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New BlackBerry Bold / Curve: PlayBook OS The Future

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A lot has been said about RIM’s new tablet device due out early next year, the BlackBerry PlayBook, which many see as a viable contender to the Apple iPad and the more recent Samsung Galaxy Tab. One of the many things that have impressed people is the new OS for the PlayBook and now it seems that … [Read more...]

Nexus S Review Roundup – Pros and Cons

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We’ve been bringing you news for some time on the almost mythical Nexus S and wondered if it would ever be official. We posted about a video of the Nexus S running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread, told readers more about the camera and video capabilities, and then at last on Monday the phone was … [Read more...]

Nexus S release date and specs: Finally official

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We’ve had our attention held here at OSM recently by the new Nexus S and have been hearing plenty of news about it even though it hadn’t been officially launched. Our recent posts have included articles about the Samsung Nexus S camera and video capabilities, FCC news about the Nexus S and a … [Read more...]

PlayStation Phone Zeus Z1: Too much hype?

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Here at OSM we’ve been trying to keep you informed with all the news, and speculation, about the much-vaunted PlayStation Phone from Sony Ericsson. Recently we’ve posted about the possible release date of December 9, a PlayStation phone spotted running on Gingerbread, Android 2.3, and also a … [Read more...]

Droid Pro deals: Now only $20 on Amazon, $50 on Best Buy

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If you’re in the market for a new phone right now you are in for a treat as there are some amazing deals to be had at the moment. Only yesterday we brought you news of $50 discounts on Apple iPhones from Radio Shack, but today we’ve seen another great deal available, this time on the Motorola … [Read more...]

HTC 3D Android Smartphone: Available in 2011?

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We’ve all noticed the growing popularity of 3D, both on the big screen and also on home TV’s but how would you feel about a 3D smartphone? We’ve recently posted about the HTC Merge and also the HTC HD7 phones but a 3D handset is not one we’d heard of until now. … [Read more...]

Verizon 4G LTE network: First hands-on tests impress

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Earlier today we told of the Verizon news conference which was due to launch the LTE network today. We wondered if the launch of the 4G service might mean a Verizon iPhone 4 or 5 would also be coming from Apple. … [Read more...]

PlayStation Phone: Spotted running Gingerbread

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Here at OSM we’ve been reporting on the rumors surrounding the new Sony Ericsson PlayStation Phone. The initial news we had was that it may be released in February but more recently we reported on news of a special event on December 9 where it may be revealed. … [Read more...]

Dell Venue Pro release date December 9: Order now

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Last month we brought you news of Windows Phone 7 handsets being launched and one of those was the Dell Venue Pro. We also told how Dell was to move its employees from using BlackBerry smartphones to the Dell Venue Pro to save on costs. … [Read more...]

HTC Merge Accessories: Still No Handset

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We’ve been hearing news leaking about the HTC Merge handset coming out on Verizon and although it has still not officially been announced it was briefly spotted listed on a Verizon website but swiftly pulled off again, leading many to think it must be near to release. … [Read more...]

Nokia X7-00: Specs, Photos and Video

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The as yet unannounced Nokia X7-00 phone may have been seen in the wild showing how nicely it copes with “Need for Speed”. It has not been absolutely confirmed that this is the X7-00 but the general consensus seems to be that it is. … [Read more...]

RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780: Impresses in India

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Here at OSM we’ve been bringing you news on the BlackBerry Bold 9780 smartphone from Research in Motion, with the official release date and price, and also more recently a comparison with the Apple iPhone 4, asking which you might choose. The handset, which is the first in the range to … [Read more...]

HTC HD7: T-Mobile BOGOF offer for holidays

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There are a lot of deals to be had on different phones over this holiday period in the U.S. and some Black Friday deals, although sometimes if you look at the finer detail the bargains may not always be as good as they seem. If you do want a great deal though you could do a lot worse than probably … [Read more...]

Unlocked Palm Pre 2 available from HP online now

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We have some good news today for those of you who want an unlocked Palm Pre 2 as HP online have now put this up for sale. It will normally be shipped within 24 hours so if you can’t wait for a smartphone operating on HP webOS 2.0 this may be the phone for you. … [Read more...]

White Dell Streak: Available now at Best Buy

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We’ve been bringing you news on the Dell Streak since its release with a review round up and also we recently told of the Android 2.2 Froyo update for the Streak being imminent. There seems to be a penchant lately for all things white, if the demand for the White iPhone 4 is anything to go by at … [Read more...]

Giorgio Armani Samsung Galaxy S: Would you pay over $950?

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We spotted an intriguing little story today about the new Giorgio Armani Samsung Galaxy S handset which will be available sometime in December in many European countries, including the U.K. and also in China, Dubai and Hong Kong. … [Read more...]

Kin One and Two from Microsoft making a comeback

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Here’s a rather odd piece of news for you. Do you remember the Microsoft Kin One and Two handsets that came out earlier in the year? The devices were aimed at those who used social media frequently but after poor sales and after Verizon initially cutting the prices, the handsets were both … [Read more...]

Teenagers mad on texting – Study shows huge growth

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If you live in a home with teenagers you may not be surprised at the following statistics, but to those of us who don’t yet know the delights of living with a teenager the numbers I’m about to discuss may well shock you. On second thoughts though, some of us may have noticed that many teenagers … [Read more...]

Wal-Mart low price – Wireless plan no exception

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It seems that Wal-Mart, the store known for its low prices, is now planning its own branded wireless service which will also be available at low cost. The Wal-Mart mobile phone plan called, “Wal-Mart Family Mobile” is certain to set the cat among the pigeons with the competition. Although the … [Read more...]

T-Mobile G2 unveiled: Release is official

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The world’s first Android phone was the T-Mobile G1 and with it a whole new class of mobile devices was born with the Android platform continuing to surge. Now for U.S. customers the T-Mobile G2 with Google has been unveiled and will be the first smartphone for the T-Mobile network with the … [Read more...]

Samsung Galaxy S Power Pack: Why?

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We recently gave you news of unlock codes for the Samsung Galaxy S and there's more news today that may interest those of you with Samsung Galaxy S series phones as in a German newsletter the new Galaxy S Power Pack EBB-U10 has been revealed. It’s a pack designed for your Galaxy S with a battery … [Read more...]

iPhone 4 and iPad China Release Date: September

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It seems that China, a country where customers waited a long time to be able to buy the Apple iPhone legally, is in for some good news as the hugely popular iPhone 4 looks set to be on its way to the world’s largest mobile market. … [Read more...]

PlayStation Phone With Android 3.0: Sony Ericsson hybrid

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There’s a very hot rumor around today and it concerns a PlayStation Phone that will be powered by Android 3.0. It seems this big news refers to a gaming phone that will be produced by Sony Ericsson which is apparently working on a hybrid mobile phone and gaming device. … [Read more...]

Motorola Droid Pro Specs: Android 2.2 update included

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All the talk this week in the cell phone world seems to have been about the Motorola Droid 2 which still has not officially been announced but is rumored to be arriving with us later this week on August 12. However you may want to hold off on your purchase as it seems another Motorola Droid phone is … [Read more...]

BlackBerry Storm 3 Release Date and OS 6: RIM Press Event

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RIM has called a press event for next Tuesday, and invitations give a few clues to what might be unveiled, Rethink Wireless points out that the AT&T logo on the invitation is the first BIG giveaway. … [Read more...]