Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Phones Review

Phones Review

Kissing Games iOS App: World Audio Book

Posted: 16 May 2011 04:29 PM PDT

The Kissing Games Of The World is an audiobook iOs app and is a wonderful story that will keep you immersed for hour at a time, ideal for those long journeys, bedtime reads or anytime you get a moment to yourself.

This audiobook iOS app contains a professional recording of Kissing Games Of The World a story that centres on the free-spirited artist and single mother Jamie McClintock who has found peace and freedom at last by sharing a farmhouse with an elderly man and his young grandson.

However, when the old man suddenly dies, the idyllic country life she has become accustomed to comes to a halt, as the estranged son of the old man, Nate, returns to claim his child and the house. Nate’s sick, arrogant and salesman-like approach to parenthood is disliked by Jamie, whilst Nate is irritated by Jamie's laid-back, earth mother view on life.

This is definitely not a case of love at first sight and as they try to work out the logistics of raising their two young boys, whilst reluctantly enduring the company of each other. It is not until they are apart, that they both realize that sometimes love has an uncanny way of sneaking through the door you were sure you had slammed shut long ago.

In order to find out how the story pans out, you will have to purchase the Kissing Games Of The World (audiobook) from iTunes, currently priced at $29.99 (£17.99). It is compatible with the following Apple devices iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Please come back and leave your comments on the story below. Thanks.

How To Handle Office Gossip with Laughter App

Posted: 16 May 2011 03:27 PM PDT

If you need an entertaining app to handle the latest office gossip, then why not download the Office Gossip app from iTunes.

The Office Gossip app works great on Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, including those iDevices with iOS4. Ernie Witham provides the office comedy for the Office Gossip iOS app, with over 90 high quality sound clips available that can be randomly played on a whim or individually selected for right place and time.

The obnoxious office workers in the sound clips help bring laughter to any occasion and are great for livening up business meetings, family gatherings or for anytime that you just need to take a little break, as they are always standing by to offer their opinion, even if you do not want it.

You can download the Office Gossip iOS app from iTunes for $0.99 and have these busybody sound clips to hand whenever you are ready to dish the dirt on the hottest office gossip.

HTC Thunderbolt Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread Update: Download

Posted: 16 May 2011 03:13 PM PDT

The HTC Thunderbolt Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread (Test Build) is now ready for download for all rooted users to flash.

Apparently according to Droid-Life the camera could possibly be busted but all is not doom and gloom because the rest works, this update will give you the Android 2.3.4 upgrade and will upgrade the version of Sense to 2.1 (Thanks @TeamAndIRC).

Thanks to Droid-Life by way of Android Police you can now download, to start off with you will need to download the ROM and the Radio. Once you have done this you will need to change the name to PG05IMG_gingerradio.zip to PG05IMG.zip and drop it onto the root of your SD Card, then put mecha_gingerjane.zip onto the root of your SD Card the boot into recovery, Flash mecha_gingerjane.zip, DO NOT REBOOT, then Using ADB, reboot to bootloader (adb shell and reboot bootloader), then If in fastboot mode, switch to bootloader mode and allow the updated radios to flash

The source above has updated its site to say: If the zip you downloaded from above is version 1.2, you'll also have to flash this file to fix activation and that the camera will not work after flashing this. How is your HTC Thunderbolt?

iPhone 5 (4S) Phones 4 U Release Date November: UK

Posted: 16 May 2011 02:56 PM PDT

The Apple iPhone 5 also known as the iPhone 4S is set for release in the UK November 21 according to Phones 4 U; hopefully this is the final date of when this smartphone will hit the shelves.

A representative who is not known via Phones 4 U St Albans branch let slip the date whilst chatting with T3.com and apparently the next Apple smartphone will be pretty much the same as the iPhone 4 with new software.

No one knows if the Apple handset will be named as the iPhone 5 or iPhone 4S, it could perhaps be something completely different and that is why we have to speculate names until the official word is out.

