Category: Android
Woaha. Why didn't we see this just a few days ago at Mobile World Congress? LG has today shown off their prototype Windows Phone 7 Series.. err.. phone (gah, I just can't get my head around that naming convention) to engadget. The LG handset is a sli...
Well heck, that didn't take long at all did it ? Just 12 days after the official announcement there's already a theme being brewed over at xda-developers. It's a little juddery at the moment but, after just a few days, it's pretty impressive. Who know...
Tom Ranson has been cranking out the Android App Review episodes and now, complete with tripod, episode 10 is online. This week Trimble Outdoors have given Tom their Allsport GPS app to review. It's a great app that'll turn your phone into a GPS-enabl...
Whilst Orange is picking up the HTC Desire, Vodafone look to be picking up the picking up the Nexus One. Both phones are very similar, although HTC were keen to stress that they're both made on completely seperate production lines during Mobile World ...
Sony Ericsson recently stepped back into the limelight with a new range of X10 handsets. It was a welcome return to form after the Windows-powered X2 was dropped by Vodafone - the X2 will still be available elsewhere though. Voda has now picked up the...
Well, what's this at the o2 website? Unless I'm very much mistaken that's the Sony Ericsson X10 we fondled at Mobile World Congress. If you click on there's actually no mention of the handset in the main shop, but we reckon it's a sure sign that the n...
We've already had a few pics of it, now there's a video too. It's not really an "action" video though, this just shows the camera and the phone generally being waved around in an effort to make you sea-sick. This is another Android device which is ru...
Matt from TracyandMatt.co.uk has just finished off an interview with Alex Reeve from Microsoft. Alex is Director of Mobile Business Group in the UK and has responded to questions about Windows Phone 7 Series. We've picked out some of the more interest...
On the Skype website you may have noticed something - the Windows Mobile version is no longer under the "Mobile" link. It seems that support for the platform is being dropped. Their website states that.. "We've chosen to withdraw Skype for Windows Mo...
We were extremely busy last week at the Mobile World Congress. I've just found a few more bits on the camera that you might like. We had a look at the Android Alcatel OT-980 - a new Android device with a sliding QWERTY keypad, plus some of the …
A new HD2 update is now available to Vodafone customers here. Released today it's the 1.66 updated for Vodafone HD2's, bring your OS version up to 1.66.405.2. This will completely remove your stuff, so be sure to backup first and ensure that your han...
We love the look of the new HTC Legend. But, to take it to bits? That'd be just crazy. The guys at mforum.ru have done just that though, and we get a closer look at how this recently announced device is put together. They've taken the innards of …
So, following the full HTC press conference video we've got some more. This time it's the Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Series launch announcement. Again, this is recorded by professional TV crews and features Steve Ballmer (CEO of Microsoft) and Joe Belf...
Looks like Windows Marketplace for Mobile has just received an update. If you've clicked into it recently you'll spot the download, but you can also download it here or browse to mp.windowsphone.com on your phone. The new updates include the ability t...
We've had a good play around with new Android and Windows Mobile devices this week. The HTC Desire and Sony Ericsson X10 mini pro impressed us greatly. The X10 mini pro is a very compact Android 1.6 phone and it'll really appeal to the wider market. I...
The Acer range is split for the most part between the "beTouch E" range (Android powered) and the "neoTouch P" range (Windows Mobile powered). This is the E400 and, as you'll have seen in our earlier story, it looks exactly the same as the P400. Again...
I'm now at the airport and, somehow, I've managed to get myself into the Business Lounge. There's free beer here, so if this news item has spelling mistakes, you'll know why. This morning I took a look at an entry-level device that Acer are showing of...
The Windows Phone 7 Series announcement took place on Monday and it's kinda taken the world by surprise. The world knew that Microsoft had to do something different, and they've done this. This is so far removed from the "Pocket PC" days and now Micro...
We've taken another look at the HTC Desire this morning following our hands-on video from yesterday. Click on to see it in action, this time with a bit more light.. (Note, the video is still being processed by YouTube, so quality might be low)Link - H...
We've got a few blurry shots on the Twittersphere of Erik Huggers this afternoon promising that an official BBC iPlayer Android app will be available soon. There's no news on Windows Mobile unfortunately, but Blackberry will get an app too. Click the ...
