Mobileshop Archive from August 2009
BlackBerry Curve 8520 gets 8 out of 10
Posted: 28 August 2009
Research in Motion has received an eight out of ten rating from a reviewer for its new Blackberry Curve 8250 handset.
TrustedReviews gave a positive recommendation for the latest model of the popular smartphone brand, rating the unit highly for its value and design.
Among the key features praised was the new handset's optical trackpad, which was described by the author as "a pleasure to use" and a more than adequate replacement for the trackball seen on older models.
Other attributes singled out for praise include the device's "excellent" built-in keyboard and its battery performance, which allows for three days of medium usage.
Reviewer Niall Magennis said: ...
T Mobile takes another mobile broadband win
Posted: 27 August 2009
T Mobile has emerged as the most highly-rated provider of mobile broadband services in a new customer satisfaction survey.
A YouGov poll revealed that the German network operator ranked highest in eight out of its 15 categories, with T Mobile services coming top in key categories such as speed, value and ease of use.
This comes after the operator previously ranked highest in YouGov Dongle Tracker reports conducted in April and January.
The results of the poll were welcomed by T Mobile, which stated that they proved the firm's commitment to the provision of straightforward and high-value mobile broadband services.
Steve Mitchell, head of post-pay marketing at the company, said: ...
Mobile phones 'more equipped to handle TV'
Posted: 26 August 2009
Modern mobile phones are better equipped to handle the technology associated with portable television, it has been suggested.
According to a spokesman for Techwatch, a site which provides news and discussion regarding the digital market, such systems could be about to get more popular with consumers.
Brian Turner, executive editor of the site, explained said free-to-air analogue mobile TV may have suffered in the past, but the latest phones have platforms that have addressed the technical requirements of such content.
"The surge in features and apps for mobile devices is increasingly turning them into portable PCs. This means video features are increasingly integral to mobile usage ...
Opera Mini 'most downloaded app ever'
Posted: 26 August 2009
Mobile phone users across the globe have helped Opera Mini become the most downloaded handset application of all time.
GetJar reports that the web browsing software, which serves as an alternative to packages such as Internet Explorer on Windows-based smartphones, has now been accessed 25 million times.
The site, which provides handset users with an online resource for such products, explained this made Opera Mini the most downloaded facility on any app store.
A spokesman for the firm that created the browser added the relationship between itself and GetJar was integral to the success.
Rolf Assev, chief strategy officer of Opera Software, said: "It proves that our vi ...
New colourful Nokia 5230 released
Posted: 26 August 2009
Nokia has unveiled its latest touch phone model that is set to appeal to users with active social lives.
The Nokia 5230 is available in a spectrum of custom colours and is packed with the latest features including A-GPS navigation and the ability to retrieve content from the Nokia Music Store as well as integrating with a whole host of online social networking sites.
Jo Harlow, vice president at Nokia explained: "We believe the Nokia 5230 is an unbeatable offer for many new customers who aspire a device that stars in music, mingles with social networks from Facebook to MySpace."
Another feature includes a special contacts bar that allows easy access to up to 20 close friends ...
BlackBerry Curve 8520 is "incredibly approachable"
Posted: 26 August 2009
Research in Motion's (RIM) Blackberry Curve 8520 is "incredibly approachable", according to the company.
The smartphone features a full-qwerty keyboard that means it is easy for users to access a wide-range of applications, RIM explained, adding another reason to the list of why people might find it a useful consideration for their next handset.
"A great navigation experience" is promised via the touch-sensitive trackpad, said to make scrolling straightforward while on the move.
The Curve 8520 is the first BlackBerry to have specific media keys that enhance the ability for owners to access video and music content.
Other features include a two megapixel ca ...
Watch and learn – the new LG GD910 mobile
Posted: 25 August 2009
LG has unveiled one of the UK’s most eagerly anticipated gadgets with the new GD910 mobile phone watch.
According to an early review in Stuff magazine, the phone watch includes a 1.4 inch full colour screen and LG has also included stereo Bluetooth capabilities, with speech recognition and voice commands.
The phone also has a full media player and will even transcribe speech.
Francois Mahieu, director of devices, at Orange UK said: "The watchphone is part of the new future phone range, focussing on bringing the most advanced 21st technology to our customers."
Writing in the Sun, Jonathan Weinburg admitted that the phone brought out his playful side - even making ...
LG Arena shifts over one million units
Posted: 25 August 2009
LG has announced that a mobile phone it launched at the Mobile World Congress this year has gone on to sell over a million units worldwide.
The South Korean manufacturer explained that the KM900 Arena has been extremely popular in various markets and has contributed to a European total of more than five million purchases in the second quarter of 2009.
It was also advised that this figure represents a 35 per cent rise in comparison with the same period last year.
Commenting on the success of the KM900 Arena - which is now available in silver, black, grey, baby pink and aqua blue - LG president and chief executive officer Dr Skott Ahn said the device had clearly connected with consumer ...
Anticipated movie gets mobile adaptation
Posted: 25 August 2009
Those with the latest mobile phones may be excited to hear that one of the most eagerly-anticipated films of 2009 is to get a game tie-in.
Gameloft announced this week that it will be adapting James Cameron's Avatar for portable platforms in time for its worldwide December release.
As the director's first non-documentary cinematic work since Titanic - which scooped 11 Oscars at the 1998 Academy Awards - it would be fair to say the film is expected to be a hit.
However, Gameloft will now need to deliver the same level of quality to its mobile title, something which Gonzague de Vallois, senior vice-president at the developer, seems confident it will be able to do.
"With a ri ...
New Samsung Omnia HD 'does it all'
Posted: 25 August 2009
Samsung has released the new, feature-packed HD i8910 mobile phone.
With a super crisp 3.7 inch AMOLED screen, an eight megapixel camera, HD video recording and great multimedia features, the phone has everything you could need and is available in the UK through Orange.
The camera has picked up praise in reviews, with John Herrman of gizmondo.com calling it "a rare treat" and describing the video as "razor-sharp at 720p".
Meanwhile, the screen has impressed the Guardian’s Charles Arthur, who said: "The i8910 has a gorgeous screen, with fabulous HD-quality graphics".
Powered by Symbian's S60 fifth Edition shell and Samsung’s own TouchWiz u ...
