Author: Leigh Geary
Next month is the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and, following the fairly quiet Windows Mobile showing at CES, it's been universally assumed that Windows Mobile 7 would get launched at the European event between February 15th and 18th. However.....
Another update for the HTC HD2 today and it seems to be a second SMS update. This seems to be slightly different to the earlier one and is applicable to anyone using ROM version 1.66.XXX.X or lower. On Twitter Tanoop tells us .. "New SMS update is gr...
On Sunday we spotted the HTC HD2 on the Virgin Mobile website. Today, just a few (ahem) days later it's officially announced. We've just had a full press release from Virgin Media and, although it's the first ever HTC phone they've carried, there's mo...
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A new version of the HTC Sync software has been added to the HTC support site today. V2.0.18 is for the Magic, Hero and Tattoo and enables Outlook contact sync'ing with your Android handset. This is purely for installation to your PC and is designed t...
If you've followed the Nexus One story then you'll know about the launch, the subsequent 3G problems and then the support offered by HTC. Now T-Mobile USA are telling their support staff how to handle Nexus One complaints. The first line of defence ap...
Just when you thought that the love affair with Sony Ericcson and Windows Mobile was over - the Faith appears. It's not officially announced as yet and has a nice QWERTY keyboard up-front. Inside the latest version of Windows Mobile 6.5 and is a Green...
We forgot to mention this HTC HD2 update that appeared last week. It'll make those SIM-based contacts display properly, just like the other contacts. This is for ROM versions less than or equal to 1.59.XXX.X and as usual this is for unlocked handsets,...
Now, the mainstream media are going all hyper about these Nexus One issues, it's great to see HTC step up with a dedicated section on their site with help and advice for those lucky Nexus One owners. They're keen to point out that they're ... "Now ha...
Well, despite the fact that Vodafone here in the UK cancelled the contract, the X2 is still due to arrive in the USA. The "a" is pointing to the US model but there's still a little while to wait until you can get one. Link - SonyStyle.com
Robbie Bach is President of the Entertainment & Devices Division at Microsoft and, along with Mindy Mount (ahem) held a Financial Analyst Briefing last week at CES. The boys from WMPoweruser.com have gone through the transcript and picked out some mea...
Google launched their Nexus One handset just last week and it received widespread news coverage. However, since the launch something else has been in the press - complaints and confusion. Although HTC make the handset, the support is to be handled by ...
We've just spotted the HTC HD2 on the o2 website but hey, the good news doesn't stop there - it's now on Virgin Mobile too. You can pick it up for £25p/m on an 18 month contract with the handset costing £79.99. For that you get 500 minutes …
Now, unless we've missed something it appears that the HTC HD2 has finally popped up on the o2 website. It was officially launched back in November but didn't appear on the o2 site straight away. Click here to get more information or have a read of ou...
There's an update for owners of the HTC Hero from 3 UK now online. As usual we're not totally sure what this fixes or improves, but if you've got your Hero from 3, download it here and let us know what happens! To install ROM version 2.73.771.73 (3UK...
We always love to receive your emails, Tweets and forum posts, and today we received a message from Tom Ranson about his App Review Shows. There's currently three of them, but he's recording more along with some funny vids involving beer. Tom is obvio...
Total Telecom is reporting the the Nexus One handset will actually be available on several networks here in the UK. Vodafone was initially reported as carrying the device here but now there's news that T-Mobile UK and 3 UK are in negotiations to suppo...
From what we're seeing on heise.de it does seem that the European version of the Nexus One (on Vodafone) may indeed have the multitouch magic that is sadly missing on the US version we saw earlier in the week. A version of the handset shown at CES app...
Announced today at CES in Las Vegas, this is the HTC Smart - a "more accessible device for global markets". It's up now on the HTC website and is the more "affordable smartphone” with a flavour of the HTC Sense interface. Excited? Well, calm down a ...
Well, there you go. Just minutes ago we were asking why the CLIQ / DEXT and BACKFLIP were on the market with the Android 1.5 OS and now they've confirmed that Android 2.1 will be available for both handsets soon enough. Now, why I'm even calling Andro...
Fancy a look at the device that's over-taking the WinMo-powered X2? It is being displayed at CES and, although you can't get hold of one just yet, androidcentral.com have had a play with the device and posted up some pictures. There was a slightly not...
