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Sony buys out Ericsson

Goodbye Swedish friends, Sony Ericsson will shortly be history. Sony have slapped a cool 1.1 billion euros on the table (£964m) for the 50% Ericsson share of Sony Ericsson. Sony will get five patents as part of the deal and plan to ditch feature-phones, solely concentrating on smartphones. …

Windows Phone and Nokia – Back in the game ?

We’ve just had the full press release for the two new Windows Phones announced by Nokia this morning. We’ve also had a stack of photos, so we’ve added them at the bottom of your post. But first, I’d like to hear your thoughts on these new handsets. I’ll …

NuGuard Silicon Case for iPhone 4/4S

  I don’t know anyone who uses a smartphone without a case; a phone is (usually) something of an investment, and so in order to protect said investment, a case is needed to keep away any bumps, knocks and scratches.  For years I’ve preferred the ‘wallet’ style case …

Enter the v-JAYS

We’ve been in the market for a new set of earphones recently and had the opportunity to review the v-JAYS Headphones over here at CoolSmartPhone.com. Here’s a link to a little bit of an unboxing for you …. v-JAYS unboxing (to download and view at your leisure) For those in the …

Microsoft now earning from over half of all Android handsets

Microsoft are doing pretty well thanks to success of Android. Estimates state that Microsoft will make $444 million (nearly £284 million) from the sale of Android handsets in 2012. It’s all because Android partners are entering into licence agreements with Microsoft, who hold a number of patents relating …

“I’m going to destroy Android” – Steve Jobs

It seems that Steve Jobs was more than a little unhappy about Android. A new autobiography by Walter Isaacson has already been quoted by The Huffington Post and, well, he was a little angry when he saw “how similar” Android was to the iPhone.. Our lawsuit is saying, …

Motorola RAZR to get Android 4.0, plus more pics

We’ve just had some rather nice hi-res snaps of the all-new Motorola RAZR sent across from the PR team today. It’ll be arriving here in Europe in November and we’re expecting a price-tag of around £400. Techradar is also reporting that the handset will be upgraded to Android …

Hey Android users, how’s that Computer Science going?

Steve Ballmer. He always creates headlines when he makes a speech, but sometimes it’s not for the reasons he’d hoped. The Microsoft boss told the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco that .. You don’t need to be a computer scientist to use a Windows phone (but ) …

Three To Sell Samsung Galaxy Nexus

UK mobile network Three has announced that they will be stocking the just announced Samsung Galaxy Nexus device which is the latest in the ‘Nexus’ range after the Nexus S and the original Nexus One. In a press release Three have said.. Samsung Galaxy Nexus – coming soon …

Samsung Announce Galaxy Nexus

We are waiting for the live video just to start but Samsung have given out the information on their new flagship device and it is officially called the Samsung Galaxy Nexus with a very impressive spec list which can be found below.. Android 4.0 ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ 1.2Ghz …

HTC Sensation update – Have you got yours?

We’re seeing some HTC Sensation owners on Orange get system updates today. It seems to introduce the rather excellent Signal Boost technology which hooks onto any WiFi and gives you a mobile signal. Ideal for in office environments where those special reflective windows kill mobile signals from normal …

Motorola RAZR Announced

No you are not getting Deja-vu, Motorola have just announced the Motorola Droid RAZR or Motorola RAZR as it is to be known outside of America and it is a stunning piece of hardware with massive screen and super thin case. Android Gingerbread Dual Core 1.2Ghz Processor 1GB …

RIM: Free app apology

RIM are offering some free apps to all Blackberry users affected by last week’s service problems. Ill timed to say the least as the iPhone 4S was due for release not long after so RIM are trying to hold on to the disgruntled by giving away some premium …

Samsung seeks iPhone 4S sales ban

Samsung have ramped up the pressure on Apple this morning by seeking a complete ban of iPhone 4S sales in Japan and Australia. The decision comes after Samsung filed an injunction attempt against the 4S in France and Italy just after the launch, and just days after an …

5 Essential Gadgets for the mobile professional

Working whilst travelling means having to adapt to a wide range of technology barriers, such as a lack of charging facilities, patchy WiFi / 3G coverage, limited packing space for every gadget, and bad data back ups. Although most travellers wouldn’t think adding to their stack of gadgets …

BlackBerry problems continue

If you’ve got a BlackBerry (let’s admit it, a few of us have to use them for work phones), then you’ll probably have heard and experienced the issues they’re having at the moment. It’s another day of disruption and a rather worrying admission by RIM, who have tweeted …

ViewPad 10e details emerge

ViewSonic have added a new tablet to their range – the ViewPad 10e. It’s due to arrive next month and there’s Android 2.3 on a 9.7″ 1024×768 screen. ViewSonic have previously launched dual-booting Android / Windows tablets but this is their first pure Android tablet at 9.7″. Powered …

Galaxy SII Wins again – Phone of the Year

Come on, we told you it was a good phone. The Galaxy SII has already swept the board at the Mobile Choice awards and it’s now won Phone Of The Year in the T3 Gadget Awards too. More than 950,000 readers voted and T3 Judges also gave their …

Samsung Galaxy WiFi arrives

Most of us are probably familiar with the Apple iPod. It was, and still is, a fantastic music player. In 2007 Apple stuck all the phone technology into it and .. boom.. out came the iPhone. Samsung have now decided to do something similar, but in reverse, by …

Nexus Prime launch moved back

For reasons that are as yet unknown, Samsung and Google have delayed the launch of their Nexus Prime. The wording of the announcement is as follows.. Samsung and Google decide to postpone the new product announcement at CTIA Fall. We agree that it is just not the right …

