Those Blackberry alternatives

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As regular readers may recall, although I’m a relatively recent convert, I’m a huge fan of Blackberry but, as I previously wrote, I was recently without one after an accident involving some coffee. Although it was always likely I’d eventually opt for another Blackberry, my mid-contract status … [Read more...]

expansys offers off-network HTC Hero

eXpansys are now offering the HTC Hero off network for £399.99 and are promising buyers £30 worth of eXpansys vouchers to spend on accessories for their new phone. The Hero is the first Android powered phone to boast a customised user interface. The 3.2-inch HVGA display is optimised for Web, multimedia … [Read more...]

These Android phones aren't getting any prettier

A lot of people have been excitedly touting the new HTC Hero as an iPhone killer but I'm not convinced. It has an obvious advantage over the iPhone in that it's going to be available in the UK from both Orange and T-Mobile, but although it's not quite as ugly as the G1, it retains that dreadful 'chin' … [Read more...]

Video: HTC Hero demo

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O2 – Switch off iPhone tethering or you may get charged


Like probably most other iPhone users I consider O2’s to tethering charges more than a little greedy but when my T-Mobile broadband failed earlier today I thought I’d give O2 a try  so I could at least compare the two. The resulting conversation didn’t go well, first I was told it’s impossible … [Read more...]