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RIM launches cheap BlackBerry Curve 9220 in India

By GSMArena, published 18-04-2012

Good news for the RIM users in India. RIM announced the BlackBerry Curve 9220 - a cheap smartphone running on the latest 7.1 OS version. It has a four-row QWERTY keyboard and a 2.44-inch QVGA display. Other notable features are the 2MP camera, Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth, FM radio, the microSD card slot and 512MB of RAM. The headset does not support 3G networks, just GSM/EDGE...

Unannounced Curve 9320 resurfaces in hands-on images

By GSMArena, published 29-02-2012

The BlackBerry Curve 9320 was spotted first back in January when RIM's roadmap for 2012 was leaked. From the specifications it was clear that it is going to be an entry-level smartphone and a replacement for the old Curve 3G 9300. The phone has now been spotted in India as BGR India managed to get an exclusive hands-on with the device. The phone looks very similar to the recent crop of...

Droid 3 Reportedly EOL'd; Situation Highlights Poor Carrier Behavior

By HotHardware, published 01-03-2012

We've discussed the fragmentation of Android and the shoddy update services of the various carriers before, but the Droid 3's situation is raising these issues again. According to pre-CES reports, Verizon is poised to end-of-life (EOL) the Droid 3 along with its entire current lineup of MiFi hotspots. The BlackBerry Curve 3G and Palm Pre 2...

Updated: Top 10 best iPhone alternatives

By TechRadar, published 14-12-2011

The iPhone 4S has been a massive success, selling tens of millions of units all over the world, but it's not for everyone and there are some great iPhone alternatives.In particular, if you want something larger or smaller, or with a physical keyboard, Apple won't be able to help you. Similarly, if you want something more customisable or with widgets, you'll need to look elsewhere.There are plenty of other manufacturers producing some great devices, however, so you don't have to look far for some worthy iPhone alternatives. So here are our 10 favourites, in no particular order. Of course, these aren't the only phones on offer – keep your eye on our top 20 mobile phones list for more great options. 1. Samsung Galaxy S2 What we think: What can we say? Superfast dual core processor, superla...

Review: BlackBerry Curve 9380

By TechRadar, published 24-11-2011

Overview, design and feelAfter playing it cool for a few years, RIM has apparently decided that there's something to this touchscreen phone lark after all, releasing a budget all-touch device in the shape of the BlackBerry Curve 9380. In the last few months we've seen a touchscreen added to the Bold in the form of the BlackBerry Bold 9900, an update to the Torch line in the BlackBerry Torch 9810, and a new, all-touch addition to the Torch family in the BlackBerry Torch 9860. Now it's the Curve family's turn, even though we thought it was doing fine without touch in our BlackBerry Curve 9360 review. Instead of taking the Bold route and adding touch capability to the screen above the keyboard, RIM has been somewhat more aggressive with the BlackBerry Curve 9380. The keyboard's gone completel...

RIM's latest BlackBerry Bold 9790 to be launched on November 25

By Thinkdigit, published 22-11-2011

Research in Motion (RIM) recently announced BlackBerry Bold 9790 and Curve 9380, running on its latest BlackBerry OS7. According to reports, the BlackBerry Bold 9790 will hit the shelves on November 25. The device is slated to arrive in Indonesia first and then in other countries. According to reports, the BlackBerry Bold 9790 is priced at EUR 380, which is approximately Rs. 27,000. The BlackBerry 9790 is a 3G enabled GSM smartphone, featuring a 2.45-inch TFT touch display. It has a physical [...] Read the entire article

Review: Samsung Galaxy Nexus

By TechRadar, published 18-11-2011

Overview, Design and Feel.The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the world's first phone to run Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and comes with a plethora of top end tech, including a huge but still massively high resolution screen.There are some gadgets in geek-world that are announced and we just cannot wait to touch. Nokia's N95, the original iPhone, the T-Mobile G1 and Palm's first Pre. And the Galaxy Nexus fits firmly in that category.The big selling point here is not so much the handset – it's what powers the Galaxy Nexus. Google has redrawn its Android OS in probably the biggest overhaul since it launched exactly three years ago. brightcove : 1244183571001Ice Cream Sandwich fuses together last year's Gingerbread OS for phones and Honeycomb for tablets and gives us a whole new, futuristic And...

