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T Mobile G1 hits the tube
Posted: 7 January 2009
Fans of the new T Mobile G1 can now have all of their device-related questions answered via a new online channel.
The network behind the HTC-built handset has announced the launch of a YouTube channel - encouraging visitors to post video and text responses that could include questions and reviews about the phone.
It is noted that the T Mobile YouTube G1 Channel also aims to improve levels of communication between the carrier and its customers, as well as offering advice and tips on how to get the best from the handset itself.
Brendon Cooling, head of online at T Mobile, said the move was in response to the growth of social networking and demand for better customer service.
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Recycled materials boost new green Motorola phone
Posted: 6 January 2009
Motorola has announced a new innovative mobile phone that uses recycled materials in its manufacture.
The company, which counts handsets such as the ROKR and RAZR among its range, said the MOTO W233 Renew is the first of its kind to fully utilise recycled plastic water bottles.
Showcasing the new device at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Motorola said the W233 Renew offers high performance in addition to its ecological profile.
The phone is 100 per cent recyclable, is manufactured in a fully carbon neutral manner and, according to corporate vice president of global marketing for Motorola Jim Dale, should be a popular choice for consumers.
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Sony Ericsson C905 divides reviewers
Posted: 6 January 2009
The Sony Ericsson C905 has been put to the test in a couple of recent online reviews, with varying results.
According to MobileBurn, the 8.1-megapixel handset is a great addition to the current range of high-performance cameraphones that have arrived in the past few months.
It states the C905 is ideal for those looking for a phone which is also a "decent camera" they can have with them "at all times" - and notes the design and functionality are "classy and cohesive".
"We at MobileBurn are happy to give this handset our highly recommended rating," the review concludes.
However, in a review for the Trusted Reviews website, Sandra Vogel stat ...
Mobile phone gamers offered affordable Ferrari option
Posted: 6 January 2009
Gamers looking for speed and excitement may be interested in the latest driving title to arrive for their mobile phones.
In a review for the Pocket Gamer website, Kath Brice puts Ferrari GT Evolution to the test and concludes that it may be a great option for those who might otherwise struggle to afford one of the Italian automaker's cars.
It is noted that 26 Ferraris are accessible throughout the game which could "get any car fanatic salivating" and that all of these models are "spot on".
She states that although it can be quite upsetting when the inevitable crash leaves your beloved new supercar wrapped around a tree, the fast-paced game is exciting enough to have ...
Motorola adds broadband devices to its range
Posted: 6 January 2009
A company known for its range of mobile phones has unveiled a new system which it hopes will offer better internet connectivity.
This week, Motorola - the firm behind a selection of handsets including the ROKR and RAZR range - released details of its new wireless router, which it hopes will offer users a more reliable mobile broadband option.
Motorola's wi4 WiMAX CPEi 775 is an all-in-one device that combines a high-performance router with voice calling connectivity, support for Ethernet and a "sleek, ultra-thin" design.
Following on from previous models such as the award-winning CPEi 850, the company claims this latest development will address the current demand for reliable, ...
O2 records record number for new year texters
Posted: 5 January 2009
The number of text messages sent during the new year's celebrations reached a record level this year for one network.
According to O2, between 07:30 GMT on New Year's Eve and the same time on January 1st, an estimated 166 million SMS messages were sent in total via its users' mobile phones and devices.
This equates to around 1,900 messages being sent every second on average - with around 16 million saved using O2's free Bluebook service.
Bluebook allows people on the network the ability to back up their phone numbers online as well as save all the text and photo messages they receive to their phone.
"O2 customers can also save the pictures taken with their camera phone in ...
Mobile broadband benefits outlined
Posted: 5 January 2009
New advice has been posted for those considering a mobile broadband package.
According to the Pocket-lint website, such services provide a solution for both home and professional users - and with networks such as Vodafone, Orange, T Mobile, 3 and O2 now offering packages, there is also a wide selection available.
It is noted that this means there are "contracts to suit all tastes" and that as these networks provide their own USB dongle, the expense of extra equipment is removed.
"From business to just personal needs, having access to everything you can whilst at home or in the office is just as essential to most people these days as knowing the time of day," the arti ...
Nokia N85 'the best S60 model around'
Posted: 5 January 2009
A new review has looked at the Nokia N85 and hailed the phone as one of the best multimedia handsets around.
In a piece for the Mobile Burn website, Ricky Cadden puts the new device to the test and praises the inclusion of Symbian's S60 operating system, OLED display screen and micro-USB charging facility.
The launch of the new Nseries handset was announced last year and the review states that the dual-slide design is reminiscent of the Nokia N95.
Mr Cadden adds that with a 2.6-inch screen, the ability to take good quality photos, automatic geotagging and a solid battery life, the phone is well worth considering for those looking at a feature-packed new mobile.
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Social networking 'would be great for the Olympics'
Posted: 5 January 2009
The popularity of websites such as Facebook, MySpace and Bebo should be utilised by the organisers of the Olympic Games, it has been suggested.
With more consumers logging on to such sites via phone and mobile broadband services, a spokesman for Where Are You Now? (WAYN) said there is an opportunity available to organisers of the London 2012 Games.
Jerome Touze, co-founder of the social networking site, which focuses on travel and lifestyle, said many businesses were waking up to the advertising capabilities of the internet and sites such as WAYN.
"Whether they are going to use social media like Facebook, MySpace and WAYN to advertise their upcoming events, using social media is on ...
Apple iPhone rules gadget top ten
Posted: 2 January 2009
A new article has listed the top ten gadgets of 2008 and the latest mobile phones feature throughout.
In addition to lightweight laptops from Asus, flat-screen TVs from Philips and Bluetooth printers from Polaroid, Electricpig notes that there are some feature-packed handsets that have lit up the year.
The Apple iPhone 3G tops the list and is highlighted for it's fast internet browsing speeds and access to a range of applications through the accompanying online store.
Although chastised for being "pug ugly" the T Mobile G1 is also highlighted for being the first device to offer Google's "game–changing" Android operating system.
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