- October 21, 2011 1688
Nokia 700 Slim and beautiful
The most compact smartphone yet
You won't believe how light this ultra slim touch-screen phone feels. Nokia 700 not only fits comfortably into your palm, but also slips discreetly into your pocket or purse. From front to back it's simply beautiful – brushed metal cover on one side and reflective glass on the other. Plus you get stunning picture quality on the ClearBlack AMOLED display, even if you're outdoors.
Home screens designed by you
Everything you need in one place
This is where it all happens. A fresh, new look with up to six home screens bringing everything important right
- October 21, 2011 1518
If you’re in the market for an affordable Smartphone with all of the key capabilities but without the hefty price tag, then the LG Optimus ME P350 is the one for you. This pocket size slimline LG mobile phone boasts the best Android phone technology, a multitude of user friendly features as well as a simple to use and responsive touch screen.
Key features of the LG Optimus ME P350
- Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo)
- Messaging capabilities include: MS (threaded view), MMS, Email,
- October 20, 2011 1291
The design- Nokia E6-00
When it comes to stylish mobile phones the Nokia mobile phone has never failed to impress, and when it comes to the Nokia E6-00 that has been designed using premium materials such as glass and stainless steel, you’ll find yourself holding a comfortable and stylish phone. Impressive to the eye and user friendly- the Nokia E6-00 combines a QWERTY keyboard and a touchscreen seamlessly to bring you the best of both worlds. Unlike many phones with keyboards the QWERTY keyboard on the Nokia E6-00 has been exceptionally designed with keys that are comfortable to press and are well laid out- you even get dedicated question mark, comma and full stop keys, making life and communication super easy. The touchsceen is responsive to touch and offers haptic feedback.
The impressive resolution of 640x480 provides a crisp image,
- October 20, 2011 2462
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus has been officially unveiled by Google and Samsung, just two weeks after Apple dropped its iPhone 4S - and if you're an Android fan, there's more than just that juicy new Android Ice Cream Sandwich to sink your teeth into. But with the Samsung Galaxy S2 and the HTC Sensation XE already winning Android hearts and minds in the field, which of the top bevvy of smartphones is for you? We chucked the contenders into our virtual ring for a battle of the specs.
Design and Build
Samsung's mobiles have lots to offer in terms of raw power and multimedia capability, but don't put a lot of emphasis on design for design's sake. We love the Galaxy S2, but of the three handsets we've played with (all except the Galaxy Nexus, so far) it lacks that premium feeling of the iPhone and the XE. The body feels plasticky and the battery case is thin to the point of flimsy, and although we've yet to try it, from the pictures and video we've seen of the Galaxy Nexus, things are much the same on the latest Google superphone. Both Sammys have lots going for them, but if rock-solid build is high on your list of priorities, you should be focussing your attention on the iPhone 4S or the Sensation XE.
The HTC Sensation XE continues HTC's tradition of stamping its phones out of single blocks of aluminium, and the result is a hefty, industrial looking handset with some cool new red highlights to compliment the Beats By Dr. Dre branding. It's the heaviest phone on test at 151g, but the added heft makes it feel solid rather than bulky, like the difference between an expensive watch and a Casio. If slick design is high on your list of must-haves in a phone, but you're no Apple fan, the XE is a solid choice.
If you are an Apple fan, however, or have no preconceptions either way, the iPhone 4S is also a beautifully designed mobile. Wrapped up in aluminium antenna band and with glass on its back as well as its front, it's extremely pretty while also shying away from the super-legera weights of the Samsung handsets. Our two gripes are that, on the outside, it's damn near identical to the iPhone 4 (there isn't even any 4S branding, just the word 'iPhone') diminishing your bragging rights for owning the latest Apple handset.. Second, that glass back is prone to shattering when dropped, something that isn't a problem on any of the other handsets.
Processor
On paper, the HTC Sensation XE has the fastest processor, bumping up from the original Sensation to a 1.5GHz dual-core chip, eliminating some of the jitteriness of its predecessor. The Galaxy S2 and the Galaxy Nexus offer 1.2GHz processors, while Apple's iPhone uses its proprietary A5 chip (as found in the iPad). In practice, however, the 4S, XE and the S2 are all beautifully smooth to use, and for everyday use you'd be hard-pressed to see a difference in performance between them. The Galaxy Nexus packs the same 1.2GHz processor speed as the S2, so we'd expect it to stack up similarly performance-wise when it's released towards the end of the year.
Operating system
Apple's iPhone 4S comes running iOS 5, the latest Apple operating system that adds 5GB of free cloud storage via iCloud and Siri, Apple's talkative personal assistant. Apple claim that iOS 5 is its biggest software update in its history, with over 200 new features added to the operating system, including a new and improved notifications system which gives you updates from mail, Twitter, Facebook etc. within whichever app you happen to be using at the time.
