At this point, I warn you now. If you are looking for a full technical, blow by blow account of how to perfectly root and install a new ROM, you might want to check out other forums. This is one man’s adventure into rooting without knowing what he …
A decent application library is usually on the “want” list for smartphone buyers when they’re hunting for a new phone. Today Windows Phone has reached almost 6000 applications according to WP7Applist.com. It’s only a few days since this number was 5000 so those Windows Phone developers are definitely …
Android’s phenomenal growth shows no signs of abating, and now Android as an OS has overtaken Apple for the first time in the US, in terms of market share. New handset sales of Android devices had already been ahead of iPhones, but Apple had a headstart and larger overall marketshare, until …
Three continue to add more smartphones to their range with the Sony Ericsson X8 available in stores and Three.co.uk from today. The phone has a 3.2 megapixel camera, 3” 320×480 pixel capacitive touchscreen, GPS, WiFi and access to the Android Market. You can grab one for £15 a …
Mobile networks can now start using their 2G spectrum for 3G mobile broadband after approval by regulator Ofcom. It effectively allows o2 and Vodafone to change the use their 900Mhz spectrum for 3G services and Everything Everywhere can use their 1800Mhz frequency for 3G. These changes should help …
Sony have confirmed that they will not be doing any more OS updates for their Xperia X10, X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro. This means they will be forever stuck at Android 2.1, with no possibility of FroYo. Seems that Sony had issues getting Timescape & Mediascape updated for …
Windows Mobile 6.5. Oh, how we laughed. Remember the stylus? Remember the apps that looked nothing like the OS ? Heck, it didn’t matter too much and Windows Mobile was still king of the ring. Business users loved it, power users loved it. Then the iPhone turned up. …
As mentioned previously we’ve changed the site from a very old content management system to a new one. This has taken a long time to do, however earlier this week we were getting to the point where all news items had to be duplicated across both systems. This …
Motorola have announced their first tablet device and it is called XOOM. This so baf looks aimed at the American market with a tie in with Verizon but a 3G model is expected for GSM/UMTS also which is great news for tablet lovers. Full press statement is below …
The Sony Ericsson Arc which was leaked has now become official and has been announced at CES. This new Android 2.3 smartphone from Sony Ericsson features an impressive list of specifications and is due Q1 2011 Sony Ericsson Introduces Xperia arc – the ultimate smartphone with super-slim design …
A video posted on YouTube (which has now been pulled) shows off Android 3.0 and a quick look at what it will bring to the table. More important is that 3.0 appears to be for Tablet devices only. The good news is Engadget have got hold of the video and …
Amazon have released a Windows Phone 7 version of their e-reader Kindle app. With all the features of their other Kindle apps, you can now read your books on your Windows Phone 7 – it will even synchronise where you left off from your other devices. Link – …
LG have just announced the Optimus Black, a new Android phone running 2.2 and also featuring a new style display called NOVA. Availability is globally during the 1st half of 2011 Full press statement below LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2011 – LG Electronics (LG) announced today it will unveil …
Over at Engadget there is a full shot and video of a new device running Android which could be announced tomorrow at CES. Under the Xperia brand, the ‘Arc’ features a very interesting arc design with some serious specifications including a super high res screen. This could be …
Finally, after months of work, we can now reveal our new look. This is our ninth year online and this fresh new look also marks a whole new backend for the site. It’ll make updates, reviews and navigation a whole lot quicker and easier, but for those of …
Leaks of the ‘PlayStaton’ phone are coming thick and fast these last few weeks with with CES underway and MWC next month it is safe to say this phone is real and about to be launched to the world. If I was to pick either event I would …
Many iPhone users noticed a OS bug yesterday which meant most alarms would not go off. This was tested a few times on my own iPhone 4 running the latest OS and confirmed to be the case. This issue did not seem to effect ‘recurring’ alarms only individual …
Three have tweeted that they are working on a My3 application for Android and iPad customers early 2011. The tweet states: We will be working on the Android and iPad My3 apps early next year. No confirmed dates at the mo. Will keep everyone posted. This is to …
It is hardly a secret that Sony Ericsson have been busy working on a PlayStation phone, there have been plenty of leaked photos, specs and video footage of the device working even thought there has been no official announcement and of course Sony Ericsson will not comment on …
BenQ look to be launching their very own Android tablet in Taiwan, China and possibly further afield. The BenQ R100 tablet is due to arrive in Q1 of 2011 with 10.1″ (1024×600) LCD touchscreen, 833MHz Samsung ARM-based CPU, 8GB of internal storage, WiFi, SD card slot, mini HDMI, …
