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The Nokia N97 has just received a new firmware update taking it up to v21.0.102. There is no official changelog however reports suggest that the new update includes a mass memory content update feature for the newer models, desktop installation files of Ovi Suite 2.0 and Ovi Player, and preloaded maps data along with the new Ovi Maps v3.3 with free voice guided turn-by-turn navigation. New firmware updates also generally contain bug fixes and optimizations necessary for the software on your device to perform properly, therefore we recommend you always keep your device up to date. The new firmware will gradually make its way round to you over the coming weeks depending on your region and product code.

How To Update The Firmware

There are many ways of updating the firmware on your Nokia handset. To install the software on your device using FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air), type in *#0000# on the home screen or go to Device Manager. Then select Options, Check for updates and follow the on screen prompts. Continue Reading »

HTC are famous for award winning designs and innovations, and the HTC Legend is another device to add to the growing list.

Incorporating the very latest software and hardware developments, the HTC Legend has been designed to appeal to those who need to remain connected.

Whether it be an SMS, MMS, Twitter, Facebook, email or a regular phone call, the HTC Legend caters for them all.

The Legend has the very latest Google Android 2.1 operating system on board, which has been customised by HTC, with their Sense interface to offer a user interface and operational experience that is natural and easy to use.

Using the HTC Hero as a basis for design, the Legend has been modified to include a 3.2 inch AMOLED display, offering even crisper and brighter images.  The trackball has been replaced with and optical, clickable trackball which makes for simple navigation on menus and programmes. This smartphone comes complete, with 3G, HSDPA connectivity as well as Bluetooth and WiFi.  Easier than ever to remain connected and online, the HTC Legend was designed to be the centre of your lifestyle compliment you and your personality. Continue Reading »

The LG GD510 Pop sports an elegant brushed aluminium casing and features a 3inch touch screen that extends almost to the edges of the device as this most compact of phones bristles to bursting point with cool stuff.

Snap away with the built in 3.2 megapixel camera that comes complete with a variety of features then upload your pics to Facebook and MySpace to share with friends. Keep your friends up-to-date with your latest hijinks with Twitter integration whilst microSD memory card support expands your photo, music and video storage up to a maximum of 16GB.

The LG POP offers a variety of connection solutions including microUSB and Bluetooth making it a breeze to transfer files to your mates phones whilst the comprehensive media player supports the latest file formats allowing you to listen and watch your favourite tunes and movies.
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The Acer DX900 is amongst one of the world’s first dual-SIM and dual standby Windows Mobile handsets to support HSDPA and EDGE. The DX900 is a simple solution to an increasingly in-demand requirement for consumers who need access to two mobile communications services, but don’t want to carry around two devices at the same time.

The Acer DX900 allows you to have uninterrupted access to two separate phone services, for example; one for business and one personal, or one for calls and another for data, in a single device. Frequent business travelers can use local SIM card and home SIM card in the same device at the same time.  International business and cross boarder travelling becomes so much easier with this device from Acer.

The DX900 features support for both high-speed 3.5G (UMTS/HSDPA) and 2G (GSM/EDGE) communications, as well as GPS and Wi-Fi connectivity, a high-resolution VGA display, and a 3-megapixel auto-focus camera.

Standard mobile office applications and tools are included, not to mention Acer exclusive applications to enhance the performance and functionality of the device.

With a powerful 500MHz processor, multiple task management is fast and simple. Mobile productivity and efficiency is taken to a new level with the Acer DX900.

If you are carrying multiple phones or changing SIM cards, this should be your choice of device as the DX900 alleviates this problem with a great design, form factor, all  from a brand you can trust. 

Features of Acer DX900

• Dual SIM Capability – One for work and one for personal
• Windows Mobile 6.1
• UMTS/HSDPA
• Bluetooth
• WiFi
• MicroSD Slot
• 2.8″ VGA Display
• 3.0 Megapixel Camera
• Front facing VGA Camera
• In Built GPS Receiver
• TV Out Functionality

The Sony Ericsson Vivaz provides a perfect blend of multimedia capabilities with social networking.  One of the first devices to capture video content in High Definition, the Vivaz is a smartphone that offers more than the average mobile phone. 

