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Nokia 5800 success shows users ditching iPods for music phones?

The Nokia 5800 looks set to become one of the most popular mobile phones ever released; MobileWhack are reporting that after Friday's official UK release of the Nokia 5800, and including previous sales in overseas markets such as Russia, the Finnish manufacturer have shipped 1 million units of the new touchscreen music phone. But the success of the Nokia 5800 is also raising an important question about how people use their phones. It's one of many handsets that focus on music as a key feature, and with an overwhelming proportion of new mobile phones building music in as one of their main selling points, it begs the question of whether phones like the 5800 will one day completely replace mp3 players, i ...

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Get yourself the best smartphone in the world

Get yourself the best smartphone in the world

The mobile world is constantly evolving, and as it progresses, a trend is beginning to emerge. Phones are getting smarter; they're doing more, and becoming more than ever before. We're in a period that can definitely be summed up as the rise of the smartphone, with these mobile powerhouses going from strength to strength every day.

There's a question, though, that crops up from time to time, and it's simply 'which is the best smartphone you can get?' Before that can be answered, however, it may be a good idea to actually define what a smartphone is, since simply saying that the best smartphones do everything is accurate, but a little bit ...

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What will 2009 bring to the world of mobile phones?

There are a number of things for those shopping for the latest mobile phones to look forward to in 2009, with LG leading the high-tech charge, according to some reports.

It has emerged that the South Korean manufacturer, which put out flagship handsets such as the LG KC910 Renoir in 2008, is hoping to launch a new state-of-the-art model that incorporates 3G technology into a wristwatch-style mobile.

Equipped with a 1.43-inch touchscreen, it is thought the phone will allow video and voice calling, as well as offer high-speed internet access and mp3 playback. LG Electronics recently put out a statement in which it offered details of the gadget, which it will unveil at the upcoming Consumer Elect ...

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Nokia re-enters the touchscreen war

The number of touchscreen mobile phones currently available means a great deal of choice is available for those in the market for the latest handsets. However, Nokia has now entered the war to have the most sought after model with the XpressMusic 5800 and the N97.

However, with previous phones such as the 7710 and 7700, the Finnish manufacturer has had a rocky road to get to its latest flagship handsets - as a number of reviews were a little unkind to early attempts to utilise touchscreen technology.

Many people consider the Apple iPhone to be the first mobile to truly offer a touch interface and although the device has revolutionised the way we look at such mobiles - as well as set the bar high ...

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Pay-as-you-go savings just in time for Christmas

With Christmas around the corner, many people may be considering pay-as-you-go mobile phones as a gift for friends and family. And after a year that has brought a range of innovative handsets to the market - including the Apple iPhone 3G - it seems 2008 could be a year where the choice of handsets is wider than ever before.

There are a number of reasons why people may opt for pay-as-you-go (PAYG) packages, one of which could be the convenience of knowing a monthly bill is not going to be debited from your bank account or billed to your home. Another could be the opportunity to get hold of the latest mobile phones without the need for credit checks or long-term contracts.

For many, such tariffs r ...

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BlackBerry Storm boosts RIM's move to the mainstream

Research In Motion's (RIM) range of BlackBerrymobile phones has established itself as a firm favourite among the business fraternity and the A-list celebrity set, but its latest model could mean the brand crosses into the mainstream market - making it the phone to look out for this Christmas.

The BlackBerry Storm smartphone was announced by RIM in October this year as part of a deal with Vodafone in the UK and Verizon in the US. The announcement came following months of speculation regarding what was to be the company's first move into the touchscreen market - with the inevitable comparisons to the Apple iPhone 3G coming thick and fast.

RIM announced at this time that the BlackBerry Storm would ...

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Will the eight-megapixel monsters kill the digital camera?

A number of camera-focussed mobile phones have begun to emerge that offer the kind of features and specifications that some have suggested could spell the end of some more traditional digital cameras.

Last month Phones 4U was just one retailer that was heralding Sony Ericsson's latest mode, the eight-megapixel C905, as "the death of the digital camera" stating that its arrival marked a significant sea change in the combination of camera and mobile phone.

It was noted that the Sony Ericsson C905 not only boasted a high megapixel count, but also came equipped with a wide selection of "immense" camera features, including auto focus, image stabilisation and a 2.4-inch TFT screen ...

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Nokia music service: Comes with value?

This week sees the launch of a new music service from Nokia that could have a significant impact on not only the mobile phones market, but also the digital entertainment industry as a whole.

Various experts have offered their thoughts on how the new system could revolutionise both sectors - while at the same time drawing them together. T3, for example, reported this week that 3 has been quick to notice the possibilities Comes With Music offers by putting itself forward as the first network to give the feature its full backing.

The publication noted 3 was very much on board with Nokia and was giving access to Comes With Music in a number of ways. Not only will 3 customers be able to take advantag ...

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The T Mobile G1 arrives … so what's the big deal?

The collaboration between Google, HTC and T Mobile has resulted in one of the most eagerly-anticipated mobile phones of the year so far and with models slipping out to reviewers and gadget fans across the globe, many have been quick to offer their opinion.

Following its launch last month at a press event in New York, the UK has been anxiously holding its breath for the T Mobile G1 - the first handset of its type to have been launched using Google's next generation Android operating system (OS). Built by HTC, the manufacturer behind a number of popular handsets including the Touch, Touch Diamond and TyTn, the new gadget is set for release later this month and early reviews suggest buyers could be in for a ...

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LG to lead march of the eight-megapixel monsters?

A number of articles have lined up to take a look at LG's upcoming eight-megapixel cameraphones, with many heaping praise on the handsets through a series of sneak peek reviews and anticipation for their arrival.

The LG KC910 Renoir, which is expected to be released across a range of contracts and networks later this month, is one of a number of camera-focused mobile phones that are about to make their mark on the the industry with other entries expected from Sony Ericsson and Samsung in the near future.

However, with so many new models set to be launched over the coming weeks and months, Mobile Gazette has expressed its surprise that another model - the KC780 slider - is not being preceded by ...

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