Today BlackBerry users in North America, Canada and Australia can download the official BBM Music app from BlackBerry App World. Here in the UK we do not have a confirmed date or pricing but I am pretty sure that the subscription based service will be pretty popular.
if you have not heard of BBM Music then I will explain simply. With your subscription you will have access to 50 songs to listen to. Each of your BBM Music friends will also have 50 songs and you will be able to listen to their music tracks too. So the more friends you have, the more music you will be able to access.
You can see a video detailing how it works below and of course as soon as we get some UK news we will let you know.
We have been waiting for what seems like years for a tablet that Samsung have promising and finally it is here, all 10.1″. The tablet has arrived amidst a barrage of controversy. Luckily, we are in the UK and have been unaffected by Apple’s attempts to murder the Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1 at birth.
King of Android tablets, iPad clone, Galaxy Tab successor or expensive prettiness the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is could be a lot of things, and here we hope to work out just what exactly it is and if it’s really worth your time and money.
Due to a combination of unforeseen circumstances and technical hitches I am afraid there will not be a podcast this week.
Now I know you will all be bitterly disappointed, and so are we, but please wipe away the tears of sadness. We will be back next week for more fun and frolics and hopefully Matt will be back from his tour of the country with a full range of air pressure logs from our county towns! (sorry Matt)
Thanks for your patience.
Posted by: James
One of best features available in BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) is Groups, as it’s a great way to stay organized and in touch. Using Groups, you can chat, share pictures and lists, create appointments and much more with family, friends, or co-workers.
RIM have released a promo video demonstrating BBM Groups over on their YouTube channel.
For those of you that don’t understand the benefits of BBM Groups and why us BlackBerry addicts love them you may want to take a look.
You can see the video below:
As phones go the HTC Sensation XL is a monster with a 4.7 inch touch screen. Combined with its 1.5Ghz processor and packing Beats Audio this one could be the perfect device for you Android music lovers.
The new device is now available here in the UK. If you are looking to get it sim free both Clove and The Smartphone Centre have the handset in stock.
If you are after a contract then you may want to head over to Three. Remember that they have the One Plan with unlimited data.
- In the box:
- HTC Sensation XL
- Rechargeable Battery
- Charger & USB Cable
- Beats in-ear headphones
- Quick Start Guide
- User manual
Posted by: James
Tapjoy teamed up with Machineworks Northwest to bring an official port of Duke Nukem 3D to Android. Released back in 1991, Duke Nukem 3D has been a staple in the FPS gaming scene for quite a long time. If you haven’t played a Duke Nukem game before, essentially think of a B-rated movie made into a video game, complete with witty one liners and aliens to shoot in the face.
Features:
- Optimized for all newer multi-touch devices
- Native support for large tablet sized devices such as the Xoom
- Dual stick or new “drag to look” controls
- Installs to SD by default
- Includes Episode 1
- Episode 2 and 3 available via Google In App Billing
Duke Nukem 3D for Android comes with 3 episodes. The first episode is £0.61. The remaining two are available through in-app purchases. Graphically, the game comes with some touched up eye candy but for the most part sticks to how it was back in the day. In fact almost everything about it is close to the original as possible minus the fact the controls are on-screen If you’re a Duke Nukem fan or just love retro FPS games in general, this is pretty much a must buy. If you are looking for a viable androidhackers.io alternative, then there are plenty of options to choose from. Check techdee and find the best androidhackers alternatives.
Posted by Gareth
The chaps over at Clove have this morning posted on their blog that the first batch of Motorola RAZR’s will be delayed until next week, commencing the 7th November
This delay is quite common with brand new devices but we would have liked it if it had arrived as originally planed.
Are you holding out for the RAZR?
Posted by: James
Vodafone have today launched a new service called Tech Team aimed at assisting customers with any smartphone, tablet or mobile internet technical enquiries. Tech Team members will be available to help existing customers with any issues they have in selected stores, on the phone and online. They will also be able to assist any new customers making purchasing decisions and give them a run through of the features of their new device.
Customers wishing to meet with a Tech Team advisers, who have been trained to focus on customer service and use simple, easy to understand language can either book an appointment or meet them at a Vodafone store. The team will also offer its services via e-mail, on the Vodafone e-forum, Twitter and Facebook. There will also be a series of demonstrations and “how to” videos on a dedicated YouTube channel.
The new offering to Vodafone customers will bring it into line with O2, which offers similar in store and online services through its ‘ O2 Guru’ services. As well as the Tech Team, Vodafone has equipped all of its retail stores with its RED Box feature which is able to transfer contacts, texts, pictures, videos and music from between devices. Vodafone claims the RED Box is able to connect to over 3,500 different types of handsets including some models that are over 10 years old. It can also back up phone data onto an SD card or USB hard drive.
Are you looking for a new high end Android device without the high cost and size that comes with the Samsung Galaxy SII? Well meet its little brother, the Galaxy W which is now available from Three for £249.99 on PAYG or from £22.00 per month with a contract. The best deal by far would be Three’s One Plan which gives you unlimited data, 2000 minutes and 5000 SMS all for £32.00 per month. Sounds good to me.
Behind the sleek and stylish design of the Samsung Galaxy W is a powerhouse; the phone features a huge 1.4GHz processor for a super-fast experience. With a 3.7, WVGA Super-LCD touchscreen, crisp and clear viewing and the phone also features a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus.
We will of course have this one in for review in the near future. In the meantime head on over to Three for more information.
Posted by: James
Samsung Electronics today announced that it will be hosting its second bada Developer Day in the UK which will take place in London on Thursday 3rd November. The event follows the launch of bada 2.0 in August and aims to encourage more developers and brands to incorporate bada 2.0 into their application strategy.
The event will include a mixture of sessions hosted by Samsung, a look at how apps are changing consumer behaviour and future trends that will change the mobile market, as well as demonstrations of the updated bada platform and latest bada 2.0 devices, including the Wave III.
Attendees will receive an introduction to bada 2.0 and a demonstration of the key differences and enhanced features of the updated platform, such as multi-tasking, Wi-Fi Direct, Near Field Communication (NFC) and voice recognition. They will hear about the future of the bada platform and its USPs in comparison to other operating systems and the commercial opportunity for bada 2.0 and Samsung’s Wave III.
The event is also a chance for attendees to hear more about the bada 2.0 Power App Race, a global competition celebrating the launch of bada 2.0, and to expand the bada ecosystem. The first 10 bada 2.0 applications to achieve 100,000 downloads at Samsung Apps will be rewarded with a $3,000,000 prize package, including $1,000,000 in cash. The registration period for the bada 2.0 Power App Race ends on 31st December 2011.
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