The iPhone arriveth

It's here! After watching our American cousins getting their mitts on theirs wonderphones months ago we're happy to say that the iPhone has finally arrived on these shores. We managed to pick ours up at the tiny Saffron Walden...

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Posted by Staff on 10 November 2007

iPhone named "invention of the year"

Yet the gadget's celebrity chic was not the core reason, according to Grossman's story, which appears in Friday's issue. The iPhone's design and beauty contribute to its appeal, but its functionality and features are what gets people talking. The...

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Posted by Staff on 2 November 2007

BlackBerry Curve 8320 reviewed

First came the trim, consumer-friendly BlackBerry Curve 8300. Then came the Wi-Fi-enabled BlackBerry 8820. Now there's the BlackBerry Curve 8320, an impressive PDA phone that combines the best of the previous two models and has an added bonus: While...

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Posted by Staff on 2 November 2007

Samsung i450 boombox phone

Hmmm, just what we need. A phone with a honkin' great speaker sliding out of the back! Hopefully it won't ever land on these shores, but if it does I'm sure the kids will absolutely love it. Revealed by...

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Posted by Staff on 28 August 2007

Sanyo Katana DLX reviewed - best one yet

While the look is similar, the Sanyo Katana DLX is thicker and heavier than its brethren. The trade-off to this is the presence of a microSD memory card slot for memory expansion up to 4GB and a 1.3MP camera,...

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Posted by Staff on 28 August 2007

Motorola Q9m in-depth review

The Q9m is an excellent smartphone up against excellent competition—namely, the BlackBerry 8830, an even smoother messaging device. The 8830's speed and responsiveness, along with BlackBerry's new music and video players, cause me to continue to recommend it to...

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Posted by Staff on 28 August 2007

iPhone, Nokia N95 and Helio face-off

Two of the N95's buttons take you to a top menu. But each button takes you to a different top menu. The menus navigate differently. The first doesn't have all the options of the other, the second has all...

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Posted by Staff on 28 August 2007

Motorola RAZR2 V9 introduced

The Motorola RAZR2 V9 is Moto’s flagship product for the midyear. It’s got the perky improvements from the V8 including external music keys, video calling via HSDPA: the primary camera is utilized for video calls by closing the clamshell...

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Posted by Staff on 28 August 2007

Apple iPhone Bluetooth headset reviewed

So, how does it compare to the others I’ve used? Well, I can tell you right now that I’m not wowed by it, but I am impressed. The comfort level could have been better as well as the button...

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Posted by Staff on 24 August 2007

BlackBerry Curve 8310 coming to Vodafone UK

The Vodafone Sat Nav application is powered by Telmap satnav technology . It provides detailed route planning and GPS navigation, with live traffic updates, traffic jam alerts and extensive points of interest information, such as restaurant reviews. The over-the-air...

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Posted by Staff on 23 August 2007

Unlocked iPhones now on Hong Kong Telecom's CSL network

Damn. We were in Hong Kong a few months back and now this story breaks! The price seems extortionate to us since even the most expensive phones are rarely more than US$1000 in Hong Kong (unlike Europe there is...

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Posted by Staff on 22 August 2007

8GB Nokia N95 in the works

Looks like the rumours of the upgraded capacity Nokia N95 are true - as usual it's the FCC that gives the game away. Will this mean a significant challenge to the iPhone? We don't think so. Some obvious hardware...

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Posted by Staff on 21 August 2007

Nokia E65 reviewed

An interesting review, even though we still think that the screen is too small: After a few days with the E65 we grew to like its feel in the hand and general use, the slider mechanism is strong and...

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Posted by Staff on 21 August 2007

Motorola U9 PEBL2 previewed

The Motorola U9 isn't a 3G phone - according to the documentation we've seen, the U9 is a quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz device with GPRS and EDGE. It doesn't mean that there won't be a 3G version though -...

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Posted by Staff on 21 August 2007

HTC Touch mimics iPhone ... but not very well

We are normally fans of HTC's cutting-edge phones even if most of them end up being rebranded by the major networks and offered with a multitude of useless proprietary "add-ons". However in the case of the HTC TOUCH we...

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Posted by Staff on 5 June 2007

Watch out, fake Nokia N95s about

Yes, we know the N95 is a hellishly expensive phone which most of us can't afford (shhh, don't tell Apple), but for someone to go out and create a knock-off version? Without the photos we'd have a hard time...

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Posted by Staff on 30 May 2007

HTC Elf / HTC Touch P3450 now available

We try not to get too jealous of our friends who get the latest kit before we do, but in this case we'll make an exception. The fine folks over at CoolSmartPhone have got their hands on an HTC...

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Posted by Staff on 30 May 2007

Sony Ericsson W999i details revealed

It's official! The new Sony Ericsson W999i is now at the top of our most-wanted phone list, replacing SE's previous M600. We previously had difficulties choosing between the M600 for it's good-for-fat-fingers rocker-style keyboard or the W950 for it's...

