Phones

Orange HTC S310 PAYG only?

A few days ago we told you about the HTC S310 coming to Orange. We have since been told that the device will be Pay-As-You-Go only.

This does make some sense as we know that the HTC S310 (HTC Oxygen) with its 176 x 220 screen and GPRS only connectivity, is the baby within the HTC range and is considered the entry level device. We also know that the S310 will be offered in both white and black.

Orange HTC S310 Specification:

Matt

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HTC Athena / HTC X7500 launch in 8 days?

Interest in the new HTC Athena/HTC X7500 device seems to be growing steadily and today we saw another video of the device find its way on to You Tube. Rumour has it that the video was staged by HTC in a bid to increase the X7500 hype! Have a look and make up your own mind.

I also recevied a tip off about an HTC site that appears to be a countdown timer that we are assuming is the countdown to release of the HTC X7500. You can see the site HERE. Assuming it’s true then this would mean that the X7500 will be released in about 8 days time!

Some people are saying the site is a fake so we have asked HTC to comment.

Matt

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Orange SPV M700 shipping this week?

We have been speculating about the release date of the Orange SPV M700 for quite some time and the device has been listed in more than one edition of the Orange retail catalogue.

As Gears at CoolSmartPhone correctly points out, the SPV M700 is indeed listed in the February edition of the Orange retail catalogue as ‘available now’. After a few emails and phone calls we have been told by a source close to Orange that the M700 will begin shipping this week. We have been given mixed information about the built in GPS. It’s not mentioned on the Orange Spec but is said to be included. The HTC Trinity does have GPS hardware so it may be possible to activate the GPS on the M700 if necessary.

Orange SPV M700 Specification

Matt

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HTC S310 Coming to Orange UK

OK something strange is happening at Orange UK. We already know that Orange’s own version of the HTC Oxygen, the Orange SPV C100, has been available from Orange in other countries but it has been widely accepted that the device would never see a UK launch.

So here is where things get weird. If you take a look at the February edition of the Orange retail catalogue you’ll find the HTC S310 listed as a device coming soon. Orange have never released an HTC device before and have always rebadged and rebranded the devices using their own SPV name.

So is this a one-off or can we expect more devices from the HTC commercial arm coming to Orange? An HTC S620 would be nice!

Orange HTC S310 Specification:

Matt

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New home for MSMobileNews

It looks like my ol’ friend Brody has been a busy boy. Not only has MSMobileNews moved to a new server but it’s had a bit of a makeover!

Go and take a look at what he’s been up to and I’m sure he would like to hear what you think!

MSMobileNews

Matt

[Post tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, MSMobileNews, Tracy & Matt]

D-Link release 3G mobile router

D-Link have releases a 3G mobile woreless router. The D-Link DIR-450 802.11g Cable/DSL Router.

The D-Link 3G Mobile Router DIR-450 answers mobile users need for setting up a wireless network on-the-go to share an Internet connection. The 3G Mobile Router DIR-450 enables users to quickly create a secure wireless 802.11g network and provide access to the Internet using a cellular signal. By connecting an EV-DO Internet PC card to the 3G Mobile Router, an Internet connection can be accessed and shared virtually anywhere within a wireless broadband network.

The is an excellent idea for anyone hosting special events, conventions, off-site meetings etc.

One thing worth mentioning though is that the use of wireless 3G cards in this device may break the terms of service set as down by the wireless operator.

Matt

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HTC Vox preview

The chaps over at Engadget have been previewing the HTC Vox.

There have been a few spc changes along the way and the device as tested by Engadget now has Windows Mobile 6 but this is a Smartphone so there is no touchscreen 🙁 . Also note the lack of 3G on the Vox

HTC Vox Specification

See more over at Engadget.

Matt

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White Motorola Q

It’s been a few months since we first spoke about the Motorola Q but we just came across this picture of the Q in different clothes.

It’s not clear whether or not this is an offical device or if this is the result of a quick encounter with a tim of spray paint but it definitely looks a lot nicer in white!

See the rest of the photos HERE.

Matt

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HTC Athena photo review

The folks over at Moblog have got their hands on an HTC Athena already and have reviewed it in pictures.

“The best way to describe HTC Athena I feel, have to be the term “Mobile PC Communicator.” You see, unlike laptops or computers, you do not need to wait for the device to (cold) boot up. You don’t have worries like battery going to end within 2 to 3 hours time (Lap top battery time usage). You no longer have the excuses like; the device is too heavy to be carried around. Same time, Athena does not behave like the rest of the Pocket PC Mobile devices. Just look at the specifications stated below, none of the any mobile devices have all the specifications offerings available on the market to date. “

Updated HTC Athena specifications:

Each time I see this device it looks more and more impressive!

Get the full low-down on the Moblog site.

Matt

[Post tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Windows Mobile blog, T-Mobile, Ameo, Dopod U1000, HTC Athena, HTC X7500, Tracy & Matt]

Apple and Cisco joint iPhone statement

Apple and Cisco have released a joint statement regarding the iPhone:

“Apple and Cisco have agreed to extend the time for Apple to respond to the lawsuit to allow for discussions between the companies with the aim of reaching agreement on trademark rights and interoperability.”

The plot thickens!

Matt

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