Apple iPhone 3G now in stock with Carphone Warehouse

Apple have announced the release of their new iPhone 3G, the UK launch date has been scheduled for 11th July 2008, industry rumours of the new iPhone started back in April as we reported O2 had reduced the price of the current iPhone model.

The official announcement from Apple pitches the iPhone as “Twice as fast, Half the price” , this will delight many of us who have been eagerly anticipating its arrival that finally addresses key issues such as battery life, cost and the long awaited 3G functionality, it will also be available in white as well as black.

Current O2 iPhone customers can upgrade to the brand new iPhone 3G absolutely free by agreeing a new 18 month contract, for others the cost of the new iPhone’s are expected to be £99 (8gb) and £169 (16gb) however depending on your tariff choice you can get the handset free, tariffs are expected to range from £30 - £75 a month.

So what’s new in Apple’s new iPhone 3G?

3G Technology, faster access to the Internet and email, the official word is you can expect access to be 2.4x more than the 2G Edge networks enabling you to do more on the move, surf, download email, get directions, watch a video.

Maps with GPS, on foot or driving around you’ll never be lost again, get directions, fast fix on your location and interactively track your progress as you go.

App Store, accessing the App Store offers applications in a host of categories, games, business, entertainment all available to download and access straight away.

Microsoft Exchange, with the introduction of iPhone 2.0 software the iPhone now supports Microsoft Exchange, push email, calendar, and contacts, it also gives mobile users secure access to corporate resources with VPN and network services.

We will have the latest Apple iPhone 3G deals on site ready for the 11th July release, meanwhile keep an eye on our Apple iPhone 3G reviews as they come in.

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Ok we don’t think so, but there does seem to be an increasing number of purple mobile phones on the market, if purple is your colour check out our handset review of this purple phenomena below.

Already in black and silver, the LG Viewty KU990 returns in purple, for those not familiar with the LG Viewty range the phone is packed with features and is a very popular handset. This model is the updated version of LG’s Prada handset and features a fantastic 5.0 megapixel camera with flash and auto focus, Radio, MP3 Player and 3G, all easily managed on a lovely 3 inch LCD touchsreen. Check out the LG Viewty KU990 Purple deals on site for details or for a full list of features and user reviews head to LG Viewty KU990 Purple reviews to find out more

The Samsung G600, a popular handset that featured in our Top 5 Mobile Handsets earlier this month, a very smooth slider design equipped with a 5.0 megapixel camera, TV and Video output, FM radio, MP3 player all accessed via a colour 2.2 inch display, Samsung offer the G600 in Silver, Black, Pink and Purple. Check out the Samsung G600 Purple deals on site for details or for a full list of features and user reviews head to Samsung G600 Purple reviews to find out more

The Motorola U9, its curved PEBL design combined with its deep purple colour is sure to attract attention, under the hood is a sophisticated MP3 player, 2.0 megapixel camera, bluetooth and expandable memory up to 4GB. The U9 also features an external touchscreen display, perfect for managing your tunes with the MP3 Player. Check out the Motorola U9 Purple deals on site for details or for a full list of features and user reviews head to Motorola U9 Purple reviews to find out more

The Alcatel Madarina Duck is available in Green, Red and Purple, the Madarina Duck is more of a statement handset, it lacks the hi-tech features of many mobiles on the market, however if you simply want a great looking phone that is functional and matches your outfit this could be the phone for you. Features include MP3 Player, VGA Camera and TFT Display, oh and not forgetting the trendy bag clip it comes with. Check out the Alcatel Mandarina Duck Purple deals on site for details or for a full list of features and user reviews head to Alcatel Mandarina Duck Purple reviews to find out more

Not to be left out Sony Ericsson’s purple entry is the K770i, a stylish 3G capable mobile, 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus with 1.9 inch display. Also available in Brown and Ivory. Check out the Sony Ericsson K770i Purple deals on site for details or for a full list of features and user reviews head to Sony Ericsson K770i Purple reviews to find out more

So Purple! Love it or hate it? let us know in comments

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Apple iPhone 3G now in stock with Carphone Warehouse

Well this will certainly put the rumour mill into overdrive with regards to the iPhone. O2 have slashed the price on the 8GB iPhone from launch price in November of £269 to £169 - a reduction of £100.