Review: HTC Radar

By TechRadar, published 11-02-2011

Overview, design and feelThe HTC Radar is the latest smartphone to run Windows Phone 7.5, following on from the HTC Titan. With a smooth unibody design, HD video recording and 5MP camera, will it be enough to make Windows Phone a success?If HTC was at school right now, you can't help feeling it'd be getting an A for effort. The Taiwanese manufacturer is certainly churning out handsets like nobody's business. For the last few years, it's been concentrating mainly on Android - but now Windows Phone 7.5 Mango is here, it's going for gold. Probably much to the annoyance of Nokia, which adopted WP as its main operating system months ago, but is still being pipped to the post by HTC when it comes to getting handsets on the shelves.Little brother of the HTC Titan and the second handset from HTC t...

Updated: 20 best mobile phones in the world today

By TechRadar, published 28-10-2011

Best mobile phone: OverviewWhat's the best mobile phone? Our verdict on the best smartphone / best phones - constantly updated We've all got at least one mobile phone each, right? The trouble is, how do you decide which is the best one for you?If you've read our list of the hottest pre-release new mobile phones and are still stumped, well, this is where we make it easy. Because here we have our continually-updated comparison of the top 20 best smartphones you can get in the UK.The last update saw the Samsung Galaxy S2 nabbing the top spot - the combo of Android 2.3 and a beautiful screen in a tightly packaged body saw it head straight to the top of the pile.But now Apple has finally brought out another version of the iPhone (if you want a sneaky peek, you can read our iPhone 4S review) so ...

Updated: Spotify launches BlackBerry app

By TechRadar, published 19-10-2011

Spotify has finally released a BlackBerry app, giving crackberry addicts access to its premium service from your handset – as long as you're not the proud owner of a BlackBerry Torch 9800. The preview release of the long-awaited Spotify app is compatible with most other BlackBerry handsets currently on the market, though, and requires a premium subscription (of £10 a month) to stream songs to your phone. BlackBerry owners can download the preview app from Spotify now, or hang fire for the final, fully tested version which will be making its way to the BlackBerry App World soon. SpotifizzleAll the traditional Spotify mobile features are included – streaming songs, building playlists, caching songs to play offline, starring favourite tracks and scrobbling music to Last.fm. The full list...

Updated: 10 best touchscreen phones for 2011

By TechRadar, published 21-09-2011

10 best touchscreen phones for 2011Our best touchscreen phone article is constantly updated.Quite simply, touch screen technology is the innovation we now expect to see in some shape or form from every new smartphone that launches. Swapping a button-bashing existence for a softer sensing interface we can press, swipe, pinch and zoom, means we can now do a little bit more than simply stare into that pint-sized screen of ours.If the only QWERTY keyboard you want to see on a daily basis is the one nestled next to your office computer, here's our pick of the best touchscreen smartphones available right now in the UK.1. Samsung Galaxy S2The Galaxy brand has restored our faith in Samsung's ability to make great phones, and with Google's Android OS and some impressive touchscreen technology, the ...

Review: Orange Monte Carlo

By TechRadar, published 13-09-2011

Overview, design and feelWhen Orange released its San Francisco, we were bowled over. It was a great handset for a budget price, and it continues to be the standard by which we evaluate any Android phone that hovers around the £100 mark.The Monte Carlo is a slightly different proposition in that it costs £150 on Orange Pay As You Go, making it a much more expensive handset than the San Francisco was at launch. You can also get it on an Orange contract for free. And if you like the sound of what you read here, look out for the ZTE Skate – it's the same phone, but it's currently priced at around £250 SIM-free. If you go for that option, then bear in mind that there are some Orange-specific features on the Monte Carlo that won't be on the ZTE Skate. Orange's price puts the Monte Carlo in...

