NetFront Web Browser v3.3

NetFront Version 3.3 is now available for Pocket PC. It's a web browser with a password manager, smart frame capability, rapid-render, smart-fit rendering plus much more. The new upgraded version includes a pop-up blocker, RSS / ATOM feed capability a...

MDA Push-email Updates now available

If you've got yourself a T-Mobile handset then it's well worth checking their update site and grab yourself the necessary AKU2 flash for the push-email facility on the MDA devices. The MDA Compact II, MDA Vario and MDA Pro are all on there so be sure ...

The history of Windows Mobile phones

I'm sitting out in the garden watching the England match right now. Vista has finally allowed me to write a few quick stories which we've missed out whilst I was on my honeymoon. First up a quick note about SmartPhoneHistory.com, a site made by Ashley...

Quicktxt.co.uk – Send free texts without the fuss

I'm always a bit sceptical about free text messaging services. Usually your number gets sold to some random company or the person you're sending to gets spam texts shortly after. Sure, you could say, "You don't get something for nothing" but heck it's...

Orange SPV C700 and M3100 Confirmed – Plus Orange Mail Launch

Orange UK announced their "Orange Mail" solution today across their Signature Device range. It's designed for companies that have their own email server and is a fully featured ‘push-email’ service combining real-time email delivery with the abili...

Astraware release Big Box of Blox

Astraware have announced a new title called "Big Box of Blox", an addictive block stacking game based on the highly acclaimed PC/Mac game by Digital Eel. In Big Box of Blox (yes, I said "Blox"), you need to stack, smash, blast, mutate and explode the ...

Cingular to get more Windows Mobiles

According to Engadget Mobile Cingular are poised to launch several Windows Mobile handsets over the coming months. We pretty much expected the HP iPaq6920/25 however the HTC StarTrek is a surprise, apparently arriving before the HTC Hermes if this cha...

Three to launch QTek 9000

UK 3G network "3" have announced that they are to carry the HTC Universal - AKA the Orange SPV M5000, o2 XDA Exec, T-Mobile MDA Pro etc. However, it doesn't look like 3 will put it under their brand and will sell it as the QTek 9000. Their …

Back in the UK!

Morning all! Yes I'm back from honeymoon and service will be restored shortly. Our wedding day was incredibly hot and everything went perfectly. Many thanks for all your kind words, we really couldn't have wished for a better day. The honeymoon was fa...

We’re off ! See you lot in a bit!

We're getting married tomorrow, so it's a complete mad house around here. This is probably going to be my last post until late June when we return. Many thanks to everyone who has sent in their best wishes, it's very much appreciated. We seem to have ...

CoolSmartPhone – now on Sky TV!

I'm very happy to say that CoolSmartPhone.com is now available through Sky TV's new internet portal which you can access from any Sky box. To find us, simply follow these steps.... 1) Press the "Interactive" button on your remote and select "SkyKey...

A CoolSmartPhone Wedding

A quick notice for members and visitors of CoolSmartPhone. This coming Saturday, June 10th 2006, I'll be getting married to my gorgeous girlfriend Emily. We've been together now for about 8 years and I've finally managed to drag her down the aisle. :)...

Cash for Data

Paul at MoDaCo has pointed me at this post which details a way to make free cash. Yes, I know - normally people turn off right now due to the sheer amount of "free cash" offers piling into inboxes daily, however this is simply a reward for putting …

More Mobile TV Trials

Here in the UK they're trialling TV-over-DAB. Currently DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is becoming widespread with increased quality and choice, however a new L-Band spectrum should allow relatively cheap mobile TV and multimedia applications alongs...

SPV C700 and M3100 on the way

I've had a few emails about this MoDaCo story regarding the Orange SPV M3100 and SPV C700. There's yet more information that these handsets - the SPV M3100 being the HTC Hermes and the C700 possibly being the HTC Breeze will be arriving in a month or ...

Card Reader / MP3 Player Reviewed and an SD to put in it!

I spoke about this MP3 player / SD card reader thingy a few days ago. I was intrigued as to what it was like, so I ordered one, played with it and there's a review online here. Oh, and if you're hungry for some storage capacity, how about …

The Mobile Phone – Changing the way you live

With phones getting better and better cameras it's no great surprise to see this BBC news story into a study on mobile phone use. It found that 44% of people already use their phone as their main camera. It also points out some interesting facts on MP...

The Orange Partner Camp – An overview

In 2004 network operator Orange launched it's "Code Camp" to help bring the developer community closer. Now, two years on Orange have grown into an internet provider, mobile network and business solutions supplier. The Camp has grown too - it's now kn...

No o2 XDA Trion for the UK ?

We told you earlier that the O2 Mini S successor - the o2 XDA Trion (HTC Hermes) - was coming to o2 Germany. Well, yes it is, however it doesn't look like it's going to make its' way across to the UK if this Unwired story is true. …

iMate gearing up for sale of Smartflip

I'm currently sat in our back garden basking in the sunshine with a cold Australian lager. Thanks to the Orange SPV M5000 I'm able to bring you news of the iMate Smartflip without leaving my chair. Yes it appears that iMate are getting ready to sell t...