Author: Simon Allum
Coolsmartphone is 10 years old and we are celebrating. In fact, Leigh is that celebratory he is rarely sober and the rest of the team are not far behind, there are streamers everywhere and I really feel sorry for the office cleaner! You too can join in the …
I read an article today with interest. The shortened version is that people have been faced with huge mobile bills due to their children making in app purchases. The report goes on to specify a particular case whereby somone was charged for 54 separate purchases and received a …
The BBC Sport app has finally been released for those on the Android platform. The app which is optimised for devices 7″ and below contains all the latest news and videos from the world of sport. Google Play describes the app: The official BBC Sport app is the …
Ofcom today have announced the winners of the licenses to run the 4G networks here in the UK. There are 5 winners in total and the auction raised some £2.3bn with Vodaphone paying the largest amount of £790.7 million. The winners are: Everything Everywhere Ltd Hutchison 3G UK …
The announcement of the new HTC flag bearer the HTC One is barely minutes old and already EE have confirmed that they will be carrying the class leading device. The HTC One is the device that HTC will be hoping will carry them to the top of the smartphone …
MWC is only a week away however it would seem that the mobile manufacturers cannot help themselves and are tripping up in their excitement. Not only are HTC expected to launch the HTC One tomorrow but LG are getting in on the act with the announcement of the …
It has taken a few years but Android seems to finally have matured as a platform. There is a consistent design language, more and more apps are adhering to Google’s design guidelines and the OS is smooth and slick to use. What however of the apps that are …
The lines between mobile and home computing are becoming ever more blurred. With the advent of cloud computing, BYOD and other forms of mobile technology taking your data and processing it on the move is becoming ever easier. The Acer C7 is part of this new wave towards …
Coolsmartphone is ten years old and just as we end one celebratory giveaway, what do we do? We start another. Whilst the Lookout giveaway is going on we can now confirm the lucky winners of the iPhone 5 case competition. The winners are: Mark Green from Skidby Emma …
It is now less than a week away. The hype around the HTC event to be held on Tuesday is growing daily and now even HTC have got in on the act. They appear to be pulling out all the stops for the HTC One (whose name was …
A recent survey by Nielsen has shown the differences in usage between the Japanese and the British average smartphone user. It would seem that not only are the two countries miles apart geographically, they are also some distance away from each other in terms of the way that they …
Read our Galaxy Nexus 10 review? What about our Nexus 4 review? Got either of these? Want some good news? Reports are coming in from Reddit and Android Police stating that Android version 4.2.2 is rolling out to Nexus Devices. There is no current changelog but users are …
Following the previously reported connection and battery drain issues affecting iOS 6.1, an update has tonight been released for the iPhone 4S. The update brings the version to 6.1.1 and Apple say: This update fixes an issue that could impact cellular performance and reliability for iPhone 4S. You can …
The date of HTC’s press conference is edging ever nearer and as is normal with these large events the leaks are coming thick and fast. Today’s leak once again comes thanks to the usually accurate Twitter account @EVLeaks and is a render that shows the device actually powered …
The recently launched RHA MA150 earphones recently dropped through my letterbox in an unassuming brown box made from recycled cardboard. Flimsy as anything the box did not give out a sign of quality and did not bode well for the contents. RHA’s MA150 earphones are the Glaswegian company’s latest …
EE have been the subject of much less than positive press regarding their 4G offering. From complaints around data allowances to speeds that are less than that being obtained on other DC-HSPA networks, the flak just keeps on coming. One area where EE cannot be faulted however is …
Coolsmartphone is 10 years old this year and we are celebrating. To kick off those celebrations, we bring you the first of our competition giveaways. Brought to you in conjunction with Mobile Fun, we have a grand total of 20 iPhone 5 cases to give away to 4 …
By the sheer number of handsets sold Samsung are the world leader in mobile devices. The Galaxy range of devices have become a massive hit and from the excellent Note II to the Galaxy SIII, their range of Android devices have taken the world by storm. It comes …
So that’s it, the last of the “big” players to reveal their hand has now done so and BlackBerry 10 has been launched with a big fanfare and a promise from all the major carriers to stock the handsets. BB10 devices are out there and ready to take …
For years people have sat around listening to others chat about a varied range of topics on the radio. The invention of the podcast changed the way that many listen to such conversations and gave us the ability to hear said recordings where and whenever we want. Of …
