Archive for 2011
Here at tracyandmatt we have covered various versions of IM+ over the past couple of years. The multi platform instant messaging client is coming to the BlackBerry PlayBook which is good news if you ask me. I often use IM+ on both my BlackBerry and iPad and as I will be picking up a PlayBook it is nice to see that some familiar apps will be supported.
No date is given yet for the app, but I have just spoken with Shape Services and as soon as it is ready we will have a copy so we can bring you a video demo.
Posted by: James
Yep, if you have been waiting to purchase the Motorola XOOM then today is the day you can. If you head over to the Carphone Warehouse you can pick one up either on contract or buy it outright. You can get the XOOM free on contract from £25 per month or buy it outright for £579.99.
Here is a quick overview of the XOOM:
Motorola XOOMT 3G is a fast, powerful tablet with all the features you need to stay entertained and get online on the go. It’s one of the most feature-rich and exciting tablets yet.
To coincide with yesterdays BlackBerry PlayBook launch in the States and Canada, Research in Motions YouTube channel has been updated with a rather nice promo video for the PlayBook. As you will see if you watch the video there are a few famous faces that crop up. Although the clip is less than a minute and a half long RIM have managed to cram many of the PlayBooks best features into the video.
Here in the UK we are still waiting for a launch date however BlackBerry UK’s homepage has today changed and we have the PlayBook on their as ‘coming soon’.
Come on RIM. I’m bursting with excitement!
You can see the video below:
If you have an Android mobile and currently living in the United States of America (Howdeee Pardners!) then you might be interested to know that you can pick up the Mobile Tech Addicts Podcast application from the Amazon App Store. If you search for Mobile Tech Addicts anywhere on the site you will find the app, or if you don’t like all that mucking around with typing you could click here.
Posted by: Gareth
Everything Everywhere, Britain’s biggest communications company, today opened its first trial dual branded store in Bexleyheath which will split branded Orange and T-Mobile products and services, all under one roof. Both brands will occupy 50% of the shopfloor and offer 100% of Orange and T-Mobile product and services range. Everything Everywhere staff will work across both brands to ensure all customers receive the best advice and have unrivalled access to the best possible range of products available on the high street today. The second dual branded store will be opening in Bracknell tomorrow.
Keith Seddon, Bexleyheath store manager, Everything Everywhere, said: “We can’t wait to open the doors of the first ever Orange and T-Mobile dual branded store. Our in-store staff have been fully trained as experts across both T-Mobile and Orange products and services, and truly believe that anyone coming in to visit us will find the best possible device and payment plan available to them. “
Staff in both stores will be there to encourage customers to drop in to chat about their needs, and to make sure they are getting the most out of their phones. They are also invited to interact with “live” devices and tablets, and enjoy demonstrations.
The shop frontage will be branded Orange and T-Mobile, offering distinct services that represent the different Orange and T-Mobile brands.
Orange and T-Mobile both had stores in both Bexleyheath and Bracknell and the dual branded stores were previously the T-Mobile sites.
The Everything Everywhere store in Bexleyheath is located in 75 The Mall, Bexleyheath. DA6 7JJ
The Bracknell store is located 20 Charles Square, Bracknell. RG12 1DF
If you get a chance to visit either of the new stores please let us know your thoughts in the forum.
Posted by: James
Time once again for another exicting podcast. This week Gareth, James and Matt are joined by Dan from Coolsmartphone. Hitting an epic length Gareth updates you on an Award the podcast is up for that’s to you fans for nominating. The HTC Incredible S, Sony Ericsson Xperia Play and Acer Liquid Metal are all evaluated. Apple’s battle with Samsung is addressed and Matt has had his hands all over the Nokia E7 and the LG Optimus 2X.
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LOVEFiLM and The Walt Disney Company UK & Ireland have come together to make the magic of Disney instantly available to film fans through the LOVEFiLM Player either on the PC, via in-home internet connected devices or the PlayStation 3.
Blockbusters such as Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe are being made available to film fans to rent and stream instantly, whenever they want to see them.
The agreement will see more than fifty films from Disney’s library become available to LOVEFiLM subscribers paying £5.99 a month or more at no extra cost just in time for the Easter holidays. Continue Reading »
With yesterday being BlackBerry PlayBook launch day in North America and Canada, Phones 4U have conformed they will stock the PlayBook from day one here in the UK. They have not however confirmed when the UK launch date will be. That one is still a mystery. The good news though is that we will have a PlayBook pretty soon for review and clearly as soon as we get the nod from RIM we will let you all know the launch details.
Phones 4U marketing director Russell Braterman said in-house research collected by the retailer showed 69 per cent of 16-25 year olds currently owned a BlackBerry handset and said the arrival of the PlayBook in the UK would increase the over BlackBerry user experience.
“We’re thrilled to be offering a professional-grade tablet device that will enhance the user’s mobile experience,” Braterman said.
Our customers are always after the latest and greatest in technology, and the BlackBerry PlayBook is setting a new standard for the tablet category.”
Personally I am pulling my hair out waiting for the BlackBerry PlayBook to arrive here. Well I would if I had any hair!
Posted by: James
In contrast to the recent post of the pricing for the HTC Flyer, PC World have listed the price for the HTC Flyer without the 3G aspect, the Wifi one. Loosing the 3G modem will drop the price from £599.99 to a bargain basement £479.99. This takes into account the drop is storage size also. The 3G listed on PC World’s site is 32GB, whereas the wifi is left with a little 16GB chip in there.
The HTC Flyer is a strong and exciting product but HTC have really pushed the boat out when it comes to the pricing. The Galaxy Tab was also guilty of this and soon we will see Motorola, Acer and LG entering the same price range with their offerings, however the latter three are better spec’d and running a more appropriate operating system. Oh, but they don’t have a stylus.
Posted by: Gareth
An interesting idea here from HTC as they are putting on a roadshow over the next 6 weeks in order to showcase HTC Sense and their latest smartphones. It’s the first time I’ve heard of such a thing happening here in the UK so it’ll be good to see what HTC do with it.
I’ll be heading to at least one event to check it out!
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