Category: General
One of the most complained about things on modern smartphones, is their battery life – and quite rightly. After years of getting us used to increasing battery life on phones, smartphones came along and we all had to get used to charging our phones once or more …
We’ve already been lucky enough to review phones that want to change people like me. Our review of the HTC ChaCha and look at the HTC Salsa revealed that these phones were more than just texting devices with a Facebook button. A social connection was deeply woven into …
The white version of the Samsung Galaxy SII is coming to Three this September. The handset, which is superb in pretty much every way (no, really – check out our review) has Android 2.3, full HD (1080) video recording and 8.1 megapixel camera (with flash), the splendid Kies …
Three have just pushed out Android 2.3 for Samsung Galaxy Ace users. This tweet has just been added to inform users, and we’d love to know if you’re one of the lucky ones updating now. Link – Twitter Credit – androiduknewsetc
A couple of days ago we were sent one of JCB’s Toughphones to test. No, we didn’t know that JCB made phones either, but they told us to chuck it in some water so we just had to give it a try. 🙂 There’s a whole range of …
As we all know there are many fonts in the world. Your computer contains a lot of fonts and there are many websites offering free fonts that people have created as well. Changing the fonts on your phone has always been possible, just not overly easy. Previously on …
Recently we had an email about some funky wireless Bluetooth speakers by FeONIC. They turn any resonant surface into an thunderous entertainment system. It’s a simple matter of pairing and then, provided the speakers are on and within range, they’ll output your media. We gave them a try …
A couple of weeks ago we were sent a Samsung microSD card and asked to test the claim that it was shock proof, water prooft and dust proof. This week we got sent this JCB Toughphone Tradesman – it’s touted as being “military spec” and super-strong. It’s by …
Following quickly on the heels of Beta 3, Apple have now released iOS 5 Beta 4 into the wild. For the first time, the beta takes the form of an OTA update, removing the need to faff about with iTunes. It’s not the biggest update but for some …
I am pleased to announce the CoolSmartPhone RSS Application is now available in the Android Market as a FREE download.  This can be downloaded OTA (Over The Air) by either visiting http://market.android.com and searching for ‘coolsmartphone’ to send the application over the internet, or on your handset in the Market …
So, we know we’re asking for trouble here. We’ve no doubt that you’ll all chip in with better deals (which is great, by the way), but Amazon have this SanDisk 32GB microSD card for just £37.13. It was originally for sale for £133. Let us know if you’ve …
Our comments system broke again this week. Humble apologies for this. As I can’t personally blame it on my sloppy coding any more I’ll simply tell you the truth, it a combination of our content delivery network (CDN) and one of our older servers being disabled. We’ve recently …
No real surprise this, but today Nokia posted it’s Q2 figures and they are grim reading. The “Smart Devices” section saw a 33% drop in sales – down to €2.368 billion from €3.503 billion just a year ago. There was a total operating loss of (deep breath..) $692 …
The Sony Ericsson neo is now available on Orange. Specs are pretty high-end with a 3.7″ LED capacitive screen (854×480), 8 megapixel camera (with that low-light Exmor R technology), Android 2.3, WiFi, GPS and an FM radio. You also get Bluetooth, loads of sensors, HDMI and DLNA output …
Viber, the free VOIP and messaging service has finally hit the Android market. The app has been available on iOS for a while now and allows you to make free calls over 3G and WiFi as well as send free texts. The app features some nice integration with …
Many moons ago we ran a story showing how mobile phone masts are disguised. Three were using several techniques to hide their kit and still are. Currently they have nearly 12,700 sites around the UK but their high frequency 3G spectrum can have problems penetrating buildings. The recent …
O2 are now offering a new ‘opt-in’ data bundle for roaming in the EU. For £1.50 you get 15MB a day to use which is capped, this is following on from the deals from Orange and Vodafone, and T-Mobile who have offered ‘roaming boosters’ for a little while now. …
Yesterday we mentioned the BBC Survey into 2G and 3G signals across the UK. An app by Epitiro is being used on Android devices to collect data as you move around but some already have concerns about how much data is sent and how often is polled. The …
CEO or Everything Everywhere, Tom Alexander, is to leave the company at the end of next month. He’s to be replaced by Olaf Swantee as CEO of the joint operation. Tom is due to leave for “personal reasons and to pursure other interests” and says.. There is never …
Coverage. It’s a major issue. No matter how many coverage maps you look at, the actual signal strength is always a little different. The BBC are conducting a survey into mobile phone coverage here in the UK with the help of this free Android app. Their aim is …
