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Five year veteran of the site. BlackBerry specialist, but experienced in most operating systems. Enjoys flower arranging and cross stitch.

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By June 2, 2011 Read More →

Sony Ericsson and Gameloft partner to launch Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard exclusively on Xperia PLAY and over 20 games to be showcased at E3

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Sony Ericsson is again teaming up with Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social games, to deliver an exclusive experience for its flagship gaming smartphone – Xperia PLAY – with exclusive access to the all-action spy thriller shooter game Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard, adapted from the famous Ubisoft video game franchise. Taking full advantage of the smartphone’s outstanding graphical capabilities and game-changing control pad, Xperia PLAY brings the high-octane international action adventure to the Android operating system for the first time. The Android version of the game, which will be launched on Friday 3rd June, will be available only to Xperia PLAY customers in Western Europe throughout June and July.

Adapted from the famous Ubisoft’s video game franchise, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six is one of the most popular video game brands. It’s a high-energy tactical first-person shooter game based on a fictional international counter-terrorist unit called “Rainbow.”  Focusing more on stealth and tactics than firepower alone, weapons (including assault rifles and high-caliber handguns), uniforms and equipment are chosen to suit each operative’s skills and the mission.

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Orange launches first iPad 2 and iPhone ‘Connected’ plan, as well as two new BlackBerry Packages

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Orange today launched the first all inclusive ‘connected’ plan for those wishing to take out a 3G iPad 2 and iPhone on one price plan. Available immediately from Orange shops and through Orange telesales, customers can now take home a 3G iPad 2 and iPhone for only £65 per month on a 24 month price plan.

The new connected plan comes with a 2GB data allowance and unlimited BT Openzone Wi-Fi (subject to fair usage), which can be shared across both devices, as well as 600 minutes and unlimited text for iPhone use.

To see the full pricing and terms and conditions please visit please visit Orange shops or orange.co.uk/iPhone-iPad/

Orange also launched today, two new BlackBerry price plans called ‘Orange 10’ and ‘Orange 15’. Customers who take out an Orange 10 price plan will receive a BlackBerry 8520, as well as 50 minutes and 50 texts – all for only £10 per month**.

Meanwhile, those who take out the ‘Orange 15’  SIM only package will receive 100 minutes, 500 texts, a 100MB data allowance and email – all for only £15 a month. The Orange 15 plan can then be used with a range of BlackBerry handsets available to purchase separately including the 9300, 9105, 9780 and 9800.

For more information on the new BlackBerry price plans, please visit Orange shops or www.orange.co.uk/shop

 

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By June 2, 2011 Read More →

BlackBerry PlayBook Review

BlackBerry PlayBook ReviewJust a couple of weeks after the BlackBerry PlayBook launched in North America I was lucky enough to get one of the first review devices to arrive here in the UK. To say I have been looking forward to reviewing the PlayBook would be an understatement. As a big BlackBerry fan I am hoping I can see the PlayBook taking over the role of my Apple iPad which I use every morning and evening. Could this smaller form factor make me take a tablet to work with me each day?

The PlayBook is RIM’s first attempt at the tablet market and many have been quick to slate the PlayBook. I am going to give it a fair crack of the whip and by the time this review is complete I would have spent nearly three full weeks with the device. Now although I am a BlackBerry fan I hope you all realise from past experience that if a product does not live up to expectation we here at tracyandmatt will certainly say so.

Lets crack on and have a good look around both the hardware and software of what I am hoping will be my new companion.

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By June 1, 2011 Read More →

Vodafone reduce roaming charges

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From today (June 1st), all Vodafone customers can use up to 25MB of data per day in 35 European countries. Regular travellers can opt to pay £10 a month, while customers travelling out of Europe can enjoy the same 25MB data allowance for £5 per day.

Heavier business users on the Vodafone Euro Traveller tariff (£36.50+VAT per month) will get 1GB of data, per month, to use in Europe. For other users, it will cost £8 for up to 100MB of data a day in Europe, or £25 a day outside Europe.

In addition, to eliminate the chance of shocking bills, Vodafone is introducing a £100 monthly cap on data usage for customers outside of Europe (users within Europe already receive these warnings), with a text alert when 80% of their monthly spending limit is reached. The automatic bar can then be removed only by sending a text (‘STOP’ to 40209) or calling customer services.

Vodafone is also reminding users to make sure they opt-in to Vodafone Passport, which allows customers visiting European countries, as well as Australia and New Zealand, to call back to the UK (or make call within the visited country) at their standard home rate for a fixed connection fee of 75p. Vodafone Passport users can even use their inclusive minutes if they are on contract.