Review: BlackBerry Torch 9810

By TechRadar, published 09-09-2011

Overview, design and feelThis time last year, BlackBerry fans were salivating at the imminent release of the Torch 9800. For the first time, those who'd been demanding a touchscreen smartphone from RIM (without SurePress, which we'll just gloss over) were getting their way with the safety net of a keyboard below that slid out. On top of that was 3G, a 5MP camera and the brand spanking new OS. What wasn't to love?And 12 months on we feel like we're experiencing a bit of deja-vu, because the Torch 9810 is now hitting shelves. And to look at it, not much has changed. The only thing that you'll notice as being really different on the exterior is the material it's made from. The BlackBerry Torch 9810 has been given less a makeover and more a new jacket. Gone is the black and dark chrome fascia,...

Buying Guide: Best PAYG phone - budget mobiles compared

By TechRadar, published 09-07-2011

Best budget PAYG phonesWith the mobile marketplace teeming with a multitude of smartphones, one might wonder whether cheap pay and go phones still have a place in the mobile infrastructure.With massive innovation in both hardware and operating systems, phones now do a lot more than just let you talk and text, with phones like the Samsung Galaxy S2 and Apple iPhone 5 stealing headlines around the world these days.Sadly all this innovation isn't cheap – and most of it is reserved for high-end contract handsets. So, is there such a thing as the 'best pay as you go phone on a budget'?Omio has provided a list of the top selling cheap phones at the moment, which we've taken to task to bring you the best PAYG phones around at the moment - so if you're looking to pick up a decent handset for not...

Review: BlackBerry Torch 9860

By TechRadar, published 09-06-2011

Overview and designIt's taken a ridiculously long time to come, but this is it. This is the one. After the clickable screen of the BlackBerry Storm 2 and the touchscreen-with-slide-out-keyboard shenanigans of the original BlackBerry Torch, RIM has finally released a proper touchscreen smartphone.No ands or buts – the BlackBerry Torch 9860 is a 3.7-inch capacitive touchscreen, and that's it. Granted, the iPhone managed a similar-ish feat in 2007, but RIM's insistence in holding on to the designs that made it big in the first place have held it back from this moment.This 3.7-inch touchscreen the largest RIM has ever made, it's also the highest resolution, with a handy 480 x 800 pixels on display. Which is good, because you want the new BlackBerry OS 7 to look its best, don't you?Powering t...

Hands on: BlackBerry Curve 9360 review

By TechRadar, published 23-08-2011

We have to admit we're mightily surprised at what we've seen today from RIM - the BlackBerry Curve 9360 is arguably the most stylish and sleek yet from the Canadians.We've been clamouring for a more stylised model from RIM since the Torch 9810 and 9860 didn't really set our world alight, and while the Bold 9900 is certainly clean and crisp in design, it's not in the same league as other market leading smartphones.Which is why it's all the more impressive that a phone which will be available on pay as you go should be the most striking - but that's what we're presented with.The phone is an impressive 11mm thick and comes with the same keyboard as others in the Curve range, meaning more lozenge keys that sit separate from one another and will be an easy evolution for those that have owned th...

In Pictures: BlackBerry Curve 9360

By TechRadar, published 23-08-2011

BlackBerry fans are generally divided into two camps - those that prefer the top end Torch and Bold range, and those that love the cheaper Curve offerings.We've snatched some time with the new Curve 9360, and we're happy to report to those who like to pay less for their Berry-based phones that it looks stunning.Chassis-wise, it's slimmer, lighter and just feels so much nicer in the hand, and the HVGA resolution screen might lack the wow factor of the Bold 9900, but still looks decent.With BB OS 7 under the hood, users will notice a change in the way things operate from the Curve 8520, but it's a relatively similar experience to the Curve 9300 range, that's only just been rebooted in a range of colours.Much of an upgrade?Check out our gallery to below to see what you think, and keep it lock...