The large 3.2 inch touch screen display and easy to use user interface makes it possible to instantly access all you favourite applications and media.  Browse the web and adjust settings simply with a tap on the screen.    

Enjoy having your friend’s status updates on your phone screen and uploading photos direct to your Facebook page with the pre-installed Facebook application. 

The Vivaz makes the complicated easy.  With a dedicated video recording button the Vivaz records media in High Definition (HD).  The continuous auto focus feature ensures also that the image remains focused and playback is crisp and clear. 

Get sharp and clear photos every time, with the integrated 8.1 Megapixel camera which features face and smile detection, to ensure you always have the photo you want.   

Of course phone calls, SMS, and MMS are possible too but with so many features and functions and the ability to add application you will be continually entertained and occupied with the Vivaz.  

Features of Sony Ericsson Vivaz

• Focused on multimedia
• Customisable Operating System (Download applications to the handset)
• Touch User Interface
• Hi-definition 3.2” Display
• Drag and drop media files with MediaGo
• 8.1MP camera with Face Detection
• Desicated video recording key
• High Definition (HD) recording with continuous auto focus
• Integrated Accelerometer
• YouTube Compatible
• Supplied with Facebook
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It’s been two weeks since Google released its Nexus One Android phone and you might have already read several if not hundreds of reviews. And those reviews may have given you various opinions and comments about the Nexus One, that you might find it pretty confusing. So, to add to your confusion as to whether you would get the Nexus One or not, here’s CPN’s own take on the Google Nexus One.

Google Nexus One Design and Form Factor

Knowing fully well that I’m probably among the first owners of the Nexus One in the country where I am located, you can just imagine how proud I am when showing the Nexus One to my friends and co-workers. I’ve got mixed reactions. But those who are tech savvy enough usually comment on how beautiful the Nexus One’s form factor and design is as compared to the iPhone. And I couldn’t help but agree with them. Don’t get me wrong here. I loved the iPhone’s design and form factor when I first got hold of it. But after two years of using the iPhone, I felt the same thing when I got hold of the Nexus One. The Nexus One emits a sense of geekiness while the iPhone now gives me a sense of fun and entertainment.

The Google Nexus One is lighter than the iPhone but thicker by a small bit. I’ve seen several HTC manufactured phones before but none of them appealed to me than when I saw the Google Nexus One. The Nexus One’s body is composed of two different materials – a metallic bezel surrounding the front and side of the phone and a rubbery material that serve as battery cover and the bottom part of the phone. Gripping the phone with your hand is a pleasant experience thanks to its thin form factor and its curvy shape.

On the face of the Nexus One are five basic buttons, unlike the iPhone’s one-button interface. The five buttons include a trackball which is actually pretty useless except when it blinks when something is happening on your phone while on standby-mode. It’s not really useful as a scrolling device since you can practically use the Nexus One’s touch screen feature to scroll. The other four buttons are – for navigating to the Homescreen, back, menu and search. All buttons have haptic feedback when you tap on them. But don’t get your hopes so high for this button as most of the time they don’t respond well. iPhone’s touch control between the Nexus One in this department. Continue Reading »

Sony Ericsson recently made some waves at the Mobile World Congress by unleashing its latest Xperia handset – the Xperia X10 Mini Pro. This newest iteration of the Xperia product line will remind you of the Xperia X10, a compact version at that. The X10 Mini Pro combines high spec features and Sony Ericsson’s UX platform which was specifically designed for smaller mobile handsets.

The Xperia X10 Mini Pro sports a slide out QWERTY keyboard that provides an open and intuitive communication entertainment experience. It was built on the human curvature design philosophy which was started in the Xperia X10.

The phone runs on Android Platform which means you’ll have access to various mobile apps through the Android market. It’s homescreen is highly customizable using widgets.

