Mobileshop Archive from February 2009
Blackberry addiction - a sign of email replacing from text messages?
Posted: 13 February 2009
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. This in itself is an interesting trend, but is it a hint of a deeper trend running underneath it? Is the success of the Blackberry range of mobile phones a sign that emails are taking over from text messages as the general population's method of choice for communication? Before that question can be answered, it's necessary to take a look at the history of the Blackberry mobile phone, to see exactly where these email devices came from, and to take a look at where the Blackberry device is going. The story of th ...
Will mobile phones ever replace the camera?
Posted: 5 February 2009
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. A common question, however, is whether the camera phone will one day replace the standalone digital camera. As they grow ever more powerful, they move closer and closer to the market dominated by the likes of Kodak, Canon and Olympus. The question has become more pertinent in recent months, with the introduction of camera phones that come with 8 megapixel cameras built in, allowing them to produce ...
Nokia 5800: A next generation smartphone?
Posted: 2 February 2009
Since the announcement of the Nokia 5800 in October 2008, many may have been waiting to see what the new handset has in store, as well as how it fares against a number of its closest rivals.
However, with a brand new version of the Finnish manufacturer's Symbian operating system (OS) - configured especially to work in line with the device's touch screen interface - could the 5800 be about to usher in a new age for the touchscreen smartphone?
Ever since the launch of the Apple iPhone, manufacturers have fallen over themselves to offer touchscreen technology. Companies such as Samsung, LG, HTC and even BlackBerry began adapting their handsets to incorporate the new must-have feature. However, Nok ...
New mobile deals to help beat the credit crunch
Posted: 2 February 2009
A number of experts have lined up to advise consumers on how they can most effectively protect themselves against the effects of the credit crunch - and with many mobile phones available with special deals, now could be the time to think about defying the credit crunch and trading up.
For those who do not wish to be tied to a contract, pay-as-you-go packages are always an option - and for those looking to take advantage of the latest models, a number of deals are available that may well make contract phones an attractive option as well.
With the Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations fading into a hazy memory, many consumers could find themselves strapped for cash over the coming weeks. Howev ...