It will come with the same tariff’s that O2 originally released but the 16GB iPhone will remain the same price of £329 for the time being.

What this will engage is further rumours in the industry that the iPhone in 3G format is due in the next 2-3 months. Apple would appear to be trying to shift on the previous model as much as possible in order to release the 3G version.

It is great news for anyone who wants to get their hands on a brand new iPhone.

Discounted handsets are available immediate - check out the latest iPhone deals.

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Sony Ericsson’s equivalent to the Apple iPhone and Nokia’s N96 is not going to be delayed - that is according to Richard Dorman a Senior Marketing manager for Sony Ericsson.

Many fans were disappointed when it appeared online as though the Xperia was going to be delayed until 2009.

The Xperia X1 is Sony Ericsson’s first mobile phone to run on a Microsoft Windows Mobile platform. Many had believed this was possibly the reason for a delay.

It has been confirmed though that the Xperia X1 is due to be available in Q3/Q4 of 2008 - so at least it is this year we can get our hands on it.

Many rumours had been flying about with regards to Sony Ericsson’s next smart-phone.

Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X1 comes with many exciting features including 3″ wide touchscreen, wide pitch QWERTY, 3G, push email, 3.2 mega pixel camera - as well as its undoubted unique styling.

Check out all the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 features.

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Apple iPhone 3G now in stock with Carphone Warehouse

Well as everyone certainly expects, the Apple iPhone 3G version could just be around the corner. Already it is gaining momentum by the day that the 3G version is due to be announced.

Many felt it was a let down that Apple did not release a 3G version of the iPhone first time of asking.

Well according to iPodobserver.com there are a few possible changes to the current iPhone.

It will still come in the lower 8GB version but the back of the phone will be glossy black replacing the current nickel finish. Also gone by the wayside is the black plastic which covers the antenna.

As said until Apple’s Steve Jobs lets us know the whole truth and nothing but the truth - this will be nothing than a rumour to go with the many already out there.

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New to the site we introduce the Pink Blackberry 8110 Pearl, for the woman that has everything or the man that is confident in his sexuality.

Ideal for fashionable professionals on the move, the Pink 8110 comes with the same powerful features as the original but with a new pink finish that is sure to stand out in a crowd.

Let’s start with the comprehensive email features that the Blackberry offers, firstly you can add up to 10 work and personal email addresses, these include Google Talk, Gmail and Hotmail accounts, so if you are using the phone for personal or work messages you’ll have instant access to colleagues, friends and family. Composing and navigating email remains simple with the half qwerty keypad and scroll ball.

The Blackberry continues to offer an enjoyable Internet experience with its large screen and simple navigation, access social network sites such as Facebook, catch up on the latest news or just browse the internet on the move.

If that wasn’t enough the 8110 also includes built in satellite navigation (GPS) so whether you are driving or walking you’ll never be lost again, this comes with a free 12 month subscription.

More personal features include the standard multimedia/organiser/calendar software, a 2.0 Mega Pixel Camera (digital zoom, built in flash) for photos and video, and a music player for your favourite tunes.

The new Blackberry 8110 Pearl maybe pink but it is packed with some great features that offers a total mobile solution for a mix of business and personal tasks.

Carphone Warehouse are offering the Pink Blackberry packaged with a free Playstation 3 or Wii, tariffs start from just £35.00 per month.

Check out the Blackberry 8110 Pearl Pink deals on site for details, for a full list of features and user reviews head to Blackberry 8110 Pearl Pink reviews to find out more.

Blackberry manufacturer RIM has announced it will use its exclusive Pink Blackberry sales agreement with Carphone Warehouse to improve usage among female consumers, according to sales figures the current Blackberry has not been that popular with
females at consumer level. Will going pink attract more female Blackberry users? Let us know in comments.

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Reportedly there are 11,000 tons of unused Mobile Phones in the UK, this figure continues to rise, therefore we applaud Nokia’s launch of an eco-friendly handset, the Nokia 3110 Evolve.

The Evolve’s casing is made from 50% renewable material, packaged in 60% recycled materials, furthermore the charger minimizes the no load energy consumption for those that forget to remove it from the power socket, reportedly this results in a charger that uses just 10% energy of a standard mobile phone charger.

