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HTC P3450 Touch now at Orange UK stores

Just the other day we were telling you that Orange France had released the HTC P3450 Touch and we said that we thought the UK would not be far behind. Seems we were right, we just popped round to a local Orange store here in London and they have the device on the shelves!

Orange HTC P3450 Touch

I’m trying to get my hands on the device as we speak and hope to bring you more details of what Orange have broken changed on their version of the device!

Orange HTC P3450 Touch Specification:

Posted by: Matt

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Toshiba release G900 patch

Just yesterday we were talking about the sleep/reset bug plaguing the first batch of Toshiba G900 devices. This morning we had an email from Tosh saying that they had just made a software patch available for download.

Toshiba G900: bug fixed

We installed the patch on our review G900 this morning and it certainly seems to have done the trick. We’ll get back to you if we come across any more problems!

Get the G900 patch HERE.

Posted by: Matt

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Toshiba Portégé G900 bug fix on its way

We have been using the Toshiba G900 for a few weeks while we prepare our review. One thing that we became aware of pretty early on was a bug with the device coming out of sleep mode. This problem is most obvious when you tap the power button to turn the screen off, the device will not then turn back on. Even holding down the power button doesn’t help and one is forced to remove and replace the battery in order to reboot.

Toshiba G900: buggy

This problem is a fundamental one and really does spoil an otherwise decent device. Fear not, however, the bug is only evident in the first batch of G900’s and, as Toshiba are fully aware of the problem, a bug fix is due to be released within the next few days. We’ll let you know when the fix is available and where you can download it from.

Posted by: Matt

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Orange France launch HTC P3450 Touch

A few days ago we told you about the MDA Touch hitting T-Mobile in the UK and today we’ve just had confirmation that Orange France have launched the Touch under it’s full name, HTC P3450 Touch.

Orange HTC P3450 Touch

Orange France have the HTC Touch available for as little as €129.99 depending on the contract you wish to sign up to. If the past is any guide, we could be seeing the HTC Touch on Orange UK very soon!

You can find out more by checking out the HTC P3450 Touch page on the Orange France website.

HTC P3450 Touch Specification:

Posted by: Matt

[Post tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Tracy & Matt, Orange, HTC Touch, HTC Elf, HTC P3450]

Nokia 770 Internet Tablet price crash

Just last week we brought you our review of the Nokia N800 internet tablet. As we mentioned in the review, the N800 is the slightly updated version of the Nokia 770 internet tablet. Yesterday eXpansys dropped us a line to say that they have just slashed the price of the Nokia 770 and that you can now pick up this fully featured internet tablet for just £73.40 including VAT!

Nokia 770

Nokia 770 Specification:

Posted by: Matt

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T-Mobile MDA Touch goes on sale

T-Mobile are now offering the MDA Touch, their version of the HTC Touch, for just £119 with a 18 month contract. Also, according to a source at T-Mobile, limited numbers of the Wasabi Green version of the device will be made available to customers soon!

HTC Touch

MDA Touch Specification:

Posted by: Matt

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Hackers planted trojan code into Vodafone Greece network

We just heard this story, apparently hackers have been able to plant trojan code inside the Vodafone Greece network in some kind of spying operation.

“A highly sophisticated spying operation that tapped into the mobile phones of Greece’s prime minister and other top government officials has highlighted weaknesses in telecommunications systems that still use decades-old computer code. The spying case, where the calls of around 100 people using Vodafone’s network were secretly tapped, remains unsolved and is still being investigated.”

It would seem that although mobile to network communications are secure and encrypted, what actually happens within the network is another matter!

Posted by: Matt

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Clove HTC extUSB Stereo Headset Adapter

We get questions about HTC’s extUSB sockets and headphone adapters all the time so this morning we have another adapter to tell you about.

Our friends over at Clove Technology are selling this little cable to convert the HTC extUSB socket to support any 3.5mm stereo headphones.

HTC Headphone Adapter

This seems better than many of the other cables we have seen as it has a much more slimline design furthermore it’s only £5.88 including VAT!

The adapter is compatible with all HTC manufactured devices that feature an 11pin ExtUSB connector.

Get yours HERE.

Posted By: Matt

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HTC announce Dopod WM6 upgrades

After a few months delay HTC has finally started rolling out the Windows Mobile 6 upgrades that they promised, initially to Dopod customers.

Dopod WM6 upgrades

Well lookey what HTC has cooked up for us, a little more Windows Mobile 6 upgrade info for those Dopod owners weary of the oh-so-long in the tooth Windows Mobile 5. Starting July 6th with the Dopod D810 (HTC P3600), then the 838Pro (HTC TyTn) on the 9th, with the U1000 (HTC Advantage) and P800w (P3300) closing out the giving on the 11th and 13th. So, for all you official Dopod owners out there, all you need to do is hit the site, sign up with your device serial number and get at the goods. Don’t forget to drop us a line and let us know how those upgrades go.

A visit to the HTC Asia website will reveal the release dates of the forthcoming upgrades.

Posted by: Mark

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JAVOedge release JAVOClearCase for T-Mobile Dash/HTC S620

Optimum protection with this crystal clear, poly-carbonate JAVOClear Case! This hard clear case is designed to protect and maintain the originality of T-Mobile Dash without compromises. The perfect case, the perfect look! One of the best case in the market today!

JAVOClearCase

The JAVOClear Case is a stylish yet functional case which protects and allows you to showcase the original look of your device. This lightweight yet sturdy JAVOClear Case is made out of PC (poly-carbonate plastic) making it extremely durable. It is form-fitting and snug with a strong locking mechanism. This clear case also provides accessible openings to the screen, sync port, buttons, headphone jack, camera, etc. If you are looking for a case that is light, protective and still be able to enjoy the look of your device, the JAVOClear Case is for you.

Compatible devices:

Posted By: Matt

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