Review: Vodafone 555 Blue

By TechRadar, published 08-12-2011

With social network-'addicted' teens and a global Facebook population greater than that of the United States, bringing out an affordable PAYG Facebook-integrated feature phone should be a sure bet, in theory. But then we also know that there are lies, damned lies and statistics. So, is the Vodafone 555 Blue as sure a bet after all?Well, for a basic feature phone, the Vodafone 555 Blue is a pretty enough handset. With its silver-and-white matt plastic casing, it has only just enough weight behind it. It sits comfortably in the hand with its curved corners, and with a QWERTY keyboard it's very, very reminiscent of that other Facebook phone, the HTC ChaCha – without, it seems, any of the ChaCha's features. At only 12mm thick and rather light, the Vodafone 555 Blue will fit easily into teena...

Review: BlackBerry Bold 9900

By TechRadar, published 08-10-2011

The BlackBerry Bold 9900 comes as something of a shock. You see, for years, BlackBerry has, in a sense, been catching up. That's not a dig at its parent company – it's practically royalty in push email and corporate handset circles. But it has been rare for RIM to lead the way. Cameras, internet browsing, HTML emails – all were included on RIM's phones years after they'd become standard fare on other handsets. For recent examples of decent phones that didn't really push the envelope all that far, just take a look at the Bold 9780 and 9700.But the Bold 9000 finally offers some cutting-edge tech, and in an attractive package to boot. Its 1.2GHz processor, high-spec touchscreen, brand new OS7 and HD video camera are all specs we never really expected a BlackBerry to have before the next m...

iPhone 5 to return to 3GS design?

By TechRadar, published 26-07-2011

The iPhone 5 seems pretty much nailed on for launch in a couple of months' time - but apparently new cases have appeared to give away certain elements of the design.Chinese case manufacturers have been sent design briefings of the new iPhone 5 chassis, and according to Mobile Fun, feature a return to the olden days of iPhone design with a curved back, rather than the square appearance of the popular fourth iteration of Apple's phone.We can't begin to tell you how sceptical we are over such a 'leak', given Apple's desperation to keep its forthcoming designs under wraps, but this wouldn't be the first time a case maker has outed designs before launch.Apparently two different manufacturers have been sent the same designs and produced cases according - the images seem to suggest that there wil...

Motorola unveils Android-based budget smartphone XT316

By Thinkdigit, published 15-07-2011

Motorola has unveiled its new Android-based smartphone for markets outside the US. The phone codenamed XT316 is a budget phone and comes with a full QWERTY keypboard. According to reports, the phone is likely to be pitted against the likes of the Nokia E5 and the BlackBerry Curve 3G. [RELATED_ARTICLE] Reports say Motorola will launch the phone as “Fire” in Europe and “Spice Key” in Latin America. In Asia, the phone will be launched in Hong Kong and Taiwan later this sum [...] Read the entire article

Review: HTC ChaCha

By TechRadar, published 06-10-2011

Let's get one thing straight: the HTC ChaCha is not the Facebook phone. It's not manufactured by Facebook. But let's get another thing straight, too: the HTC ChaCha is the Facebook experience. And it's even endorsed to a certain extent by the King of the network, Mark Zuckerberg, who gave a sermon about it at the phone's launch.HTC has taken its already winning Sense interface and remoulded it with a big blue 'F' at the centre - something the notoriously quiet Facebook founder went on record as saying he's "very happy" with and, in a nod to the future, how they "look forward to a lot more to come".Rocking the latest Android iteration, Gingerbread 2.3.3 and fully capable of a dance-off with some other 3G-capable Android devices, it's due to hit stores any day now, with a sim-free price tag ...

