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Blackberry addiction - a sign of email replacing from text messages?

Fri, 13 02 2009 10:09:00 GMT

A recent study, published to coincide with Living TV show Rehab, and reported by Mobileshop.com, has found that people in Britain list the humble Blackberry as one of their biggest addictions...

iPhone App by nine-year-old storms App Store

Fri, 06 02 2009 16:35:00 GMT

Doodle Kids, a new application by nine-year-old Malaysian programmer Lim Ding Wen, has been downloaded over 4000 times from the Apple App Store, according to the BBC. The software, available now for the O2 iPhone 3G, allows users to virtually 'finger-paint' on the iPhone's screen, and then, to start again, simply shake the phone...

Will mobile phones ever replace the camera?

Thu, 05 02 2009 15:26:00 GMT

One of the most common features found across almost the whole spectrum of mobile phones available is the camera. From inauspicious beginnings as a clip-on extra for Ericsson phones, up to the modern marketplace, where brands such as Cyber-Shot reign supreme, camera phones have gone from strength to strength...

New US bill proposes ban on 'silent camera phones'

Wed, 28 01 2009 16:00:00 GMT

A new US bill, the 'Camera Phone Predator Alert Act', is being proposed by Rep. Peter King, to ensure that camera phones, such as the LG Renoir, make a distinct shutter sound, according to Cnet News...

Nokia 5800 success shows users ditching iPods for music phones?

Tue, 27 01 2009 10:23:00 GMT

The Nokia 5800 looks set to become one of the most popular mobile phones ever released; MobileWhack are reporting that after Friday's official UK release of the Nokia 5800, and including previous sales in overseas markets such as Russia, the Finnish manufacturer have shipped 1 million units of the new touchscreen music phone. But the success of the Nokia 5800 is also raising an important question about how people use their phones...

US teenager uses 14,000 text messages in one month

Fri, 23 01 2009 13:31:00 GMT

A teenager in Orange County, California, has created a stir by managing to use a total of 14,528 text messages in one month, according to The Register. Greg Hardesty, 45, has described himself as being 'speechless' at the number of texts his daughter Reina managed to rack up over the one month period, although it has been confirmed by US network AT+T that this total also includes inbound text messages...

Get yourself the best smartphone in the world

Thu, 22 01 2009 11:31:00 GMT

Get yourself the best smartphone in the world The mobile world is constantly evolving, and as it progresses, a trend is beginning to emerge. Phones are getting smarter; they're doing more, and becoming more than ever before...

Nokia 5800 vs iPhone 3G: the battle continues in Italy

Tue, 28 04 2009 18:55:00 GMT

Comparisons between the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and the Apple iPhone 3G have continued following one writer's recent visit to Italy.In a piece for the CCS Insight Blog, Paolo Pescatore reports that having visited friends and relatives in the country, a quick visit to the high street threw up some interesting points about the two devices...

Web users 'think Blu-ray is a type of broadband'

Tue, 28 04 2009 18:55:00 GMT

Mobile broadband users are confused about the terminology being used to categorise services, according to a new study.The survey, put together by Virgin Media, found many people in the UK have misunderstandings about internet security, data allowances and speed descriptions...

New Nokia "an excellent business phone"

Tue, 28 04 2009 16:52:01 GMT

Nokia has built on its E series line of mobile phones with a new model that is ideal for professionals on the go, according to one reviewer.In a new article for the Trusted Reviews website, Niall Magennis states the Finnish manufacturer has so far produced the "sublime" E71 and the "equally impressive" E63 - leaving the latest device with much to prove...

T Mobile rolls out mobile broadband on Virgin Trains

Tue, 28 04 2009 16:48:41 GMT

A new deal has been announced that will offer mobile broadband to commuters on the West Coast Main Line.T Mobile has brought its high-speed wireless access to a number of Virgin Trains operating on the route - which could also prove to be good news for those with Wi-Fi enabled mobile phones...

