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By August 24, 2011 Read More →

Motorola FIRE to arrive in September

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I have not been too impressed with the recent Android devices that come in this form factor. However as the Motorola FIRE has a 2.8 inch screen things may well change.

The fashionable Motorola FIRE smartphone offers a full QWERTY keyboard with touchscreen display and ultimate personalisation options users expect from the fun and versatile Android platform. The Motorola FIRE is expected to be available in the UK towards the end of September.

Motorola FIRE has a sleek, modern design and a sophisticated finish. Its full QWERTY keyboard and 2.8-inch touchscreen display provide the perfect combination of tools for emailing, texting and browsing the Web. Users can stay in constant contact with friends and family through the world’s leading social media applications.

Motorola FIRE also comes with best-in-class battery life, allowing users to talk, browse the Web, text, play games and videos all day long. Motorola FIRE also has the Moto Switch user interface, which allows users to switch to a friends-centric mode when they finish work and head home for the day

“We are excited about extending our growing smartphone range in UK, and Motorola FIRE opens up new possibilities in the smartphone market. The device’s stylish design and its exciting and versatile social media applications will wow younger, tech-loving users in particular,” said Victoria McManus, UK marketing director, Motorola Mobility EMEA.

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By August 23, 2011 Read More →

BlackBerry Curve 9360 – Hands on video

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I popped along to the press event held by Research in Motion today to check out the new BlackBerry Curve 9360. Running BlackBerry 7 and with some improved specs such as screen resolution, camera and a 800mhz processor this new addition to the Curve family looks to be a huge hit.

With the BlackBerry Curve being the best selling Smartphone in the UK the big question will be ‘is how much is this one going to cost?’ As yet I cannot answer that as it will depend on the carrier but it has to fall in line with the current 3G Curve, the 9300.

As soon as we can get our hands on a review device we will of course bring you an unboxing video as well as the full review but in the meantime you can see my hands on video from today below.

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By August 23, 2011 Read More →

Samsung unleashes a powerful gaming notebook

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced the launch of the Series 7 GAMER notebook PC, designed to deliver a smarter and richer gaming experience.

The high-performance notebook PC is powered by a quad-core Intel® Core i7 processor and combined with a high-end gaming AMD Radeon HD graphics card as well as an 8GB ExpressCache system to deliver incredible gaming speeds. The notebook PC guarantees rich visual imagery through its 3D 17.3″ display with full HD 1920×1080 resolution. Additionally, the Series 7 GAMER comes equipped with the latest 3D surround sound for an immersive experience.

The Samsung Series 7 GAMER features four different optimisation modes for ultimate versatility. In addition to the main ‘Gaming’ mode, it includes a ‘Balanced’ mode for everyday use, ‘Library’ mode for quiet surroundings, and ‘Green’ mode for maximum battery performance. The modes can easily be switched using the Mode Dial.

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By August 23, 2011 Read More →

RIM announce new BlackBerry Curves

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With me off to a BlackBerry press event this morning I wonder what they could be showing off? Oh, they released a press release overnight! Anyway, you can see the details below and watch out for some hands on video footage later in the day.

Research In Motion (RIM) today announced three new BlackBerry smartphones featuring the BlackBerry® 7 Operating System (OS). The all-new BlackBerry Curve 9350, BlackBerry Curve 9360 and BlackBerry Curve 9370 smartphone are exciting additions to the popular BlackBerry Curve series.

These new models are designed to address a large and important segment of the global mobile phone market where customers are looking to upgrade their existing feature phone or existing BlackBerry Curve with an affordable, easy-to-use, full-featured and socially-connected smartphone.

"These new models will build on the incredible success of the BlackBerry Curve line and further expand the largest global launch of BlackBerry smartphones in our history," said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at Research In Motion. "The new BlackBerry Curve smartphones are absolutely stunning and offer a significant performance upgrade with an unmatched mobile social experience for the millions of feature phone users in the market as well as our existing Curve customers."

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By August 22, 2011 Read More →

The new Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman

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London, UK – Sony Ericsson today announced Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman, an Android smartphone that delivers a unique social music experience. A dedicated Walkman hardware button provides instant access to the music player and consumers can also like, share and discover content through a deep Facebook integration. The infinite button lets the consumer explore even more and the *Qriocity service from Sony provides music and video content for the consumer to enjoy.