An interesting feature of the Xperia X10 Mini Pro is Timescape. It’s actually a proprietary Sony Ericsson mobile app that lets you see text messages, missed calls, Facebook and Twitter updates in one interface. It also has an interactive music player with “infinite button” that brings together all your music content from the music store and YouTube. Continue Reading »

The Motorola MILESTONE, with Android 2.1, has been launched in Spain, France, Italy, Germany, UK, Argentina, Brazil and Canada.] Barcelona, Mobile World Congress 2010 — Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the launch of MILESTONE™ in Spain to become the first Android 2.1 phone in this market. MILESTONE will be available for all the Spanish consumers from mid-march. MILESTONE is without compromise, setting new standards for how fast, smart and multi-tasking a modern smartphone should be. Powered by Android 2.1, it offers the ability to use multiple applications at once1 and the world’s thinnest QWERTY slider (13.7mm). Continue Reading »

The Blackberry Storm 2 enables smooth easy interaction between the user and the device with its comfortable responsive 3.25” touch screen.  It enables the convenience of instant email with access to entertainment media.

Blackberry devices are known for their ability to provide instant reliable messaging.  The Storm 2 excels in this department and ensures that staying in contact with business contacts and friends is easy with threaded text messages.  Social networking is catered for on the Blackberry Storm 2 with the ability to instantly respond to Facebook updates.

Communication on the Storm 2 benefits from the improved touchscreen with the onscreen keyboard being both responsive and accurate.  The screen additionally enhances the Internet experience with quick movement between web pages.

The inclusion of integrated WiFi 802.11b/g ensures that the Blackberry Storm 2 benefits from being able to download your favourite media content and applications in the most convenient manner.  A 3.2 MPixel camera with flash, auto focusing and image stabilisation, means that you always get the picture you want.

Features Blackberry Storm 2

• Large responsive 3.25” display with 480 x 360 resolution
• SurePress touchscreen navigation
• Integrated GPS with Blackberry Maps
• 3G/HSDPA Wireless Connectivity
• WiFi 802.11b/g
• Bluetooth

With the Motorola Milestone the web is richer. Photos are sharper and videos come to life. It has the most advanced Google browser and the very latest software with an advanced processor and 3G speed for faster search. It can help you navigate turn-by-turn. It even has a 5MP camera with a flash, image stabilization, and a DVD-quality recorder. It’s the phone without compromise.

Zip through the internet with 3G speed, a Flash 10 ready HTML browser and a super fast processor. View it all on a huge display with double-tap, pinch and zoom and over 400,000 pixels.

Work and personal emails stream into one easy-to-navigate inbox. Respond quickly with the QWERTY or virtual keypads. Keep your contacts together, check social network status messages and download apps from Android Market.

With built-in GPS you arrive at the right place with MOTONAV spoken turn-by-turn directions. The Motorola Milestone is a smartphone that pushes the capabilities and boundaries of technology.  It is even easier to personalise, configure and use this smartphone in a way that benefits you.

Features of the Motorola Milestone

• Android 2.0 operating system
• Integrated sliding QWERTY keyboard
• 3.7 inch WVGA Display
• Fast Internet access with rich content availability
• 5 Mega Pixel with 4 x digital zoom and image stabilization
• AGPS with Motonav

Originally designed to meet the exacting requirements of the British military, the iCEphone is a combination of two products that can either work independently or together: a cross-platform medical software package, and a phone that sets a new industry standard in convergence technology.

The cutting edge micro-notebook touch phone is the Swiss Army Knife of handsets, effortlessly combining four main features; Windows Mobile micro-notebook, fully featured 3G touch phone, games player with multiple triggers and GPS satelite navigation.

It is beautifully engineered, ruggedised, and effortlessly changes shape to adopt multiple user interfaces. A full QWERTY keyboard with large keys and a proper mouse are firsts for mobile phones. Also included are WiFi, Bluetooth, Push To Talk (PTT) and dual SIM.

iCE Aid is, the on board medical software, is designed to assist anyone, anywhere in the world affected by a medical emergency. The software package reduces the time to receive appropriate treatment – the critical factor in emergency medicine. It has three main functions.