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Posted by Staff on 29 May 2007

Souping-up your N95

We raved about the Nokia N95 earlier, but now Tech.co.uk's list of recommended upgrades has rekindled our love for this wonderphone. The Nokia N95 it not just a great mobile phone. It is undoubtedly the best all-round mobile phone...

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Posted by Staff on 24 May 2007

LG Prada phone video - looks a bit like a certain fruitfone™

The Prada phone, for those not in the know, is currently the closest competitor to the forthcoming iPhone, coming as it does with touchscreen interface, and overall look and feel that's surprisingly similar to the iPhone. Via MobileMentalism...

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Posted by Staff on 21 March 2007

BenQ P51 PDA phone released

BenQ has recently brought out a feature-packed P51 PDA phone with WLAN technology and an integrated GPS receiver. The cell phone is much awaited successor to the P50. This cell phone with lots of features operates on Windows Mobile™...

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Posted by Staff on 21 March 2007

Sony Ericsson W660 midrange Walkman phone debuts

No word on how much built-in memory it's got, but we're betting the answer is "little to none". Which means investing in the (ugh) M2 memory stick format: The Sony Ericsson webpage is showing the newest Walkman phone of...

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Posted by Staff on 21 March 2007

HTC Hermes with Windows Mobile 6 reviewed

Conclusion: the unofficial Windows Mobile 6 ROM upgrade works fine with HTC Hermes. We have tested it with HTC Hermes connected to T-Mobile UK network and even HSDPA transfers were faster. Since (unfortunately) HTC is not clear, which models...

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Posted by Staff on 21 March 2007

Motorola MC70 upgraded for EVDO and more

You might have seen you local FedEx guy toting one of these babies. Being that it's over 1 inch thick and weighs close to an arm-busting pound, this is not quite a consumer phone. However the spec list is...

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Posted by Staff on 21 March 2007

Nokia E61i and E65 video reviews

Our friends over at AllAboutSymbian have posted their Smartphone Show episode 27 including video reviews of the business-oriented E61i and E65 from the Big N. Other items of interest include a rundown on Windows Mobile 6.0 and Series 60...

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Posted by Staff on 21 March 2007

HTC Kaiser photos leaked

Basically, the Kaiser is the follower of the HTC Hermes but like with the Wizard/Herald update, the Kaiser is expected to be thinner as well as it should gets an improved feature-set including a 3 megapixel camera, GPS, GSM/GPRS/EDGE/...

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Posted by Staff on 21 March 2007

Qstick EVOQ noise-reducing BlueTooth headset

In practice the rather large looking EVOQ headset is not that heavy or cumbersome, it sits nicely on the ear and survived a good shake of the head. LP set off up the M1 with the EVOQ attached to...

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Posted by Staff on 21 March 2007

Apple iPhone - here at last

It's finally reality! At today's Macworld 2007 keynote speech, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the imminent arrival of the long-awaited iPhone. Despite widespread speculation over the last couple of years, the three-in-one device still managed to smash many preconceptions...

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Posted by Staff on 9 January 2007

Voxtel W740 Pocket PC phone from Russia with Love

Voxtel, a Russia-based manufacturer, unveils W740, its fresh-from-the-oven Pocket PC phone equipped with an impressive 4 megapixel camera module, complete with autofocus and flash light functions. Measures 106 x 55.2 x 15 mm and weighs 120 grams, this slim...

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Posted by Staff on 1 January 2007

Nokia N95 advert first airing

While we wouldn't normally run a TV ad here, this one is so jaw dropping that we simply couldn't resist. It might be enough to end our recent preference for SE in favour of the big N. Just watch...

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Posted by Staff on 1 January 2007

Pantech IM-S150 coming

Features of the IM-S150 includes a 1.3 megapixel camera, a dictionary, WiFi connectivity, and an integrated MP3 player. The IM-U150 on the other hand comes in a simple design, boasting a touchwheel that lights up with a purple LED...

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Posted by Staff on 1 January 2007

Samsung i320 now on Vodafone UK

The ultra slim SGH-i320 Smartphone has a QWERTY keypad and runs on Windows Mobile 5.0. It is 111 x 59 x 11.5 mm big and weighs 95g. The i320 is equipped with 2.2" display with 65K colors and 320...

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Posted by Staff on 1 January 2007

Toshiba TS605 announced

The TS605 features 1.93-inch 260,000 color TFT LCD, 1.3M camera, and T-Flash memory card slot. It will be available in pink and green color targeting young generation. Via AVING...

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Posted by Staff on 1 January 2007

Syncing the Sony Ericsson W950i - first look

Even with these first few steps, it is obvious that the W950i in use is very similar to S60 and people moving to this device from other Symbian powered devices are going to feel at home. For the new...

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Posted by Staff on 1 January 2007

Samsung Z720 (Ultra Edition 13.8) with HSDPA announced

The Ultra Edition 13.8 (Z720) weighs only 80 grams, extremely light for a HSDPA handset. The technology powerhouse comes packed with a 3 megapixel camera with auto focus for taking photos anytime and anyplace. The wide dimension of 104.5x51.3mm...