Finally, the network is introducing daily text allowances. Customers on a price plan of £40 or above, and with 900 or more minutes per month, will receive a free allowance of 10 texts per day to use within Europe. Customers on lower price plans can opt in for £10 a month.

 

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By June 1, 2011 Read More →

Phones 4U to sell the HTC ChaCha this week

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Phones 4u will this week start selling the HTC Cha Cha (so we are told), the first Facebook centric phone to be offered by the retailer. Remember this is one of two ‘Facebook’ phones that HTC announced back in February.

With a dedicated Facebook button the ChaCha will allow users to quickly share photos, locations, status updates etc.

Phones 4U are pricing the ChaCha at £300 on PAYG and from free on a £20 per month contract.

HTC EMEA operations and sales VP Jon French said: “This model is completely different from any other handset we’ve developed and has been designed specifically for those who share their lives through Facebook as second nature.

“It’s a great fit for Phones 4u, offering its audience a great blend of smartphone performance with the enhanced ability to chat or share their thoughts, photos and location even more easily than before.”

 

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By June 1, 2011 Read More →

Huawei to announce a new tablet – The MediaPad

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Selling a tablet is all the rage at the moment. Not to be outdone, Huawei are planning to announce a tablet at CommunicAsia 2011 June 21st-24th in Singapore.

Huawei say:

Our latest tablet the "MediaPad" is our smartest, smallest and lightest tablet ever – guaranteed to transform the consumer’s entertainment experience. 

The announcement will be done via a live webcast and will have more information nearer the time. At present that is all we know however we do have a couple of nice photos below and it looks pretty sweet.

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Motorola Atrix Laptop Dock Unboxing and Demo Video

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Hopefully you saw the Atrix unboxing video I did last week. In that video you would have seen that Motorola kindly sent us the laptop dock as well to include in our review. I said at the time that we would do a separate video of the laptop dock and here it is.

If you are not aware of this accessory then to cut a long story short the Motorola Atrix docks in the rear of the laptop. You the have a full sized laptop to use with the phones interface and features.

As the Laptop Dock doesn’t need to house any computer chips or a hard drive, it can be impossibly thin while still having the space to hold a 36Wh 3-cell battery that is good for up to 8 hours of continuous use. As it doesn’t require any power from your phone, when you’re done working on the Laptop Dock simply fold it away and remove your phone which has been quietly charging while you work.

Your best bet is to just watch the video below.

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By May 31, 2011 Read More →

Blaq for BlackBerry PlayBook hits App World

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If you are in North America or one of the few people over here in the UK to have a BlackBerry PlayBook it is good news all round if you use Twitter. Blaq is now available in BlackBerry App World priced at $1.99.

Since I got my PlayBook a few weeks ago the fact that it did not have a decent Twitter client was more than frustrating to say the least.

Our prayers have been answered! Blaq is not perfect and has fairly basic Twitter use at present however, for an initial release it is super and I look forward to updates in the future. As you can see from the screen shot the colours and user interface are much the same as on the BlackBerry Smartphone version.

It is now just over two weeks until the BlackBerry PlayBook is released here in the UK. Our full review will be on the site this week so keep your eyes peeled.

 

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By May 31, 2011 Read More →

Acer refreshes the Liquidmini smartphone

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Acer liquidmini has refreshed its look and is now available in new vibrant and trendy colors: a bouquet that encompasses all the colors of your summer.

Cherry, lagoon, pearl and steel: these are the four new colors that evoke summer, vacation and the longing for relax and have fun with friends. You can pick and choose since there’s something for everyone with liquidmini! But there’s much more to it than meets the eye:

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By May 31, 2011 Read More →

Nokia E6 and Nokia X7 now shipping, complete with Anna

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The first Nokia phones featuring Symbian Anna, the Nokia E6 and Nokia X7, are now shipping. The X7 will be available in Europe, Eurasia, China, India and other Asia/Pacific countries, while the E6 will be available in Europe, Eurasia, Asia/Pacific, as well as the Middle East and Africa. As a hardcore fan of the Nokia E71 and E72 form factor, I’ve been dreaming of the day when I could touch both QWERTY and screen – and here it is with the E6.

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– Faster and better web experience with an all new browser.
– The long-awaited portrait QWERTY plus split screen text input.
– All new Ovi Maps with public transport routes and other enhancements.

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