If all the above is true then it is suggested the new smartphone by Apple will be unveiled in September with official release in November, WWDC is set to kick off June 6 and we are all still sitting around hoping that they will reveal the new iPhone 5 aka 4S or whatever it will be called.

According to the source above the iPhone 4S will bring small updates to the current iPhone 4, which means no crazy design but merely a better processor and cameras and possibly cosmetic changes” and HSPA+ support, could we see edge-to-edge display?

If any Phones4U persons are reading this article please do let us know here at Phones Review your side of the story. Thanks

Source – TechRadar

Tabtech M009S Android Tablet Under 76 Pounds

Posted: 16 May 2011 02:33 PM PDT

Amazon has outdone themselves again, with the Tabtech M009S Android tablet currently priced at under £76.00 on their site, could be ideal for those on a tight budget.

The Tabtech M009S is a 2GB Google Android 7" touchscreen tablet PC that runs on Android 2.2, has 800×480 resistive screen, 0.3megapixel camera, WiFi and works with Flash Player support, Epad, Apad, Youtube, Amazon Kindle App, and in a way Android Market.

This Android tablet ships with a stylus, so you can get the most out of the resistive toushscreen. However, as indicated in the article by Eurodroid, the Amazon listing comments for this device make for interesting reading, as the Tabtech M009S appears to ship with a version of the Android Market in Chinese, which adds a bit of doubt to its legality.

If the listing comments on Amazon have not turned you off purchasing this tablet, then why not visit their online site and purchase this tablet PC for £75.99. If you purchase this product, please come back and leave us your comments in the box below.

Mortgage Payment Tracker via Pro Calculator App

Posted: 16 May 2011 01:11 PM PDT

If you need help with calculating your mortgage loan and payments and keeping track of them, then the Mortgages Pro app may be the thing for you.

Mortgages Pro iOS app to enable you to work out all your mortgage loan calculation requirements, so you can keep a track of the loan throughout its lifespan. You can change the payment and compounding cycles to suit you, to one of the following: annual, semi-annual, quarterly, bi-monthly, semi-monthly, monthly, weekly and bi-weekly.

Features of the app include an intuitive and simple user interface, calculates monthly loan payments based on amount, duration and interest rate of the loan, which shows monthly payment breakdown and breakdown of total payment of loan over its lifespan, an option to include insurance, property tax, HOA and PMI in the calculations.

The features also include paying off chart in both tabular and graphical form, facility to save the calculations, capability to email the calculated results, ability to enter per-year or per-month payments and workout interest savings and early payoff, enter routine pre-payments anytime and keep track of the adjusted payoff schedule and more…!

The Mortgages Pro App is available to download from iTunes for $0.99 and is compatible with the following Apple devices: iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad – iOS 3.0 or later. If you download this app, please tell us if it has helped in anyway.

New Sony Ericsson Phones: CK15i and ST18i Revealed

Posted: 16 May 2011 09:56 AM PDT

For anyone out there that likes Sony Ericsson mobile devices, there has been a leak revealing two new handsets: the ST18i and CK15i.

The device codenamed the Sony Ericsson ST18i "Asuza" could be Sony Ericsson's replacement to the Xperia X8, which looks similar in appearance to that of the new XPERIA mini. Indications are that the ST18i will run on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and have a 3.3-inch display.

The ST18i comes with two cameras – front and rear – with the one on the back coming with an LED flash. On the inside is thought to be an unspecified ARM Cortex A8 processor; this smartphone is believed to be a mid-range device, for customers wanting a display that is in between the Xperia mini's small display and the larger display of the Arc. There is also an indication that Sony Ericsson may include their new Facebook Inside XPERIA system.

An official release for the ST18i could be as early as this month, although this has obviously not been confirmed yet and is thus, only a speculation. The CK15i a touchscreen/QWERTY handset, is rumoured to be launched as the Sony Ericsson 'txt pro' and come with a slide-out keyboard like that of the new XPERIA mini pro. The handset also appears to have a 3.3-inch – 240×400 pixels touchscreen.