Following on from its Android release, ITV’s catch up service is now also available on Apple’s wonder phone (and iPod Touchs/Touches). You can use it to catch up on all your favourite shows from ITVs 1-4. Somewhat interestingly, the app forgoes iOS’s usual UI conventions and is pretty much …
Those of you who follow the site might remember back in February/March we tested the new All You Can Eat data offering from Three UK and managed to run up a very impressive 45GB of use within a single billing month. Â Three used this a lot and stores …
Orange UK have lowered the cost of using your smartphone abroad with a range of data bundles on offer so users no longer have the worry about the cost of keeping in touch.  The options available are: £3 for 30MB lasting 24hrs £15 for 30MB lasting 30 days …
We’ve just had an update regarding the Vodafone Sure Signal hacking. Although Vodafone issued a firmware update last year to stop any possible monitoring or spoofing they’ve now taken the extra step of blocking access to any units which haven’t upgraded to the most recent firmware. In theory …
Vodafone UK have been subject to hacking. The Hackers Choice (THC) have been experimenting with the Femtocell’s (Sure Signal) that Vodafone distribute to it’s customers who live in a poor coverage area or those customers that buy one for a small fee. Since 2009 THC have been researching …
Twitter have released a new version of their Android app on to the market. The new version brings support for push notifications and multiple accounts. Having had a quick play, the notifications do appear to be pretty instantaneous with alerts popping up virtually exactly in sync with my …
iOS users rejoice! Along with proper notifications, an improved lock screen and all that iCloud goodness, Apple have also (finally!) introduced another long-standing feature from other mobile OSs. Hidden away in the Settings app in the newly released iOS 5 Beta 3 is a menu allowing customisation of …
The LG Optimus Chat has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Here on O2 it’s available for just £139.99 on Pay & Go, although it is.. bright pink. Running Android 2.2 this has a 3 megapixel camera, FM radio, 3G, WiFi, GPS and microSD card. It’s also pink. If you’re …
This is the 8GB microSD card from Samsung. The guys at Memory Card Zoo asked us to review one and pointed out that it was water proof, dust proof, shock proof and was even safe against magnets. So. We had a think. How could we do a “proper” …
Virgin Media have just released an Android app for their popular TIVO boxes. Rather like Sky’s Sky+ app, the application features a TV guide and the ability to set your box to record remotely. I find this one of the most useful features on my phone frankly, so great to …
Dan has just added his fantastic review of the HTC Sensation. We’ve already got stacks of deals but the lovely Carly over at somobile has spotted that T-Mobile are selling it direct for absolutely nothing on this £40.85 per month plan. It includes a big 1200 minutes of …
Virgin Media are to team up with Spotify to make over 13 million tracks available through their Virgin TV or Virgin mobile phones. It’s due to arrive soon and will be available for existing and new customers on Virgin Media. Spotify Unlimited is included and lets you listen …
I’ve always liked internet radios. These are boxes which look and operate like normal FM or DAB radios with audio instead coming from audio streams on the web. This is the Orange Liveradio, which is available from the Orange Accessories website and on eBay. With DAB radio coverage …
Friends of the site CLOVE are running a great competition where you can win a whole host of goodies and all you need to do is share photos… it’s that simple!. Over on their official site there is a lot of information which we have copied below for …
Roaming costs are just silly. You know it, we know it. New limits of 32p per minute for outgoing calls, 10p per minute for incoming calls and 45p per megabyte will be applied from today with a £45 limit of data consumption, provided you’re roaming within Europe (all …
Check in lovers everywhere (well those with WP7) rejoice. Foursquare have rereleased their official app for Microsoft’s great if not much loved mobile OS. I never actually tried (or even knew about) the first version which was actually developed by Microsoft and removed from the Windows Phone Marketplace …
Hey you lovely reader. Are you longing for an Android device with a QWERTY keyboard that looks a bit like a BlackBerry? Yeah ? Want one on Pay As You Go for just £99.99 with a £10 top-up ? Well, this has to be your thing. Running Android …
Vodafone have just launched their own branded content within the Android Market. Instead of adding yet another shop app, Voda have instead selected sports, news, information and gaming apps from their partners. They’ll be available either free or for a discounted price. It’s live now in the UK, …
Orange have added their “Stockholm” Android to their store although there’s not much detail as present. This will be the Orange-branded Huawei U8160 which Vodafone are selling as the Smart 858 handset. There’s some slight design tweaks but the specs remain pretty much the same, although this has …
T-Mobile have quietly dropped their “Night In” deal. It let customers get a DVD, some sweets, popcorn and even a bottle of plonk for a fiver. There was even an app but now it looks like T-Mobile have ditched the offer. T-Mobile have compensated customers with voucher codes …
