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Pink Samsung Galaxy S II coming next month

January 17th, 2012

Although most women have no problem owning a sleek and stylish handset such as the iPhone 4S in a colour such as black or white, it seems most handsets aimed solely at women are fairly low-spec devices which rely entirely on feminine-friendly looks for their appeal.

It’s nice then to see Samsung are lining up a pink version of one of the hottest handsets on the market right now, the Galaxy S II. With a excellent 4.3-inch Super AMOLED screen, a dual-core processor and a great 8 megapixel camera the Galaxy S II is a fantastic handset and to our knowledge must be the best pink coloured handset on the market.

Arriving just in time for Valentines Day on February 13th, the pink Samsung Galaxy S II might be the perfect gift for those with a few hundred pounds to spend on their loved one. Phones 4U have confirmed they will be stocking the Samsung Galaxy S II in pink.

Tags: android, galaxy s ii, pink phones, samsung

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Sony announce Xperia S

January 10th, 2012

The latest Xperia handset from Sony has been announced and one thing is for sure, it’ll take a while to get used to seeing just the word ‘Sony’ rather than ‘Sony Ericsson’ on new handsets from the Japanese manufacturer. Simply called the Xperia S the latest Sony handset looks like a very decent phone.

Samsung set a new benchmark with the Galaxy Nexus by including a 1280×720 resolution screen and the race is now on for other manufacturers to get 720p screens crammed into their new handsets. While the Xperia S has a smaller screen than the Galaxy Nexus it is still a comfortable 4.3 inches and the smaller size means the pixel density is even higher than the Galaxy.

Sony phones have long been known for their high-quality cameras and the Xperia S is no exception, the 12 megapixel camera features the Sony Exmor R low light sensor, this means just like some of the other recent Sony handsets the Xperia S will be able to take fantastic shots even in poorly lit locations. Sony also claim the Xperia S will be able to snap pictures with 1.5 seconds of unlocking the phone from standby mode.

Powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor the Xperia S should be fast and responsive and the 32GB of memory will give you plenty of room to store pictures, videos, music and games. Sadly the Xperia S will launch with Android 2.3 but Sony promise an update to Android 4.0 will be available later this year.

The Xperia S also features an NFC chip which will become more useful as NFC enabled devices become more common and being PlayStation Certified means you’ll be able to play some top PS1 classics on the move. O2 and Phones 4U have already revealed they will stock the Xperia S which is believed to arrive around March, with a white version being exclusive to Phones 4U.

Tags: android, sony, xperia s

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Nokia Lumia 900 headed to USA

January 10th, 2012

The Nokia Lumia 800 may have only just been released but that hasn’t stopped Nokia announcing the Lumia 900, a bigger brother to the Lumia 800.

At a glance this appears to be almost the same phone, it also has an 800×480 resolution screen, the same 8 megapixel camera and the design is pretty much identical too, but put this next to the Lumia 800 and you’ll immediately notice that the Lumia 900 features a much larger 4.3-inch screen.

A North American release has been announced on AT&T but there’s currently no date set for a UK launch let alone news of which networks it may be available on. With many 4.3″ Android handsets available Windows Phone 7 could do with a few more devices with larger screens so hopefully the Lumia 900 will arrive on UK shores soon.

Tags: lumia 900, nokia, windows phone 7

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Will the iPad 3 have a quad-core processor?

January 9th, 2012

While Apple have made no announcement yet it’s pretty safe to say there will be a new iPad released this year, whether it’s a major overhaul or an updated version of the iPad 2 is the only mystery.

Trusted Apple orientated website 9to5 Mac have discovered that buried deep within the latest iOS 5.1 beta is support for not just the dual-core A5 processor found in recent iPhone and iPad models but support for quad-core processors. It seems fairly logical to assume that this means Apple are at least in the planning stages of releasing a device with a quad-core processor.

With the possibility of a major iPhone update later this year it’s widely expected that we’ll see a new iPad in the first half of the year which may be the first device to use Apple’s quad-core processor. This massive increase in processing power could open the doors to professional-quality video editing software, more advanced versions of popular image editing apps and even more detailed and complex games.

Some may question the need to keep increasing the processing power of tablets when very few apps currently utilise the computing power already available to developers, after all if the new iPad used the older dual-core A5 processor it may allow Apple to release the device at a lower cost.

An announcement from Apple is expected in the coming months and any major changes to the iPad 3 hardware could be a hint towards the changes we might see to the iPhone 5. Although the iPhone 4S was released after the death of Apple CEO Steve Jobs the iPad 3 will be Apple’s first real chance to make a clear statement about the direction they will take without the man responsible for many of their most popular and successful products.

Tags: apple, ipad 3

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus white edition arriving early February

January 6th, 2012

For the past few years, partly influcenced by the Apple iPhone most new mobile phones seem to be going for a very black colour scheme, thankfully in another iPhone influenced move most manufacturers are now releasing a white version of many top handsets.

The attractive but rather plain (so plain it doesn’t even have real hardware buttons on the front!) Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the set to receive a white alternative early next month but unlike the Samsung Galaxy S II and iPhone 4S only the back of the phone will be white. It’s a matter of personal taste but the contract between the black front and white back is certainly quite eye catching.

The Galaxy Nexus is still one of the few handsets to run the latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich. Although the Galaxy Nexus is a fairly large phone it needs to be in order to incorporate the huge 4.64″ screen and with 720p resolution it looks great too. The speedy 1.2Ghz dual-core processor and 1GB RAM complete the package and make the Galaxy Nexus one of the top handsets on the market right now.

Tags: ice cream sandwich, samsung galaxy nexus

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HTC looking to get early Quad-Core advantage?

