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Samsung’s i7500 to hit O2 UK shelves in August

James Tromans — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:17:22 +0000

Flying somewhat under the radar is the news that O2 UK will now be getting the Samsung i7500 device in August this year. Ewan, from Mobile Industry Review, wandered into his local O2 store on Friday this week to pick up a brochure of the up and coming devices. The first Friday of the month [...]

LG shooting for #2 with Android’s help

James Tromans — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:04:26 +0000

According to Unwired Views, LG are to defy the recession and grow its market share from third to second primarily though the higher-end market. In an interview with the Korean Yohap News Agency, Ahn Seung-kwon (head of LG mobile) made a number of interesting remarks that will excite Android enthusiasts. Aside from mounting an assault on [...]

HTC Hero approved by the FCC with AT&T 3G

Michael Oryl — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:16:07 +0000

It appears as though EngadgetMobile has spotted a version of the HTC Hero with 850/1900MHz 3G support for AT&T’s network on the U.S. government’s FCC website. This does not necessarily mean that we will see that version of the device sold in this country, though. Often devices are approved by the FCC even when they don’t go [...]

Android coming to Japan July 10

James Tromans — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:49:48 +0000

We have just stumbled across a note sent by Google’s Eric Chu on Wednesday evening to the numerous Android app developers. It was made clear in no uncertain terms that the first Android powered phone will launch in Japan on July 10th. Furthermore, Google have added the ability to target applications to both Bulgaria and [...]

Geeks’phone prototype pictures from the Far East

James Tromans — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:37:12 +0000

Having finally sorted their website, news from the Geeks’phone camp is starting to come smooth and steady. What’s more, we have somewhat of an exclusive to show you here. Below are a couple of pictures of the official prototype taken at their manufacturing plant in the Far East. After a closer inspection, it is clear [...]

Archos IMT with Android coming September 15?

James Tromans — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:20:23 +0000

We’ve already reported on the upcoming Android Archos internet media tablet, and in truth we still are awaiting official release date announcements and the full specification sheet. However, according to Register Hardware, Tony Limrick, Managing Director of Archos Northern Europe, advised those in attendance of their private London event held yesterday to keep 15 September [...]

The HTC Magic is pulled by Vodafone New Zealand

James Tromans — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:57:18 +0000

In an interesting turn of events, Vodafone New Zealand appear to have pulled the HTC Magic ‘with Google’ from their website. The omission was first spotted by blogger Ben Gracewood, who states in no uncertain terms “Vodafone NZ has completely removed the HTC Magic from sale in New Zealand. They’ve removed all mention of it [...]

HIGHSCREEN PP5420 coming to Russia with Android

James Tromans — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:33:24 +0000

Due to the open-source nature of the Android operating system, we have always expected to see smaller companies pushing through with their own products in an attempt to appeal to the price conscientious consumer. Indeed, General Mobile, Kogan and most recently Geeks’Phone have all done just that. Well, according to Unwired Views, HIGHSCREEN PP5420 by [...]

Business analysts talk Motorola with Android

James Tromans — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:51:45 +0000

Motorola have been quite quiet recently regarding their upcoming Android devices. Sure, we’ve heard a thing or two here and there, but nothing huge. So what are the business analysts saying about Motorola’s chances now that they’ve taken Android up as their OS of choice for their upcoming bunch of mobile phones? The short answer is [...]

Hands-on extended review of the HTC Hero

James Tromans — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:30:16 +0000

After attending the HTC launch event for the Hero, CoolSmartPhone have been lucky enough to bag themselves a preview unit of the HTC Hero. Known for their reviews on primarily Window Mobile hardware, Android will be somewhat of a new experience for them. What they have done is started a video blog detailing their hands [...]