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Posted by Staff on 27 December 2006

HTC P4350 debuts

It's a pretty typical device when it comes to weight - the HTC P4350 comes in at 168 grams. At 109x59x19mm the P4350 is fairly typical compared to modern devices of its type. Push email support is provided through...

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Posted by Staff on 2 December 2006

Blackberry 7130g reviewed

RIM have managed to squeeze this 7130 down to an almost acceptable size by making a large compromise and one that was to taint every aspect of our Blackberry experience over the next 4 weeks. Where as most blackberries...

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Posted by Staff on 2 December 2006

Motorola ships Motofone

The Motofone F3 is the first cellphone from Motorola that features an electronic paper display with ClearVision Display (CVD) technology. There is no word on pricing at the moment, but it shouldn't be placed too high up on the...

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Posted by Staff on 2 December 2006

Samsung SGH-P310 credit card phone

Samsung will soon announce the new Samsung SGH-P310, a super-thin mobile phone that's the successor to the company's SGH-P300. The P300 was a credit card-sized phone that was only 14mm thick, but it did look a bit like a...

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Posted by Staff on 9 September 2006

Pantech IM-U410 DMB TV phone launches

Pantech has unveiled their latest multimedia phone and from the looks alone, this is a sure winner in design. Toting identical buttons and speakers on both ends, the U410 makes for a symmetric piece of tech that most multimedia...

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Posted by Staff on 8 September 2006

HTC S620 QWERTY smartphone

HTC's upcoming S620 smartphone targets those who cannot live without instant messaging, text messages, and e-mail. This Bluetooth-enabled device comes in an attractive slim form factor that measures just 12.8mm thin and weighs a mere 130g with battery. It...

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Posted by Staff on 8 September 2006

Samsung SGH-i600 - EDGE, WiFi _and_ HSDPA

Check out Mobile Mania.sk for lots of close-up photos. The big difference between this device and the other models running Windows Mobile is that this one has a 3G radio AND integrated WiFi (the HTC Excalibur doesn't have a...

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Posted by Staff on 8 September 2006

Sony Ericsson P990 / P990i in-depth review

The fine folks over at MySymbian have recently posted a very thorough review of the recently-arrived Sony Ericsson P990i: The P990i is a powerful, modern, feature rich and very good looking device. The most important advantages compared with the...

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Posted by Staff on 8 September 2006

Nokia 7390 fashionable 3G clamshell previewed

The 7390 is a flip form factor phone and comes equipped with a 3 megapixel camera (autofocus and integrated flash included), one-touch music player, and video calling capability. I'm not 100% sure of the camera - as you can...

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Posted by Staff on 8 September 2006

Sony-Ericsson W43S sexy clamshell with LED panel

A dozen LEDs on the front surface glows accordingly each time courtesy of a built-in lighting system, enhancing its looks further. Specifications include a generous 2.7" 262k color TFT display, a 2 megapixel camera that works great even under...

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Posted by Staff on 30 August 2006

Pilotfish/Synaptics Onyx buttonless prototype

This Monday, designer Pilotfish and sensor maker Synaptics are releasing a prototype of a phone which doesn’t even have any buttons.
Instead, the Onyx device understands signs and gestures, thanks to the sensitive touch pad covering most of its surface....

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Posted by Staff on 28 August 2006

Nokia N73 improvements over N70 highlighted

The screen is higher resolution and brighter. On the N70, you had to wait a few seconds for things like the call register or address book to come up. This delay is gone on the N73, making the experience...

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Posted by Staff on 28 August 2006

Sony-Ericsson M600i reviewed

While we normally respect the opinions of the fine folks over at TrustedReviews, in this case we must respectfully disagree with their conclusions. Their 'left-handed' comment doesn't make any sense to us, surely a left-handed person will hold the...

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Posted by Staff on 26 August 2006

Samsung SCH-B570 8GB phone reviewed

We covered this handset earlier, but I4U have now chipped in with their own outlook: The SCH-B570 is also a DMB TV phone and supports PIP. Other features include a 2MP camera, TV Out, 5.1 Channel stereo sound and...

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Posted by Staff on 26 August 2006

Orange SPV M3100 reviewed

The Orange SPV M3100 is the bigger more powerful brother of the Orange SPV M3000 us Brits lusted over so much a while back. It's previous incarnation never appeared on our shores and many people defected to T-Mobile for...

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Posted by Staff on 26 August 2006

Nokia N73 one minute video review

Courtesy of the folks at ShinyShiny: There is also a more traditional review: It's rare that a product that promises to make it easier for us to share our life/photos/whatever actually does. However, I'm completely converted with the N73. The...

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Posted by Staff on 26 August 2006

Samsung SGH-P900D Dualband DMB with more channels

At the forthcoming trade show, Samsung will present the SGH-P900D dual-band mobile as the first handset in the new dual-band generation. Up to now, eight rad