Review: LG Optimus Black

By TechRadar, published 27-05-2011

Sitting alongside the LG Optimus 2X, the LG Optimus Black is a top-end smartphone, slipping in at just over £400, attempting to compete with the Samsung Galaxy S2 and Apple iPhone 4 for the smartphone crown, but with considerably fewer features and less processing power than its LG stablemate.First things first – the LG Optimus Black is light. Weighing a featherweight 109g, it even reaches a skinny 6mm side edge curvature, and 9.2mm thickness at its deepest point, besting the Apple iPhone 4 by a millimetre. Some may feel the lightness cheapens the feel of this handset somewhat, but our jeans pockets were thankful and it was nice to tote around something that didn't weigh us down.The slightly metallic back cover is smooth, and the phone's few soft keys are well-blended into the chassis, ...

Review: HTC Wildfire S

By TechRadar, published 05-11-2011

The HTC Wildfire arrived in mid-2010, when the world was still reeling from the impact of the sensational HTC Desire. And the Wildfire was almost as popular, coupling HTC's fantastic Sense user interface with a smaller, solid and capable little body – it was a lot of people's first, affordable smartphone.But things are a little different in 2011. The dual-core "superphones" have arrived, which means something with a lowly 600MHz processor is going to have to win fans via features and price rather than power. The HTC Wildfire S isn't exactly a cheap phone, either. Currently on sale for around £220 through the SIM-free retailers, there are now plenty of extremely capable Android-powered phones out there for less money – such as the Samsung Galaxy Ace or LG Optimus One. It's going to be ...

Buying Guide: 20 best mobile phones in the world today

By TechRadar, published 28-04-2011

Our verdict on the best mobile phones / best smartphones - constantly updated We've all got at least one mobile phone each, right? The trouble is, how do you decide which is the best mobile phone for you when you realise it's time to phone the network and trouble them for an upgrade?If you've read our list of the latest mobile phones, seen the hottest pre-release new mobile phones and are still stumped, well, this is where we make it easy. Because here we have our constantly-updated list of the top 20 best mobile phones you can get in the UK.And now, after a glut of top-end mobile phones steaming out from Mobile World Congress 2011, we've just brought you our biggest update ever to this definitive chart.The big surprise was the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc nabbing top spot - the combo of Andro...

RIM’s BlackBerry 7 a simple OS 6.1 rebadge?

By SlashGear, published 28-04-2011

RIM may be closer to releasing BlackBerry 7, its new mobile OS, sooner than we thought, though it’s not quite the software revolution we were hoping for. According to CrackBerry‘s sources, RIM intends to launch BlackBerry 6 at its BlackBerry World 2011 event next week; however, rather than being the QNX-based smartphone platform rumored before, it’s expected to be a more straightforward rebrand of what has, until now, been known as BlackBerry 6.1. BlackBerry 6.1 had been expected to make its debut on devices like the BlackBerry Touch and the Torch 2, offering functionality like mobile hotspot, visual voicemail and NFC. BlackBerry 7, meanwhile, was to be the company’s transition to QNX, as runs on the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. What the name change means is still ...

Buying Guide: 20 best mobile phones in the world today

By TechRadar, published 21-04-2011

Our verdict on the best mobile phones / best smartphones - constantly updated We've all got at least one mobile phone each, right? The trouble is, how do you decide which is the best mobile phone for you when you realise it's time to phone the network and trouble them for an upgrade?If you've read our list of the latest mobile phones, seen the hottest pre-release new mobile phones and are still stumped, well, this is where we make it easy. Because here we have our constantly-updated list of the top 20 best mobile phones you can get.And now, thanks to a glut of top-end mobile phones steaming out from Mobile World Congress 2011, we're bringing you our biggest update ever to our definitive chart.So what's changed? We've lost seven of the 20 from the previous ranking, the top ten has seen a hu...

WIND's BlackBerry Bold 9700 & Curve 9300 are upgraded to OS 6

By phoneArena, published 02-11-2011

WIND customers sporting either the BlackBerry Bold 9700 or the Curve 9300 (Curve 3G) are in for a special surprise because they’ve been given the green lights for BlackBerry OS 6. Now available for the...

