No sooner is the handset out and yes, there's an unlocker for it. This time it's the HTC Hermes, aka the Orange SPV M3100, T-Mobile Vario II, Vodafone v1605, etc etc. So, who's responsible for network unlocking this device? Yup, it's imei-check.co.uk ...
You may have noticed a lack of "Fun Time Friday" material today. The reason? Well, I've been keeping my eye on something. To be honest it's distracted me enough to miss the regular Friday video we post. What is it? Well, at around 11.40pm this evening...
Ever had your phone stolen? Did it make you want to scream out loud? Well, soon you will be able to get your phone to do it for you ... from the very pocket of the light fingered dirtbag who stole it from you! According to this story …
Skweezer, which we've raved about previously, have yet again been nominated for a Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine Best Software Award. After becoming a finalist last year they're obviously hoping to beat the NetFront browser this year. Skweezer is a f...
Cortado are now offering direct push email to your handset for €4.98 per month. Using the Microsoft Direct-Push technology Cortado remove the need for Exchange Server setup and configuration. They also have an offer giving 2 months free service if y...
I've been an Orange customer for years, however I must confess that I've not used Orange World much. The last time I used it was to buy one of those "calling tunes" that play to people who ring you. Last night however I was stuck in traffic and, …
Keeping this site updated means I have to visit a lot of tech sites around the globe to keep up with the latest gossip. Yesterdays terror plot seems to have filtered into gadget sites, with many webmasters annoyed at having to pack away their precious...
More news from "the front" regarding that Orange SPV M3100 we've been telling you about. Adam has just put a post up stating that he's managed to get one on upgrade! It seems that Orange have now started to take upgrade orders on this handset so get r...
Ahh look! More pictures of the Palm Treo 750v. You may recall our earlier story featuring a launch on Vodafone UK. Well, it looks like Engadget Mobile have blown the lid on a Cingular launch in the USA too. These blurry shots show the 750v running Win...
I've been fiddling around with the feedback forum and added in a new attachment system. This will allow you to add files and pictures to your posts quickly and easily. It's not intended to be a replacement to the downloads system but it will let you u...
We've just got hold of some excellent shots of the Orange SPV M3100 handset. Given the level of interest I've published all these shots below. Take a look! Have you managed to get one ? Do you have pictures? Send them in to us or add your comments …
PocketInfo.nl have published this review of the HTC Oxygen aka the Orange SPV C100. The handset uses the SIM+ technology allowing storage and bonus-content to be shipped with the handset. The machine-translated article also describes the plus-points -...
A week ago the Orange SPV M3100 appeared as "coming soon" on the Orange website. Then, just five days later it became available to buy. Strangely Orange have now announced the launch of this handset on their website. The press release, which can be re...
MobileGadgetNews have gossip which indicates a possible launch of the Samsung Blackjack on US network Cingular. Although not confirmed it's apparently going to follow the launch of the HTC Star Trek aka the Cingular 3125. Link - MobileGadgetNews
Remember those podcast things we used to do ? Well yes, they're back! After what I'm going to call a "summer break" the podcasts have returned to Coolsmartphone.com. A lot has happened since our last podcast on April 27th, but somehow I've managed to ...
Here it is, the Neuros MPEG 4 Recorder. There's a full review of this handy gadget online now and I must confess it's pretty cool. The Neuros MPEG4 Recorder 2 PLUS comes with an SD/MMC/MS slot in addition to the CF and an improved remote-control. Neur...
Following on from the Orange SPV M3100 launch yesterday comes the launch of the Vodafone version. Named the v1605 / Vodafone VPA Compact III it's got all the gubbinns we've talked about on the HTC Hermes devices - 3G / HSDPA, Bluetooth 2.0, 2.1 Megapi...
First there was a graphic, then a real photo. Now we've got ..err.. a 360 degree look at the the upcoming HTC Excalibur. It's been spotted wearing T-Mobile clothing so this is yet more proof that the HTC QWERTY is on it's way. Link - Engadget Mobile
Blimey! Check out what's just landed on the Orange available handsets page! It's the Orange SPV M3100 and it's.. available RIGHT NOW?!! It's not yet showing as an upgrade but it may be worth giving them a call right now if you're after one! :) I've j...
Yes, we've just had it confirmed by T-Mobile UK themselves. Following our earlier story T-Mobile emailed to confirm a UK launch which will be announced shorty. More on this as we get it. Also while I'm here we did have a stack of response to our sugge...