January 6th, 2012

HTC have produced some excellent handsets over the years but it has only been since the introduction of Android that they have managed to make a big splash in the mainstream mobile phone market. HTC have a history of being among the front runners when it comes to exciting innovations bit they were a little behind the curve when it came to introducing dual-core processors to their handsets.

It looks as though they don’t want to make the same mistake when it comes to the quad-core generation of phones. Rumour has it that HTC will announce their first quad-core handsets next month at the Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona. With the only officially announced quad-core Android device being the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime tablet HTC could lay claim to being the first manufacturer to release a quad-core Android phone.

Since HTC’s long standing partner Qualcomm currently only offer quad-core chipsets which are built around LTE connectivity, since this wouldn’t be of much use for most of Europe it looks as though they may use the Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset for their UK bound quad-core devices.

Tags: android, htc, nvidia tegra 3, quad-core

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Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus Revealed

January 3rd, 2012

While it might not be on par with the HTC Sensation or it’s bigger brother the Samsung Galaxy S II, the Samsung Galaxy Ace has proven to be a very decent mid-priced Android handset and has been a great option for those who want a solid handset that doesn’t three or four hundred pounds.

Improvements over the original Galaxy Ace aren’t huge but with a 200Mhz bump to a 1Ghz processor and a larger 3.65″ screen there’s no doubt that the Galaxy Ace Plus is a more capable handset. Disappointingly the Galaxy Ace Plus still only has a 320 x 480 pixel screen which is an even bigger drawback when you consider even some low-end handsets feature 480 x 800 pixel screens or more.

It comes as a bit of a surprise to see that the Galaxy Ace Plus looks very similar to the iPhone 3GS, something you’d think Samsung would be keen to avoid considering their recent legal battles with Apple. A price is yet to be revealed but it can be assumed the Galaxy Ace Plus will cost somewhere around the £200 mark.

Tags: android, galaxy ace plus, samsung

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HTC Sensation XE Now Available From Three

December 19th, 2011

One of the most popular handsets right now is the HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio. As if the original HTC Sensation wasn’t great enough the XE features a faster processor, comes with a great pair of headphones and has a sleek new red and black design.

With a large screen, great 8 megapixel camera and a 16GB memory card included the Sensation XE is a great phone for music, video and games and the large 1730mAh battery means it can actually keep going for more than a few hours while you enjoy all that entertainment.

Such excellent handsets usually command a high price tag but you can pick up the HTC Sensation XE from Three with 500 minutes, 5,000 texts and 1GB of data allowance on a 24 month contract for just £30 a month and that’s with no upfront cost either! Get this great deal right now »

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Ice Cream Sandwich Arrives on Nexus S

December 19th, 2011

The hugely popular Google Nexus One received official Android updates long after the release of the Nexus S and that trend has continued with the Nexus S now receiving an update to Android 4.0.3 despite the recent release of the Galaxy Nexus.

Although the Galaxy Nexus is now the current choice for Android users who want the purest experience of the hugely popular OS many users are still more than happy with the Nexus S and will be delighted when they receive the notification to tell them the new update is now ready to install.

As Android 3.0 was designed for tablet devices the Nexus S will jump straight from Android 2.3 to 4.0.3 and with the update will receive a number of improvements and entirely new features.

The user interface of Ice Cream Sandwich has had a significant overhaul and takes an even further step away from the now dated interface of pre-2.3 Android first seen on the T-Mobile G1. An improved lock-screen, the ability to unlock your phone using facial recognition and a much more usable keyboard are just some of the many changes sure to please Nexus S owners.

Once again this proves that unless you’re willing to root your device and install unofficial updates then sticking with Google Experience handsets is the best way to keep up to date with the latest Android releases. While Google do eventually stop updating devices they certainly make sure Google Experience handsets are supported for much longer than most handsets from manufacturers such as HTC, Motorola and Sony Ericsson.

If you have a Nexus S and haven’t got the update yet then it should be coming very soon. Remember that waiting until you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network is the best way to avoid extra charges on your bill if you don’t have a generous internet allowance on your tariff.

Tags: google nexus s, ice cream sandwich

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HTC Sensation goes XL

November 1st, 2011

Like the HTC Desire HD and the original Desire before it, the HTC Sensation has comfortably claimed its place as HTC’s flagship handset and with a generous 4.3″ display and a speedy dual core processor it’s a worthy holder of that title.

Since the release of the Sensation, HTC have purchased the hugely popular Beats by Dr Dre and have began to release handsets incorporating this newly acquired technology, such as the HTC Sensation XE. While the XE was a slightly modified Sensation with a pair of very nice headphones included, the HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio is looking to differentiate itself from the original Sensation a little more.

It only takes a quick glance at the Sensation XL to notice the biggest difference, like the HTC Titan this phone has a huge screen. At 4.7 inches the XL’s display is significantly larger than that of the Sensation and Sensation XE. The XL only has a single-core processor but at 1.5Ghz this is still a pretty speedy CPU.

The 8 megapixel camera found in the Sensation XL is one of HTC’s best yet and with 16GB of internal storage there’s plenty of space to keep all those pictures along with your videos and music. In many ways the Sensation XL is pretty much an Android version of the excellent Windows Phone 7 based HTC Titan.

With Beats audio and a massive screen the HTC Sensation XL is a great choice for anyone who wants to use their phone for listening to their music collection and watching tons of videos and could be just as successful as the original HTC Sensation. The Sensation XL is available from Three UK right now on a £37 a monh contract with all-you-can-eat data, 500 minutes and 5000 texts with no upfront cost.

Tags: beats audio, htc sensation xl

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