With its release imminent, all eyes are currently on Sony Ericsson for the release of the XPERIA X10 Mini Pro, the latest addition to the impressive XPERIA X10 range. Similar to the X10 Mini, this version offers the addition of a full QWERTY keyboard for efficient text input. The X10 Mini Pro includes a versatile media player which supports a range of file formats for both video and music files, so the handset doubles up as an effective media...more
With many of the same features offered by the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10, the XPERIA X10 Mini is a compact version of the recently released handset. The main difference is a 5MP camera instead of the 8 MP camera offered by the XPERIA X10. It features the same version of the Android OS (v1.6) and versatile functionality.Hands free talking is made possible thanks to the inclusion of an audio jack and a speakerphone. The compact handset utilises...more
Nokia has recently announced an impressive new handset, the N8. With a wealth of exceptional features, this touch screen Smartphone looks sure to give certain competitors a run for their money.The N8 measures 113.5x 59.1x 12.9 mm whilst weighing in at just 135 g. Its relatively slimline profile and light weight make this both a comfortable phone to hold and use and is also pocket friendly, ideal for those who spend their days on the move. It is certainly attractive handset, with its minimalistic styling, and the front dominated by the large touchscreen. The Nokia N8 is available in dark grey, silver white, green, blue and orange colour variants. Therefore it offers appeal to style conscious users who may view their phone as a fashion statement.The Nokia N8 is equipped with an impressive digital camera boasting a whopping 12 mega pixels. This operates at a pixel resolution of 4000x 3000 pixels, providing an unparalleled level of detail and clarity within still images, higher than that of many expensive standalone digital cameras. It features Carl Zeiss optics, Autofocus, Xenon flash and face and smile detection, so it is never been easier to take photos of such a high quality. As...more
Whenever HTC hardware is combined with Microsoft Windows mobile software, the results are always impressive. The HTC HD mini is certainly no exception. Boasting such features as a five mega pixel digital camera, social networking integration and super fast Internet access it is easy to see the appeal of this compact handset.The everyday...more
HTC have recently released their latest Smartphone, the Legend. One of only a few handsets equipped with Android v2.1 (Éclair), it has an impressive list of specifications including touch screen technology, super fast internet access and a great digital camera. The AMOLED capacitive touchscreen measures 3.2 inches. It offers excellent display...more
Along with the Milestone, Motorola have embraced the Android OS with some success within the Backflip. This uniquely designed handset provides the everyday functionality one would expect from the manufacturer, and incorporates both touch screen navigation along with the efficiency of a full QWERTY keyboard. The TFT capacitive touchscreen measures 3.1 inches and utilises a pixel layout of 320x480 in which it displays 256K colours for unsurpassed depth and clarity of on screen content. An accelerometer sensor is built in for auto rotation of the screen, allowing it to be viewed in both portrait and landscape depending on the orientation of the phone. A backtrack touch panel offers an additional method of navigating the Android user interface. The Backflip utilises several means of connecting to the cellular networks and internet, dependent upon what coverage is available at the time. The initial means of connecting to cellular networks is via class 12 versions of EDGE and GPRS in areas with low 3G coverage. Where 3G is available, HSDPA takes advantage of the increased data stream for an internet connection of 7.2 mega bytes per second. In areas where a signal from a wireless internet...more
Perhaps you've heard of product catalogues that showcase a variety of products which you should possess, but they never really tell why you need them in the first place. If you are usually cooped up in a busy office, facing nothing else but your...more
With the advancement of telecommunication technologies, many new ways of communication have come up. Changing pace of time has increased the need for calling across the globe. Gone are the days when people used to use landlines to make an...more
Soon to be released, the Samsung S8500 Wave is a slimline touch screen handset with a great range of features. Key functions include Wi-Fi internet access, 5 megapixel camera, and a versatile media player. Connection to the internet and cellular...more
Our new research report "Nigeria Telecom Sector Analysis" says that Nigeria the largest mobile market in Africa had a subscriber base of more than 70 Million and a market penetration of around 50% in 2009. This market is expected to grow at a CAGR of...more
Sprint, as those that have come before it, has realized the demand for prepaid cell phone plans. Whether it's for an older person who doesn't use a lot of cell minutes or a teenager whose parents want to monitor the amount of cell phone usage, the...more
With its imminent release, the LG GT540 has been receiving a lot of attention. Its great range of functionality and its appealing aesthetics means it is sure to be a popular handset. Its key features include Android OS, digital camera and Wi-Fi...more