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Nokia Lumia 900 arriving early

If you are eagerly awaiting the Nokia Lumia 900 to be released we have some good news today. KingOfGadgets.co.uk has let us know that they will have the new Windows Phone in stock earlier than originally they expected.

We thought the Lumia 900 would be available to buy sim free sometime in June but if you fancy picking one up you can now do so on May 23rd.

Priced at £467.03 the Lumia 900 is perfectly suited to those of you who have sim only contracts, and I’m pretty sure those are becoming more and more popular.

Features of Nokia Lumia 900:

– Appealing combination of processing power, stunning large display and a great user experience
– Best browsing experience with IE9
– Upsized battery for your active life
– Distinct Nokia polycarbonate unibody design
– Excellent front camera for video calling
– Background noise and self echo cancellation with full Duplex connection
– Share your favourite moments instantly in social networks

Click here to get your order in now and in addition you can see the Lumia 900’s full specs below:

Order the new Samsung Galaxy S III from Clove

If you are waiting to pick up the Samsung Galaxy S III when it finally hits the shelves you may want to get in quick with a pre-order at Clove.

Both the pebble blue and white variants are available for £499.99 including VAT and while not a cheap phone you will get the latest and greatest Android experience.

With a host of top end specs such as a 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED display, a Quad-Core processor and a 8 megapixel auto focus camera with flash & zero shutter lag, the Samsung Galaxy S III is going to be highly popular.

If you want to get in quick with your order you can click here.

You can see the Samsung Galaxy S III’s full specs below:

HTC Desire C Full Specs and video

If you are eyeing up the HTC Desire C as your next smartphone you are going to need to know its specifications.

While they may not be the highest, it is nice to see Android 4.0 running on low cost device. We already told you that T-Mobile would be offering the Desire C for £169.99 on Pay As You Go so the small but up to date handset should do pretty well in the consumer market.

You can see the its full specifications and video below:

This weeks Bargain Basement

From this weeks Mobile Tech Addicts podcast, below are the Smartphone and tablet bargains we found. If you are after a great deal check out the offerings our good man Gareth discovered.

We have a BlackBerry, an Android, a Windows Phone and an iPad. Something for everyone.

New BlackBerry TV advert

BlackBerry UK have added a new TV advert to their YouTube channel. The advert will appear tonight prior to the Britain’s Got Talent results. If you cant wait that long you can see it below.

We believe life’s made up of two kinds of people. Those content to go with the flow, and those who grab life with both hands. If you are someone who seizes opportunities, asks the questions, makes things happen, BlackBerry is designed for you.

Posted by: James

Samsung announce the Omnia M Windows Phone

It has been some time now since we saw a new Windows Phone from Samsung. The Omnia M is due to launch initially in Europe in the not too distant future and looks to be a pretty sweet Windows Phone.

Sporting a 4 inch Super AMOLED display, powered by a single core 1GHz processor and with a 5 mega pixel camera the Omnia M may well be over shadowed by the Samsung Galaxy S III and Note but it looks to be a nice mid range handset if the price is right.

My only concern is the 4GB of internal storage space. The device appears to not have support for a MicroSD card which puts a huge limit on the phones capabilities.

Still, if it is cheap enough I am sure the carriers will sell plenty.

Posted by: James

EU roaming charges set to fall from July

It’s about time this was addressed as us mobile users get ripped off if we travel overseas.  From July 2012 European Union roaming prices are set to be capped thanks to a parliament vote.

After July 1st operators will only be able to charge 29 euro cents (24p) a minute to make a call, 8 cents (7p) a minute to receive a call, 9 cents (8p) to send a SMS message and 70 cents a megabyte (58p) for data usage.

The long term plan is for EU roaming prices to stay the same as domestic which would save many of us a small fortune. The EU also plans to allow consumers to pick a separate operator for roaming without changing SIM cards from 2014.

EU rapporteur and MEP Angelika Niebler said: “Parliament has succeeded in its call for cheaper roaming prices for consumers, and in particular for data roaming.

“In addition, from July 2014, consumers will be able to choose an operator other than their national operator for roaming services. The new rules will also help to open up the market to new entrants and so increase competition.”

Great news all round.

Source: mobilenewscwp

Posted by: James

BlackBerry Curve 9320 goes official

Over on the BlackBerry Blog they are officially introducing us to the new Curve 9320. If you are interested in a low cost but wonderful new BlackBerry you may want to check back here tomorrow. Wink, wink!

The following text comes from Donny who is the new Blog manager over at RIM.

Style meets practicality

The first thing I noticed was just how well the BlackBerry Curve 9320 smartphone fit in my hand, and how good it looks at the same time. If you’re someone who’s really into messaging and social networking this BlackBerry smartphone is a wise choice. You get the best in class QWERTY keyboard for easy typing, a dedicated button for BlackBerry® Messenger (BBM) – !!! – and it’s available in multiple colors so you can express your personal style. (Note: Please check with your carrier for color availability.)

Next Generation BlackBerry 7.1 OS

After you turn the BlackBerry Curve 9320 smartphone on and start it up, you’ll notice that it’s running BlackBerry® 7.1 OS. It gives you a smooth and fast BlackBerry smartphone experience, which I noticed most while I was browsing the web. The new OS adds features like Mobile Hotspot (Wi-Fi® sharing), which allows you to connect up to five additional devices. It also has FM radio so you can tune into your favorite local radio stations.

Peace of mind at your fingertips with Parental Controls

For you parents out there considering the purchase of a smartphone to stay in touch, rest assured that your child or teen can safely use their BlackBerry Curve 9320 smartphone to have fun while giving you peace of minds thanks to new parental controls. With Parental Controls, you have the ability to limit or restrict certain phone numbers, websites, and various social networking apps.

Well, there you have it: three things you should know about the BlackBerry Curve 9320. It’s designed to make messaging and accessing social networks incredibly easy, it’s running the latest BlackBerry OS, and it features handy parental controls for peace of mind. I think this may just be one of the best BlackBerry Curve smartphones for someone who is considering their first smartphone.

Posted by: James

Winners of the Skype HD Webcam and headset

We are a little late announcing the winners to the Skype competition we ran last month. Apologies but we forgot! Anyway, thanks to the hundreds who entered.

The three lucky Twitter winners are: @szzoti, @Mobile_Dom and @cclarky85

We will contact you and pass your details onto Skype who will arrange shipment of your prizes.

Thanks to all who entered. We will have another competition coming up very soon.

Posted by: James