• Provides step by step emergency first aid software to lead you by the hand and show you what to do and how to do it
• Automatically records what has been done and compiles a handover report to give to the emergency services
• Holds your medical records in a safe and secure fashion

iCE Aid is the first emergency first aid software to be based on Dorling Kindersley’s internationally best-selling First Aid Manual, written and authorised by the British Red Cross, St Andrew’s Ambulance Association and St John Ambulance Association. Continue Reading »

The highly popular Blackberry 9000 Bold has now been made available by RIM in white. The BlackBerry 9000 Bold provides all mobile facilities within one compact, practical unit. With the BlackBerry 9000 Bold it is possible to take advantage of high speed HSDPA connectivity for quick e-mail and Internet access. There is an impressive 1GB of internal storage and a microSDHC slot for additional memory cards. This along with the high resolution VGA display makes the BlackBerry 9000 Bold ideal for entertainment media. 

GPS has been integrated into the BlackBerry Bold and it is supplied with BlackBerry Maps, for easy navigation. Geo-tagging has been included and this automatically records your location when taking a photo.   

The BlackBerry 9000 Bold with its QWERTY keyboard is the perfect device for business and entertainment.

Features of BlackBerry 9000 Bold White

• Quad-Band GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900MHz
• 3G/HSDPA connectivity for Internet Access
• Integrated GPS navigation with BlackBerry Maps
• 1GB of on-board AES256 secure encrypted memory
• High resolution VGA display (480 x 320)
• microSDHC slot
• 2 mega-pixel camera

The HTC Smart is a lightweight and compact Smartphone which brings HTC devices to the consumer.  With high speed (HSDPA) Internet access the HTC Smart enables you to experience smooth browsing, with information being just a moment away.  Being able to access the Internet on the move means that you can always been in contact with your friends and family by email, not just by the traditional SMS and voice calls.

Organise your life with the integrated calendar and contacts, with the ability to assign easy to search photos.  Take advantage of the 3.0 megapixel camera for catching special moments, when you wouldn’t normally have a dedicated unit.  Listen to music or watch videos with the media player for when you want to be entertained. 

Exchange you favourite media including photos, videos and other data files with your friends and family with the integrated Bluetooth

Features of the HTC Smart (Rome)

• High Speed Internet with HSDPA connectivity
• 2.8 inch TFT LCD Touch Screen
• Memory 256MB RAM and 256MB ROM
• Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR and A2DP
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The N900 is a Linux based mobile computing device from Nokia. This powerful device comes with a 600MHz ARM processor, 1GB of application memory and operates on the Linux Maemo 5 system. All of these features combined give you the ability to smoothly run multiple applications simultaneously. This ‘raw power’ combines well with the large storage capabilities of the Nokia N900. The built-in storage is a massive 32GB, the largest available on a mobile device of this kind on the current market. This memory size is large enough to store up to 7,000 songs or 48 hours of DVD quality video. And, if this isn’t enough, you can extend the storage capacity by another 16GB via the microSD expansion slot.

The internet connectivity of the N900 will give you better options than ever before for accessing online content, rivalling data transfer speeds of a household broadband connection. The data transfer speed over a WiFi connection reaches up to 54 Mbps, while a cellular network will provide up to 10 Mbps via 3.5G connectivity. The N900 is compatible with Flash 9.4, giving you the ability to access a much wider range of interactive content, a feature previously unavailable on most devices. Full-screen browsing is also supported on the 3.5-inch WVGA touchscreen.

The high-quality digital camera of the Nokia N900 makes the most of its 5 Megapixel capability. The large Carl Zeiss lens and dual-LED flash will give your photos and videos great clarity and sharpness. The TV-Out connection will then allow you to share any captured media with friends and family on a large screen. To add to this, the Nokia N900 will provide you with A-GPS support through its pre-installed Nokia Ovi Maps service. The feature set doesn’t end there, with applications such as RSS reader, Filemanager, PDF reader and widgets giving you constant access to information and updates.

Features of Nokia N900

• Maemo 5 Linux OS
• 3.5-inch Touchscreen display
• 3.5mm connection
• TV Out
• WiFi and Bluetooth
• A-GPS
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The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-602 is a lightweight device, with a great charge to talk-time ratio. A quick 15 minute charge can give you talk-time of up to 5 hours, making it ideal if you are always on the go.

