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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 April 11, 2012 Read More →

Win a Skype HD Webcam and headset

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Those nice people at Skype have kindly agreed that we can give away three of their FREETALK Everyman packs. The packs contain a HD webcam, headset with microphone and all protected by a case.

As you know Skype is one of the leading IM and internet phone call clients, and with this headset and camera and you can take advantage of its video chat function too.

To enter, all you have to do is follow tracyandmatt on Twitter and retweet the following tweet: "RT @tracyandmatt: I want to Win a Skype HD Webcam and Headset – Find out how you can enter too: http://bit.ly/skypecomp" You can also click the retweet link below to save you copying and pasting the phrase. Your twitter name will be entered in to the draw. You’ll have to keep following us as we’ll notify winners via DM.

RETWEET ME!

The competition will run until the end of the month when we will select the one lucky winner. Entries will be accepted from anywhere in the world.

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By April 11, 2012 Read More →

NFC powered Nokia Lumia 610 coming to Orange

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The below video popped up today on Nokia’s YouTube channel. I’m not entirely sure it was meant to but it is done now. This new Lumia 610 variant will be the first Near Field Communication supported Windows Phone we will get here in the UK.

Contactless payment is far from mainstream but the NFC Lumia 610 will support both Visa and MasterCard payments in due course.

"Orange is committed to rolling out mobile NFC services in all its European territories and as part of this goal we’re very excited to be the first operator to launch the Lumia 610 NFC," said Yves Maitre, Senior VP Mobile Multimedia & Devices at Orange. "The Nokia Lumia smartphones have been very well received by Orange customers. We are now going one step further and adding an NFC-enabled handset to this popular range of devices, enabling people to use contactless services via a single tap. Nokia is a natural fit for us regarding NFC and, like Orange, has shown a very early commitment to the standard."

You can see the video below:

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By April 10, 2012 Read More →

Angry Birds Space now available for the BlackBerry PlayBook

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Attention PlayBook users. Fear not, Angry Birds Space has arrived. The latest addition that has been so popular on iOS and Android is now available to download. Priced at £5 for us UK users (yes we get ripped off again) the game offers hour upon hour of fun including the following features:

  • 60 interstellar levels!
  • Regular free updates!
  • Brand new birds!
  • Brand new superpowers!
  • Zero-gravity space adventures!
  • Trick shots using planets’ gravity!
  • Hidden bonus levels!
  • Beautifully detailed backgrounds! 

 

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By April 5, 2012 Read More →

Labrinth and iLuminate Light Up the Stage at the Xperia Night of Imagination

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Yesterday evening saw a breathtaking Night of Imagination spectacular at the launch of Xperia and superstar Labrinth‘s debut album.

Labrinth performed exclusive remixes from Electronic Earth, and was joined on stage by surprise guests iLuminate – electrifying entertainers who have created the world’s first and only wearable, wireless lighting technology, using LED and EL-wire, which creates an exhilarating performing arts experience.

iLuminate burst onto stage in an explosion of colour for their first ever UK performance, decked out in their bespoke LED costumes they wowed the audience with a specially choreographed routine created just for Xperia and Labrinth.

Posted in: Press Releases
By April 5, 2012 Read More →

Mini Keyboard for BlackBerry PlayBook – Hands-On Video

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I have had my eye on this piece of kit for a while now. The first batch of Mini Keyboards for the PlayBook arrived in the UK in the last day or so and I managed to secure one for testing.

The kit comes as two parts, as you will see. It consists of a nice leather case and a separate Bluetooth keyboard that slots into that there case. Once the PlayBook in the case and with the desk stand flippy out thing erected you pretty much have a small portable mini computer.

I can certainly see the benefits to using a product like this but I shall reserve my final judgment until I have had a good few days with it.

If you use the BlackBerry PlayBook you want to watch the following video.

 

 

Posted in: Videos/Unboxings
By April 5, 2012 Read More →

CoPilot Live now on sale for iOS and Android

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I do like a bargain and ALK are offering an Easter special: discounts on CoPilot Live.

With possible gridlock at the airports, many people will be hitting the roads this Easter weekend, particularly now that the risk of a fuel tanker strike is over (for now at least!). Although UK destinations are likely to be popular, many will be heading across to the continent to escape the sudden cold snap and to find some spring sunshine.

So what else could go wrong? Traffic chaos? Getting lost? Arguments over which way to go? How about huge roaming costs from downloading maps to your phone when abroad?

