Ameo 16Gb now available on T-Mobile UK

The T-Mobile Ameo (which we reviewed earlier as the HTC Advantage) is now on sale at T-Mobile UK. This device, however, is the all-new version with 16Gb HD and Windows Mobile 6.1 on board. GPS, WiFi, HSPDA and a detachable keyboard all feature in thi...

o2 to launch the HTC Touch Diamond as the XDA Ignito

In our earlier story about the o2 XDA Mantle we mentioned that the HTC Touch Diamond may not be arriving on o2 just yet because the iPhone is exclusive to the network. However, we're now hearing that the Diamond will in fact launch on August 12th as t...

Samsung i740 Announced

This is the Samsung i740, which got an official press release in Kiev last week. Powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 (Pro) it's a tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900) touch-screen device with a auto-focus 3 megapixel camera and flash. The device also has GPS and an...

o2 show the HTC P6500 as the XDA Mantle

The HTC P6500 got reviewed here some months back and there's no certainly no way you'll lose this workhorse in your coat pocket. It's a big, beefy handset for industrial applications and comes with a fingerprint reader to keep people away from your se...

Those Orange rough Diamonds

There's been quite a bit of discussion about the HTC Touch Diamond handsets sold by Orange. Our forums have been buzzing with stories of short battery life and other issues. According to insiders at Orange there's actually 7 known issues with the soft...

HTC Touch Diamond goes officially quad-band

Remember that ever-so-slightly-unofficial ROM that enabled the GSM 850 on the HTC Touch Diamond? Well, now there's an official version for Hong Kong users here that'll do it for you too. The update fixes some bugs too, including an intermittent lack ...

Orange to offer Asus Eee PC laptops with plans

I stumbled across an Orange advert for their data dongles in one of Emilys' gossip magazines last night (it blew open - I swear). Quadband, 7.2Mbps speeds with unlimited data. Yes, unlimited-ish. It's actually a "fair usage" cap of 1Gb. According to o...

HTC Touch Diamond back in stock on Orange

The HTC Touch Diamond is now back in stock at Orange following a bit of a shortage.. You can now hop off and buy one here in the Orange shop, plus you get the chance to win a trip to New York City ! How many of you …

Windows Live – New version available

Now, I constantly have to answer people who say, "Why isn't Microsoft Messenger available on all Windows phones?" To be honest the reasons are all too boring and annoying, especially when it's sometimes easier than ever to get Messenger (oh, and Excha...

Orange very almost launch TyTN II 6.1 Update

Tucked away, deep down in the Orange website (oh, how we wish this whole upgrade procedure was centralised) is this, a page showing how great the new Windows Mobile 6.1 Upgrade for the HTC TyTN II will be. Unfortunately, as I type, there's no actual l...

Samsung BlackJack III Details and sneaky vid

Windows Mobile powered Samsung handsets tend to score well here at Coolsmartphone.com. The Samsung SCH-M480, pictured right, is rumoured to be released into the wild as the BlackJack III. wmexperts.com have managed to grab a slightly blurry video of t...

Bluetooth Security – Are you being tracked?

There's a rather interesting article in the Guardian newspaper today. It's all about the Bluetooth ID sent by your phone. According to the story, several scanners have been hidden in offices, campuses, streets and pubs around Bath. These scanners are ...

Remotely control cool stuff with Windows Mobile

If you were watching the rather excellent TopGear last night then you probably saw James May showing how a Renault concept car could be controlled with a Samsung i600. You can see more on the video below. This reminded us of a skateboard that was feat...

Nicky Boom – Excellent platform game available

If you're ever in need of a cool game or application, don't forget to check out our gaming and apps stores. There's something for everyone and you can sign up so you get to re-download stuff later too. We've just spotted Nicky Boom, selling for just

Video drivers appear for Qualcomm kit

Remember the video performance problems with HTC devices using Qualcomm MSM7200 and MSM7500 chipsets? The devices in question seem to ignore the hardware acceleration available on the chips and so, over the last few months, the guys at HTCClassAction ...

HTC Touch Diamond gets quad-band

A couple of HTC Touch Diamond bits for you. First up, there's been rumblings across the net about the HTC Victor. We spotted this a couple of months back - it's also being sold right now as the MDA Compact IV. It's the Diamond, but with those front …

Another cool time-lapse video

Just a few days ago I slapped my phone onto the back of a toy train and recorded the journey. Amazingly it's already received nearly 1,500 views so I thought I'd have a go at something else. This time, instead of recording my journey to work I left …

HTC Touch Diamond clone available

Interested in the HTC Touch Diamond but want to get a knock-off version instead? Have a look at this clone for about £80 / $160. The "Diamond J6" features dual cameras, FM radio, MP3/MP4 playback and works on GSM 900/1800Mhz networks. The Chinese cl...

Opera Mobile 9.5 Free Beta – Now available!

Following a slight delay Opera Mobile 9.5 is now available to download for all. The finished beta is completely free and will give you a little whiff of the excitement surrounding the HTC Touch Diamond (which features the browser as default) even if y...

HTC Touch Diamond still out of stock on Orange

We're hearing about delays in the HTC Touch Diamond from a few people ordering through Orange. Will Cannon said that some of the devices had to be returned because of a fault with the back of the phone. Apparently this was causing the battery to fall ...