Skweezer – A new version and a chance to win!

We've mentioned the excellent Skweezer before but now there's an updated version available. For those that aren't aware, Skweezer is a great way to lower your GPRS bills by cramming down regular websites into a perfect small-screen version. The new up...

BenQ grabs Siemens Mobile

Keni texted me this morning following the news that BenQ are to buy Siemens Mobile. What does this mean for Siemens Windows Mobiles such as the SX66 ? Will BenQ be looking at making a Windows Mobile phone ? Have a read of Keni's blog for these and …

C550 Still on the way…

There's a lot of hoo-har about the C550 at the moment. Various websites are mentioning release days and shots of the Orange magazine. Although June dates are being mentioned, we're still expecting July 11th to be more realistic, and don't forget that ...

Get HDTV right now!

I've been checking out these videos on wmvhd.com and it's pretty damned excellent to see high-definition TV on your PC. If you've got a fairly pokey PC then you NEED to flex your broadband and download some of some of these vids. This is the next big ...

Orange to launch EDGE next week

According to Reuters.co.uk, Orange are to launch its high-speed EDGE mobile service for consumers on June 9. This comes neatly after the Orange TV announcement too. EDGE will let people get on t'internet and email - plus access TV / Video on demand t...

What do you want to see at CoolSmartPhone.com ?

I'm always striving to make CoolSmartPhone bigger and better, but I need your help. My immediate plans for this site at present involve a cookie login system, which will allow you to log in without having to type in your damned details each time. Howe...

The HTC Wizard Pocket PC Phone

From Pocket PC Italy comes this picture of the HTC Wizard. It's a new device from the guys who've brought us the Audiovox SMT 5600, the Orange SPV C500, M2000 etc etc. This new design includes a new side-ways slide out QWERTY keypad (the M2000 we revi...

TomTom 5 Price Increase?!

Following our earlier story here it would appear that TomTom have increased the price of the excellent TomTom5 for the Windows Smartphone. Originally we were informed via their website that it'd cost €249, but now it appears to have gone up to €29...

3D Volcano Island for Smartphone

3D Volcano Island for Smartphone 1.0: Discount 30% off! Now only $6.95!Escape the everyday for an enchanted tropical adventure. This frantic action game starts when our hero is mysteriously swept away from his vacation cruise and finds himself on a ha...

Even more off Lingvosoft products!

Lingvosoft.com have just told me about another fantastic deal exclusively for CoolSmartPhone readers! You can now get a whacking great 30% off all dictionary software - last time it was only 25% off :) To receive this discount, simply enter your gi...

C550 Release date

The latest gossip is that the Orange SPV C550 (pictured) will be launched on Orange on July 11th 2005. Yes, I know.. we said May.. that's what we heard, however, now we're hearing different :) Hey, it's always fun with release dates! :) Oh, and there'...

Free SIM unlocking available

Over at MoDaCo there's a very early version of some SIM unlocking software for Orange SPV C500 handsets (only!). Coded by Zone-MR and available for application-unlocked handsets this appears to be a new, free way to get your Orange SPV C500 working on...

Come on Orange – where’s the C500 UK update?

French Orange SPV C500's were updated on April 19th 2005. Windows Media Player 10 was included, as were a few other fixes such as the "bleeping" noise when you insert a symbol into a text message. Although the update wasn't major, we're left wondering...

Free call revolution

MSMobiles have picked up on a TV Show called The Money Programme that was shown on BBC2 Friday. In the show a group of elderly people were given the chance to use Skype and call their friends for free across the planet. The programme found that the AL...

More free vids for your phone

14 Free 3GP videos available now:  Army(BritishTroopsInIraq)_Is-this-the-way-to-Armadillo.3gp (free) Britney_Baby-One-More-Time.3gp (free) Britney_Spears_-_Toxic.3gp (free) Bryan_Adams-Everything_I_Do.3gp&nb...

Flexiskin and miniBuds Reviewed

I've just added a couple of reviews today - both very good products and well worth splashing some cash on. The first review is the Flexiskin case from Boxwave. It freaked me out a tad when I first got it, but it's the first phone case I've ever …

UPDATE – TomTom Mobile 5 is here !

At last, the news you've been waiting for, the new TomTom Mobile 5 is now available to buy as a complete package here! You may remember our review of the earlier version, in which we praised this GPS navigation solution. The new version 5 brings us ...

Orange TV Launches

Today marks the launch of Orange TV - the UK’s first TV-on-the-mobile service. It operates on the Orange 3G network and brings news, sport and entertainment programmes onto your phone. 9 channels will be available including ITN News, CNN, Cartoon Ne...

SPV M2000 gets featured in TV Show "24"

If you're a fan of TV Show "24" then it may be worth checking out this story from mysmartphone.no. The Orange SPV M2000 / QTek 9090 / AudioVox 6600 / VPA III / Siemens SX66 is actually shown in the episode as a Sprint PPC 660, available here …

Memory cards for your phone just got even cheaper

The guys at MobyMemory.com have just emailed in to say that they've gone a bit mad and dropped their prices even lower than normal. Check out the price of a 1Gb miniSD ! It's now only £82.99 ! 1GB mini-SD - £82.99 512MB mini-SD - £35.99 256MB mini...