Yesterday we did a video overview of the Desire and Legend but I wanted to show each handset in better light. Here's the HTC Legend video. We actually started taking it to bits on the HTC stand this afternoon.. ;) Link - HTC Legend Video Demonstration
OK, so you're probably all asking, "Where's the hands-on video with the HTC HD mini?" Well, here you go... ;) Link - HTC HD mini hands-on
We went to see T-Mobile today to take a look at the newly announced Pulse Mini. They unfortunately told us to go away and said that the area was "private". We managed to grab some shots anyway, so while Dan slid off to snap the dozens of phones …
When we first saw it at the London launch we walked out of the event half-way through. We were Windows Mobile "only" then but, after having the device in our hands for the week after, we were won over. It did compete well with the iPhone, it did …
It's not often I post a whole YouTube video on the front page, but this one is worthg watching. This is the HTC Legend and HTC Desire - a full 12 minutes of hands-on fun. I'll not describe everything, just watch it... (it's still processing, so qualit...
Last night we popped along to see Acer. They've got a fairly substantial Windows Mobile and Android range available. One of their latest phones, the Acer Liquid, was on display along with a very similar looking phone - the "Acer Liquid e". Actually it...
The HD2 is a wonderful phone. We love it. Until Windows Phone 7 comes along it's pretty much holding the flag for Windows Mobile. Imagine you've left yours in the tumble dryer and, well - you've got this, the HTC HD mini. It's another One & Co design …
Today we got some quality hands-on time with the HTC Legend after we sneaked a peek yesterday. We compared it our Android benchmark - the HTC Hero. The design is similar in some ways, but not in others. The Legend is built from a single piece of alumi...
Here in Barcelona today T-Mobile launched the Pulse Mini. Manufactured by Huawei we've also spotted it on their stand and will get a shot in the morning. It's got a 2.8" screen, 3.2 megapixel camera with LED flash and runs the very latest Android 2.1 ...
Well, after the announcement and the confirmation from Orange, it looks like T-Mobile are getting in on the act too. The 1Ghz Android Desire is now sitting on the T-Mobile UK website with a link for updates. We got to play with the Desire today (video...
Windows Phone 7 Series got announced just yesterday. I'd like to call it the "Microsoft Shock and Awe" experience. It showed the world just what Microsoft were working on. Fellow MVP Dave Parker has delved a bit deeper into this new OS and revealed mo...
One thing that didn't really get mentioned today was the HTC Hero upgrade. Now, come close, because I need to tell you something important. The HTC Legend is fantastic. We've had a hands-on with it once again today and there's plenty to love about the...
Alcatel are busy at this years MWC event and have announced the OT980 which is a touch screen with slide design featuring a QWERTY keyboard and Android 1.6. A quick hands on with the device just now and although not the best device, you can see Androi...
This morning I was supposed to be blogging from the HTC press announcement but at fate would have it my metro train broke down and I was unable to attend. Thankfully Gears was on hand to post the press information. I have just had some han...
Well, there you go - just minutes after we were told by Yves Maitre himself, it's now confirmed that the HTC Desire will be coming to Orange. The best bit ? You've not got long to wait. This could be the tipping point for a lot of our …
Meet the HTC Desire. This is another Android device, again with 2.1 (Eclair) and the excellent HTC Sense interface. It's got a large 3.7" 480x800 WVGA AMOLED screen and .. wait, isn't that the Bravo we spotted before? Indeed it is. The name has change...
This is the HTC Legend. It's the Android-powered device we spotted yesterday on the Vodafone stand so it's pretty safe to say that Vodafone will be picking this up. Many are already calling it the "Hero 2" due to the "chin" and we can plainly see Andr...
The HTC HD mini was announced today. Powered by Windows Mobile 6.5 and the HTC Sense it's got a capacitive touchscreen with multi-touch capabilities and will arrive in Europe and Asia in April. Inside is a 600Mhz CPU with a 3.2" 320x480 HVGA screen, 5...
Although we had some rather lovely shots of the Windows Phone 7 Series interface yesterday, there was a couple missing. The Marketplace wasn't shown, but luckily images of how it'll look have popped up on Peter Wissingers' Blog. His feelings on the ne...
Dan got to cover the X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro launch but today we got even more hands-on time with the phones - and their bigger brother, the X10. You can now view the up-close gallery which features comparison shots of all three handsets. I must con...