But it’s not all about green, the Evolve 3110 looks great and comes with some great features, a 1.3 megapixel Camera with x8 Digital zoom, MP3 Player/Radio, a colour TFT Display, Email and Video features, navigation is simple with the series 40 interface, the 128×160 pixel TFT display and clearly separated keys.

Don’t forget to keep checking as we’ll have the Nokia 3110 Evolve deals as soon as they are available. Let us know what you think with your Nokia 3110 Evolve reviews.

We are sure manufacturers will take note of the environmental benefits of the Nokia 3110 Evolve, it proves that quality can be retained using these materials and using just 10% energy of the average charger, its a no brainer for everyone to follow suit isn’t it? let us know in comments.

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Having been given the 2008 Product Design Award for Excellence by the International Forum we take a closer look at the KF600 from LG.

Some may have thought LG would rest on their laurels after the success of their recent Viewty and Chocolate handsets, however they have gone on to create the KF600, which for us just highlights LG’s growing strength and reputation in this market.

LG have continued with their successful touch sensitive keypad navigation but in addition have introduced InteractPad technology, essentially this is a seamless dual display where the lower half of the phone is touch sensitive and works alongside the screen above.

This enhances the phones navigation and usability across all functions, the dual display replaces buttons with virtual navigation keys tailored to the feature you are using, you can also customise the look of the handset with a choice of interface graphics and colours.

The KF600 is sure to turn heads, with its high gloss finish and compact design, other features include a 3 Megapixel Camera, MP3 Player/Radio, Video and microSD storage.

2008 looks set to be the year of the touchscreen and LG have certainly placed themselves in contention with the Venus KF600.

The LG Venus KF600 deals are now live, we also have LG Venus KF600 pay as you go offers.

Check out the full list of features and LG Venus KF600 reviews to find out more.

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If you are a music lover the W890i from Sony Ericsson may hit the right note for you.

Firstly the W890i comes equipped with a huge 2GB of capacity to store your music, is powered by the latest Walkman player software, built in stereo speakers and HSDPA connectivity for fast downloads.

Encased in brushed aluminium the phone feels quality and looks great, is super light at 78g, and has a colour TFT screen and user friendly keypad.

Other features include a 3.2 Megapixel Camera, Walkman/Radio, Video Record/Playback.

Sony Ericsson do seem to have addressed the criticism they received of their W880i model by incorporating an FM Radio and changing the keypad. In summary the W890i is by far the best music capable phone on the market, if you love and want mobile music you will love the W890i.

One feature we have to highlight for debate though is SensMe, this is a facility on the W890i that enables the phone to create a playlist according to your mood and temperature, we haven’t seen such a feature in other phones to date so thumbs up for the innovation but if it actually works we do wonder if you are feeling sad the last thing you want to hear is a selection of sad music that would only compound the feeling?

Is this a prime example of over design? What new innovations or features would you like to see manufacturers introduce? Let us know in comments.

The Sony Ericsson W890i deals are now live, we also have Sony Ericsson W890i pay as you go offers.

Check out the full list of features and Sony Ericsson W890i reviews to find out more.

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The Nokia N82 has arrived and initial thoughts are impressive, with Nokia having paid particular attention to photography, navigation and connectivity.

The N82 boasts a 5 Megapixel Camera with Xenon flash, Carl Zeiss optics combined with Autofocus and Lamp assist, for Video MPEG-4 VGA that captures upto 30 frames per second, easy playback of video or photos on compatible TV or Wi-Fi.

Never get lost again with built in GPS with Nokia Maps and GPS support, all N82 packages come with local maps and map data is supported in over 150 countries.

The model is also Wi-Fi and Voip enabled allowing high speed connectivity and one click uploads, Push and POP3 email options also available.

Finding your way around the phone is simple with a colour 3D multimedia menu with content driven grouping, Nokia mobile search and Nokia Web.

Other features include MP3 player/radio and integrated stereo handsfree speaker packed with the Nokia Music Store and for gamers the N-Gage game experience where you can download and access high quality games via the N-Gage arena.

In summary the Nokia N82 feels like a phone for the active and outdoor types, its features can connect to 3 different environments, the office (email/web) hi-spec Camera and GPS (outdoors) Music and Gaming (anywhere) all ideal if your lucky enough to be out of the office.

The Nokia N82 deals are now live, we also have Nokia N82 PAYG offers from Carphone Warehouse

Check out the full list of features and Nokia N82 reviews to find out more

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