News of the leaked devices comes our way from Esato via SEMCblog 1 and 2, and by way of the guys at Android Community. So please give us your views on these two new devices, below.

Gold and Silver Investment App: Money & Market Investing

Posted: 16 May 2011 09:38 AM PDT

Is gold and silver the only real money in the world? Well to give you an insight why not try an iOS app called "Investing In Gold and Silver".

The gold and silver market needs an intelligent decision on when to sell and of course when to buy and this application for your iOS device will help you along the way to make all the right choices. The Investing In Gold & Silver app has many features giving investors real-time access to all the latest news.

Main Features Include: Real-Time Delivery, Expert Advice From The Market's Leading Authorities, Daily Updates To Keep You Aware Of Current Events, Full-length movies and podcasts, Information delivered in a variety of formats (text/audio/video) and Easy navigation features.

You may already know about price tracking but this app will help you with the current trends that affect them, this application is definitely one that you should install.

For more information and option to install please visit iTunes, we also recommend you visiting goldsilverapp.com for a better insight. If you already have this app installed please send in your personal reviews.

iOS 5 Possibly Featuring Speech to Text Conversion?

Posted: 16 May 2011 09:09 AM PDT

More possible rumours on Apple's latest operating system today, with the assumption that a Speech to Text conversion feature may find its way into iOS 5 due to the discovery of a new Apple patent that delivers more voice integration possibilities.

According to the iPhone Download Blog the guys over at Patently Apple have come up with the new patent, which suggests that Apple could be looking at a text to speech/speech to text converter for the iOS smartphone.

Here's what the Patently Apple article says… "According to a new Apple patent application that was published this morning by the US Patent and Trademark Office, future iPhone's are likely to provide end users with effective new ways of communicating in both noisy environments like a restaurant or even during a quiet office meeting without stirring a mouse. The system involves using new text-to-speech and speech-to-text converters as well as providing a means of sending prerecorded notifications to the caller if you're unable to speak when answering your phone."

Although it has to be said not many of these Apple patents make it to reality. But what do our iPhone toting reader's think about this new patented, would you like to see text to speech and speech to text delivered by Apple?

Vodafone Smart Coming to UK Soon: Sneak Peek Video

Posted: 16 May 2011 08:47 AM PDT

Vodafone has now unveiled the Vodafone Smart Android handset that will be coming to the UK soon and have now pushed out a sneak peek video of the Vodafone Smart, which we have for your viewing pleasure below.

The Vodafone Smart is an Android 2.2 Froyo handset with a 2.8-inch capacitive touch screen, 2 megapixel camera, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, with home screen preloaded with direct links to social networking sites Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube and access to the Android Market of course.

The Vodafone Smart will be releasing soon on Vodafone UK as a pay as you go smartphone and apparently the user can customise the rear of the handset with your favourite pictures.

Anyway for those that may be contemplating snapping up the Vodafone Smart once it becomes available, head on down and hit the play button to check out this sneak peek video…enjoy.

Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Mango: Xbox Live, Office 365

Posted: 16 May 2011 08:33 AM PDT

Reports indicated that new features coming with Microsoft's Window Phone 7 'Mango' release, include Xbox Live, Office 365 and more.

On May 10, I did an article entitled 'Windows Phone 7 Mango: Bing, Directions & SMS', which related to Microsoft adding a few new features to Bing, with the release of Mango – see article here. Well it would appear that Windows Phone 7 will receive even more new features.

The new features included are Windows Live Messenger and Facebook Chat in Messaging Hub, Sharepoint, Office 365 and Skydrive in the Office Hub and Group Messaging.

Also included in the Windows Phone 7 ‘Mango’ update are a Lockscreen (that shows Now Playing item) in settings and an overhaul of the Games/Xbox Hub, with some Sync options located under Games settings page. Information on these new features comes are way from the Windows Phone Dev Podcast via WMPoweruser.