The Galaxy Nexus will be the first Android phone to run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the first Android OS release designed to work on both smartphones and tablets. New features include an upgrade to the camera software, which now offers image stabilisation, better auto-focus, face detection and a new panoramic mode as standard. As the Nexus comes with an NFC chip, it can also take advantage of Android Beam, an Ice Cream Sandwich which allows two NFC-enabled mobiles to swap contact details, favourite websites and media by moving them into contact with each other. The most radical feature is probably Face Unlock, which does away with passwords and traditional unlock screens, unlocking your phone by scanning your face with the front-facing camera.
The HTC Sensation XE runs Android Gingerbread 2.3, but comes with HTC's own gorgeous Sense UI running over the top. Vanilla Android is pretty minimalist in its design, especially compared to Apple's iOS, so the added flare of HTC's Sense skin is a welcome addition, but like the S2, XE owners will have to wait for an upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich to get their hands on all of the Galaxy Nexus' new features.
The Samsung Galaxy S2 currently only runs the vanilla Android 2.3, but expect an upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich in short order once the Galaxy Nexus arrives.
Camera
The Galaxy Nexus is a little disappointing in pure numbers terms, only coming with a 5MP camera to the other three handsets' 8MP snappers. It's not totally fair to judge cameras on MP rating alone (there are other factors that make a difference to image quality other than raw pixel count), but we thought we'd moved firmly into 8MP territory by now. However, Samsung is claiming an instantaneous shutter speed and an improved panorama mode, so we'll wait to get our hands on it before knocking it too hard.
The other cameras all photograph at 8MP, as mentioned, and all four are capable of recording video at 1080p.
Screen
Each of these phones, bar the iPhone 4S, come with seriously expansive displays. The Galaxy Nexus leads the pack in
- October 20, 2011 2382
MAKER OF SHINY TOYS Apple has announced the Iphone 4S, not the Iphone 5, so we take a look at the differences between the old and the new.
For starters the handset doesn't look any different from its predecessor, not a single thing has changed. So no one will even know that you have the new version. Considering it's an Apple product we expected it to at least be a bit thinner. However, Apple does claim that the device is a massive 3g lighter. With no face lift or tummy tuck, it's the hardware and software where we find some upgrades.
We'll start with the hardware and look at the processor first. This time round the Iphone 4S has been given an A5 dual-core chip. It's an upgrade from the A4 processor in the Iphone 4, which is only single-core. It's the same chip that the Ipad
- October 18, 2011 1127
The humble Nokia mobile phone has come a long way over the years. Always with a reputation for quality, state of the art technology and user friendly functionality, the Nokia mobile phone has evolved over the years and entered the Smartphone era with a range of Smartphones that never fail to disappoint. Their latest- the Nokia X7 lives up to the traditional Nokia mobile phone reputation and even exceeds expectations in many ways.
The Nokia X7 At A Glance:
The range of specs on the Nokia
- October 12, 2011 1207
LG Optimus 3D (P920) All LG Phones
Glasses free 3D Experience with Tri-Dual Technology
Life’s good when you can have it all - and even better in 3D!
Now you can record, view and share 3D content in the palm of your hand - glasses free.
The LG Optimus 3D is a powerful handset delivering the world’s first 3D smartphone experience and introduces for the first time innovative ‘Tri-Dual’ hardware architecture.
Delivering a groundbreaking visual
- October 11, 2011 1523
S4 TRUE HANDSFREE
With the BlueAnt S4, there is no longer any need to touch your phone or car speakerphone while driving.
For the first time, drivers can make and receive calls on the road using only their voice.
Use Your Voice to Make and Receive Calls
To activate the S4, all you have to do is say the hands-free trigger phrase "BlueAnt Speak to Me" and the S4 will be ready for your voice commands.
To make a call, just say "Phone Commands" and the S4 will activate your phone's voice dialling feature. *
When the phone rings you won't need to
- October 11, 2011 1021
The Samsung Monte S5620 is Samsung’s attempt at putting a phone with smart phone technology into a smaller form factor. Being only slightly wider than a regular phone, it lacks the usual keyboard and is completely touch screen. The screen however is only 240x400 and that screams budget. The touchwiz interface means you’ll be using widgets to navigate your way around the screen, as is the case on many Samsung mobile phones in this category. It’s not that touchwiz is bad, it’s just
- October 11, 2011 139
The Nokia E72 is slightly larger than it’s predecessor, and weighs a few grams more. It still borrows its looks from the Blackberry however with its landscape design screen, full QWERTY keyboard and navigation button in the middle. One thing that is surprising with the Nokia E72 however is that it’s only 10mm deep, making it a very slim phone indeed.
Those used to Blackberry keyboards will notice the keys are slightly smaller, and thus makes the keyboard a disadvantage for people with larger than average fingers. The Nokia E72 review also report the navigation pad being somewhat tricky to master. Like everything though, with practice it’s probably okay.
Nokia mobile phones like this generally come with a good camera, and the Nokia E72 is no exception. The 5-megapixel phone on the back comes with autofocus, and the QVGA screen doubles as a second camera screen for video calls. The Nokia E72’s strongest feature is probably it’s messaging capability. You can add a