  • Android 2.3 powered by a 1Ghz processor
  • 5MP AF camera with 720p HD video recording
  • Front facing camera for video chat and Skype
  • Sony’s xLoud for enhanced audio output
  • Infinite button to access further content from their favourite artist
  • Qriocity music and video services from Sony
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By August 22, 2011 Read More →

LG announce the Optimus Sol

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LG’s latest mid range device, the Optimus Sol as been announced and looks to be a fine addition to their range. It also comes with some pretty good specs. Running Android 2.3 the Optimus Sol is sporting a 3.8? Ultra AMOLED display, at 480×800 resolution,which LG say delivers high clarity that is easy to view even under bright and sunny conditions. Battery life is supposed to be 20-30% better due to a new power system.

The LG Optimus Sol will be available in Europe mid September.

LG Optimus Sol main features:

  • Qualcomm MSM8255 processor at 1GHz
  • Network: Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900), dual-band UMTS (900/2100)
  • RAM: 512MB
  • ROM: 2GB
  • Program memory: 150MB internal
  • External memory: 2GB microSD card included
  • Rear camera: 5MP with autofocus
  • Bluetooth 3.0
  • Wifi 802.11 b/g/n
  • aGPS
  • DLNA
  • Dimensions: 122.5 x 62.5 x 9.8 mm
  • Battery: 1,500 mAh

 

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By August 19, 2011 Read More →

Xperia PLAY to showcase new content and functionality at Gamescom 2011

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Here is one for you gamers out there. Sony Ericsson shows a strong selection of games from its ever growing ecosystem of over 150 optimised titles for Xperia PLAY at Gamescom in Cologne. As of result of Sony Ericsson’s ever expanding partnerships with top publishers and leading independent studios, Xperia PLAY now offers a broad and compelling portfolio of content including games of all genres and for all types of gamer.

At Gamescom Sony Ericsson is announcing and previewing a selection of new titles from Gameloft, EA’s Need for Speed Hot Pursuit and Dead Space, and the Android premiere of Polarbit’s driving game Reckless Getaway.

Sony Ericsson’s new developer programme “Stand Out” is also starting to bring innovative and award-winning content to Xperia PLAY. As such, Sony Ericsson will be hosting the cream of independent development talent at their booth. Among the titles available to try are Catfish Blue’s Hyperlight, Be-Rad’s Lame Castle and an enhanced new version of They Need To Be Fed from YoYo Games.

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By August 19, 2011 Read More →

Another BlackBerry Press Event

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Next Tuesday, 23rd August sees yet another BlackBerry press event being held in Central London. What we will see at the event if unknown although if you are a BlackBerry fan you can probably have a guess as we have seen numerous leaked pictures of more BlackBerry 7 handsets. Then again, it could be something unexpected.

We will be at the event so unless we are given an embargo you can expect some news and hopefully video footage later that day.

Roll on Tuesday.

 

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By August 18, 2011 Read More →

HP discontinues webOS devices!

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HP have today announced they will no longer be developing webOS devices, such as the Pre and the TouchPad.

The press release said they would be "discontinuing operations for webOS devices”. This means they will continue to develop webOS as an operating system but will not manufacture hardware.

So, does this mean we will see webOS licensed and appearing on handsets from some of our favorite manufactures such as HTC, Samsung and LG? I do hope so. Since the release of the Palm Pre we here tracyandmatt have all said that the OS was great but sadly let down by hardware.

This news is a real shame but not one that is a total surprise.

 

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By August 18, 2011 Read More →

Sony Ericsson Xperia ray coming soon to Vodafone

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The Sony Ericsson Xperia ray is certainly a nice looking handset. It has popped up on the coming soon page of the Vodafone site in the last day or so. If this one could be a contender for your next smartphone head on over to the Vodafone site and register for updates on when the ray will be available.

With a 3.3" screen and running the latest Android platform for smartphones (Gingerbread 2.3), the phone packs in a powerful 1Ghz processor, Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine, a 8.1mp camera with Exmor RT for mobile and HD video functionality. At only 9.4mm thin, XperiaT ray incorporates market leading design for which Sony Ericsson has become known.

To add to a full set of specifications, the phone incorporates a front facing camera and a scratch resistant screen with excellent resolution and brightness and integrated touch keys.  Sony Ericsson’s unique integration of Facebook inside XperiaT delivers a unique consumer experience for greater social interaction. In combination with the Google services, as well as access to over 200,000 Apps via the Android Market, it provides a solid and entertaining smartphone foundation.

You can see the Xperia ray specs below:

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