Archive for May, 2010

HTC Smart available on O2

htc smartEarlier on today we brought you the HTC Smart unboxing video and what good timing it was as O2 have today released the device on both contract and pay as you go.

The PAYG price is rather good. A mere £100.00 which if you ask me is real bargain. Contract wise prices start at £15.00 per month which gets you 50 minutes and unlimited texts.

If you are tempted by the HTC Smart you may want to wait for our full review which should be online early next week.

We should also have some additional HTC Smart videos for you over the weekend.

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By May 13, 2010 Read More →

HTC Smart unboxing and demo video

Smart-main Back in February of this year HTC announced 4 new handsets at MWC in Barcelona, we’ve already seen and reviewed the first three of those handsets, the HTC Desire, HTC Legend and HTC HD mini. This is the new HTC Smart, the fourth of those handsets to be announced.

The HTC Smart is, I believe, the first HTC handset not to feature either Windows Mobile or Android and instead runs on the Brew Mobile Platform. The Smart, like all the other HTC devices at the moment, still comes with the Sense UI and upon initial inspection you would perhaps find it hard to determine that it wasn’t running one of the more mainstream operating systems.

The HTC Smart is perhaps then a more entry-level handset and I suspect that will be reflected in the eventual sale price. It does however, seem to bring a number of Smartphone features to a more ‘feature phone’ handset. At the moment it looks like the Smart will be exclusive to O2 here in the UK and it doesn’t even look like we’ll see a SIM-free version.

As always, we’ll be writing up our full review of the HTC Smart which will be here for you, all being well, early next week. For now you can have a look at my unboxing and brief demo video below. I’ll also have more video for you soon.

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Vodafone UK Unveils Trio of New Smartphones

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Once again Vodafone have announced a fine selection of new devices coming to the network soon.

Top if my list of ones I want to play with is the Samsung Galaxy S.

The Samsung Galaxy S 16GB http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/mobile-phone/samsung-galaxy-s will be available exclusively to Vodafone UK customers. The stunning, ultra responsive touchscreen device is the latest generation of Android smartphones built by Samsung.
With the Samsung Galaxy S, not only will you be able to access thousands of apps through the Android Marketplace, you can make the most of the device’s social networking features, by staying connected with all your friends through Facebook, Twitter and MSN.
The Samsung Galaxy S 16GB sports a great 5 megapixel camera, capable of shooting videos in HD quality, allowing you to capture crystal clear moments and enjoy them on the huge 4″ Super AMOLED touch screen display.
Powered by a superfast 1GHz processor and teamed with an integrated Google Chrome browser, the handset allows for a smooth and seamless experience, which never slows down when you’re surfing the web through multiple browser windows.

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By May 12, 2010 Read More →

Clove get in a load of HTC accessories

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Clove have today received into stock a number of lines from HTC which you may have eagerly been waiting for.

After much today the following items are now available for purchase:

HTC Desire PO S520 Pouch Case – £12 + VAT – NOW IN STOCK

HTC Desire SP P360 Screen Protector – £7 + VAT – All sold – more stock due in 10 days. Backorder advised.

HTC Desire Alu-Leather Flip Case – £20 + VAT – All sold – more due next week. Backorder advised.

HTC Legend SP P340 Screen Protector – £7 + VAT  – NOW IN STOCK

HTC Legend Alu-Leather Flip Case – £20 + VAT – NOW IN STOCK

HTC HD mini SP P350 Screen Protector – £7+ VAT – NOW IN STOCK

HTC HD2 CU S400 Car Kit – £55 + VAT – All sold – more stock due next week. Backorder advised.

HTC HD2 BP E400 Battery – £35 + VAT – All sold more stock due next week. Backorder advised.

Stock are limited on many lines so we do advise acting quickly to avoid disappointment.

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By May 12, 2010 Read More →

HTC want immediate ban on Apple’s US sales!!

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The bad blood between Apple and HTC continues.

On Wednesday, HTC Corp filed a patent infringement case against Apple. In doing so, HTC also requested from the U.S. International Trade Commission an “immediate ban on U.S. sales” of iPhones, iPads and iPods.

Clearly, the move by HTC comes is the latest counter-punch against Apple, which filed a patent infringement suit against HTC in March. At that time, Apple accused HTC of violating twenty patent infreingments.

