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What did the MWC tell us about the future for mobile phones?

Posted: 26 February 2010

With just under 50,000 people in attendance, agreements, new handset launches and a never seen before focus on applications, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) had a lot this year – so what does it tell consumers about the future of the mobile?

New innovations

The Motorola QUENCH handset was one of the first new devices to kick-start the event – the manufacturer's eighth phone on the Android platform, which is fast becoming a big rival to Apple. It is full-touch with a qwerty design and came out alongside the Motorola MILESTONE – available from mid-March.

And it wasn't just new handsets that were released in Europe and the US that were the talk of the show. Vodafone announce ...

What could spark a growth in mobile phone sales for 2010?

Posted: 25 February 2010

The sale of mobile phones increased by eight per cent in the fourth quarter of 2009, but was down overall compared to 2008 – so what could help them increase this year?

Figures released by technology research company Gartner found there was a single-digit increase in market share and a growth of 8.3 per cent in sales in the last three months of 2009, compared to the previous quarter. More than 340 million units were purchased by consumers in that time, a small part of the 1.211 billion units which were sold in the whole of 2009, however the seemingly large figure managed to be down on 2008's sales by nearly one per cent.

So what could increase growth this year?

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Mobile gaming - the current market

Posted: 26 August 2009

With various different gaming platforms available - dependent on the mobile phone you opt for - the choice for those in the market for a device that offers the latest playable titles has never been higher.

However, consumers might be interested to know how the market is currently holding up, what lies in its future and some of the factors that have gotten it to the stage it is at today.

One of the most notable options for mobile gamers is Nokia's N-Gage facility. Established in 1993 with a handset that went by the same name, the technology has now appeared on a selection of models that includes the new Nokia N97.

Other mobiles now available with the system include the N78, N79, N81, N95 ...

Mobile directory: marketing tool or invasion of privacy?

Posted: 30 July 2009

A new service listing the contact details of handset users across the UK was launched this month and has been met with its fair share of problems, debate and controversy.

For many people, the first they had ever heard of the 118 800 Mobile Phone Directory (MFD) will have been when a friend or colleague passed on a link to opt out via an office email or a social networking portal like Facebook or Twitter.

However, the service may be listing the details of millions of people across the UK who may be unaware that their private number is now visible to anyone who chooses to use the service. Inevitably, this has led to much speculation from sector commentators as to whether or not this type of system ...

Windows Mobile 6.5 heads to new phones

Posted: 23 March 2009

With a wide selection of smartphones now available utilising operating systems from the likes of Google and Apple, the latest from Microsoft may have its work cut out in terms of tempting back users.

However, the upcoming Windows Mobile 6.5 will look to improve upon the advances of the Android and iPhone packages when it is made available on a number of devices later this year.

One such handset that could also be available later in the year - and was showcased at the recent GSM Association's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona - is the Toshiba TG01, which aims to make the most of the Microsoft system, which could allow the manufacturer to take on the industry heavyweights.

It has been ar ...

Toshiba TG01: Touchscreen phones break the four-inch barrier

Posted: 19 March 2009

With a number of touchscreen mobile phones currently available from manufacturers including Apple, Samsung, LG and most recently Nokia, one company has decided to launch a new handset that offers the largest screen of its kind.

The Toshiba TG01 boasts a 4.1-inch display with touch interface - that some believe could give the industry's major players a run for their money. The latest offering from the company - which is known for its home entertainment systems, LCD TVs and other products - made its debut at the GSM Association (GSMA) Mobile World Congress last week and a number of industry experts were on hand to see what the company had managed to achieve with the model.

IntoMobile's Will Park e ...

OS: The new battleground for smartphone manufacturers?

Posted: 18 March 2009

With an increasing number of smartphones heading to the market, consumers are now not just faced with a choice of handset features, styles and networks - they must also see which operating system (OS) is going to be right for them.

Although there are only a few choices to make, growth in the top-end mobile phone market - in line with some new OS contenders introduced in the last couple of years - means it is looking increasingly likely user interfaces and integrated software systems will be a major selling point for many people.

There is no doubt some of the big players in the industry will be aware of this and, in fact, many are upgrading phones and software to make sure they are future-proofed ...

Palm Pre goes up against its touchscreen rivals

Posted: 16 March 2009

The latest offering from Palm - named the Pre - is set to be launched in the UK at some point during the second quarter of 2009 and, despite the fact the manufacturer has yet to offer a confirmed release date, the handset is generating a great deal of anticipation in the industry - with some even suggesting it could be the latest phone to position itself as a potential iPhone killer.

Last month, Palm unveiled its new device at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and drew particular attention to the "groundbreaking" webOS mobile platform that has been specially designed by the firm for use with the Pre.

Intended to be as web-friendly as possible, this new operating system marks ...

Will mobile phones ever replace the camera?

Posted: 5 February 2009

One of the most common features found across almost the whole spectrum of mobile phones available is the camera. From inauspicious beginnings as a clip-on extra for Ericsson phones, up to the modern marketplace, where brands such as Cyber-Shot reign supreme, camera phones have gone from strength to strength. A common question, however, is whether the camera phone will one day replace the standalone digital camera. As they grow ever more powerful, they move closer and closer to the market dominated by the likes of Kodak, Canon and Olympus. The question has become more pertinent in recent months, with the introduction of camera phones that come with 8 megapixel cameras built in, allowing them to produce ...

New mobile deals to help beat the credit crunch

Posted: 2 February 2009

A number of experts have lined up to advise consumers on how they can most effectively protect themselves against the effects of the credit crunch - and with many mobile phones available with special deals, now could be the time to think about defying the credit crunch and trading up.

For those who do not wish to be tied to a contract, pay-as-you-go packages are always an option - and for those looking to take advantage of the latest models, a number of deals are available that may well make contract phones an attractive option as well.

With the Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations fading into a hazy memory, many consumers could find themselves strapped for cash over the coming weeks. Howev ...

Music on mobiles phones: The past present and future

Posted: 30 January 2009

Next month sees the launch of the 2009 GSMA Mobile World Congress and one of the key areas that will be up for discussion is how music has now become an integral part of the mobile phones industry.

Taking place in Barcelona between February 16th and 19th, the organisers of the event have dedicated a one-day conference - entitled Mobile Backstage - to looking at how the various elements of modern cellular and web technology is impacting the needs of the consumer in this field.

It was announced this week that Black Eyed Peas vocalist Will.i.am will be in attendance at the event and will deliver a keynote speech to the gathered visitors. The star has himself recently set up Dipdive - a site which d ...

What will 2009 bring to the world of mobile phones?

Posted: 5 January 2009

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 ...

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

Posted: 4 December 2008

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 ...