The latest digital signal processing technology makes hearing calls easier, even in noisy environments. With noise reduction & advanced echo cancellation technology, hear your calls with clear crisp clarity. The auto volume leveling function constantly adjusts the headsets volume in line with environmental noise, ensuring you can always hear your phone call, no matter how noisy it gets.

Features of Nokia BH-602 Bluetooth Headset

• Use the headset to answer and end calls, control the volume, power on and off, and – depending on your phone – voice dial and redial 
• Hear your calls better with the latest digital signal processing technology for noise reduction and echo cancellation
• Up to 5 hours of talk time from only 15 minutes of charging
• LED Indicator for remaining talk time
• Up to 11 Hours total talk time and 300 Hours stand-by time
• Weight: 108g
• Dimensions: 170 x 143.5 x 48.5mm

Verizon Wireless has launched the Palm Pre Plus. The handset measures 100.5mm x 59.5mm x 17mm (2.3in x 3.9in x 0.7in). It features 16GB of storage, aGPS, a 3 megapixel camera with flash, a vibrant 3.1-inch 480 x 320 multi-touch display, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Living up to its name, the Pre Plus can actually double as a mobile hotspot device, which means you can connect to it using a WiFi capable device, like another smartphone or a laptop. The CPU that is in the phone got a plus-sized enhancement that allows for the new 3D gaming. Verizon Wireless estimates that the Pre Plus will be available beginning on January 25th.

The Samsung Pixon 12 is the first 12 Megapixel camera phone to hit the UK market. The successor to the Samsung Pixon M8800, the Pixon 12 delivers not only the best camera phone technology, but cutting-edge smartphone technology as well.

The Samsung Pixon 12 focuses as much on camera technology as it does on the smartphone specification, a device that truly combines the two. Other devices on the market may feature integrated 5 or 8 Megapixel Cameras, but these are more of an added feature than a priority specification.

Features of Samsung PIXON 12 include:

• 12 Megapixel Camera
• Xenon Flash
• Large range of shot modes
• 3.1″ AMOLED display
• WiFi & Bluetooth
• HSDPA
• MicroSD
• FM Radio
• Accelerometer

With a range of shot modes and a Xenon flash, the Samsung Pixon 12 helps you to take the best shot possible in any situation. A dedicated camera key gives you one-touch access, while fast image saving allows you to move onto the next snap within 2 seconds. The auto-focus feature allows you to select an object to focus on, tracking the object even if it is moving. The 28mm lens provides enhanced perspective, with the Xenon flash lighting up a dark room or a night-shot photo. Continue Reading »

The XPERIA X10 is the first Android handset from Sony Ericsson. A flagship device in a family of phones launching in early 2010, the X10 runs on the Android ‘Rachael’ skin and delivers a very multimedia-focused user experience.

The Sony XPERIA X10 allows you to organise your communications and interactions in intuitive new ways. Sony’s new Timescape application allows you to easily group different forms of communication in one place. Using Timescape you can browse all Twitter, Facebook, SMS and Email conversations that you have shared with each contact.

Another innovative feature, Mediascape, helps you to share and discover music, photos and videos. Mediascape accesses content from a variety of sources, such as Youtube, PlayNow and the device itself, presenting you with the freshest entertainment available. One new feature developed by Sony for the X10 is the ‘Inifinite Button’, which aggregates all your interactions with a contact into one view. Equally impressive is the face recognition feature, which can indentify a contact in a photo, connect them to your phonebook and link them to all other interactions.

Features of Sony XPERIA X10 include:

• Google Android (version 1.6) Doughnut
• ‘Rachael’ User Interface
• 8.1 Megapixel Camera
• TimeScape & MediaScape organisation features
• WiFi & Bluetooth
• 4″ Touchscreen Display
• 1GHz Snapdragon processor

As well as the latest technology in software and user experience, the XPERIA X10 also has the latest in hardware advances, delivering cutting edge performance in a slick and stylish design. With a 4-inch touchscreen display and 1Ghz processor, you can enjoy smooth media playback and navigation. The 3G navigation is as fast as in any device on the market, with WiFi and Bluetooth offering further connectivity options for sharing and discovering media content. Continue Reading »