We recently sat down with Sony Ericsson reps to have a look at the company's smallest and yes, one could easily make the case, cutest offering, the Xperia Mini. Sony Ericsson are calling it the smallest Android smartphone in the world with HD video recording, but that's not its only claim to fame, … [Read more...] about Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Hands On
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Windows Phone 7.5 Mango Update To Add 500 New Features To WP7
Microsoft's Steve Ballmer recently spoke at the Japanese Developer Forum 2011, and revealed some new information about the upcoming Windows 7.5 'Mango' update for Windows Phone 7. According to Steve Ballmer, Windows Phone 7.5 will bring a total of 500 new features to Windows Phone 7 devices. … [Read more...] about Windows Phone 7.5 Mango Update To Add 500 New Features To WP7
AT&T HTC Holiday Android Smartphone Leaked
It looks like HTC has another new Android device planned for AT&T, the HTC Holiday, which is reported to feature a 4.5 inch qHD display with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels, and a dual core 1.2GHz Snapdragon processor. Other specifications include 1GB of RAM, two cameras with an 8 megapixel … [Read more...] about AT&T HTC Holiday Android Smartphone Leaked
Google Blocking Android Market Movie Rentals On Rooted Devices
The Motorola Xoom running Android 3.1 is the only device that has access to Google's new Android Market movie rental service at the moment, and it seems that Google is blocking access to the movie rentals on rooted devices. According to the guys over at Android Central, if you try to rent a movie … [Read more...] about Google Blocking Android Market Movie Rentals On Rooted Devices
Google Mobile Maps Gets Updated, New Features Added
Google has recently updated their Google Maps for mobile devices, introducing a range of new features that enhance the user experience. These new features are available in browsers on Android smartphones and tablets, as well as Apple's iOS devices. This update brings the mobile version of Google … [Read more...] about Google Mobile Maps Gets Updated, New Features Added
10 Silverlight Movies Arriving Shortly On Windows Phone 7
Today Paramount Digital Entertainment has announced that it will be bringing ten new movies exclusively to the Windows Phone 7 platform. The first of the new films are available to download today, from the Windows Phone Marketplace. The new Silverlight Enhanced Movie applications will enable users … [Read more...] about 10 Silverlight Movies Arriving Shortly On Windows Phone 7
First Android Clamshell Phone, The Sharp AQUOS Hybrid 007SH
If you prefer a clamshell design for your mobile phone, you will be pleased to know that Sharp have this week unveiled their new AQUOS Hybrid 007SH, which is the first Android phone to include a clamshell style design. The new Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) AQUOS Hybrid 007SH is equipped with a 16 … [Read more...] about First Android Clamshell Phone, The Sharp AQUOS Hybrid 007SH
Samsung Galaxy S II Now Available From Vodafone UK
We just got an email from the guys over at Vodafone to let us know that the new Samsung Galaxy S II is now available from Vodafone here in the UK. Prices for the S II start out at £299 on their cheapest plan, which costs £25 a month. If you prefer to get the Galaxy S II for free, you will need to … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S II Now Available From Vodafone UK
Nokia Windows Phone 7 Handsets To Feature Dual Core ST-Ericsson Processors
The majority of Windows Phone 7 smartphones feature Qualcomm processors, but it looks like this may change when Nokia releases their first range of Windows Phone 7 devices. According to a recent report by Forbes, Nokia will be using ST-Ericsson's processors, which is a joint venture between … [Read more...] about Nokia Windows Phone 7 Handsets To Feature Dual Core ST-Ericsson Processors
Google Acquires Modu Patent Portfolio For $4.9 Million
Bidding has ended for the bankrupt micro-cell phone company Modu, and Google has successfully acquired the Modu patent portfolio for $4.9 million. Back in 2008, Modu developed a small phone module that could be plugged into different functionality jackets, giving users the ability to keep the core … [Read more...] about Google Acquires Modu Patent Portfolio For $4.9 Million
HTC HD7S Hits AT&T June 5th For $200
Yesterday we heard that the new HTC Trophy would be coming to Verizon later this month, and now there is another Windows Phone 7 smartphone headed to a US carrier. The HTC HD7S will be available from AT&T from the 5th of June, and it will retail for $199.99 when you sign up to a new 24-month … [Read more...] about HTC HD7S Hits AT&T June 5th For $200
HP Pre 3 Coming In June, European Pre-Ordering Open
And people feel bad for Microsoft and Nokia. Hell, their mobile divisions are actually selling some units and they're even in the press. Even if it's more because of rumored acquisitions than the outstanding quality of their OS or hardware. Which isn't to say it's not, but then again, so was that of … [Read more...] about HP Pre 3 Coming In June, European Pre-Ordering Open
