Get ready – Windows Phone 7.5 is about to arrive

The big new update for Windows Phone handsets is really close now. Overnight, several Microsoft websites have transitioned to new Mango-specific pages. The US and UK pages are available and the Windows Phone 7.5 schedule is online so you can see just how close you are to the …

Virgin customers can now use Orange too

Orange and T-Mobile customers have now been able to roam onto the merged “Everything Everywhere” network for about a year now. It’s setup currently so that you roam across if your normal signal drops but it’s still 2G-only. There’s hope that this will change to 3G roaming sometime …

Huawei Honor unveiled

The Huawei Honor got revealed yesterday. It packs a 4″ FWVGA 850×480 screen and is powered by a 1.4GHz CPU and Android 2.3.5. Around the back there’s an 8 megapixel HDR-enabled camera and a further 2 megapixel shooter up front. We’re guessing that the usual GPS / WiFi …

ZTE Libra and ZTE Skate now available

The new ZTE Skate and ZTE Libra handsets have landed at The Smartphone Centre. These handsets are manufacturer unlocked and delivery is completely free. You can bag the ZTE Skate for just £214.94. It’s a thin device with a large 4.3″ 800×400 pixel screen, 800MHz processor, 5 megapixel …

All-you-can-eat data for everyone

Three have just announced that from 7th October, their fabulous “All-you-can-eat” data policy will be available on ALL plans! At a time when most networks are tightening up and reducing data allowances, Three’s One Plan stood out with its truly unlimited data. From 7th October Three will be …

Skinflips Competition!

A few weeks back we took a look at Skinflips. They’re quality protective skins (covers) for your phone, laptop, tablet or gaming device. Made in Germany, you can create your own image or choose from one of their brilliant designs. Fancy getting your own skin for nothing ? …

9to5 report new iPhone features

So the folk at 9to5 Mac appear to have the full features list of the next iPhone release. (Note I said next iPhone release and not iPhone 5!) Fast A5 processor, 1GB RAM, and a unique new feature called Assistant (not backwardly compatible with iPhone 4 or 3GS)… …

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro now just a week away

After a QWERTY Android phone ? The Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro was delayed a little but, according to Clove, it’ll start to ship from next Thursday for £322.80 unlocked. The Xperia Pro runs Android 2.3 and has a 3.7″ 854×480 screen with the trick BRAVIA technology we got …

Samsung Omnia W Announced

Samsung have announced a brand new Windows Phone device running Mango under the name of the Omnia W, the upgrade to the Omnia 7 which was a launch device nearly a year ago. Packing some decent specifications which include Windows Phone Mango OS 3.7 Inch Screen 1.4 Ghz …

Galaxy S II Hits the 10 million mark

We’re pretty big fans of the Galaxy S II and so, it seems, are you guys. Samsung have shifted 10 million of them so far and have doubled from 5 million just 8 weeks ago. That’s some pretty decent numbers. Samsung GALAXY S II continues success reaching 10 …

Track your costs – Contractor Expenses

I used to be a contractor and I remember vividly the mountains of receipts and scribbled notes that used to pile up in the car. Keeping track of journeys and expenses can be a nightmare, and this is where a new iPhone app called Contractor Expenses steps in. …

Stuck with words? Try SnaPanda

Have you ever seen a word and not understood what it meant ? SnaPanda is a new Android app which will let you enter a word on screen and get a definition or, if you’re in a hurry, you can point the camera at a page in a …

Apple Event – 4th October

New reports have come to light about the 4th October. Although these are still “maybe” there is some solid information included. The new report from the guys over at AllThingsD is that “October iPhone Event to be held on Apple Campus.” Yes, Apple are to hold the event at …

Dell Venue Pro review

The price of Windows Phone devices has recently been dropping, firstly the HTC HD7, then the LG Optimus 7 and then the other week the Dell Venue Pro. I decided to get a Dell Venue Pro and here is a quick review of the device. Hardware The Dell …

Up close with Windows Phone 7.5

Microsoft have posted a video on their Youtube channel showing how some of the new updates to Windows Phone will work. It’s quite a long video but it leaves me looking forward to updating my device. Hopefully it will be in the next couple of weeks. Although if …

Hands on – HTC Sensation XE

Most smartphone owners are pleased with their handsets. There is, though, one major issue that nearly every handset we’ve ever reviewed has. Stick your headphones in and … oh dear… the sound quality is appauling. Tinny, whimpy sounds which are just no good at all. The Sensation XE …

WordPress iOS App

The WordPress iOS app recently received an update. Now running on Version 2.9 it now includes some excellent extras. A rich editor has now been added and replaced the old one, use Quotes, Hyperlinks or Code tags frequently? No problem, it’s now easier. Above the keyboard you get …

Use Google +?

Recently The big G made its new social platform Google + into an open beta for all to join. Along with opening their gates to the world, they updated the G+ mobile apps for Android and iOS. Android being Google’s, got the update first and us Apple lovers …

The Smartphone Centre opens up

An all-new phone store has just opened up online. It’s called The Smartphone Centre and they have some rather tasty deals available. We’ve already dealt with some of the people behind the company and they’ve loaned us handsets to review over the years, so they definitely get our …

Galaxy Note gets the hands-on treatment

Got big hands? You lucky sausage. You know what that means don’t you? Eh? Oh yes, it means you can get a Samsung Galaxy Note. It’s received the full hands-on treatment, complete with stylus-poking, by the guys at Clove. The device has a 5.3″ WXVGA (1280×800) HD Super …