Author Archive: Gareth

Youtubeplay review

Youtubeplay is a superb piece of software created by the community over at XDA Developers. The software has been around for a small amount of time but has not received the attention it so easily deserves.

O2 update on iPhone 3G buying process

O2 have just sent out an email which basically tells us nothing really new, but we said we would keep you up to date so here goes. As promised, we are writing to you to keep you updated on the next steps to getting iPhone 3G.
iPhone 3G goes on sale on the high street on 11 July 2008.
We will be writing to you again before the 11th with details about how you could place your order. However, we do expect demand for iPhone 3G to be very high so orders will be processed on a first come, first served basis so that we can be fair to all customers. Orders will be limited to one iPhone 3G per customer.

T-Mobile launches HSUPA network

T-Mobile has ramped up its mobile broadband platform, claiming to be the first operator to offer nationwide High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA). HSUPA will enable users to upload data at speeds of to 1.4Mbps, around five times that of current mobile upload speeds.

Orange data packages get unlimited

Orange are now offering unlimited data on some of their call plans. Previously certain Orange plans included data with a fair use limit of a pathetic 30 MB. Now at least we are seeing much larger fair use limits of 500 MB but why do the networks continue to get away with saying "unlimited" and then having such a low limit on downloads, its just crazy to me, it is either unlimited or it is not. Full details of Orange plans with 500 MB of data after the break.

The Gadgeteer’s BlueAnt Z9 headset review

Over at The Gadgeteer is a good review of a nice Bluetooth combo I might consider investing in myself, BlueAnt Z9 Headset and Supertooth Handsfree Speakerphone.

Its a good looking set. Highly portable, bordering on losable. I don’t think I have yet to read a negative review of either unit. In the run up to the iPhone 3G, this my well be a nice unit to consider as an alternative to the iPhone Bluetooth headset.

Eee PC 904 and 905 coming soon

The German Eee PC News has some information on a proposed 904 and 905 model of the little laptop. Or at least the head line would suggest so. This would probably mean a 903 is somewhere in the making. Mobile Computer believe the suffix will be 904 HD and that release is imminent.

This seems to be a gadget that’s biggest curse is the monthly hardware update. The potential is huge, and the price is rapidly rising as another bell or whistle is thrown in to make it just that little bit more attractive than the current model. Check Chris’ review of the 701 XP.

HTC Diamond Rom Update

HTC today released another Rom update for the HTC Diamond 1.37.401.3 . The Rom is available to download from the HTC Club website where registration and a valid HTC device serial number is required. The Rom is supposed to update the Connection Wizard, Enlarge Start Menu, TouchFlo 3D, Volume Control, XT9, Youtube and a few other minor tweaks. We will test it out as soon as it is downloaded and installed and see what we think.

Well it seems HTC have pulled the Rom already as it has now vanished as fast as it appeared, but you can download it from rapidshare here

Thanks to Tracy and Matts blog for the heads up

iPhone 3G guided tour video

Apple have just published the iPhone 3G guided tour video. For those of you that just cannot wait any longer you can watch someone else playing with the iPhone 3G to build the anticipation that little bit more. It is online now for live streaming or you can download it to watch later, check it out here. http://www.apple.com/iphone/guidedtour/.

Orange reduced roaming rates

Orange have reacted to T-Mobile and O2’s recent announcements of price cuts for roaming charges. Orange today announced significant changes to its Orange Travel portfolio which makes voice and data roaming for consumer and business customers simpler, more transparent and better value than ever before. The offers will be made available throughout the Summer to give Orange customers greater choice and value for their Summer holiday or business needs.