So please let us what do you think of these new features?

O2 Online Mobile Phone & Gadgets Recycle: Money

Posted: 16 May 2011 08:26 AM PDT

If you have a mobile phone or gadget you no longer want then why not try out O2 Recycle, why not make a little money back by recycling what you do not want.

The good thing about the O2 Recycle is that any money that they receive it will be donated to its "Think Big" initiative, which will help many young lives.

Not only will you make money by sending in your unused mobile phones you will also help the environment, for example you can get up to £280 for your Apple iPhone 4, or what about up to £120 for an HTC Desire HD, HTC Incredible S can get you up to £110 and £119 for a Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. These are just a few examples.

All you need to do is visit O2 Recycle and find your gadget, add your item to the basket if you are happy with the money amount. If you visit the site above all information is provided, it is very easy to use.

Please let us know if you have used this service before, if you have let us know what device you sent them and how much you received. Thanks

BlackBerry PlayBook Recall: RIM Official Statement

Posted: 16 May 2011 08:23 AM PDT

Apparently there seems to be a problem with some of RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook tables, so much so that Research In Motion has issued a recall for about 1000 of the devices, and have issued an official statement as to why.

According to the guys over at Crackberry, the unofficial word via a Staples memo was that 900 BlackBerry PlayBook units were to be recalled by RIM, so they contacted Research In Motion to get to official low down.

Here their official statement…" RIM determined that approximately one thousand BlackBerry PlayBook tablets (16 GB) were shipped with an OS build that may result in the devices being unable to properly load software upon initial set-up.

The majority of the affected devices are still in the distribution channel and haven’t reached customers. RIM is working to replace the affected devices.

In the small number of cases where a customer received a PlayBook that is unable to properly load software upon initial set-up, they can contact RIM for assistance."

So there you have it, not too much to worry about, so if you have a BlackBerry PlayBook we'd like to know if you are one of those who have had their tablet recalled or if you are experiencing the above problem.

Nokia Contemplating Selling Mobile Phone Unit to Microsoft?

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:35 AM PDT

Nokia as you know is going to push out Windows Phone handsets at some point in the future, but is Microsoft going to get more from Nokia than first thought? As apparently the word is Nokia may be contemplating selling their mobile phone unit to Microsoft.

According to an article over on the Boy Genius Report by way of Unwired View, Nokia man in the know, Eldar Murtazin, who has proven in the past to be spot on with his info, has intimated that Nokia is considering selling off their phone business to Microsoft and that negotiations for the sale could start next week.

Apparently the results of those negotiations will not be made public immediately but the deal could be closed before the end of the year. Apparently Murtazin says, "Both companies are in a big hurry."

So if this news turns out to be true, will it be the end of Nokia branded smartphones? Will anyone be disappointed if Microsoft does indeed purchase Nokia's mobile phone business?

Samsung Galaxy S 2 US Names Verizon Function, AT&T Attain, Sprint Within

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:05 AM PDT

I'm not too sure why the good old US of A has to be different from the rest of the world, but apparently when the Samsung Galaxy S 2 hits the US shores the Android smartphone will be having a name change for three of the US carriers.

According to an article over on Android Central, and by way of Pocket Now, etailer Wirexgroup has outed what the Samsung Galaxy S 2 will be known as with Verizon, AT&T and Sprint.

Apparently the Verizon model of the Android 2.3 Gingerbread handset will be the Verizon Function, while the AT&T version will be the AT&T Attain and the Sprint model will be the Sprint Within, although of course this hasn't been officially confirmed.

Not sure why the device simply couldn't be called the Verizon Galaxy S 2, AT&T Galaxy S 2 and so on, perhaps the carriers feel that have to set themselves apart for all the rest in the world. T-Mobile isn't on the list so perhaps they are not carrying the handset or haven't yet decided on a suitable moniker.

Do you like this renaming of a smartphone or would you prefer a handset to be known by one name no matter which carrier it is on?
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