Author: Leigh Geary
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MoDaCo have news of the Orange SPV F600. You may remember we spotted this last month - it's the Orange branded version of the iMate Smartflip / HTC Star Trek phone with slim looks and stylish design. In fact, it's got everything that should appeal to ...
Back in April we showed you a QWERTY device from TechFaithWireless which certainly showed promise. Well now it's back in the form of the UBiQUiO 501 on Expansys preorder. It's a Windows Mobile 5.0 powered Pocket PC with a 2 megapixel cam, WiFi, stere...
Well, we're just days away from my Orange SPV M3100 review (I know, I know, but it'll be worth it, trust me). For those who just can't wait we've managed to bag some pretty tremendous deals on this "everything but the kitchen sink" handset. Check them...
I've been watching news of the i-Mate JAQ handset surface over the last few days. The device isn't built buy HTC (like the SPV's on Orange, MDA's on T-Mobile etc), rather by a company called Inventec. This device got approved by the FCC back in Februa...
That Windows-powered Palm Treo we told you about last month (a day before The Register) should be getting it's full announcement on Vodafone UK on September 12th. You can still register your interest in this device before it goes live. The Palm, repor...
Any day now customers in the USA should be able to grab a Treo 700wx on Sprint. It's ready to roll, all boxed up and in stock, however shops have to get the go-ahead to start selling. Apparently this should be next Thursday (August 31st) and there's p...
It looks like the HTC Hermes is going to cross the Atlantic to Cingular as the 8525. Seen here in the UK as the Orange SPV M3100, T-Mobile MDA Vario II and Vodafone v1605, XDA-Developers have news that it will land without it's face-mounted camera but...
My mate, who's on Three, showed me one of Three's latest services yesterday. Completely free MSN Messenger - you can get it for nothing as long as you stay on the promoted price plan meaning you can be online all the time without any extra data charge...
Techdigest have this "mini review" (mini review = 60 seconds of video and a few questions) of the T-Mobile Vario II. The Vario II has a funky deep red coloured keyboard and a 2 megapixel camera plus it can use the "3G on steroids" HSPDA network offere...
Orange have just posted this update for the SPV C600. It's dated August 16th 2006 and it's stated to be 53Mb, although when you click the direct link it's actually 34Mb. This new ROM has added functionality to assist with some problems experienced by ...
Following earlier graphics and blurry pictures the guys at Geek.com finally have a decent quality picture of the device. Geek.com are impressed with the device and, following more negative reaction to the Motorola Q, they're smelling blood... "The Exc...
How would you like to win a huge $500 worth of software for your Windows Mobile device ? You would!? Well, with the help of our friends at Clickgamer you can bag yourself loads of apps and games just by texting a short number. Sure, it'll cost £1.50 …
Mad4MobilePhones have just conducted a survey to find the top 50 mobile phone websites. They began doing their research after China Mobile overtook Vodafone as the biggest mobile phone company in the world last week and there's the obvious variety of ...
The new version of Skype for your Pocket PC is now available here. It brings many new features including support for multi-chat, SkypeIn, voicemail, call forwarding, profile editing and stacks more plus bug fixes. You'll need a Pocket PC with a 400Mhz...
If you've got a new M3100, Vodafone v1605, Vario II or any other version of the HTC Hermes then you should definitely check out this Hermes Tweaker. It's a friendly front-end for a lot of registry edits and will let you turn plugins on and off, remove...
We've seen some blurry pictures in our time but this takes the biscuit! This, apparently, is the first "real" shot of the HTC Artemis we mentioned the other day and the rather stumpy-looking HTC Trinity. Both of these have on-board GPS, WiFi and 2 meg...
It seems like just minutes ago we were telling you about QR Codes and how good they were etc. Well, it turns out there's something else out there called shotcode.com which produces..err.. circle codes. Again it's a similar idea. Point your camera phon...
TyTN, MTeoR, Artemis, Excalibur, Melody, Oxygen, Trinity. Sure, they may sound like members of a crime-fighting team but in reality they all form part of the HTC 2006 Product Roadmap. This has just appeared here at bengalboy.com. Bengalboy has an... "...
Neil at Conchango has taken a look at the HTC MTeoR, which we've also seen as the Orange SPV C700. It scores highly on most counts although the battery life appears to let it down with two charges per day needed to keep it going. Also the lack …
Earlier we exclusively revealed that T-Mobile UK were to release their version of the HTC Hermes - the Vario II. Now it's out in public with the official press release from T-Mobile UK below. Featuring Windows Mobile 5.0, push-email and using the T-M...