4G Goes live in the UK.. on trial

Just 5 months ago Cornwall was chosen as the UK’s first county to get 4G. Everything Everywhere have now flicked the switch and are delivering 4G LTE technology to 200 people on the trial. It’s the first mobile (Everything Everywhere) and fixed line (BT Wholesale) broadband network collaboration. …

Samsung to try and block iPhone 4S sales

The war between Samsung and Apple continues. Reuters reports that it will file patent-infringement claims to try and ban the sale of the new iPhone 4S before it even hits the shops. Samsung said preliminary injunction requests for a ban on iPhone 4S sales will be filed on …

No thanks, I’m sticking with my Galaxy S II

Hello. My name is Leigh. I started this whole thing back in 2002. Back then it was all about the Microsoft Smartphone but over the years there’s been a colossal change in the mobile landscape. Today Apple announced the iPhone 4S. Despite what people say, it’ll be yet …

£150 Million of public money for more masts

Coverage. It’s always a hot topic. Check your local paper and we’re prepared to lay money on the fact that those residents groups opposing a new mast will be secretly sitting at home, cursing the lack of a decent signal. The Chancellor, George Osborne, has promised £150 million …

HTC Sensation XE Ready to roll

If you’ve got £479.95 burning a hole in your pocket then my personal bank account is definitely the place for it. Of course, if you’d rather get something in return, you may want to consider a brand new, unlocked HTC Sensation XE from those lovely people at The …

HTC Vulnerability – Patch on the way

HTC have already go to work on the security vulnerability that appeared over the weekend. The news has now gone mainstream with the BBC and other networks picking up on the issue. We’ve received the following statement from HTC about the matter.. HTC Public Statement HTC takes claims …

Will it ever end?

If you’re looking for a quick answer to the above question then I would say “no”. A slightly lengthier answer would be “probably not”. So what am I on about I hear you ask? I am talking about the constant stream of new devices in different shapes, sizes, …

Well hello there, Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus

Samsung have just announced another device which will probably receive a lawsuit pretty soon. The Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus weighs a mere 345g and is just 9.96mm thin. It runs Android 3.2 Honeycomb and that 7″ screen has a 1024×600 pixel WSVGA resolution. Powered by a 1.2GHz Dual-core …

The Microsoft mobile success story, thanks to Android

Let’s all be honest, we’re quickly losing track of who is suing who and owns which patent. What is clear though, is just how much one company can make from the success of a competitor. According to a Goldman Sachs analysts, Microsoft will make $444 million (nearly £284 …

Three Data Plans…. The Past & Present

Having followed the company Three (or 3 as they were originally known) since before they launched here in the UK back on the rather convenient date of 03/03/03 there has been a lot of changes to the company and their customer policy. For quite a while after launch …

Huawei Honor unveiled

The Huawei Honor got revealed yesterday. It packs a 4″ FWVGA 850×480 screen and is powered by a 1.4GHz CPU and Android 2.3.5. Around the back there’s an 8 megapixel HDR-enabled camera and a further 2 megapixel shooter up front. We’re guessing that the usual GPS / WiFi …

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro now just a week away

After a QWERTY Android phone ? The Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro was delayed a little but, according to Clove, it’ll start to ship from next Thursday for £322.80 unlocked. The Xperia Pro runs Android 2.3 and has a 3.7″ 854×480 screen with the trick BRAVIA technology we got …

Hands on – HTC Sensation XE

Most smartphone owners are pleased with their handsets. There is, though, one major issue that nearly every handset we’ve ever reviewed has. Stick your headphones in and … oh dear… the sound quality is appauling. Tinny, whimpy sounds which are just no good at all. The Sensation XE …

Three get the Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman and Xperia Arc S

Three have announced that they will carry the Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman this Autumn. Not only that, but they’ll also have the Xperia Arc S too. Sylvia Chind, Head Of Handsets at Three, stated.. Sony Ericsson have a great track record in delivering phones with great features …

HTC EVO 3D Review

HTC keep producing great devices one after the other and this is a review on not only a new device but a move in technology as this is one of only two 3D phones on the market today….. the HTC EVO 3D. This review device was sent to …

One in ten primary school kids have an iPhone

It’s fair to say that we get lots of emails about surveys. This one, though, stood out quite a bit. A survey of 2000 parents of children aged 10 and under has revealed that 10% of kids own an iPhone. Shockingly, the survey also found that 10% of …

O2 to carry the Sensation XE

The recently announced HTC Sensation XE will be arriving on O2 after the short Phones4U exclusive. A tweet on the official Twitter page reveals that the network will be picking up the dual-core 1.5GHz Android handset, which has the Beats Audio technology for “studio quality audio”. Link – …

Phones 4U Picking up the Sensation XE early plus more besides

The new HTC Sensation XE that was unveiled this morning looks set to be exclusive to Phones 4U…. for a week. They will be launching the device on October 1st. They’ve also mentioned that the HTC Radar and existing HTC Sensation handset will be available exclusively in white …

Android – With Intel Inside

Your next Android handset may well include an Intel chip inside after the company agreed a deal with Google. Atom CPU’s could pave the way to mobile success with future versions of Android working out-of-the-box on Intel chips. The CEO of Intel, Paul Otellini, stated that… The smartphone …

HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio becomes official

HTC just unveiled the special edition Sensation which features Beats Audio technology (along with a rather fetching pair of Beats headphones to be included with the device). This Sensation sports a 1.5Ghz dual core processor and bigger battery than the standard model, which will equate to better performance …