ZTE announce two devices for MWC

ZTE have announced two new devices that will be unveiled at MWC in Barcelona at the end of the month. The first device announced is the ZTE PF200 which has a 4.3-inch qHD resolution screen, an 8-megapixel rear camera and a front-facing camera for video calling. It also …

Sky Go available from today

A short while back Sky announced Sky Go – the mobile TV application – was soon to be available for Android. Since then we’ve had TV adverts promoting the service and today, at some point after 8AM, you should be able to download it from the Android Market. …

LG Optimus Vu Announced

LG have today announced their answer to the Galaxy Note and it is called the LG Optimus Vu which was leaked recently but has now been officially announced just a week before Mobile World Congress in Barcelona where we will be in attendance to bring you some hands on impressions …

iOS 5.1 Brings Easier Camera Access to Lock Screen

With iOS 5.1 due for release on March 9th, BGR have got themselves a hands-on with the GM. Screenshots show an updated lock screen with a fixed camera button next to the unlock slider, removing the need to slide and tap. With iOS 5 already having dramatically sped …

The Plea To Three

As a mobile network here in the UK, Three are the most vocal when it comes to social media but not only do they communicate with customers online they take the feedback and use it in a positive way.  For example when The One Plan launched on a …

O2 and HTC hit the Town In Edinburgh

O2 and HTC have combined forces last night giving people the oppurtunity to come out and meet them and get there hands on with some of the current line up. The event which was held in the Three Sisters Pub in Edinburgh gave the chance for some phone …

Sony Xperia S coming to T-Mobile in March (and Three)

On my daily flick through the different networks coming soon sections I found the upcoming Sony Xperia S on T-Mobile. No prices, no solid dates, it just says March. I also found it on Three as well here. There is only a form to fill in if you …

Just what is the Orange London?

OK, we’ll ask the question. After trawling the web for literally minutes and hitting lots of nothing we’re a bit puzzled by the Orange London. The shot above was sent in by Simon Hardy, who was presented with the info after completing a survey.. As an Orange customer, …

Motorola Atrix 3 concept revealed

Pocketnow.com have reported the Motorola Atrix 3 specifications have been leaked, but sadly have updated to say this is just a concept device. Shame because the specs list looks terrific. Tegra 3 Quad core processor, 2GB RAM, you name it..  let’s just hope this one gets the nod! …

LG Miracle video appears ahead of MWC

Mobilissimo have posted the following video which shows the upcoming LG Miracle handset. Specs wise this seems to be a fairly mid-range handset, with a 1GHz processor, 4″ display and 8GB storage. Let’s see where in the market LG see this being placed in just a few days at …

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 follow up

I have been using the Tab 7.7 now for about 3 weeks and thought it may be time to do a follow on from my initial observations. As those of you who read the previous article are aware I have had my reservations about a few of the …

iOS 5.1 – Is This GM Build?

A screen shot has appeared of what looks to be iOS 5.1. The guys at blogdoiphone say they have a pre-GM build. This could well be true, sometimes builds get released to the networks that miss developers. The image shows the lock screen with a new slide gesture …

Apple on the attack, yet again

The un-ending lawsuits look set to continue with Apple now dropping lawsuits against Samsung again. This time there’s eight patents at the heart of the legal fight, four of which have been granted since the last Apple vs Samsung fight. Sigh. Meanwhile Motorola appear to have been beaten …

Gooroovster now available for Windows Phone.

What is it? It’s only just a flippin Google Music client for Windows Phone. The more observant of you out there may now that I use both Android and Windows Phone on a daily basis. Several things are daily essentials for me. Phone, Text messages, Email, Twitter, Google+, …

Swype updated to work with ICS

Swype have released an update to their popular keyboard replacement for Android that gives it support for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. As well as working with the latest Android version they have also included: Swype Add-ons with DragonGo! Downloadable languages for tablets Accuracy improvements Get the latest beta …

WordPress On iOS Gets Updated

WordPress for iOS has had a number of changes and a couple of features added in a new update which is available to download from the App Store now. Blog from your device? A number of writers here at coolsmartphone do, me included. Updates to “useful” software are …

HTC One X – Further specs revealed

A few more specs for you on the upcoming HTC Endeavour / HTC Endeavor / HTC Edge / HTC Supreme / HTC One X. MoDaCo reckon it’ll be super-thin and there’ll be just two physical buttons on the device – a power button and volume rocker. For everything …

Galaxy S Plus In White Coming To Virgin

Virgin Mobile have said they are exclusively taking the Samsung Galaxy S Plus in white on their UK network and it is available to buy from their website right now. Virgin Mobile are one of the UK’s ‘Virtual Networks’ and have access to the Everything Everywhere network so coverage should …

Skype Gets Updated On Android

Skype have just updated their Android app and is available to update right now via the Android Market.  This new version is 2.7 and any update is always a good update as it helps improve existing features and adds in new ones. Today we have released a new …