Author: Leigh Geary
The Orange and T-Mobile networks will merge on October 5th but, due to the amount of handsets, you'll at first have to sign-up to be part of the new shared network. This, we presume, is because some phones may have been heavily tested for T-Mobile but...
o2 have rolled out an update for Dell Streak owners. The 2.1 update is fairly chunky, so we'd advise downloading via WiFi. Adrian has been in touch on this one and tells us..“"There are a few issues, after upgrade you can now longer sync your Ph...
This HTC QWERTY device, emblazened with the Verizon logo, has just popped up on the FCC. At a guess this will no doubt be an Android device (no Windows flag in sight) and the keyboard, as you can see, is a lovely shade of red. Known as the …
Vodafone have updated their Coming Soon section of the website to include information on the Samsung Galaxy Tab which will be available on their network soon here in the UK. The Tab is an Android based tablet running 2.2 FroYo so you get the latest ve...
In the last few minutes it seems that HTC Peep is starting to burst back into life. The HTC Twitter client, which packed up on September 1st, got apparently fixed by Twitter. However, after another "we've fixed some login issues" message from Twitter ...
In a blog post today Andy Lees, Senior VP for Mobile Communications at Microsoft, has followed up on the earlier RTM announcement. Andy quotes the few sites who got to see Windows Phone 7 in action and states that .. “We know that we face tough ...
Angry Birds is now available in a Beta form on the Android Market. It's a highly addictive game which was only meant to be in "closed beta" this week but, due to massive demand, the developers have put it out today for everyone. I'd love to tell you …
The new joint venture company combining Orange and T-Mobile UK, Everything Everywhere today announced the launch date of the combined network roaming agreement which will allow customers of both groups roam on each other's network. From the 5th Octobe...
There's a good video on the BBC website which takes a look at the new 7" Samsung Galaxy Tab we covered yesterday. There's a hands-on and a wry smile from Carey McGregor (Senior Product Manager at Samsung) when BBC reporter Rory Cellan-Jones states, "I...
Last month we spotted a Samsung prototype running Windows Phone 7. Samsung are confirmed as hardware partners for the new OS alongside LG, HTC, Asus and Dell. However, after Motorola decided not to take part it's a little worrying to see Samsung now s...
Today saw the official announcement of the Samsung Galaxy Tab which is their 7 inch tablet device which many will compare to the Apple iPad and more so than ever thanks to the rather expensive price point the Tab has been set. Online retailer eXpansys...
Hot on the heels of the Galaxy Tab launch comes a press release from Vodafone. They will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy Tab (aka GT-P1000) and it'll be on sale from October. There's no real info on pricing as yet but Patrick Chomet, Group Director of ...
Details of the Samsung Galaxy Tab are now available following the launch at IFA. The dedicated site now contains a lovely video showing it being handled whilst someone walks around. The specs sheet contains HSUPA / HSDPA tri-band connectivity, quad-ba...
OK. I need your help with this one. According to Twitter the HTC Peep issues were their fault and they've now fixed them. Strangely I still can't login with Peep. HTC have now followed up with this Tweet which states.. “Twitter is on the case! T...
If you're a regular reader then you'll have probably seen the photos and you'll know that the US T-Mobile G2 will be the HTC Desire Z here in Europe. The Desire Z was also known as the HTC Vision and we had specs posted online too. Now there's …
Whilst we're not really "into" the Qualcomm Brew-based phones, they're helping to bring Smartphone-like functionality top more people with the help of a bargain-basement price. The HTC Smart was rolled onto o2 here in the UK after a big announcement a...
Right, are you ready for this one? Remember a couple of months ago when the HTC HD3 was rumoured? Well, according to engadget it may just be sold as the HTC HD7, presumably in honour of Windows Phone 7. The new handset could be onsale here in the …
Apple launched quite a bit of stuff yesterday. New versions of the iPod Nano and Shuffle were announced, as was a new "social network for music" called "Ping". Although Apple boss Steve jobs would beg to differ, many are stating that the new social ne...
Slap bang in the middle of a rather large Apple event came this Tweet from the boys at Windows Phone. The news is that Windows Phone 7 has gone "gold" with the RTM (release to manufacturing) of the OS. There's still some "final integration" to get eve...
Earlier the HTC Twitter client, HTC Peep, ground to a halt after Twitter turned off their standard authentication system. The new OAuth system was announced by Twitter in December and the actual "go" date was pushed back as clients were updated to use...