HTC, however, is now accusing Apple of “infringing five HTC patents,” although HTC did not announce which patents Apple violated in particular. Much clearer, of course, was HTC’s request that the importation and sales of iPods, iPhones, and iPads be halted.

“We are taking this action against Apple to protect our intellectual property, our industry partners, and most importantly, our customers that use HTC phones,” Jason Mackenzie, HTC’s VP for North America pronounced in a statement.

Apple has not yet offered comment on the matter.

[Source Mobile Marketing Online]

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HTC SUES APPLE FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT

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It looks like HTC are seeking revenge for the Apple suing them and they are suing right back!

Seattle – May 12, 2010 – HTC Corporation today took legal action against Apple Inc., filing a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) to halt the importation and sale of the iPhone, iPad and iPod in the United States.

“As the innovator of the original Windows Mobile PocketPC Phone Edition in 2002 and the first Android smartphone in 2008, HTC believes the industry should be driven by healthy competition and innovation that offer consumers the best, most accessible mobile experiences possible,” said Jason Mackenzie, vice president of North America, HTC Corporation. “We are taking this action against Apple to protect our intellectual property, our industry partners, and most importantly our customers that use HTC phones.”

HTC’s commitment to innovation has continued for more than a decade as it has focused on building a portfolio of the world’s most advanced smartphones that are inspired by consumers and provide them with a variety of choices in software, design, form-factor, price and wireless carrier. Today, consumers in the United States can choose between 12 HTC smartphones with the national wireless carriers. HTC has continuously strived to bring innovative smartphone choices to consumers, like the recently unveiled HTC EVO 4G with Sprint, DROID Incredible by HTC with Verizon Wireless and the HTC HD2 with T-Mobile. For more information on HTC’s long-standing commitment to consumers innovation and choice go to: www.htc.com/quietlybrilliant

We do not have exact detail on the infringements but I am sure they will be leaked at some point.

I think they should both just shake hands, be friends and let that be the end of it.

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Bing for Windows Mobile updated to support turn-by-turn navigation

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Over in the USA the Bing app has had a rather impressive update – voice guided navigation.

While it is not available here in the UK I have asked Microsoft if it is expected, so when I have a response I will let you know.

Stateside we have already seen Google offer a similar app last year which launched on the Motorola Droid but I am wondering if we will also see this new navigation app pre installed on Windows Phone 7. It would certainly make sense and be a huge selling feature.

Adam from pocketnow.com has put the app to the test on video. Check it out after the break.

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Sony’s compact, easy to use NEX-5 and NEX-3 with interchangeable lenses and HD video

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Today Sony announced their new range of NEX-5 and NEX-3 digital cameras with HD video shooting.

  • New Alpha digital cameras with DSLR picture quality and responsive shooting
  • World’s smallest and lightest1 interchangeable lens digital camera (NEX-5)
  • 14.2 effective megapixels Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
  • 1080i HD movie recording (NEX-5) with stereo sound, fast and silent autofocus
  • Intuitive new interface with Help Guide and Shooting Tips
  • E-mount lens system compatible with ? DSLR lenses (with optional Mount Adaptor)
  • Sweep Panorama with 3D capability

 

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By May 11, 2010 Read More →

Mobile Tech Addicts Podcast 70

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Podcast number 70 sees Matt return from his adventures aboard with travel tips for all. The guys also manage to pack in the iPad pricing for the UK, O2 woes, Orange failures and Vodafone nastiness.

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Regulars: James Richardson, Matt Davis, Gareth Myles and Andy Lee

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Orange and T-Mobile venture to be called everything, everywhere

Orange TBritain’s biggest communications company was unveiled today, promising to transform the industry and give UK consumers the best coverage, devices, service and communications experience possible.

The company – called Everything Everywhere – will run two of Britain’s most famous brands, Orange and T-Mobile, and has a customer base of 30 million people: over half of the UK adult population.

Orange and T-Mobile will continue as leading brands in the market, with each brand having its own shops, marketing campaigns, propositions and service centres. However, behind the scenes, the two brands will be run by one company, with one team and one vision to give consumers instant access to the people, places and things they want, wherever they are.

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