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Mobileshop Archive from December 2009
HD Voice launched by Orange for 2010
Posted: 31 December 2009
People contemplating buying a new phone next year may be interested to learn of plans by Orange to launch High Definition (HD) Voice technology on its mobile network in 2010.
The company will conduct trials on the service in the next few months and intends to roll out the technology across the UK shortly afterwards.
Orange said it believes that HD Voice will bring about a "new era" for mobile communications.
Tom Alexander, chief executive officer of Orange UK, said that he hoped people buying new phones in 2010 would be as impressed by the technology as he was.
"HD Voice really does inject a level of innovation into mobile phone calls, making it sound as if calle ...
Find the right mobile phone deal in 2010
Posted: 30 December 2009
Finding a suitable mobile phone deal and the appropriate handset for your needs is much easier than you think.
Using Mobileshop.com's mobile guide, you can be walked through each new deal on the market and pick the one you really want.
Not only does this beat having to deal with crowds on the high street, but it could work out cost-effective, because online deals can often provide better extras and freebies when you sign up.
To begin with, simply click on the manufacturer of your choice. So if you're after a coveted Apple iPhone 3G S 32GB Black, direct your mouse to Apple's name.
Each of Mobileshop.com's bestselling deals will appear in an easy-to-use format that lets you compa ...
Sony Ericsson W995 Black "a great media phone"
Posted: 30 December 2009
Those who want a contract phone at the lower end of the price spectrum could consider the Sony Ericsson W995 Black, which was recently described as "a great media phone".
Gadget blog Fonehome listed the handset as one of the best of the year, saying that while it has no touchscreen and is not technically a smartphone, it is a runner-up in the category of "unsung hero" of 2009.
The Sony Ericsson W995 Black, is currently available on a monthly contract from £20 on Orange for 24 months, meaning it could be obtainable for consumers who want to keep costs down in 2010.
It comes equipped with an FM radio, Bluetooth connectivity, an eight-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, 3G an ...
How many LG KP500 Cookies will be sold next year?
Posted: 29 December 2009
The three-inch touchscreen LG KP500 Cookie phone reached a sales total of ten million earlier in December - so how many do you think will sell in 2010?
According to the manufacturer, ten million units of the handset have been bought by consumers since its launch. It previously announced in July 2009 that five million had been sold since its launch in October 2008, meaning a further five million were snapped up in the five months that followed.
The LG KP500 Cookie is currently available from £15 per month on contract from Vodafone, so it could be a valuable consideration should you be looking for a new phone this new year.
When it was announced in April of this year that the handset ...
Nokia 6700 Silver gets high marks for value
Posted: 29 December 2009
The Nokia 6700 Silver is available from £15 per month on contract and could be a great handset to consider this new year.
In August 2009, it was given the once-over by technology website Trusted Reviews, which noted its value for money and design as plus points for the discerning buyer.
With a classic candybar shape and style, it comes with a 2.2-inch screen, five-megapixel camera and excellent battery life, the portal said.
And while there is nothing overly innovative or earth-shattering about the Nokia 6700 Silver, it "all works well enough", trusted reviews added.
"Good battery life and GPS are both a real boon, especially for those who want a phone prima ...
Nokia 5800 Xpress is 'attractively designed'
Posted: 29 December 2009
Cheap contract mobile phone deals are available across a wide range of networks this new year - and with some great handsets to boot.
With this in mind, the Nokia 5800 Xpress might be good for those looking for style, after a review by CNET said it offers an "attractive design".
The XpressMusic range is said to be great for those who want a multi-format media player as well as a high-spec phone.
Weighing a "compact" 109 grams, it comes with a 3.2-inch touchscreen display, 3.2-megapixel camera, eight-band graphic equaliser, Wi-Fi, 3G support, full and mini qwerty keyboards and stylus, among other features.
Via Virgin Mobile, it is available from £10 per ...
Samsung Tocco Lite "surprisingly clever"
Posted: 15 December 2009
Mobile phone fans looking to buy the Samsung Tocco Lite as a Christmas present could be encouraged by one recent review, which said it was "surprisingly clever".
According to Electric Pig, there are lots of reasons why the handset could be ideal for people who are looking to replace their current handset.
Texting, the website, said, is "nice and straightforward" even in landscape mode, while the "slimline" 11.9 mm thickness makes it easy to carry around while looking stylish to boot.
The three-inch screen was described as "ample" for those who want to check out the latest mobile applications - and the touchscreen is user-friendly.
"A ...
Samsung Satio + Spotify Premium = 'a great Xmas present'
Posted: 15 December 2009
The Sony Ericsson Satio Black has been positively received by most of the market - and this week it was suggested that it could combine with another gizmo to make a great Christmas present.
According to Crave at CNET UK, the Spotify premium subscription, which is £10 per month, can be used with the Sony Ericsson Satio Black and enables users to stream their favourite songs via the handset.
Of course, there are many other features incorporated into the mobile phone which are likely to provide hours of fun for owners.
For instance, the 12.1-megapixel camera means photos can capture those wonderful Christmas moments using a Xenon flash and intuitive touch focus, while there are podcas ...
HTC HD2 mobile phone is "super sexy"
Posted: 14 December 2009
The HTC HD2 is widely agreed to be one of the best new phones on the market - and it is also "super sexy", according to one review.
A mere 0.43 inches thick, it weighs 157 grams and comes with a capacitive 4.3-inch touch screen, the Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional operating system, a 1 Ghz Snapdragon processor, up to 7.2 Mbps download speed and talk time of up to 380 minutes.
There is also a five-megapixel camera with auto-focus, numerous social networking gadgets, HTC Peep for updating your Twitter feed with ease and the ability to share photos on your Facebook page.
When given the once over by Mobility Site, it was said to be the classiest phone on the market - as well as pr ...
Driving and talking - on the move
Posted: 11 December 2009
The number of British drivers opting to take advantage of hands-free mobile phone kits has risen consistently over the past few years, newly-published figures show.
Since the government introduced its tougher rules on the use of mobile phones in cars just two years ago, all of the major manufacturers, including Nokia, Sony Ericsson and Samsung have enhanced the hands-free capabilities of their handsets.
And, according to the new statistics from the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL), such technology has become increasingly popular among drivers looking to stay in touch while also staying safe.
Specifically, while just 1.2 per cent of UK drivers made use of hands-free mobile phone ki ...
