Rumours still surround the Pocket PC Samsung i730 Phone, coming soon from Verizon Wireless. Shown here running Windows Mobile 2003SE it's capable of high speed surfing and mail collection through the EVDO (3G). Dates for release of this handset, which...

Well hello - what's this ? Why it's the AudioVox 6600 of course!? Now available from Telus Mobility Canada here. Yes, it's that HTC-build Pocket PC phone again, already seen on Orange as the M2000 (review here) and Vodafone as the VPA III. This handse...

Ian Moore has just emailed me in about this i-mate SP3i USB Cradle. In theory this should work with the T-Mobile SDA and, we think, the Orange SPV C500 too. Here's a picture of the bottom of the iMate SP3i - the handset this cradle was made for... …

We're hearing that the VPA III, also known as the SPV M2000 on Orange, is to appear this week. The VPAIII was mentioned several months ago, but we've not seen it in the UK. It's pretty much identical to the Orange SPV M2000 which we reviewed here, so …

The third ever "PodCast" is now available for download by clicking here. I still haven't managed to include your feedback as yet - mainly because I've had a real arse of a week and haven't had chance. Have a listen anyway, 'cus it's ruddy brilliant. O...

Jason over at Smartphonethoughts seems to have his priorities mixed up. ;) In this story about the Samsung i300 phone he's included some publicity shots of this lovely lady holding the phone while bent over a table (leave it, leave it!) The camera-guy...

Orange has revealed their Windows Mobile 5.0 plans in this Microsoft.com press release. It seems that they'll probably be introducing them in new devices, and you won't be able to upgrade your existing phone to this new OS. Florian Seiche, Director of...

Smartphonethoughts.com are reporting here that a HP Smartphone is on the cards. The news comes via another post discussing the delay of a HP Pocket PC, but tucked into the story is the following... "In the meantime, two other devices will likely launc...

I've been watching the Tonight show on ITV1 tonight. The show, plus news reports today, have launched an invesigation into "happy slapping" - this is an alarming new teenage craze which involves using a mobile phone to film violent attacks on innocent...

Hands up who remembers the old Spectrum classic game called "Pssst" ? Come on.. you must remember ? It was big in the 80's? No? Well, anyways.. Here's an update to this concept - called "TapzMania - Bug Killer" - now in 3D !When I first saw this …

The direct link to ActiveSync 4.0 is now available at Microsoft.com here. You shouldn't really need this version unless you're using a Windows Mobile 5.0 device though. CoolSmartPhone member Lee found it and says... "It's marked as a developer previ...

You may remember my news story about the Audia X review I did. Well, today my little adaptor plug turned up, so I've been able to test this Audia X FM Transmitter with my Orange SPV C500. To read the new updated review, now with extra pictures and …

The HTC Universal, seen right, will be the first 3G device to have Windows Mobile 5.0 - announced yesterday in Las Vegas by Bill Gates. From the HTC Press Release.. "The HTC Universal is a 3G-enabled device that takes advantage of the advanced Window...

I've just completed my review of the Audia X unit, which allows you to broadcast your headphone-output to an FM radio. This is especially useful for us drivers who are trapped in their car for a large portion of the day. Pop the Audia X unit into your...

CoolSmartPhone member Tim Spencer has managed to bag himself a Motorola MPx220 on contract with o2 through www.phones2udirect.co.uk. This handset should be coming to Vodafone soon so it's definitely worth having a read of this. There's pictures of the...

As I type Bill Gates is getting on stage in Las Vegas to announce Windows Mobile 5.0. You'll hear a lot in the coming days about "Windows Mobile Five Oh" and it makes me wonder why they didn't announce it in Hawaii (Hawaii Five-O? Geddit? Eh? Eh?!) Wi...

This is going to be quite a big week here at CoolSmartPhone. Bill Gates is expected to make a rather large announcement tomorrow about the next version of Windows Mobile in Las Vegas at MEDC. We'll have the full low-down on this new version plus scree...

OK, remember this story from last week? Well, the Audia-x FM Transmitter has now arrived - all the way from America. I gotta admit that it works pretty well indeed. I'll be writing a full review on this when I get chance, however I've had a quick play...

At last, Cingular have now put the Audiovox SMT 5600 onto their website! If you're in the USA you can now get your mitts on a Windows Mobile Phone! Just go to Cingular.com, click on the Shop, then enter your local Zip code. You can also buy direct …

Think Halfords and you'll probably get images of car accessories and lots of well-tested bikes (oh, that reminds me of my ex-girlfriend). However, MSMobileNews.com have spotted Medion Smartphone With GPS Navigation System. The handset is a little cost...