As predicted some time back the new iMate Jasjam is indeed the HTC Hermes. Known elsewhere as the Orange SPV M3100, T-Mobile MDA II etc this is the first time we've seen pictures of the new iMate device complete with branding. Link - i-on.ru
With all this talk of the HTC Excalibur you'd think HTC were busy enough, but no. Here's the HTC Artemis which, if my sources are right, could be landing on a very well known UK network very soon. It features Windows Mobile 5 (PPC) running on a TI …
No sooner is the handset out and yes, there's an unlocker for it. This time it's the HTC Hermes, aka the Orange SPV M3100, T-Mobile Vario II, Vodafone v1605, etc etc. So, who's responsible for network unlocking this device? Yup, it's imei-check.co.uk ...
You may have noticed a lack of "Fun Time Friday" material today. The reason? Well, I've been keeping my eye on something. To be honest it's distracted me enough to miss the regular Friday video we post. What is it? Well, at around 11.40pm this evening...
Ever had your phone stolen? Did it make you want to scream out loud? Well, soon you will be able to get your phone to do it for you ... from the very pocket of the light fingered dirtbag who stole it from you! According to this story …
Skweezer, which we've raved about previously, have yet again been nominated for a Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine Best Software Award. After becoming a finalist last year they're obviously hoping to beat the NetFront browser this year. Skweezer is a f...
Cortado are now offering direct push email to your handset for €4.98 per month. Using the Microsoft Direct-Push technology Cortado remove the need for Exchange Server setup and configuration. They also have an offer giving 2 months free service if y...
I've been an Orange customer for years, however I must confess that I've not used Orange World much. The last time I used it was to buy one of those "calling tunes" that play to people who ring you. Last night however I was stuck in traffic and, …
Keeping this site updated means I have to visit a lot of tech sites around the globe to keep up with the latest gossip. Yesterdays terror plot seems to have filtered into gadget sites, with many webmasters annoyed at having to pack away their precious...
More news from "the front" regarding that Orange SPV M3100 we've been telling you about. Adam has just put a post up stating that he's managed to get one on upgrade! It seems that Orange have now started to take upgrade orders on this handset so get r...
Ahh look! More pictures of the Palm Treo 750v. You may recall our earlier story featuring a launch on Vodafone UK. Well, it looks like Engadget Mobile have blown the lid on a Cingular launch in the USA too. These blurry shots show the 750v running Win...
I've been fiddling around with the feedback forum and added in a new attachment system. This will allow you to add files and pictures to your posts quickly and easily. It's not intended to be a replacement to the downloads system but it will let you u...
We've just got hold of some excellent shots of the Orange SPV M3100 handset. Given the level of interest I've published all these shots below. Take a look! Have you managed to get one ? Do you have pictures? Send them in to us or add your comments …
PocketInfo.nl have published this review of the HTC Oxygen aka the Orange SPV C100. The handset uses the SIM+ technology allowing storage and bonus-content to be shipped with the handset. The machine-translated article also describes the plus-points -...
A week ago the Orange SPV M3100 appeared as "coming soon" on the Orange website. Then, just five days later it became available to buy. Strangely Orange have now announced the launch of this handset on their website. The press release, which can be re...
MobileGadgetNews have gossip which indicates a possible launch of the Samsung Blackjack on US network Cingular. Although not confirmed it's apparently going to follow the launch of the HTC Star Trek aka the Cingular 3125. Link - MobileGadgetNews
Remember those podcast things we used to do ? Well yes, they're back! After what I'm going to call a "summer break" the podcasts have returned to Coolsmartphone.com. A lot has happened since our last podcast on April 27th, but somehow I've managed to ...
Here it is, the Neuros MPEG 4 Recorder. There's a full review of this handy gadget online now and I must confess it's pretty cool. The Neuros MPEG4 Recorder 2 PLUS comes with an SD/MMC/MS slot in addition to the CF and an improved remote-control. Neur...
Following on from the Orange SPV M3100 launch yesterday comes the launch of the Vodafone version. Named the v1605 / Vodafone VPA Compact III it's got all the gubbinns we've talked about on the HTC Hermes devices - 3G / HSDPA, Bluetooth 2.0, 2.1 Megapi...