Updated: Mobile World Congress 2011: what to expect

By TechRadar, published 02-10-2011

After the sheer madness and reams of shiny gadgets of CES 2011, we barely have time to pause for breath before the annual mobile phone-a-thon of Mobile World Congress 2011 is upon us.While CES saw a near-record number of top end mobile phones released from the Las Vegas jamboree, MWC 2011 still promises to be the place to see all manner of new handsets and tablets.So we've trekked across the digital rumour-space and looked for all the info on what to expect from the Barcelona event - keep coming back as we'll be constantly updating it whenever some new morsel of info or spy shot comes into view.MicrosoftLast year we saw Microsoft unleash Windows Phone 7 officially onto the world in a Barcelona hotel, with Steve Ballmer calling the announcement a 'mile post' in the launch of the company's n...

HTC Desire 2 ready for MWC reveal, heading to Vodafone?

By TechRadar, published 02-04-2011

The HTC Desire 2 should be en route to Mobile World Congress 2011 after showing up in Vodafone Germany's internal inventory. We've already seen the handset make an appearance on the Taiwanese subway (where else?) so it comes as no great surprise that a single line of text pertaining to the Desire 2 has shown up in a computer system somewhere. But as this is Vodafone Germany's computer system, we could be forgiven for thinking that perhaps this means Vodafone might release the HTC Desire HD in the UK as well. That's basically all the newsThe spy shots of the handset revealed a few tidbits of information, including the fact that it will have a front-mounted camera but no trackpad. It also looks quite nice, although it's not exactly a revolution in handset design. With MWC just days away, it ...

Nokia N8 gets minor Symbian^3 software update and free games

By TechRadar, published 02-04-2011

Nokia has released software update 1.1 for the Nokia N8, Nokia C7 and Nokia C6-01.The Finnish company says that there are numerous tweaks and fixes to the Symbian^3 OS, but not many of these will be "directly visible to end users." Email has had a bit of update love, with map integration for viewing locations of addresses mentioned in the body text, and the option to accept meeting requests directly from email invitations. What exciting times these are for Symbian email fans. Such major newsThe Nokia N8 will have some additional benefits that the other handsets won't see.There's a new edition of Quick Office for new "editing possibilities" and also the ability to zoom in and out of Word documents. The N8 will also come with three new games; Need for Speed Shift, Real Golf and Galaxy on Fir...

O2 to launch NFC mobile wallets this year

By TechRadar, published 02-04-2011

O2 has revealed its plans to launch a mobile wallet service using NFC technology in the second half of 2011.The network operator has trailed NFC payment services using a Nokia handset, but no doubt hopes to take advantage of the NFC capabilities of the latest Android smartphones like the Google Nexus S, as well as its rumoured inclusion of a chip in the iPhone 5. London 2012O2 has said that it will apply for an e-money operating licence from the FSA, which will allow the network to offer money transfers between customers, as well as contactless payments at 60,000 venues around the UK. The e-money operating licence will allow uses to 'bank' money with the network, which can then be spent or transferred using the NFC chip. The network operator is keen to get the mobile payments service up an...

Android Ice Cream to get Honeycomb flavouring?

By TechRadar, published 02-04-2011

The confusion over what will happen with the next iteration of Android continues with news that Ice Cream Sandwich, to give the OS its full name, will come with some Honeycomb features embedded.Which means it's looking more and more likely that Honeycomb will be ported on to tablets only and not come to smartphones.Everything about the OS seems to be built around tablet architecture, but this doesn't necessarily mean that none of the features will be coming to mobile phones.The word on the Google street is that Ice Cream Sandwich will be the next flavoursome OS for smartphones after Gingerbread, but will have bits of Honeycomb within it.Honey monsterAccording to Phandroid there's a new code being built called GRI17 which will implement some parts of Honeycomb but it's not known which bits ...