Virgin Media to open Broadband Schools

Mon, 27 04 2009 13:29:15 GMT

Virgin Media has announced plans to educate the UK public on matters relating to fixed line and mobile broadband.The network states it will trial free Broadband Schools to help people get to grips with the terminology and technology associated with connecting to the World Wide Web...

Arena 'beats iPhone on gadgets'

Mon, 27 04 2009 15:00:00 GMT

A new article has suggested the LG Arena tops the Apple iPhone 3G in terms of gadgets and gizmos.Russell Jefferies of Mobile Burn explained the handset is equipped with a host of features that put it out in front of its fiercest rival - including a "superior camera"...

App Store hits the billion mark

Mon, 27 04 2009 14:30:00 GMT

The billionth download has been made from Apple's online application hub - the App Store, it has been announced.Designed for use with the Apple iPhone 3G, as well as the manufacturer's range of iPod Touch music and media players, the web-based software portal reached the milestone last week...

Sony Ericsson T700 'light and pretty to look at'

Mon, 27 04 2009 13:24:30 GMT

A new handset has been launched by Sony Ericsson that may interest those looking for a lightweight model.In an article for 3g...

T Mobile launches 'affordable BlackBerry solution'

Fri, 24 04 2009 17:30:00 GMT

T Mobile has announced a new deal which could tempt shoppers considering a BlackBerry handset.It was announced this week that the network would offer the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone with one year's unlimited email and internet access for a one-off payment of £179...

HTC Touch 3G launched on Orange

Fri, 24 04 2009 17:00:00 GMT

The new HTC Touch 3G will be available in an exclusive black finish to Orange customers, it has emerged.It was confirmed this week that the network would carry the new model and plans to offer it on a number of business-focused tariffs...

Mobile broadband customers told 'hold back on info'

Fri, 24 04 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Mobile broadband users have been advised that using common sense when social networking can help protect their identity.A spokesman for Get Safe Online, a government-backed agency which aims to educate on matters of web security, said it is important consumers keep some personal data to themselves...

More freebies for 3 Mobile Skype users

Fri, 24 04 2009 17:00:00 GMT

A new deal has been announced by 3 Mobile that could provide more free calls to Skype users.The network states that anyone with one of its sim cards, a compatible handset and access to the voice over internet software can have unlimited free Skype-to-Skype calls and instant messages from May 1st...

BlackBerry Pearl Flip a "small, stylish smartphone"

Fri, 24 04 2009 17:00:00 GMT

The BlackBerry Pearl Flip is a mobile phone that combines design with functionality in a compact package, it has been suggested.According to a spokeswoman for Alltel, a US telecommunications network based in Texas, the device has a number of qualities that make it an attractive option to users...

Nokia showcases latest NFC device

Thu, 23 04 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Nokia has boosted its Near Field Communications (NFC) technology with the announcement of a new handset.The company has been developing the NFC system for some time, but took the opportunity at the opening keynote of the third annual WIMA conference to showcase what it can do...

Ryanair to boost mobile facilities

Thu, 23 04 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Irish airline Ryanair has announced it will boost its in-flight mobile facilities over the next 18 months.The carrier states its recent move to equip five of its Rome-based aircraft with such systems will be extended to cover flights across a wide range of destinations in the future...

Samsung 'follows up Blackjack smartphone'

Thu, 23 04 2009 14:30:00 GMT

There are a number of features on the latest smartphone from Samsung that could tempt users of the Blackjack II, it has been advised.Michael Oryl states in a recent article for Mobile Burn that, although the SGH-i627 Propel Pro is not the "perfect Windows Mobile" device that its predecessor was, it does have some endearing traits...

Motorola 'brand it like Beckham'

Thu, 23 04 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Motorola has employed the services of one of the world's most photogenic footballers to promote its latest device.The manufacturer announced details of its latest promotion behind the Aura handset, which included a photo shoot with David Beckham...

Site lists best mobile games of 2009 so far

Wed, 22 04 2009 15:15:00 GMT

A new article has revealed some of the best games available for mobile phones that have been launched this year.Pocket Gamer's latest Quality Index suggests that the titles that have proved to be the most interesting are something of a surprise - much like some of the subjects they cover...