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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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As I mentioned previously I was lucky enough to pop along to Microsoft’s HQ in London this week for a demo and a go myself with Windows Phone 7.
The device I used was an LG one which we have seen knocking about the web for some time. It is very much a prototype so please ignore the handset and focus on the software.
So how did I find WP7? Well I was reasonably impressed. My time with the device was limited so I will reserve final judgment until I have a review device but it certainly has some positive features. I am still not that keen on the home screen user interface but I think it will be one of those things that grows on you as you get more used to it.
Anyway, enough of me. Check out the video below and we have another to follow later with some demos from a Microsoft dude.
Microsoft today announced plans to integrate MSN Music with Zune, Microsoft’s digital entertainment service.
There is a natural synergy between MSN Music and Zune. MSN Music will create links in its music editorial to related content on Zune.net, giving users quick and easy access to the music they care about in the Zune Marketplace.
On Zune.net users will be able to browse the Zune Marketplace and purchase music from a 100% MP3 catalogue or use a Zune Pass music subscription to stream music directly through their Internet browser.
You may have seen a while ago that we posted an unboxing video of the Otterbox iPhone 4 Defender Case. The case was supplied to us by Clove Technology and they have kindly said that we can give it away so it’s competition time!
This will be a very simple competition. To win the Otterbox Case all you need to do is follow both tracyandmatt and Clove on Twitter and retweet this post when it hits Twitter.
How easy is that. The winner will be picked in seven days and will be notified both on the site and via Twitter.
Good luck.
http://twitter.com/clovetechnology
http://twitter.com/tracyandmatt
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At last the Torch has reached UK shores and I was lucky enough to get my hands on a review unit straight away. You may have seen some time ago I did a demo video with the Torch. This was not final software for the UK but now the software is finished we should see it arriving with the networks very shortly, unless delayed again!
The Torch 9800 gives us a double whammy. A new phone and an updated OS, now called BlackBerry 6.
The BlackBerry Torch has had mixed reviews in the States where it has been available for some time. If you fancy reading what I think of the device plus BlackBerry 6, and if I believe there is a market for it here in the UK you will have to read on.
Today sees the announcement of the Sony Ericsson LiveView. This innovative accessory is another step in Sony Ericsson’s commitment to help consumers get the very best mobile phone experience through the open Android platform. The Sony Ericsson LiveView is part of the Sony Ericsson Extras portfolio – a division which offers a total product experience and enhanced mobile possibilities.
The Sony Ericsson LiveView uses Bluetooth connectivity to wirelessly pair up to a compatible handset and allows consumers to control the phone without taking it out of their pocket or handbag. Read text messages, see incoming calls and keep up to date with the latest news on Facebook and Twitter.
The Sony Ericsson LiveView allows the user to control Sony Ericsson music features of the handset from the micro display, selecting tracks and controlling volume. The product also serves as a calendar reminder, displaying calendar events and other phone applications.
We have been summoned by Microsoft to attend an event in central London on October the 11th at 9am. We of course will be there and this can really mean only one thing – an official Windows Phone 7 event.
Rumors have been circulating the interwebs over the past week or so saying that the 21st of October will be launch day in Europe.
Coincidently I am off to have a play with the new operating system tomorrow so keep your eyes peeled for some video footage on the site over the next couple of days.
I am quite excited! Bring it on Microsoft.
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Clove Technology, www.clove.co.uk have today unveiled a new website.
The online mobile technology specialist has replaced the previous site with new and very bold design.
The site retains most of the features of the last site, but has undergone a lot of graphic changes and the underlying engine that powers the retailers page has been improved to enable many more advanced features to be constructed and unveiled over the coming months.
New headline features of the website include a vastly improved on site search engine, a product comparison tool, new checkout process, enhanced customer account features, social network integration and a product rating system.
Following on from last nights BlackBerry PlayBook announcement here is the official word from Research in Motion:
Research In Motion (RIM) today redefined the possibilities for mobile computing with the unveiling of its new professional-grade BlackBerry PlayBook tablet and BlackBerry Tablet OS.
A short while ago at RIM’s DevCon event in the USA they unveiled the PlayBook tablet that has been rumored for some time now.
We will bring you more on the tablet over the next day or so but in the meantime here are some juicy bits including a video. I am sure our friends over the pond will get some hands on time later.
Specifications:
- 7-inch hi-res widescreen display, is 9.7 mm thick.
- Flash 10.1 with hardware accelerated video, HTML 5
- Supports 1080p video
- Connects direct to BlackBerry Enterprise Server
- Non-proprietary HDMI and USB connections
- Full-HD front and rear-facing camera
- 1 GHz dual-core (with symmetrical multiprocessing capabilities) processor
- 1 GB RAM
See the PlayBook preview video here!
Posted by: James
Today sees the start of BlackBerry DEVCON 2010 taking place is San Francisco. The BlackBerry Developer Conference is the developer community event that everyone talks about. It’s a premier showcase for what can be done with BlackBerry apps, attended by thousands of the world’s most enthusiastic developers, BlackBerry experts, and Research In Motion (RIM) partners.
A little too technical for me but if you are a BlackBerry developer the Conference is the place to learn about creating the most compelling applications for the avid consumer audience. The conference gives developers a look into what the future holds for the BlackBerry development platform, and what the new BlackBerry 6 and all of it features and APIs mean for the mobile community and for you as a consumer application developer.
What I want to know is will we get any new device news. It is rumored that the forthcoming BlackBerry tablet may be showcased at the event. I will be keeping an eye on the conference news so if RIM give us anything good I will be sure to share with you.
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