Orange have just enabled their new crystal-clear HD Voice service. It's the first network to do it and available at no extra cost to their customers. The system, which reduces background noise and adds a clearer voice quality, is only available on cer...
A raft of internet tablets, based on Android, look set to arrive at the IFA trade fair later this week. ZDNet are already reporting on a 10" unit from Hannspree with a 1024x600 16:9 screen and a 1GHz Tegra 2 NVIDIA processor and 16GB of built in stora...
Images of the US-bound T-Mobile G2 have now gone online after getting spotted on the T-Mobile servers. Although it's known as the G2 in the states it'll be available elsewhere as the Desire Z, presumably so it doesn't get confused with the T-Mobile G2...
From today (1st September), T-Mobile will be selling the Apple iPhone on PAYG online and in retail stores. At the start the only version available to but is the 16gb Black which will cost £499.99 + £10 TopUp. However you do get Unlim...
Just yesterday the keyboard-less LG E900 popped onto the web. It's a new Windows Phone 7 device with HD video recording, 1GHz CPU and a 3.7" screen. Stick a keyboard on that, shrink the screen a little and you pretty much get this, the LG C900. This i...
Morning all. Using HTC Peep? Got problems? You're not the only one. From what we're hearing it seems that the new Twitter authentication system (OAuth) has stopped Peep and Friendstream from logging in. People seem to be getting "Incorrect username / ...
More shots of the LG E900 have appeared this morning on android.com.pl. It's apparently powered by a 1GHz CPU (Qualcomm QSD8650A) with GPS, 3.5mm audio, HD video recording, 3G and a 3.7" capacitive screen. Just three buttons sit up front and the "Wind...
During my tired web-stumbling last night I found this comic from The Oatmeal. It's basically making fun of the people who spend a fortune on gadgets and phones, only to freak out at the fairly tiny price of apps. This, I'll admit, is me. Why? Well, I'...
Samsung are definitely creating a lot of interest for their new Galaxy Tab. It's already been spotted on Vodafone but now there's concrete evidence that it's on the way to the US (after that CDMA version spotted yesterday) with this image was snapped ...
We've had a few mails asking about Windows Phone 7 coverage of late and, if I'm honest, I'd love to bring you more news. We're still trying to get our hands on one of these Windows Phone 7 devices that are floating around, but without any success. Her...
I've had a strange problem with my HTC Desire for a couple of weeks now. For some reason I only ever get "United Kingdom" as my location in HTC weather apps and the main HTC clock widget. This is instead of "Birmingham" or "Manchester" etc. I've check...
Got a Motorola Android phone? You've probably followed news of Android 2.1 and 2.2 updates for HTC phones with a certain amount of envy because, according to official timelines, a lot of you are either still waiting for updates or don't have them sche...
We've heard previously that Android is to make the Market a safer place. That's a good thing. Bits of information are already popping up in some apps, with TheNewShaft spotting this after installing Task Killer (Full). It states that the app has now h...
Snapped just yesterday, it now looks like the Samsung Galaxy Tab is coming to the USA too. Looking sexier by the day, more shots have now appeared online and this time there's a "CDMA" sticker on the front. Pictures have been posted on iandroid.co.il ...
Blimey, another day and another HTC device appears. No news on which OS this will be running but it is heading towards Verizon in the USA by the looks of it. Not much to say on this one as yet. It's got an 8 megapixel camera, dual LED …
If you're waiting for the Android 2.2 update and you're an Orange customer, prepare to wait a little longer. Orange PR rep Conor Maples has stated in this tweet that .. “Android fans there has been a delay in receiving the 2.2 Froyo update from ...
Here's an interesting test, and one which becomes even more interesting when you consider that the Windows Phone 7 device shown here isn't using final software. Pocketnow turn on four phones - an iPhone, Nexus One (Android), HTC HD2 (Windows Mobile 6....
The HTC Wildfire has already impressed us and now Three are selling the shiny red one we snapped some months ago. It's available for no up-front cost on plans starting at just £19 per month, or you can go for the "One Plan" at £30 if you're after...
Microsoft have a lot of catching up to do in the mobile space, and when we say "a lot" we mean "A LOT". Here in the UK there's only really the HD mini and the HD2 on sale, so we're looking to see a strong line-up appear this …
The HTC T8788 has already leaked out and is destined for the USA. It has a pop-out speaker and will be one of the first to run the all-new Windows Phone 7 OS. Up until now we've not really seen many devices headed for Europe, but this yellow …
