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Seasoned tech blogger. Host of the Tech Addicts podcast.

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By June 8, 2010 Read More →

O2 upgrades network in London

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Nokia Siemens Networks has completed network analysis, optimisation and upgrades to O2’s base stations across London.

Working with O2, Nokia Siemens Networks monitored and analysed the data and signalling behaviour of different smart devices connected to the mobile network. The methodology provided information on the impact of these devices on different network elements.

The information, combined with traffic growth forecasts, was used to establish a capacity improvement project, upgrading only the network elements and modules identified as bottlenecks for current and future performance within O2’s London network.

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Mobile Tech Addicts Podcast 74: The One Without The Mayonnaise

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Gareth, Matt, James and Andy have the iPhone 4 to talk about tonight and they are extremely excited. They also manage a little bit of chat about the Dell Streak, Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro and some network advise.

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gulars: Reggae Richardson, Disco Davis, Garage Gareth and Acoustical Andy

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By June 7, 2010 Read More →

Orange releasing iPhone 4 on June 24th

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Brimming with information and pushing the boat out on updates Orange whispers from the back of today’s excitement that they too will be all over the iPhone.

That is all.

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iPhone 4 on O2 Special upgrade deal to be offered to in contract customers

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O2 will launch iPhone 4, the thinnest smartphone in the world with the highest resolution display ever built into a phone on 24th June.
To make it as easy as possible for O2 customers still in contract to get their hands on a new iPhone, O2 will offer a limited time special upgrade offer. Further details will be announced in the coming days.
To support the launch of iPhone 4, O2 has created www.o2.co.uk/iphonelatest a dedicated website for the latest news and updates where customers can hear details ahead of the new iPhone going on sale.
O2 has a unique history in supporting the iPhone in the UK over the past three years. Customers benefit from great value tariffs, including access to thousands of public Wi-Fi hotspots, an intelligent network developed with insight from the iPhone in mind, the expertise of O2 Gurus in store and iPhone specialists in customer service, as well as unique features such as Visual Voicemail.
“Apple has once again raised the bar with the iPhone 4,” said Ronan Dunne, UK Chief Executive of O2. “With 3 years’ experience in selling the iPhone we are well placed to support the new device with the best overall experience, including making it easy for new and existing customers to get their hands one.”

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HTC Desire shortages and HD2s are faulty

 

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Dealers have complained of a shortage of HTC Desire (pictured) handsets just two months after its launch, criticising the manufacturer for underestimating demand.

One dealer said: “The HTC Desire is a fantastic phone, but we just don’t get the stock.”

Another said: “We need the stock to meet the demand. It’s so frustrating to tell customers they’ll have to come back in a few days, and risk losing them altogether.”

The HTC Desire was backed by the Taiwanese firm’s biggest-ever marketing campaign at launch, twinned with the HTC Legend. It said sales since launch have been double that of any other HTC device in an equivalent timeframe.

Meanwhile, repair centres have complained of problems with the digitiser on the HTC HD2 and claimed parts are hard to obtain.

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iPhone 4 arriving June 24th

apple-wwdc-2010-395-rm-engSteve Jobs took to the stage today and announced the most anticipated phone of the year. No not that one, the iPhone 4!

With all the excitement Apple have delivered a rather impressive product with an equally impressive price tag. Whilst not cheap the value on offer here is second to none. Nothing yet on prices in the UK and I’m sure there will be a little extra added to the top just to annoy us Brits. However, At&t have also offered a little extra value by helping people upgrade with out crucifying them, like in previous years. Read on for a rough outline of the specs:

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Desire and Legend updates are not Froyo

htc_desire_legendHTC has announced two firmware updates for its HTC Legend and HTC Desire Android smartphones. However, these updates aren’t Android 2.2 upgrades but simple Android 2.1 bugfixes for both devices. While HTC hasn’t announced yet which bugs will be fixed, posts at xda-developers indicate that the fixes include new radio images, a new YouTube application with HQ option, as well as it fixes Facebook/unknown contact issue and it comes with a new bootloader. Other users reported that the speaker volume is increased now. The ROM update is now available as a free over the air (OTA) download. While it’s about 4 MB only, HTC recommends a download via WiFi.

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Acer beTouch E130 Android 1.6 appears

leadacerbetouch10 An new Acer with a front facing Qwerty keyboard was spotted out at Computex. The phone is equipped with a 2.6-inch QVGA touchscreen display and a scroll ball.  The E130 is part of Acer’s lower end BeTouch line, featuing a mere 416MHz ST-Ericsson CPU, 256MB of RAM, and 512MB of ROM. Additionally, it runs a terribly out dated Android 1.6 OS. We guess we can’t expect every smartphone to boast a 1GHz Snapdragon and a beta version of Froyo.

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By June 6, 2010 Read More →

Video: Archos 5 does 3D games

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Archos have very kindly upgraded their firmware for the Archos 5 Internet Tablet to cater for the incoming wave of 3D games Android is now sporting. Utilising OpenGL these games are running very, very, smoothly. Check my little video after the break:

By June 5, 2010 Read More →

Windows Walkie Talkie Mobile

10718317-walkie-talkie-mobile-phoneComing soon is the True Intercom Mobile Phone, Walkie-talkie Cell Phone Babiken V1. This is a Windows Mobile 6.5 GPS WIFI Smartphone PDA with a capacitive screen.

Babiken V1 mobile phone is the first China mobile phone that integrate real Walkie-talkie function. More amazingly it is a windows mobile 6.5 pda smartphone, so you also have WIFI for internet and can install windows mobile applications. With its bulit-in GPS antenna, you can use it as a navigator as well. For intercom function, please remember you have two phones to actualize it.

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