At CoPilot Live, they want to help you avoid travel problems this Easter. So they are offering some great discounts on the European map versions of our CoPilot Live Premium smartphone sat nav apps – for this weekend only.

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By April 4, 2012 Read More →

USA to get the HTC EVO 4G LTE

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Wow, what a name! The HTC EVO 4G LTE has tonight been announced in Americaland and will be available exclusively with Sprint. Here in the UK we are still way behind when it comes to LTE so I’m a little jealous of the speeds this new Android device will offer.

The new EVO is not too dissimilar to the HTC One X we now have here in the UK. Both have the same size screen and 8mp cameras but there is one big difference and that is storage.

The EVO 4G LTE packs 16gb of internal storage (One X has 32) however it also sports MicroSD support, a feature that many Smartphone users hate to be without. Why this feature is on one new flagship handset and not another baffles me but that’s just the way it is.

If you fancy checking out the full specs of the EVO 4G LTE you can do so below:

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By April 4, 2012 Read More →

Hotels.com app launches for WP7

Looking for a hotel? Why not use your Windows Phone? Hotels.com, the world’s leading hotel booking website, has today announced the launch of its mobile app for Windows Phone 7.

Launched last year, the Hotels.com mobile app has since received several million downloads. The app is also currently available for iPhone and Android devices, as well as a custom built version for the iPad which was added to the portfolio in September 2011.

The Timeshare Software is available for owner to be able to access their details and update information, payments and booking from one single portal.

The Hotels.com mobile app allows users to search and book almost 149,000 hotels around the world, either by entering the city they wish to stay or by finding hotels in their immediate location. The mobile app provides users with access to more than 20,000 exclusive last minute deals, hotel information and more than 6.5 million customer reviews (left by customers who have actually stayed in that hotel) on the go.

Christelle Chan for Hotels.com commented: “Since we first launched the Hotels.com mobile app last year, we’ve seen an increasing demand from people looking for hotels on the go, as 70% of all searches are made on the day they intend to stay.”

“If the latest stats are anything to go by, Windows Phone popularity is set to increase over the next few years and we have expanded our mobile portfolio to meet this demand. We’ve already seen great success through the App Store and Android Market, and are excited to make the app available to Windows Phone users too.”

Through the Hotels.com mobile app, users can also access the Hotels.com Welcome Rewards programme – a simple and unique loyalty programme which offers customers one free night for every ten nights stayed in over 65,000 partnering hotels worldwide (terms and conditions apply).

Already available as a free download for iPhone, iPad and Android, Hotels.com’s mobile app is now available for Windows Phone devices running Windows Phone 7.5 or higher, Symbian and MeeGo devices.

Posted by: James

Posted in: Press Releases
By April 4, 2012 Read More →

HTC One S Unboxing Video

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The second ‘One Series’ device we have managed to get our hands on is the HTC One S. Slightly smaller than the One X, this beast sports a 4.3 inch screen which may well suit more people than its big brother. Powered by a nippy 1.5 Ghz dual core processor, the One S still packs a mean punch. Complete with a 8MP camera and full HD video capabilities, its 16GB of internal storage are boosted with the 25GB of free DropBox cloud storage you get with it.

We will of course have a full review in the next week or two so in the meantime you can see the unboxing below. Feel free to fire us any questions you may have that you would like us to cover.

 

Posted in: Videos/Unboxings
By April 3, 2012 Read More →

Instagram hits Android

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At last it has arrived. The camera app that has been so popular with iOS users is now available for Android.

Instagram – A beautiful way to share your world. It’s fast, free and fun!

Pick from one of several gorgeous filtered effects to breathe a new life into your mobile photos. Transform everyday moments into works of art you’ll want to share with friends and family.

Share your photos in a simple photo stream with friends to see – and follow your friends’ photos with the click of a single button. Every day you open up Instagram, you’ll see new photos from your closest friends, and creative people from around the world.

Features :
– 100% free custom designed filters and borders
– Lux works its magic by making your photos more vibrant and brings out details in your photos you couldn’t see before
– Instant sharing to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Foursquare (Flickr coming very soon)
– Interact with friends through giving & receiving likes and comments
– Works with Android versions 2.2 and above that support OpenGL ES 2
– Full front & back camera support
– And much much more…

 

You can find the app here.

 

Posted by: James

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