With the release of HP’s TouchPad looming they have kindly released a selection of demo videos on their YouTube channel. The 9.7 inch tablet looks certain to be a real powerhouse and I can see webOS working seamlessly on HP/Palms tablet.
In the released videos you can see the following things demoed:
You can see the videos by clicking here.
Posted by: James
The UK’s leading communications company, Everything Everywhere, today announced that it plans to launch 30 new stores in the UK this year.
The company, which was created by the successful merger of Orange and T-Mobile and already has over 720 stores, is looking to expand its retail presence as the demand for new communications services grows among British consumers.
The 30 new stores, which will see new jobs added on the high street, will be branded Everything Everywhere and will offer Orange and T-Mobile products and services, giving consumers access to more choice and the best range of products and services available in a direct-retail environment.
Everything Everywhere stores are designed to give customers an enticing, visual and interactive experience in order to “inspire, excite and educate”. The stores showcase new apps, smartphones and tablets from the biggest names in the industry, and put the focus on service rather than just sales. Store staff receive extensive training, with a focus on helping customers discover more from their mobile devices.
With the huge success last year that Orange had with the San Francisco (ZTE Blade) could they be set to do it again? On the ‘coming soon’ page of the Orange site is the Orange Barcelona, a front facing QWERTY Android device. Running 2.2, supporting HD voice and with a touch screen this one could be another huge hit for Orange. No word on pricing yet but I would imagine it would be very competitive.
Orange say:
Brighten up your life with the Barcelona from Orange. Equipped with the powerful Android 2.2 operating system and a 2.6-inch TFT touch screen, this phone makes communication easy and fun. And it really looks the part with its sleek, ergonomic design. With a 3.2-megapixel camera to play with, you’ll always be able to capture life’s moments as well as listening to your favourite music using the FM radio.
You can see the specs below:
As planned Toshiba have put their Thrive up for pre-order. Prices starting at $429.99 and it seems that the US is first on the list to get this. There is little indication as to when we can expect to see it here in the UK. Here is what Toshiba had to say.
Introducing the Thrive Tablet by Toshiba. Powered by Android 3.1, Honeycomb, this tablet delivers a better way to browse the Web, enjoy e-books and HD videos, play games, listen to music and more. Complete, convenient and customizable, it’s everything a tablet can and should be, with a gorgeous 10.1″ diagonal high-res multi-touch LED backlit display, features you can personalize, and speedy performance so you can multitask your way through your digital life (and favourite entertainment) with ease.
Posted by Gareth
Seems that Android powered smartphones are coming down in price on an almost daily basis and this Vodafone 858 Smart is the cheapest one we’ve looked at yet. Vodafone call it the Smart but it’s made by Huawei as the U8160. It may not have a wonderful specification but it’s currently selling for just £60 here in the UK on Vodafone Pay-as-you-go.
It may be entry level but when you consider the cost the spec isn’t terrible. It has GPS, WiFi, 2.8″ Capacitive touchscreen and runs Android 2.2 the CPU and camera may be a bit limited but what do you expect for £60!?
We’ll be looking at Vodafone Smart over the next week or so from the perspective of it being a first Android phone of a second ‘spare’ handset. You can check out the video below too.
Following on from the HTC Salsa video we had last week, this week we have the HTC ChaCha to unbox and review for you. I’m not sure what HTC’s fascination with dance names is but I believe that the names of these devices came from the internal codenames used for them which just stuck.
The HTC ChaCha is somewhat different to your average Android powered device, first of all it’s one of only a couple of Androids to have the fixed foward-facing QWERTY keyboard. On top of that there is a landscape mounted display (hopefully it is a 480×320 screen and not a side fitted 320×480) and then there’s the Facebook integration.
Check out the video below to find out a little more while we crack on with the full review.
Research In Motion (RIM) today announced plans to launch the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet in an additional 16 markets around the world over the next 30 days.
The BlackBerry PlayBook is scheduled to launch in:
UK, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Australia, Venezuela, Spain, Germany, UAE, Singapore, Mexico, France, India, Italy, Indonesia and Columbia.
The BlackBerry PlayBook is the world’s first professional-grade tablet, delivering industry leading performance, uncompromised web browsing, true multitasking, HD multimedia, advanced security features, out-of-the-box enterprise support and a robust development environment.
If you missed our PlayBook review you can catch it here.
For more information about the BlackBerry PlayBook please visit: http://www.blackberry.com/playbook.
Google has revamped Android Market, its own app store, to show devices that are compatible with each individual app. Now, when you visit Android Market on the desktop, the app that you’re viewing or trying to purchase will give you a compatibility list showing which of the Android phones or tablets that you have registered will work properly with the app.
With the compatibility check, Android users may feel more confident in making more app purchases, especially considering that Google had shortened the refund period for app purchases recently.
Also, as the Android platform is fragmented with various devices, device-makers, and also OS versions of Android, a compatibility check will help users quickly identify if the app will work with their particular device(s). Previously, users had to rely on developers to list specific compatibility in the app description.
Posted by Gareth
Summer is upon us, with its warmth, energy and a myriad of bright colours filling our eyes. To match this explosion of life and joy, the Acer Aspire One Happy has donned new clothes and comes in fresh, fruity, tasty colours that bring the flavour of summer into your life.
Blueberry Shake, Papaya Milk, Strawberry Yogurt and Banana Cream are the four new shades of the Aspire One Happy, evoking summertime, holidays and exotic drinks. Whether you have a romantic soul or want to make an impression, the sweet colours will match your spirit.
Papaya Milk and Banana Cream shine with optimism, energy and happiness and will bring sunshine to rainy days. Soothing and soft, Blueberry Shake and Strawberry Yogurt stir up memories of sunsets and exotic holidays.
Want to create an even more colourful effect? Match the Aspire One Happy with a wireless mouse in the same colour, for a coordinated look. Or be daring and mix and match different colours for a joyful explosion of flavours.
Gareth, James and Tracy discuss the happenings at Apples WWDC 2011 Keynote, pointing out what you can expect to see in the update this Autumn. Gareth has reviewed the HTC Flyer and James the Blackberry Playbook. The HTC Salsa has been unboxed and the little Samsung Galaxy Pro seems to be less than stellar. Do not despair however as Matt manages a couple of interesting appearances throughout.
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