competition. Features include: 3.6″ screen 480×800 resolution ” The largest Querty keyboard” (eh?) 1.4GHz Qualcomm cpu 5mp …
HP (Rip Palm) have just announced a Tablet and 2 phones, the Pre 3 and veer. Probably the pick of the bunch is the Tablet, the very ipad looking device does have an impressive specification,including: 9.7″ screen 1.2GHz Dual core snapdragon Cpu “Twice as much memory as the …
The build-up to Mobile World Congress continues. HTC have now added a countdown timer to the big announcements on their Facebook page. It states that “Big things are happening” and teases with the line “Any ideas on what we are up to?” So far we’re expecting a possible …
LG continue to drip-feed the tension in another video. This one comes via Pocket-lint.com and follows the earlier video and picture. The 3D magic is generated thanks to these dual rear cameras, although we’re unsure how you’ll get that 3D experience on the phone itself, unless you perhaps …
Our lives are becoming increasingly busy, so it’s almost unsurprising to see an iPhone app which helps you confess your sins. The new app, by Litte iApps, costs $1.99 and offers “an examination of conscience, step-by-step guide to the sacrament, act of contrition and other prayers.” It’s the …
I was going to post this on my blog but it’s so epic I thought it deserved a place here. This footage, which we assume was taken on a mobile phone (yes, it’s a tenuous link), shows a gang of robbers attempting to break into a jewellers with …
A new loved-up version of Angry Birds Seasons is ready for you to download. Features include lots of Valentine-themed levels, Twitter and Facebook integration. Link – Angry Birds Seasons
Over in the US this dual-screen Kyocera Echo has caught many unawares. It comes from a company which is perhaps best known for producing printers and should arrive on US network Sprint this Spring. Powered by a 1GHz Snapdragon CPU it runs Android 2.2 but the second display …
We’re probably a little late to the party with this one but, for those who haven’t seen it, you can now stick some HTC goodness into your desktop PC. This is HTC Home for Windows and has all the familiar weather transitions, clouds, raindrops and sunshine that you’ve …
Want to use your favourite Android app on a non-Android phone ? Well, it’ll be possible soon thanks to “Alien Dalvik”, an innovation from a company called Myriad. They’re founding members of the Open Handset Alliance (OHA) and have already created Dalvik Turbo – a performance enhancing system …
One of the new HTC phones – and this is the one we’re continually calling the HTC Desire 2 – has appeared once again on the web. mobile01.com have closer shots of the phone and it seems to match up with the initial render and the phone we …
Yesterday we reported on the HTC Desire 2 popping up on the Vodafone Germany systems. Today there’s a few more names to add to the pot, including the HTC Flyer, HTC Pyramid and an “LG Star Tab” which may or may not be the European name for the …
We stuck our neck out a couple of weeks back and declared that this leaked render could be the successor to the HTC Desire. It was quickly followed by an actual photo and today we have a mention of the HTC Desire 2 on an internal Vodafone Germany …
This is the LG Slate, aka G-Slate. Inside is the all-new Android Honeycomb OS which has been specifically designed by Google for tablet devices. Specs include an NVIDIA / Tegra 2 dual-core processor, 1280×768 (WXGA) 8.9″ screen display with 1080p full HD video playback. Other details include a …
A new app is available in the Android Market which should help you keep an eye on your phone bill. T-Mobile customers are already adding their comments and, so far, it’s all pretty positive. “Stay up to date with your T-Mobile account from pretty much anywhere. Check how …
The Motorola FLIPOUT had only just appeared when we reviewed it and, although we had the odd reservation, it’s definitely an interesting looking thing. The handset has also had an update recently (details here) with the Orange device getting better data roaming across the Everything Everywhere joined networks, …
Sony Ericsson has let slip yet again with more information – their new handset will be called the Sony Ericsson Neo. We saw this a couple of weeks back when the guys at mobile-review reviewed it as the “Vivaz 2” and is also known as the MT15i or …
The Flickr app for Windows Phone 7 is now available. The photo sharing site from Yahoo! has been missing from Windows Phone 7 until now, but the new app will let you share photos and search through images. Link – MarketplaceBrowser.com
Gah. We love what Microsoft have done with Windows Phone 7, we really do, but the whole data-hog story refuses to go away. Earlier this week Microsoft were pushed into admitting that the Windows Phone data drain was Yahoo! mail. It all started last month when Windows Phone …
As is usual for this time of year we’re getting announcements of .. announcements to come at Mobile World Congress. LG have just chipped in with their Optimus 3D launch. It’s a handset that has already popped out onto the web and LG have today stated that… “The …
In a few days we’ll be leaving for Barcelona as Mobile World Congress kicks off. Samsung will again hold an “Unpacked” event and are preparing to stream it live. It’s pretty definite that Galaxy S 2 will be replacing the existing Galaxy S and we’re expecting the Galaxy …
The data hog on Windows Phone 7 has been caught but it’s still alive. Paul Thurrott received confirmation from Microsoft shortly after Rafael Rivera found the source while sniffing through data packets. It’s all a little techie but it comes down to the way that IMAP connections are …
Google look set to recruit a new team of people to develop apps for Android. The Wall Street Journal states that “dozens” of software developers will be taken on to create apps for Android. They appear to be trying to increase the quality of apps whilst at the …
Many customers have been captivated by the fantastic Apple iPad but, just like the smartphone market, Android have got a big slice of the pie. Businessweek reports that 22% of the tablet market is now Android-powered. The stats, from the three months to December 31st 2010, are a …