Virgin Media adds BlackBerry phones to PAYG line-up

By TechRadar, published 02-03-2011

Virgin Media is now offering BlackBerry handsets on Pay As You Go, including the BlackBerry Torch 9800. "Astonishing" BlackBerry sales on the Branson-owned network last year saw over 200,000 fruity phone sales making up a third of Virgin Media's contract shipments. Available from today, the flexible Pay As You Go deals include the BlackBerry Curve 8520, BlackBerry Curve 3G, BlackBerry Pearl 3G, BlackBerry Bold 9780 and BlackBerry Torch 9800. Data-hungryThe obvious issue with paying-as-you-go on any smartphone is that using data services could eat through your credit pretty darn quickly. So the fact that Virgin is offering weekly (£2) and monthly (£5) passes for customers to use email, BlackBerry Messenger, apps and internet browsing is quite handy, leaving regular top-ups free for calls ...

T-Mobile offering 'smoky violet' BlackBerry Curve 3G

By TechRadar, published 02-02-2011

T-Mobile has revealed that it will offer the BlackBerry Curve 3G in an exclusive colour – "smoky violet." In that strange eerie world or make-up and paint where colours can't simply be colours, smoky violet may mean something to somebody, but we'd describe it as "a bit silvery-purpley". "With its violet hue set to be the 'must-have' colour for Spring/Summer, this BlackBerry Curve 3G is perfect for fashionista socialites on the go who like to match their mobile with their accessories," explains T-Mobile while we continue to look bemused.Like a winged witch in the sultry twilightThe exclusive colour of BlackBerry Curve 3G sports a 2MP camera, 3G support (duh) and all the email functionality you would expect in a BlackBerry. Oh and it's a bit purpley too. Did we mention that? Nicola Shenton...

Vodafone will offer Xperia Arc and white BlackBerry Torch

By TechRadar, published 02-02-2011

Vodafone UK has announced that it will be offering the Sony Ericsson Arc and an exclusive white Blackberry Torch. Vodafone will offer the white Blackberry Torch from 10 February, with the phone hue an exclusive for the network. The Torch boasts the same specs as the black version – and will be available without extra cost for people who sign up for two-year £35 a month contracts. Sony Ericsson Xperia ArcAnother exciting announcement for Vodafone is the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, which will be available in the near future. Also new to the Vodafone handset line-up is the sleek, Android 2.3-powered Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, explained Vodafone. "The device, which was unveiled at the start of the year, packs an incredible amount of technology into its slim design and will be joining the Vodaf...

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc UK release date: April

By TechRadar, published 02-02-2011

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc will be winging its way to the UK this spring, with Three announcing it will be stocking the handset as of April.The Sony Ericsson Arc is powered by Moses a 1GHz processor, has Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and is a mere 8.7mm thick. The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc was one of the stars at CES 2011 mainly due to the fact that Sony seems to be packing other parts of its company into the device.Arc de triompheFor a start there is the Mobile Bravia engine – a scaled down version of what is in the company's TVs - which adds a touch of smoothness to video playback. Then there is the 8.1MP camera that has a digicam-poached Exmor R sensor.As it runs Android 2.3, the handset will also be compatible with the PlayStation Suite when it is released.Other specs include: a ...

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc UK release date: April

By TechRadar, published 02-02-2011

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc will be winging its way to the UK this spring, with Three announcing it will be stocking the handset as of April.The Sony Ericsson Arc is powered by Moses a 1GHz processor, has Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and is a mere 8.7mm thick. The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc was one of the stars at CES 2011 mainly due to the fact that Sony seems to be packing other parts of its company into the device.Arc de triompheFor a start there is the Mobile Bravia engine – a scaled down version of what is in the company's TVs - which adds a touch of smoothness to video playback. Then there is the 8.1MP camera that has a digicam-poached Exmor R sensor.As it runs Android 2.3, the handset will also be compatible with the PlayStation Suite when it is released.Other specs include: a ...

