Archive for 2009
October 17, 2009
Methods of Parental Control to Monitor Kids Mobile Use
Kids are getting their first mobile phones at younger ages than ever before. As cell phones become increasingly common among children, a number of problems have cropped up. Using phones to cheat on tests in school, running up excessive text message charges and participating in sexting are all things that kids are doing which worry [...]
Sony Ericsson Aino Deals Now Available, But What IS Remote Play?
With Sony Ericsson’s Aino now on shelves and Team Omio being gaming junkies, we wanted to know exactly what we can and can’t do using the phone’s ‘Remote Play’ hook up to the Playstation 3. Thankfully a very comprehensive post up on Sony’s European Playstation blog tells us that an Aino can: - turn a PS3 on [...]
October 14, 2009
Nokia 7705 Twist a super-social phone for social people
Finally tonight, a last post featuring…yet another Nokia phone! Honestly, I think these guys are trying to make sleep deprived. I’m sure they’re releasing phones faster than I can write about them! The phone in question is the Nokia 7705 Twist,…
Toshiba Demos Liquid Fuel Cell-powered Mobile Phones
Toshiba is taking mobile batteries one step further by showcasing their direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) battery. This new battery was fitted inside a cell phone and is said to have the ability to power the phone for approximately six hours of talk time and about 13 days on standby and then be recharged in [...]
Funambol Launches Version 8
California-based Funambol has launched version 8 of its open source software, which syncs mobile data and content with social networks, email systems and PCs. The company has redesigned the user interface of its AJAX web portal, making it easier for users to access mobile data and rich media in the cloud. The updated portal gives [...]
October 14, 2009
Watch Television On Your iPhone With TVCatchUp!
Simple as the headline suggests, really. Internet TV streaming site TVCatchUp are celebrating their first birthday with a beta for their impressive new service, which allows iPhone and iPod Touch owners to get FreeView channels over 3G or Wi-Fi. Point your Safari browser toward http://iphone.tvcatchup.com and enjoy 12 channels (at present) of clear and crisp UK telly, [...]
More Samsung I5700 Spica pics and details leaked today
More details about Samsung I5700 Spica, previously known as Galaxy Lite, leaked online today. The Android-powered smartphone should be announced next month with a price of 350 euro, which is quite…
Sony Ericsson Satio vs. Samsung Omnia 2 Comparison : Mobile Phone Face Off!
This week has seen a raft of new handsets flood the market, from Windows phones to budget blowers and everything in between. However, Samsung’s Omnia 2 handset seems to fly the flag for Windows Mobile 6.5, equipped with a touchscreen interface and sleek form factor to lure smart phone converts. How does it weigh up against [...]
October 8, 2009
Microsoft Introduces Windows Phones To Market
Time was once that Microsoft was known solely as the mobile software provider for pack horse handsets, business phones the size of breeze blocks but ones to bring desktop functionality out of the office and into the pocket. Now mobile convergence is commonplace, and the ability to access the web, mail and social networking sites is [...]
Motorola DEXT Reviewed, A Promising Start
The Motorola DEXT, an Android-packing handset that marks a return for the troubled American manufacturer, has been favourably received in a review on CNET UK. Flora Graham is positive about the socially geared smartphone in their Motorola DEXT review, marking out the merged contact lists and access to the Android Market as being impressive, as well [...]
October 8, 2009
Pantech Reveal Phone (AT&T)
Released for AT&T, the Pantech Reveal is a slim handset with an open-faced numeric keypad that slides up to reveal a keyboard. Both sets of keys stay active, giving users fast access to numbers and letters at the same time.
HTC Tilt 2 Phone (AT&T)
Released for AT&T, the HTC Tilt 2 comes with advanced speakerphone technology, turning any room into a conference room. Flipping the handset over activates a speakerphone similar to those found in corporate boardrooms.
October 6, 2009
Samsung Mythic Phone (AT&T)
Released for AT&T, the Samsung Mythic features a 3.3-inch touch screen display and AT&T’s Mobile TV service. The handset features AT&T’s new modified Opera Web browser, giving users three windows to surf the Internet.
Samsung Behold 2 (SGH-T939) Phone (T-Mobile)
Released for T-Mobile, the Samsung Behold 2 is powered by Google’s Android software. It has a sleek AMOLED touch screen display equipped with Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface for easy customization with widgets and one-touch access to favorite applications.
October 5, 2009
12.1mp Sony Ericsson Satio Coming Soon
Sony Ericsson have just announced a November release date for the first of it’s new generation of multimedia phones, the Satio. It will feature a staggering 12.1 megapixel camera and run on the same Symbian operating system as the Nokia 5800 and N97. Until now, most phones have either concentrated on being primarily a music [...]We love mobile phones12.1mp Sony Ericsson Satio Coming Soon
BlackBerry Launch New Mac Software
Syncing of data from Mac applications straight onto your BlackBerry smart-phone.
September 30, 2009
Carmakers Support Ban on Texting in Cars
Big automakers said they supported a ban on text messaging and using handheld devices while driving, a safety issue that the government will examine in a conference next week.
Nokia X3
The Nokia X3 is a smart and relatively low-cost music phone that should be in the shops by Christmas.
Nokia Mural / Nokia 6750
Currently exclusive to AT&T in the US, the Nokia Mural (also called the Nokia 6750) is an attractive mid-market clamshell phone.
September 28, 2009
Nokia N900 and Nokia N97 compared
Fresh on the heels of the Nokia N97 and N97 Mini, Nokia have now announced the Nokia N900. Replacing the N810 Internet Tablet, the N900 is a curious beast in that it’s more smartphone than Internet Tablet - you can even…
Nokia N900 Preview Video
The Nokia N900 is one of the most exciting phones to be announced this year, see for yourself with this special Nokia N900 Preview Video.
T-Mobile and Orange to merge in UK
Ailing T-Mobile UK has thrown in its lot with Orange, to create the UK’s biggest mobile carrier. Will this spark of a rush of other mobile phone company mergers in Europe?
September 26, 2009
Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 Preview the best Windows Mobile smartphone yet?
Sony Ericsson are on a roll at the moment with their Xperia range of high-end phones. Hot on the heels of the X5 comes the Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 (not sure what happened to the X3 or X4!), the latest…