Users of T-Mobile UK’s G1 handset, powered by Google’s Android operating system, are set to receive the long-awaited ‘cupcake’ software update in May.
The new version of the software will finally bring a native onscreen keyboard, previously only available within 3rd party apps, and the ability to use the 3.2 megapixel camera to film videos and upload them straight to YouTube.
Orange has announced the launch of the Vegas, “the cheapest full touch screen” mobile on the market, retailing at just £48.50 on pay as you go. The company says when combined with its Dolphin price plan users will receive 300 free texts and £10 credit to spend however they wish.
Expansys.com are offering SIM-free Toshiba Portege G710 handsets for a mere £100.
Powered by Windows Mobile 6, the handset boasts a Blackberry-style qwerty keyboard, 128MB ROM / 64MB RAM, User Memory 60MB (expandable Micro SD), Built-in GPSand measures just 111.5mm (L) x 62.5mm (W) x 12.8mm (T).
The built-in 2 Mega Pixel camera comes with Digital zoom [...]
Virgin’s West Coast Main Line Pendolino trains are to offer high speed wireless internet access after the company reached a deal with T-Mobile to deploy their Wi-Fi HotSpot service.
Vodafone has opened pre-ordering of the HTC Magic – the second Google Android powered smartphone to be available to UK customers. The handset’s release follows T-Mobile’s success with the HTC-produced G1.
After an unwelcome period without a Blackberry I’ve taken my new 8900 on a trip to the recently launched Blackberry App World to see what treats are on offer to users of the best smartphone platform on the market.