Fuchsia pink version of the BlackBerry Curve 3G is coming out in time for Valentine's Day

By phoneArena, published 02-01-2011

Although Verizon has been offering a fuchsia colored version of the BlackBerry Curve 3G, it looks like RIM is about to make ready one doused in a “Fuchsia Pink” paint job that should match the love filled occasion...

The Daily Slash: January 29 2011

By SlashGear, published 29-01-2011

Welcome to the future of the smartdevice – no, it’s not Android 3.0 Honeycomb, we’re getting to that later – it’s Horizontal Symmetry. Grab a review or two from Chris Davies: the ZyXEL MWR211 Mobile Router and the AT&T MiFi 2372. A hacked NOOKcolor receives Android 3.0 Honeycomb on the same day we recieve official invites from Google to attend an Android Honeycomb Event – things are getting pretty sweet around Android Community. Take a peek at our LG Optimus 2X Full Walkthrough and Hands On. Discover the ease in downloading the hardware update released today for the Samsung Continuum on Verizon. See the first Motorola released Atrix 4G commercial – very lovely music and everything. All this and MORE on The Daily Slash! R3 Media Network Edito...

SlashGear Morning Wrap-Up: January 28 2011

By SlashGear, published 28-01-2011

What’s the difference between a Windows 7 tablet and a steel hammer? Ask Fujitsu – they’ve got the answer. What’s better than listening to Aphex Twin? Listening to Aphex Twin on mushrooms. What’s a bigger reason for shuffling Google CEOs – their competitors, or China? Finally, what’s the biggest overnight news for Notion Ink’s Adam tablet? Is it a Honeycomb update, an FCC teardown, a root that allows Android Marketplace access, or their customer service possibly stalling past their 7 day return period? This question can only be answered by YOU. And what’s this – a review of a AT&T MiFi 2372 by none other than Chris Davies?! All this and MORE on SlashGear Morning Wrap-Up! R3 Media Network Editor’s Choice Small Update I...

Verizon sending out OTA upgrades for OS 6 to BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 and BlackBerry Bold 9650

By phoneArena, published 26-01-2011

Owners of the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 and the BlackBerry Bold 9650 on Verizon might be finding a little present on their handsets in the form of an OTA upgrade to BlackBerry 6 OS...

BlackBerry 6 Available Today for Bold and Curve on Verizon

By SlashGear, published 25-01-2011

Today at approximately 8pm EST, everyone holding a BlackBerry Bold 9650 or a BlackBerry Curve 3G will indeed be receiving an update to OS BlackBerry 6. Hooray for the newness! This brand new version of BlackBerry’s operating system will deliver an upgraded design, enhanced web browsing experience, completely universal search, social feed support, and “an engaging multimedia experience.” President Obama will be so happy, he is still so in love with his BB. To grab this update, all you’ve got to do is connect your phone to your PC computer and head to www.blackberry.com/updates to download the necessary files. If instead you’d like to get a wireless download, aka OTA Over the Air, you can navigate on your phone to Options – Advance Options – Wirele...

Updated: Mobile World Congress 2011: what to expect

By TechRadar, published 25-01-2011

After the sheer madness and reams of shiny gadgets of CES 2011, we barely have time to pause for breath before the annual mobile phone-a-thon of Mobile World Congress 2011 is upon us.While CES saw a near-record number of top end mobile phones released from the Las Vegas jamboree, MWC 2011 still promises to be the place to see all manner of new handsets and tablets.So we've trekked across the digital rumour-space and looked for all the info on what to expect from the Barcelona event - keep coming back as we'll be constantly updating it whenever some new morsel of info or spy shot comes into view.MicrosoftLast year we saw Microsoft unleash Windows Phone 7 officially onto the world in a Barcelona hotel, with Steve Ballmer calling the announcement a 'mile post' in the launch of the company's n...