The issues surrounding Google’s flagship Android Jellybean-touting handset are well documented. Google and LG have blamed each other for the worldwide shortage and customers have been left rather angry and miffed at the lack of ability to order the cut price handset. Well, various Play stores around the …
It is nearly always advised if you are a music aficionado that you should replace the earphones supplied with your mobile phone with another more sonically pleasing pair. We have reviewed many here on Coolsmartphone, from brands such as Klipsch, House of Marley and RHA. It is from …
iOS 6.1 has today been made available as an OTA download and through iTunes. The update (some of which is not applicable to UK users) contains the following changes: LTE support for more carriers (complete list of supported carriers at www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/) Purchase Cinema tickets through Fandango with Siri …
As mentioned in my initial impressions, the lovely people over at Clove.co.uk have leant us a Samsung Ativ S for a little while. Today whilst walking my dog I thought that I would take some snaps. It was early in the morning just as the light was beginning to …
Samsung have today announced a new addition to their highly successful Galaxy range of handsets, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2. The Xcover is an Android handset designed for those that have a love for outdoor living and need something a little more durable than the standard device. …
Not long to go now until the big unveiling of Blackberry 10 and the official launch of the new Blackberry range of handsets. We’ve had a hands on video and now, while you anxiously wait for lift off, another image of the new Blackberry Z10 has leaked out …
There is always one late comer to every party. In this case, Samsung announced the Windows Phone 8 touting Ativ S back in August of 2012 but didn’t actually manage to release it until December, almost a whole month after the Nokia Lumia 920. Still as the saying …
This is the third in the RHA series that we here at Coolsmartphone have reviewed following on from the MA350’s and the CA-200 headphones. Both the 350’s and the CA200’s were impressive with the RHA-MA350’s being particularly good. So, how do the current top of the range MA450i’s …
Mobile security specialists Lookout have today announced some new features for their award winning mobile security suite. The new features bring additional functionality to an already feature packed app. First on the list is a feature added to the free version, Lockcam. Lockcam offers the user the facility …
There’s been lots and lots of commotion around EE’s inclusive data on their newly launched 4G network. Complaints have come in thick and fast stating that there is not enough data or that the price is too high. Today EE have announced that they are launching a new …
The time of reckoning for Rim is drawing ever closer. The launch date for BB10 is all set to be 30th January however details have leaked out with details of the new L Series. The L Series is to launch under the model number Z10 and will have …
Statistics released by the Metropolitan Police show that once again mobile phone crime is on the rise. The fact that 158 iPhones are stolen in London every day (total of 56,680 mobiles stolen between April & September) has led the force to launch an awareness campaign around personal …
Facebook look set to expand their mobile offering in a big way – at least for iPhone users. Starting to appear now in the US after apparently successful trials in Canada is an option from within Messenger to place a free voice call to your chosen contact. When …
Back in the early days of the 3G dongle, I bought a USB device from the 3 store. It came with 1Gb data and a few text messages all for £49 and £15 per month. To be honest it was terrible. Connectivity was poor and it the signal …
The number of Nokia Lumia 920’s that you see on the street could be set to increase rapidly as EE’s exclusivity deal comes to an end. Three have today announced that coming soon are the flagship Lumia 920 and the entry level Lumia 620. Although Three have already …
Different people want different things from their smartphone. There are those that view their device as purely functional. It is there purely to make calls, do a little surfing and reply to emails. Then there are those that cannot be separated from their mobile device, who feel that …
Samsung have today revealed the new Galaxy SII Plus. The SII Plus is based on the massive selling SII and combines the latest Android Jellybean 4.1.2 with Samsung’s Nature UX. The device has a 1.2Ghz dual core processor paired with a 4.3” WVGA Super AMOLED Plus display and an …
Let’s face it, 2012 was a year of veritable delights. From the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to the iPad Mini the mobile world was once again a technology lovers paradise and 2013 promises to be no different. I’ve had a few wishes for the world of mobile technology …
One of the best selling handsets for a long time was the Samsung Galaxy SII. Widely regarded along with the iPhone 4S as the best device of 2011 the Galaxy SII still commands a huge following even now. The good news for all those owners out there is …
The BBC have today launched an app for iOS specifically for their extensive sports coverage. Unsurprisingly called BBC Sport, the app is curated by the top BBC sport journalists and is “the sports fan’s guide to live sport news, stats, fixtures and results” The BBC’s Head of Interactive’s …