Last month some blurry shots of an interesting Motorola phone appeared. It had a strange folding mechanism which meant that the QWERTY keyboard ended up on the outside of the phone when closed. Today, at CES, Motorola made the BACKFLIP official. Like ...
Well, we were already starting to get nervous about the Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 when it got delayed but now things are starting to get much worse. The Windows Mobile handset promised much, but has so far not delivered. It's predecessor - the X1 - was ...
The International Consumer Electronics opened with the Microsoft keynote speech last night in Las Vegas. Just a couple of days after the Google Nexus One announcement was splashed all over the mainstream media, many expected fireworks from Microsoft t...
Our Motorola DEXT review is now online. It's sold in the US as the Motorola CLIQ and here in Europe it's just had a price-drop - just £299 and no contract to worry about. Should you get it ? Well, there's only one way to find out. Packing …
Steve Ballmer and Robbie Back will be hosting the opening keynote speech tonight in Las Vegas. It'll mark the opening of CES and there's already rumours that they'll be unveiling the new HP slate / tablet PC. It's confused us slightly as these things ...
Last week we pointed out some great January Sale deals from Orange. We couldn't find a lot of them on the Orange website, however they've since appeared in the PayAsYouGo section. The Toshiba TG01 is now £149.00 + £10 top up (it was £399.99 when we...
If you're interested in the Nexus One we covered yesterday but don't fancy the import duty then there may be a solution - devicewire have put up a page to register your interest. Keep an eye on this page for the latest updates - they will keep you …
Peter Chou (HTC CEO), Andy Rubin (Android main man) and Google's VP of Engineering Vic Gundotra hosted a rather important press conference at Mountain View, California today. The Nexus One was revealed and yes, Google will be selling it themselves. It...
The xda boys have been up to their tricks again, with a HardSPL now available for the HTC Leo / HD2. The custom bootloader will in effect allow any ROM on your device and opens the gates to "unofficial" ROM upgrades on your handset. Be careful though,...
We've removed the "retweet" buttons from our main page as they were slowing the site down somewhat. This is an unfortunate side-effect of pulling data from third-party servers constantly, but they're still included in each news item if you click into ...
The Nexus One Review is now online over at engadget and, while there'll no doubt be a collective groan from our readers as we mention this again, it marks a significant turning point for Google. A telling part of this review states that... "Google is...
Elecont Weather has just been updated to version 1.0.1029. There's a video of it in action and now has Windows Mobile 6.5-style interface with 10-day and hourly forecasts. There's a large range of extra features including barometer details, hurrican, ...
Those lucky people at engadget have got their hands on a Nexus One to test. Initital impressions appear to suggest that this isn't the "iPhone killer" that many have quoted it to be. Despite the 1Ghz chip they state that.. "...it's really not very di...
There's a lot of deals in the January sales so we've had a look at the Windows Mobile and Android devices that have come down in price. The first is the G2 Touch (HTC Hero reviewed here) free on T-Mobile £25 per-month plans until Jan 31st. There's a …
A Tweet from HTC Russia seems to have confirmed that the HTC HD2 will be getting Windows Mobile 7. The Tweet, which has since been removed, said that only the HD2 will get the upgrade. There's also rumours flying around that Windows Mobile 7 will sti...
Honestly, if this is some way of getting exposure then the people doing Google PR are probably having a fantastic Christmas and New Year. Today yet more news on the Nexus One and this time it's proper, high-resolution pictures and a video showing it g...
We've already seen quite a few 6.5 builds out on the t'interwebs of late. Now, thankfully, it's officially confirmed as Windows Mobile 6.5.3. The Microsoft MSDN site has revealed the following tidbit from inside "Creating Widget Menus". We're assuming...
Gizmodo have unearthed yet more details on the availability of the Google Phone / Nexus One. Engadget also have their spin on it with this PDF showing the price as $429 without a service plan or $179 with. The document appears to have come from one of...
Well, Google sure knows how to get us all hyped about a phone. Following all the leaked pictures and video of the Nexus One / Google Phone and a mention of a "new Android phone" on the T-Mobile USA website, there's now an official launch on January 5t...
